1977 XLCR IRONHEAD CAFE RACER- THE REAL BAT-CYCLE...

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/ @slickheadcustomcycles PREPPING MY BUDDY'S 1977 HARLEY DAVIDSON XLCR CAFE RACER , WHICH HAS A CHARGING PROBLEM THAT NEEDS TO BE FIXED!!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks for watching everybody!!! I hope I didn’t ruin your image of Batman 😂😂😂. Now go wash your bikes and your tights!!! Lol 👍🍺 SLICK

[@DamonToms2024]

Where did you even get those?😅

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I don’t know , Alfred does all the shopping- that’s what he’s paid for….duh!!!

[@MarkPalmer1000]

This was Willie G's styling getting a little bit ahead of it's time. The "siamese" pipes are open where they are welded, and give the engine a few extra HP. The regular 1979 XLH's got all the leftover siamese pipes used on these XLCR's, with the addition of chrome heat shields- Most owners got rid of them. Those old Goodyears will definitely need to be replaced if you intend to ride this bike a lot.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Very cool mark!!! Thanks for the info on the Siamese pipes!!! Yeah I’ve already spoke to him. He’s gonna do something about the tires. Thanks again!! 👍🍺

[@t.s.racing]

Slick, here's some fun facts. Poor sales were both from people trying to not only reason with the AMF stigma, but the, at the time astronomical high price of $3595 in 1977. A Suzuki GS750 which done everything better was only, $2199. In 1978 the Motor Company did offer a dual seat option, very few opted for this. Sales were so poor, dealers DEEPLY discounted them, even offering specials like $2900 out the door ! They were tested to run the 1/4 mile as quick as 13.08 which was fairly respectful for the day. The triple disc brakes actually were horrible, blamed on pad materials, and a standard Sporty with single front/rear drum would out stop it by a significant margin. 201 feet compared to 165. Yes, there's actually some good news, a nice one can bring anywhere from 12 to 20 plus thousand $. T.S. RACING 🏁

[@t.s.racing]

Yes the pipes were open under the weld. A Asian Engineer designed them, and " in theory " made more power, but never actually proven by the Motor Company. Ching Lo was the cats name if I remember correctly.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Wow TS racing thanks for all the fun facts!!! Great info appreciate it!! And yes, yesterday my buddy told me about in 1978 how They offered the two up seat on the XLCR, and I said that would be horrible. Lol 👍🍺

[@t.s.racing]

Brother, finished balancing the crank for a friend's Shovel, and found you talking about the frame. Here's what I have from what's left of my frontal cortex of memory. First, Willy G offered up his personal XL that was loaned to Execs, a new bike every year for the top brass actually. Two Engineers collaborated on the XLCR, Mr. Moderow who I know nothing about, and a Machinist/Drag Racer Jim Haubert. Because the seat/tail section was derived from the dirt track XR750, these guys modified the XL rear frame to work in conjunction with the tail piece. That's really the only frame difference from what I know. Q It's a beautiful piece unfortunately WAY before its time, yet way behind the times. Slick, if you ever come across a XR 1000, I have cash. I always have a XR 1000 fund around. Or the old lady has to hit the streets....... RIDE ON

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Again awesome info dude!!! Appreciate it!!! Yeah I read too that it was from Willy G’s personal collection of what got the ball rolling on this bike. And you just gave me an amazing idea. If I was to put my old lady out on the streets,I could get more bikes, so thank you for that !! 😂😂 and I’ll keep an eye out for ya on the XR 1000. But I’d probably buy it and keep it for myself. Sorry.😂 👍🍺

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

Wow Slick , guess I'm not the only one doing funny stuff. Enjoyed it and got some good laughs out of it. We don't have to always be serious. ha ha. Thanks for the shout out, Hippie was great !!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah he was- hippie’s performance really stole the show!!! my buddy Billy had gotten sick so I had to cut his scene as commissioner Gordon. If it wasn’t such last minute thing putting this together, I could’ve called you up and asked if you wanted to be Commissioner Gordon lol. But thanks for watching Ralph and I’m glad it made you chuckle a bit. I thought I wasn’t gonna be able to show my face on the KZbin anymore after this video dropped lol. 👍🍺

