1963 Harley-Davidson Sportster
Current Price:	7995.00 USD
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1963 Harley-Davidson XLCH Ironhead Sportster 

Magneto-Fired Survivor!

This 1963 Harley-Davidson XLCH Ironhead Sportster is a magneto-fired, kick-only example showing 18,981 miles on the odometer. Finished in old orange paint and retaining its period-correct configuration, this XLCH presents as an honest, unrestored survivor that is complete but has been sitting and will require recommissioning before use.

Early XLCH models were built as stripped-down performance machines, and this example embodies that raw, no-frills character that helped define the Sportster’s reputation in the early 1960s.

Exterior & Presentation

The bike wears aged orange paint with visible wear, fading, and surface imperfections consistent with decades of use and storage. The tank and fenders remain in place along with period-correct trim and badging. Chrome and alloy components show oxidation and patina throughout, reinforcing the bike’s preserved, untouched appearance. Overall, the presentation reflects a machine that has not been cosmetically restored or refreshed.

Mechanical Details

Power comes from the classic Ironhead V-twin paired with a factory magneto ignition and kick-start-only configuration. The motorcycle is complete but has been sitting and should be considered a non-running project that will need to be gone through mechanically prior to road use. No attempts have been made to clean up, modernize, or revive the bike, leaving that decision to the next caretaker.

Highlights

• Early 1963 XLCH Ironhead Sportster Clean title and Unaltered Vin!

• Magneto-fired, kick-only configuration

• 18,981 miles shown on the odometer

• Old orange paint with honest wear and patina

• Complete, unrestored survivor

• Strong candidate for sympathetic recommissioning or period-correct preservation

Ownership & Logistics

The bike is offered with a clean title and is sold as shown, as-is. Assistance with nationwide shipping can be provided. Early XLCH Sportsters in this kind of intact, untouched condition are becoming increasingly difficult to find, making this a compelling opportunity for collectors and enthusiasts who value originality, character, and mechanical authenticity.