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View Poll Results: What is the most sought after Sportster?
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1957 XL
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107 |
17.57% |
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1958-59 XLC XLCH
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42 |
6.90% |
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1960 XLH
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8 |
1.31% |
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1965 XLCH (first twelve volt, last horseshoe tank)
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47 |
7.72% |
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1967 XLH (first electric start H)
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17 |
2.79% |
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1969 XLCH (last short frame Sportster)
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72 |
11.82% |
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1977-78 XLCR
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86 |
14.12% |
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1984 XR 1000
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92 |
15.11% |
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Other
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132 |
21.67% |
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1963 XLH
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6 |
0.99% |
15th May 2018
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Athens, GA
Posts: 4,831 Sportster/Buell Model: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year: 1962
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Ferrous Head
...Especially when those customers haven't bought a new Harley in 40 years.
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And an entry-level bike at that.
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15th May 2018
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sunshine Coast
Posts: 4,179 Sportster/Buell Model: XLB, XLCH, Sporton Sportster/Buell Year: 1962 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1966 Other Motorcycle Model: XLCH (Another one) Other Motorcycle Year: 1966
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The man had panache so, yes, they probably fired him twice just to be sure.
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14th June 2018
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Chief Opinion Expert
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Join Date: Sep 2017
Location: United States
Posts: 546 Sportster/Buell Model: 1200C Sportster/Buell Year: 05
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My beloved '73 xlh 1000cc. I believe the last of the right side shift.
Wish I woulda hung on to that bike.
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14th June 2018
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XL FORUM LIFE MEMBER
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Join Date: Apr 2016
Location: Texas/Mexican Border
Posts: 2,131 Sportster/Buell Model: xls 1000 Sportster/Buell Year: 1980 Sportster/Buell Model #2: xls 1000 Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1983 Other Motorcycle Model: 1200 Chopper XL Other Motorcycle Year: 1990
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Cuz
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Originally Posted by doodah man
i think it's funny that the category "other" is in the lead. what's that about!?
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Cuz my 85 and 80 did not make the cut. My 72 basket case is still in pieces.
My most sought after is the one between my legs that runs good presently. |
14th June 2018
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Senior Master Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: May 2010
Location: Pottstown PA.
Posts: 12,907 Sportster/Buell Model: xlch Sportster/Buell Year: 1960
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other is chosen by those who do not have the sought after variety.it makes them feel good about what they have.proud might be a better description.
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27th October 2018
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Beach
Posts: 121 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
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Most sought after?
The years with the highest sales means more people bought them, so they were the most sought after.
Very few of the 1957's were ever made and not many people bought them back then. Today you walk into a Harley shop and it looks like they are having an event.
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27th October 2018
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Custom Bike Builder
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Join Date: May 2010
Posts: 2,447 Sportster/Buell Model: XLS Sportster/Buell Year: 79 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLS Sportster/Buell Year #2: 82
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 1HD4CJM1X4K
Most sought after?
The years with the highest sales means more people bought them, so they were the most sought after.
Very few of the 1957's were ever made and not many people bought them back then. Today you walk into a Harley shop and it looks like they are having an event.
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Finally someone explains things! this saved me a whole handful of cash..whew.
Those rim to rim events at Your Harley place...Ive heard about them.
In fact heres one to read..
https://www.craigslist.org/about/bes...?lang=en&cc=us |
27th October 2018
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Beach
Posts: 121 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 60weight
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Now, that was funnier than my attempt at humor. |
28th October 2018
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XL FORUM TEAM MEMBER
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Join Date: Jun 2009
Location: Sunshine Coast
Posts: 4,179 Sportster/Buell Model: XLB, XLCH, Sporton Sportster/Buell Year: 1962 Sportster/Buell Model #2: XLCH Sportster/Buell Year #2: 1966 Other Motorcycle Model: XLCH (Another one) Other Motorcycle Year: 1966
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Let's be honest.
Sportsters are never "sought after". They are bought by the kids who can't afford a real Harley. And girls.
They're the cheap junk you can buy second hand and turn into a "Chopper" (even though it has a puny engine).
But very soon now, the REAL harley's will all be made in China and everyobne will be able to afford one. Even I could become a real man.
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28th October 2018
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Greasemonkey
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Join Date: Jul 2016
Location: Beach
Posts: 121 Sportster/Buell Model: XL883C Sportster/Buell Year: 2004
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Electric Harleys made by Asians:
Harley-Davidson partners with Asian manufacturer to build smaller motorcycles!
Just do not ride them in the rain,
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