[@itsmytimeletsgo]

I think there has to be some stuff for a laugh once in a while. Keeps it interesting. The botties above your ankles was priceless ha ha@@SlickHeadCustomCycles

[@tld522]

Great bike!!! I have always wanted one!! 77 the year I was born!! Great stuff slick!!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks T-Bone!!! Im right there with ya- i was born in 75’. Appreciate you watching and commenting big dawg!!! 👍🍺

[@user-rw8xw6ox2q]

I gotta say, that intro was the funniest thing I’ve seen in a real long time!! Keep it up Slick. 👍

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks bro!!! And I want to personally thank you for becoming one of the Slickhead savage members!!! I really appreciate you!!! 👍🍺

[@user-rw8xw6ox2q]

No problem Slick!!

[@adamc4655]

I totally agree with you on cleaning your bikes regularly and finding loose components etc.Ive done a lot of preventative maintenance while detailing.It looks like Harley really put a lot of thought into the design of the xlcr.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Right on!!! And yeah, it’s a pretty cool machine!! 👍🍺

[@t.s.racing]

I've ridden several, they're actually quite comfortable. Typical 4 speed, solid mount Sporty, the vibration on the highway will have you heading back home, well before the seating position.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah I’m pumped, I can’t wait to ride it. I own a stock 1970 XLCH and a 1979 XLCH, that i chopped, so I understand they’re not the most comfortable things to ride, but I can’t wait to hit the road with that style of riding position!!! 👍🍺

[@panheadsforever74]

Wassup slick... SPANKY here, when i first saw batman , i thought i clicked on the wrong video. But mark my words, Hollywood is gonna be knocking on your shed door. Thats some real comedy acting there,for sure. But my favorite part is the PANHEAD part. Just remember... PANHEADS FOREVER.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Lol 😂 😂😂 thanks spanky. And I thought after publishing this video to KZbin, I would never be able to show my face on here again!!! 😂😂. Forever panheads!!! P.S. im getting really close to buying me a panhead!!! Maybe a shovel as well. 👍🍺

[@panheadsforever74]

​@@SlickHeadCustomCyclesI'll look around, see if I can find you a good deal. They're out there.

[@stevenwilson9865]

Fell in love with the XLCR. Decades later, I bought a XR1200

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah Steve, their under rated awesome ironheads!!!!👍🍺

[@hippieschoppercorner]

😂😂😂😂😂 that was the funniest and coolest video I've ever watched bro!!!!! Update, the Cartel grabbed at the border but I escaped and I'm making my way across the desert trying to get home😂😂😂

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Wow 😂😂😂😂 your so lucky to escape!!! Lol. Thanks for helping me out hippie, it wouldn’t have been as good without you!!! 👍🍺

[@wildbikerpants]

lol you guys should do an hour long episode of batman, I would pay to watch that!!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

I would love you money!!! 😂 but I couldn’t stand more than 3mins in those outfits!!!!! 😂 be happy with what ya got!!! 😂. 👍🍺

[@edZILLA64]

Loved the Intro. I needed a good laugh and that bike is pretty sweet. Thanks

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

There he is!!!! I’m glad my silly stupidness, provided you with a few chuckles big ed!!! I lit up when I seen you commented, your one of the guy’s opinions i hold in high regard!!! So im relieved you enjoyed it!!! I thought for sure I went too far this time, and i was gonna be banned from KZbin by the biker community!!! Lol 😂 😂😂 👍🍺

[@thisoldchopper]

Hey, slick, 100 thank you’s for the shout out really appreciate it and yes cleaning your bike is cool. That XLCR is very cool and would make a most awesome Bat bike. Great video. Thanks for mentioning me, Hope Hippie‘s doing OK. 😊🇨🇦

