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2nd May 2017
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 2 Sportster/Buell Model: XR750 Sportster/Buell Year: 1980
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XR750 Street Tracker build
Hello all, first post here, the title says it all really, my 1st XR but not my 1st Sportster, 1100 EVO back in the UK, Drag Bars & Rearsets, then a beautiful
XLX when i 1st arrived in the US.
My interest started a long before that, aback around 1968 > following race reports and articles in the infamous MCN weekly news paper Daytona, CR Axtel Norton's, later the American invasion of Roberts Mamola, Spencer etc
My 1st street tracker built back in 78 with a 71 BSA Lightening
Later a friend and i purchased those classic books
American Racer
Then our local dealer had a XR1000 we both wanted it, my friend ended up beating to the deal, so settled for my 1st Sportster as mentioned above
Ok enough of the past fast forward now
I tried calling after a couple listed on VFT listings but both were gone within couple weeks of posting
Then I found a listing for a NOS XR engine kit
Which is what I purchased
As I write it's on its way over across country to me in the Bay Area
Seen lots of very nice period 70's build, but mine will be very similar to 1 of Scott Parkers bike the company I work for has in its museum
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2nd May 2017
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Reformed Savant
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,457 Sportster/Buell Model: xlch Sportster/Buell Year: 1961 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1970 Other Motorcycle Model: XL CE Tribute Other Motorcycle Year: 1977
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Nice start there. This should be in the Ironhead section.
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2nd May 2017
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2017
Posts: 2 Sportster/Buell Model: XR750 Sportster/Buell Year: 1980
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Thanks
I'm trying to post it over there
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2nd May 2017
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Reformed Savant
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Join Date: Jul 2011
Posts: 9,457 Sportster/Buell Model: xlch Sportster/Buell Year: 1961 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1970 Other Motorcycle Model: XL CE Tribute Other Motorcycle Year: 1977
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Just put Ironhead in the header for the title. I have always wanted to build a streetable XR750
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10th May 2017
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 76 Sportster/Buell Model: Harton caferacer Sportster/Buell Year: 1974 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH 1000 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1985 Other Motorcycle Model: Classic jap bikes...
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Very nice, all new parts ! When did you purchased these parts/engine ?
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10th May 2017
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Santa Cruz Mountains
Posts: 1,418 Sportster/Buell Model: XLH1200 Sportster/Buell Year: 1995 Sportster/Buell Model #2: S3T Thunderbolt Sportster/Buell Year #2: 2000 Other Motorcycle Model: XB12R Other Motorcycle Year: 2009
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Nice start Sean!
I am a bit up the road from you in Boulder Creek.
Sub'ed for sure!
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19th May 2017
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 76 Sportster/Buell Model: Harton caferacer Sportster/Buell Year: 1974 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH 1000 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1985 Other Motorcycle Model: Classic jap bikes...
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Any news on your engine/parts, I assume it already arrived in 2 weeks ?
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26th May 2017
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Senior Chief Know It All 3rd Class
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Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: Thompsons Corner, MD
Posts: 1,707 Sportster/Buell Model: 883 Flat Track Racer Sportster/Buell Year: 2002 Sportster/Buell Model #2: RIP 1200S Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1999
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Keep us posted on your progress.
-John
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1999 XL1200S - SE slips ons, SE ignition 5500, 6800 & 7500 RPM (I got worried about the ignition getting discontinued so I bought what I could)
Link to thread on "Harley Racing" events across the country: http://xlforum.net/forums/showthread.php?t=53470
These events include Hillclimbing, Flat Track Racing, Ice racing, Drag Racing, etc.. They are all sports dominated by Harley Davidsons. They are always located in scenic areas and are great weekend rides. The above link allows XLforum users to coordinate riding to these events together.
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1st June 2017
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Biker
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Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 76 Sportster/Buell Model: Harton caferacer Sportster/Buell Year: 1974 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLH 1000 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1985 Other Motorcycle Model: Classic jap bikes...
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Let me guess, there is no engine.....
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