Anyone know what this is:

Turbota · #1 2nd December 2004

Some very interesting Sportys:
http://members.jcom.home.ne.jp/883/your.html

Anyone know what this is: (Above the picture on the web site, it says it's a 77 XLCR, but sure don't look like it to me .. Maybe I'm wrong)

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And look at this creation:
Pretty neat!

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Another very interesting bike (check out that tank)

Rio · #2 2nd December 2004

Hi,

in my opinion this is a original XLCR from 77, but without the sticker on the oil tank .

Btw. in picture 2 . What kind of exhaust system and rear shocks are this ?

Rio

Frapper · #3 2nd December 2004

Yes this is an original they only made them for two years 77 and 78 I think. A buddy of mine hade one and it was a great ride. This has several mods though. The originals did not have an oil filter on them like this one does on the front lower frame this is an after market. The seat is also original but they also made a two seater snap on that usually came with the bike. The exhuast is also original and yes it looked odd but it is the original. They only had a top speed of about 100mph and were kinda of top heavy in the turns. You really had to counter steer these pigs and it was a muscle ride on the twisties. What else you wanna know. FRAPP

sportymark · #4 2nd December 2004

It looks like an original Sportster Cafe Racer to me too.

stevo · #5 2nd December 2004

What they said..

It's an XLCR from around 77-78...with aftermarket oil cooler and extra sticker.

The shocks on the 883r in the second pic are Ohlins..the brakes are Brembos (that's what's goin on mine) and the 2-1 dunno...looks like it could be a different can on either a V&H or Supertrapp ...or somethin from a small volume manufacurer

gordy · #6 2nd December 2004

goto

http://www.tottimotori.com/home_aran...ipo=1&pagina=2

and check out the no chrome cafe under HD

buster · #7 2nd December 2004

Quote:

Originally Posted by gordy

goto

http://www.tottimotori.com/home_aran...ipo=1&pagina=2

and check out the no chrome cafe under HD

There is a point where a bike is no longer a sportster and that bike is way past it. I'd like to ride it though!

gordy · #8 2nd December 2004

Theres a sportster motor in that machine so its good enough for me

the guy does some great work

stevo · #9 2nd December 2004

it's got a SPORTY heart ..... good enuf for me

tele52 · #10 3rd December 2004

When AMF owned HD, I had one, I bought a new leftover in 1978 for $2300.00. It was fun to ride, it had a cool siamise exhaust, It came with two snap on seats. It was not a popular bike. You loved it or hated it. It leaked oil, parts vibrated off. I wish I still had it.