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah no problem gus, I’ve seen you’ve shouted me out in the video where you went to Ralphy’s shop recently, so just paying it forward, plus it helps that i actually like you and enjoy your channel!!! And it struck a nerve you finding that loose sprocket bolt, and yo!! How about that - i go and find a missing nut on the XLCR!!???? 👍🍺 SLICK

[@thisoldchopper]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles It absolutely works,, Grab that bike and give it a Rub,,

[@kirkbickel6861]

One of those plastic retainers is a must for belt drive. Like your channel. I have a ULH BOBBER. Ain't they great!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Fancy!!! You got the big 80”. Lucky dawg!!! FLATHEADS FOREVER 👍🍺

[@warrenp2022]

Fun video. When I was working in an indy shop in Austin, Texas in the late 70's there was a XLCR being ridden around there. The shop I was at did performance work, I had a Kawasaki KZ1000 that was fast, all the bike mags complained that the XLCR was heavy and slow compared to the fast bikes that could be bought for a lot less money. I liked the looks but liked speed better. Now I have a Sportster with a 1978 XLCR frame but is an ex drag racer, not sure how much of the original parts are still on it. It came with the rear set pegs bar as spare parts. It is a project bike, I'm old so it will take awhile to get it on the road. The tank, rear fender and seat were swapped out long ago. I was planning to go to the swap meet in Clarksville, Tn today but didn't make it so the parts hunt will take longer and cost more.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Wow that’s really cool warren!!! Wish i had me an XLCR of my own, but I’m working on purchasing my first panhead!!! Good luck to you with your hunt!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@warrenp2022]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles Thanks, my Panhead is down with minor transmission problems but a few hours when I am feeling energetic will fix that. I have had the Pan since 1998 and it is fairly unreliable. It is an 88 cu in aftermarket parts engine in a 1981 FXE bike. I had the KZ1000 from 1978 until I made the mistake of selling it in 2003, it was fast, reliable, took me anywhere I wanted to go and never broke down. A Pan, from my experience should not be your primary ride.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Being unreliable, in my opinion, is it’s just not built and set up right. And it a good thing I own seven other bikes. Gives me plenty of time to set up my future panhead the right way. You should check out more of my channel, i own a 1940 UL Flathead, a 1968 triumph chopper, a 1970 XLCH ironhead all original, a 1979 XLCH ironhead chopper i built myself, a 1992 Dyna super glide , a 2011 road king classic, a 2014 honda XR 650L, an a recently acquired 1986 yamaha seca not running!!! 👍🍺

[@warrenp2022]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles I have been watching your channel off and on for awhile. You have very nice and CLEAN bikes, some envy here. The Pan went through a lot of shops until I retired and started learning how it should be set up. One shop, after a big bill for an engine rebuild sent it back and I could kick it through with three fingers on the kicker. Not all shops were bad but retirement means less money in my case. So alot of KZbin, bike websites, shop and parts manuals and more tools. Being basically self taught I make mistakes also but I am learning.

[@georgiahillbilly6150]

That Sportster is a lot like me in the 70s not popular an awkward but still some how cool lol

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Lol 😂 thats great!!! Can’t wait to show my buddy Billy your comment, he’s going to die!!! 😂 👍🍺

[@stuartheaydon-lc6qe]

There wasn't many of those Cafe racing looking Harley's here in Australia back in '70s!! Wasn't what people were into as a Harley here.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yup and people here in the states didn’t want them either!!! That’s why it was discontinued!!! But I appreciate it now- think she’s beautiful!!! 👍🍺

[@user-ln1hi1zx9t]

Holy fried charging system Bat Man 😂!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

You know, i heard their gonna need someone to play the penguin in part two…………

[@chuckasarus]

I remember those bikes. That one looks to be in mint condition.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yeah she’s close to perfect!!! In fact i’ve been to the wheels through time museum and Matt walksler has one of these bikes upstairs, and this one is in better condition than the one Matt has!!! 👍🍺

[@stuartheaydon-lc6qe]

