1961 Harley Davidson XLCH Sportster

Here's a quick video about my 1961 XLCH project I recently finished. I'm pretty happy with how it turned out!

[@davidspin5353]

Man, this sweet! I love a Sportster so basic like this.

[@williamanthony5021]

EXCELLENT LOVE THAT RIDE

[@charlespratt8663]

What a great project! I'd run an air filter if it was up to me.

[@Jacobbray]

Air filter is on the bike for riding, however I think it photographs a bit better without one 😄.

[@russnurse2b807]

​@Jacobbray Beautiful bike. I just saw it on Craigslist for sale. Wish I could afford it.

[@johnking6252]

Simple, clean , nice 👍

[@calvinhobbes7504]

Man, what a great job you did!!! (yeah a Sporty with a maggie can be tough to start - even with the best carb) :)

[@charlesross1682]

cool reminds me of bikes my dad rode in early seventies

[@joshualother]

Nice scooter. I like super B’s, never tried one on a sportster though. Looking good

[@Jacobbray]

Thanks! I was skeptical at first, but had it on the shelf and wanted to try it. The jetting took some trial and error, but I'm happy with how it's running.

[@DG-hb8rh]

Nice !

[@SAAXLCH]

perfect

[@roberthatfield6208]

good work😁

[@oldschoolmotorsickle]

Everybody had to install a 16” rear tire back in the day-it was like your typical “Day 2” modification (maybe not everybody; I see your ‘67 has its standard 18” rear!). Really, it’s hard to beat the look of the OEM aluminum rims. Either way, it’s a nice minimalist example.

[@dogpaw775]

that front brake is not set up for maximum mechanical efficiency.

[@Jacobbray]

@@dogpaw775 It works well. What would you change?

[@dogpaw775]

@@Jacobbray the hub lever appears to be at 90o with no leverage applied, ideally it would be at or very near approaching 90o when full brake pressure is applied for max' efficiency. At the end of the day you know your bike and have it in front of you. All the best.

[@haroldharwell7078]

Knee breaker....

[@johnranallo424]

Nice bike. Now all you need is an air cleaner and the internal throttle. The throttle would clean up an already super clean look.

[@Jacobbray]

Thank you! Spot on. I have a set early Sportster bars with internal throttle and magneto advance control that I need to install.

[@PanheadJeff58]

Internal throttle is not compatible with a Super B. The throttle cable on a B carb goes from out board of the air cleaner in towards the engine. the cable would have to be bent 180 degrees. It would work fine with a Super E carb.

[@johnranallo424]

@@PanheadJeff58 Wrong. I'm running an internal throttle with a Super B on 2 60s XLCHs. Nuthin smoother!

[@joehunter6413]

Old R/H shift, L/H brake setup.