1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR

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1977 Harley-Davidson XLCR:
$14850.00

1977 HarleyDavidson XLCRCafé RacerOne of the most collectible motorcycles Harley Davidson has ever made.A very rare and exclusive piece of motorcycle history.1 out of 1,923 ever made! ~ and only a handful remain in this conditionPLEASE WATCH THE VIDEO FOR A FULLDESCRIPTION
“… the XLCR may beone of the most appealing bikes of the decade, a combination of two of the strongestprofiling elements on two wheels — big, thundering Harley-Davidsons and sleek,kinetic-looking café racers.\"— Cycle Guide, July 197711,692 LOW ORIGINALMILES!We invested over $7,049into preservation services, restoring what was needed; including a new topshelf Yuasa battery, rebuilt carburetor, new air filter, new DOT 5 brake fluid,new master cylinder cap gasket, new rear brake pads, new float, new primarycap, new flasher relay and a new generator regulator.(Please see thefull inspection & preservation list below. )An investmentquality motorcycle that now has an NADA value of just under $23,000.00, and will continue to appreciate every year as original survivors like this rare piece become more rare.This historicHarley Davidson XLCR – was produced between 1977 and1979. The bike was designed by a committee of three people: Bob Modero (anengineer at Harley) Jim Haubert (an independent Skunkworks contractor) andWillie G. Davidson’s. This 1000 cc, 4 speed features a bikini fairing, slimfront fender, reshaped fuel tank, pillion-free saddle, Twin Showa shocks and aunique “siamesed” two into two exhaust. It’s rated for speeds up to 120mph, hasover 65hp and is full of torque at 3,750 rpm.The XLCR was WillieG’s one and only brush with the cafe racer set, taking parts from the XR750flat track racer, Morris MAG wheels and it created a classic for all time.-SOLD WITH PREVIOUS REGISTRATION-NOTARIZED BILL OF SALE
-AMF HARLEY-DAVIDSON XCLR-1000 OWNER’S WARRANTY AND MAINTENANCE BOOKLET
-AMF HARLEY-DAVIDSON XCLR-1000 1977 OWNER’S MANUAL WITH ORIGINAL ENVELOPE
-AMF HARLEY-DAVIDSON XCLR-1000 1977 PARTS CATALOG
-AMF HARLEY-DAVIDSON XCLR-1000 1977-78 SERVICE MANUAL
-AMF PUBLIC RELATIONS TO DEALERSHIP -LETTER AND MAGAZINE ARTICLES FOR “ HARLEY DAVIDSON IN PRINT” BINDER.
-“ONLY ONE MAN COULD” MAGAZINE AD
-HOT ROD JULY 1977 “BAD COMPANY” ARTICLE
-THUNDER ALLEY FEBRUARY 1996 MAGAZINE FEATURING “POETRY IN MOTION” XLCR ARTICLE
-THUNDER ALLEY MAY 1995 MAGAZINE FEATURING “A BIKE AHEAD OF ITS TIME”
ARTICLE
-HOT BIKE JUNE 1995 MAGAZINE
-CYCLE JUNE 1975 “SUNDAY MORNING SPECIAL” ARTICLE
-CHAPTER 19 1977 XLCR COPY FROM HARLEY-DAVIDSON: THEAMERICAN MOTORCYCLE BOOK
-ORIGINAL TRIPSET BRASS RESET SHAFT
-XLCR PARTS LIST BY THROTTLE MASTERS
-PARTS AND SERVICE RECIEPTS check outour detailed video on this motorcycle:

1977 Harley Davidson XLCR1000 Café Racer - YouTube

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[isdntekvideo]Video Link*May take a second to load if you are on mobile!*Here’swhat some of our many customers have to say about Kaplan Cycles!“I bought five motorcycles from Ken andplan to buy more. Great people, honest and professional. Looking forward to themuseum opening. Best of luck to Ken and your people!” – John Tylawsky“Great bike and great experience. Everyone I dealt with was helpful and madethe transaction easy. The bike was just as advertised.” – John Gandy“Good guys to do business with.” – Mark Bonham“Very pleased with the motorcycle I purchased…would recommend.” – Mural class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"margin-bottom: 0.0001pt; line-height: normal;\">KAPLAN CYCLES INVESTED OVER $7,049.79 OF SERVICE,PARTS, LABOR AND SHIPPING INTO THIS MOTORCYCLE

PARTIAL PARTS & LABOR WORK-ORDER SUMMARY:

63 HOURS LABOR AT KAPLAN CYCLES @ 90/HR = ($5,670) THE BIKE WAS CAREFULLY DISASSEMBLED TO THE FRAME AND ENGINE AND CAREFULLY REASSEMBLED WITH EVERY PART CLEANED AND DETAILED AND ANY PRESERVATION SERVICES NEEDING TO BE DONE WERE PERFORMED

Initial inspection +evaluation
Compression test = 185/185 PSI
Disassembled, ultrasonically cleaned and rebuilt carburetor
Installed new Yuasa battery
Installed new spark plugs
Installed new generator/voltage regulator
Checked charging system = good
Gas tank drained and cleaned with Metal Rescue
Replaced flasher relay
Installed new air filter
Installed new muffler bracket
Rebuilt master cylinder
Installed new rear brake pads
Flushed front and rear brakes and added new DOT 5 brake fluid
New 50w engine oil and oil filterPLUSA FULL MUSEUM QUALITY DETAIL & POLISH OF ENTIRE notebefore offerding:

Sold with a previousregistration. Vehicle is Connecticut State title exempt. As expected for a 40year old bike there is slight patina present. Mirror glass is on order and will be replaced prior to our shop at 860-454-7024 if you have any questions!This bike is being sold to help raise fundsto finish the New England Motorcycle Museum project (The historic Hockanum Millin Rockville CT!!!) So along with hundreds of other bikes from our collectionit will sell as-is!...our loss your gain!Any enthusiast of this era and more wouldappreciate this bike added to their collection. Attractively priced, this bikeis a beauty and is ready for you. Don’t miss the opportunity to own her today,place your offer Now! Either way, you won’t be disappointed she is waiting foryou!There is more to see! Come and visit! Aportion of the proceeds are going towards the New England Motorcycle Museum restorationproject under construction now!!

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