Love the soft tails on the ladies ❤😂

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂lol. Yes sir, i too thought it was a really good crop of ladies this week!!! 👍🍺

[@paulsilson2148]

Batman was my hero, he looked a little different in this video, I had a Batman doll , I use to play with him in the tub, and put him, well nevermind that's a different channel. Loved the batbike the 77 sporty. Good luck hippie, or Helen whatever it's new name will be.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Too much info with the bath tub play!!! 😂😂 lol and yeah and I’m not sure what hippie is changing his name to, you’ll have to ask him!!! 😂 👍🍺

[@paulsilson2148]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles I was gonna say , took his head off. A few doctors later I was fine

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂 wait…… gross!!!! Lol

[@Sassyshovel]

What a great laugh! Thanks guys. Made our day

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Right!!! I’ll say it again, hippie’s performance stole the show!!! 😂😂

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Hey i just had to jump back in here to your comment to PERSONALLY thank you!!! I just realized YOU are the first people (I believe your a husband and wife combo?) to become a true SLICKHEAD SAVAGE!! I sincerely appreciate you!!! I will be listing slickhead savages, KZbin handles at the end of my videos!!! I will also be setting up shortly, where members get to watch premiere videos early , before everyone else!!! Thanks again!!!! SLICK

[@frankfurther3828]

I remember hating that bike back then. These days I like to ride sitting up instead of down low, so my opinion has reversed. I would like to take a rip on it.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Right!!! Well stay tuned, i’ll rip it for ya in the next couple weeks, and have it on film!!! 👍🍺

[@Billybob58-xf4hq]

never rode a sportster quite like it.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Coming from the guy who owns this bike!!!! 👍🍺

[@kennethhiltz2930]

Love the content. I love the cafe racer.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks kenneth!! I appreciate you watching and commenting!!!! 👍🍺

[@TWOWHEELEDDEMON]

and the batman returns!! ❤

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Well hopefully he’s not here for too long!!! I don’t wanna get type casted into only that role!!! 😂 👍🍺

[@andywalker4599]

Best intro ever...🤣🤣

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks andy. Any excuse to don the mask and cape, to relive my favorite childhood tv show!!! 😂😂

[@yruphuct2]

Oh the humanity!! Slick in tights!! 😂😂 some things can't be unseen..Unholy speedo Bat Slick. 😂😂cheers

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Lol 😂 yeah that was a bit much!!!! 👍🍺

[@yruphuct2]

At least you didn't get hippie in tights. 🤣 🤣

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

@yruphuct2 well the thing is, that’s why he’s having that surgery done, so he can easily slip into a pair of tights, in our next mini movie!! He’s a talented actor, and obviously really dedicated to his craft!!!! 😂😂😂😂 👍🍺

[@Billybob58-xf4hq]

he was a huge,,,, bulging man..

[@JamanRooney]

I made to the end and saw my girl's you'll get my bill just sayin, peace ✌️

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

It was a good crop of females, this time in my opinion- I should bill YOU, im just saying……….. 👍🍺

[@michaeloneill5961]

That was funny as bro well done😂😅😊❤

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks mike, i told ya i dove deep!!! I’m glad you liked it!!! 👍🍺

[@DamonToms2024]

Thanks!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks Damon!!! That’s really cool of ya. Appreciate it. Maybe it’ll be contagious, and you’ll inspire the other 3,600 subscribers to follow suit!!! 😂😂😂😂

[@vernegibb621]

Put a turbo on them you have a reason to change your underwear 😆

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

But the Batman doesn’t wear underwear!!!! 😂 👍🍺

[@michaeloneill5961]

Holy fat girls Robin it's bat slick😂😅😢😊❤

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Oh it’s gets way worse than that thumbnail. I go head first, i dive in deep, full on commitment- that i can never take back!!! 😂😂👍🍺

[@michaeloneill5961]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles awesome

[@michaeloneill5961]

I love commitment next time you could do the phantom the ghost who rides he doesn't walk😂😅😊❤

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Like I told Mike Mitchell, I’m gonna need your honest reaction to this intro. Wait until you see who plays Robin, and who plays the villain!!!! Oh yeah, it’s a full tiny mini movie!! Get your popcorn!!! SLICK

[@t.s.racing]

Fat bottom girls you make the rockin world go round. I heard that somewhere.

