1969 Harley-Davidson Sportster

This handsome 1969 Sportster XLCH is the last of the line of the kickstart-only, magneto-fired ironhead Sporties, born in the 1950s and still kicking ass in the 60s, 70s, 80s and beyond. Gorgeous in its "Sparkling Gold" livery (original color but older repaint) and almost 100% original equipment. This rare beast hasn't been "updated" or "improved." What was chromed from the factory is still chrome. What was painted is still painted. What was polished is still polished.

It still sports its original drum brakes, gaitored forks, alloy rims, factory exhaust, two-tone "buddy" seat, carb, "ham can" air filter, Morse-Fairbanks magneto, buckhorn handlebars, etc. In fact, if you look closely, you'll see it still wears OEM Goodyear All Traction rear and Sport Rib front tires! Just as it came from Milwaukee!

Of course the left grip controls the spark retard/advance, it shifts on the right and brakes on the left. There is no battery. The generator powers the lights and horn when running. It's vintage, pure and primal.

When I acquired it, it had been on collection display for many years. I changed the fluids, put in a new primary cover gasket, cleaned the carb, installed a new original style fuel petcock, cleaned and set the points, etc. After this, I fired it up, and test rode it the 5 miles showing on the tripmeter. Ran like a freight train, clutch, gearbox, brakes, all good. Sounds fantastic.

Last August I injured my right knee, and kickstarting a mag-sparked XLCH takes a good effort, so I haven't ridden it since and while it's fabulous garage candy, it deserves to be out on the road, kickin' ass again. The King of Kool.

You can see the condition is beautiful, although not perfect as it's almost totally original. There are a few small flaws in the paint and other areas of patina. It has matching belly numbers, rust-free fuel tank, and comes with a clean California title in my name, on non-op, so no back fees.

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