[@josephmannino310]

Can't believe you fired Alfred and Robin!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

The Batman is a shrewd dude!!! 👍🍺

[@Ironlove9375]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@straightpipec6099]

I like it.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Tell me about!!! I might have to steal it from my buddy!!! 😂😂😂 👍🍺

[@michaelmitchell5909]

Hell freakin yea!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Lol. If you like that thumbnail, the intro to this video is literally going to explode your head, right off your shoulders!!! 😂😂😂😂😂 👍🍺 thanks for commenting early mike, but yo i want your reaction on the intro, so please comment again, after you watch it !!!! SLICK

[@michaelmitchell5909]

You know I will brother, can't wait to see it man.

[@mikewoike9429]

That bike is real pretty dude

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

It sure is 👍🍺

[@MoeLarrycurly1]

👍👍👍👍

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

👍🍺. Pretty cool purple for your shovel moe!! As I said before im not a fan of purple, especially the color on my purple triumph chopper- but your color is decent!!!!! Good job with the painting skills as well!!! 👍

[@adkbunkie324]

Hey can you show muffler and bracket 0:33 muffler hangers . Under the bike I am setting up a x pipe exhaust. Thank you. And the hangers are different from everything. I am thinking a k model

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

OK cool no problem maybe next week’s video I’ll do it real quick or I’ll put out a short just for you. Stay tuned.👍🍺

[@terrymassey7619]

🤘

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

What’s up doc!!! 🤘 👍🍺

[@terrymassey7619]

What's up Slick! Had to go to work again, so I couldn't finish watching the vid this morning, somehow I missed the intro on the vid this morning, that was some funny shit!😊 Hope youre doing well man, have a good evening !🤘😊👍

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

@terrymassey7619 whoa!!! Yeah that would suck!!! The intro was certainly the best part of this video!!!! 👍🍺

[@DamonToms2024]

Love this shit Slick

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Thanks bro!! 👍🍺

[@jeffysue]

No mention of Black Rain??!!! amazing bike!!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Hhhmmmm…….. you stumped me on the black rain reference. Elaborate?

[@jeffysue]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles dude gladly!!! The 1989 Michael Douglas movie. Search for Black Rain motorcycle scene. Fucking Douglas is badass and so is his bike!!!! Cancel Reply

[@jeffysue]

@@SlickHeadCustomCycles Yes!!! Gladly!!! The 1989 Michael Douglas movie. Search for Black Rain motorcycle scene. Douglas is badass and so is his bike. Siked to turn you on to it.

[@jeffysue]

yes!!! gladly!!! the 1989 Michael Douglas movie. Search for Black Rain motorcycle scene. Douglas is badass and so is his bike. Glad to turn you on to it.

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

@jeffreyk3346 what bike did he ride an XLCR?

[@Sassyshovel]

Hell yeah. First savages!!!!

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

Yes sir!!!!!! I dropped a custom emoji you can use too, i know that shits corny, but it’s something unique!! I dig the loyalty badges too, it instantly tells me that your someone important to this channel!!!!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@tomeells6067]

Hey Slick...does Coker have those tires?

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

No sure tom!! But the guy who owns the bike told me those eagle GT’s, are something really special and rare. 👍🍺

[@jimlittle8494]

is the shifting reversed?

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

You know I didn’t ask or even check the manual, but im sure i’ll find out when i take it for a ride! When i find out i’ll let ya know!! 👍🍺

[@rexburch4146]

🤣🤣🤣👍👍👍

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂 thanks for watching and commenting Rex!!! 👍🍺 SLICK

[@Frank-mt4qf]

you are shot i love you for it though what a pissa

[@SlickHeadCustomCycles]

😂😂😂😂😂😂 👍🍺