Harley Davidson 1974 XLCH Sportster Original

[@marcboose1374]

I just bought a 74 that looks just like this one, a little rougher shape, but will be fun to fix up!

[@timothyscanlan3293]

Beautiful.

[@LawrenceGoodspeed]

I was manufactured in '73. That sporty is in a lot better shape than me lol

[@garydiggins1836]

Very nice seeing stock old sportsters. AMF made some of the best looking motorcycles ever. And they were reliable.

[@serapis157]

I love AMF and agree on what you said.. Thank you

[@rudeawakening3833]

My first Harley when I was 19 years old in 1979 - a 1974 XLH , with the red-white-blue stripes on a black painted beauty just like this one ! That rear license plate “ box “ for those that don’t know was the 9 volt battery powered alarm system ! It was mercury switch powered to start “ chirping “ if someone moved it . That Bendix carburetor was SO user friendly to dial in the air/fuel mixture screw AND the idle screw - BOTH could be done at a red light ! 1974 was the last year of the right hand shifter . In 1990 , I purchased a 1975 XLH . It was the first year of the left hand shifter , as the US government forced HD to move it over to the other side because of accidental deaths … Those 4- speed transmissions with those 1000cc iron head engines were one of the best products the Motor Company ever produced . I’m 62 years old , and I’m on my 13 th HD . The rest have been “ big twins “ but I’ll always cherish my miles that I spent on my two Sportsters . Regardless of the criticism from the crowd - I RODE those two machines and enjoyed endless trouble free miles .

[@richardashwood5771]

Ahhhh, You gotta love the sound of an Ironhead. She’s beautiful.

[@pastorbobncc365]

Just bought a nice 1974 XLH from an estate sale for $1800, what a score!

[@lostsoul3154]

You hit pay dirt!

[@mikemeier7228]

really man? I live in germany, here you wont find one bellow 6 or so, kinda sucks

[@markjohnston2675]

That might be the only stock 1974 sporty left one earth LOL...It's so refreshing to see a old stock bike again.

[@mpen4445]

I am restoring my own 74 XLH. This is going to be my "roadmap." Nice original... good vid

[@dvvalant]

That's my idea of a perfect bike. Beautiful.

[@cavscout62]

Stunningly Beautiful in every regard.

[@weekwar]

What a sound!

[@hawgryder13]

My first Harley bought with money I saved while in Vietnam. Mine was blue. Usually a bitch to start but fun to ride. I eventually had the electric start added and it was suddenly easy to start. Finally sold it in about 2005.

[@serapis157]

Thank you for your interest in my bikes. Please subscribe.. Also, THANK YOU for your Service Sir.I was born in 1962 and remember the Hero's coming home.Its an honor to hear from a Brave Heart.

[@ronduff4325]

Back in the day XLCH stood for Extra Large Charlie Horse because they always kicked back .

[@cavscout62]

Not if you knew what you were doing.

[@cowgirlonchrome7416]

Remember, that is an air cooled engine. I wouldn’t let it idle like that often. Very nice XL.

[@martinwall7297]

keep em coming. another beauty.

[@serapis157]

More to come! && THANK YOU

[@wayneholdsworth5201]

My friend had one I had a BSA 750 Rocket 3 yes sir the good old days 👍💯

[@garydiggins1836]

Hey Serapis. Great video as always. Got my 73 basket case looking stock thanks to you.

[@serapis157]

Thank you for that Gary,,, kind words go far and never over looked.Did you see my last 73' all original XLH ? Recently sold , but a good model for info...If you may need parts,etc. hit me up anytime & please subscribe...

[@garydiggins1836]

@@serapis157 I've seen your 73 sportster video several times. Its great and I am a faithful subsriber. A picture being worth a thousand words applies to your chanel. By the way, My 73 is done and fired up immediately. Runs great.

[@serapis157]

@@garydiggins1836 Thanks for supporting me.. Keep watching for more Vintage Iron

[@serapis157]

@@garydiggins1836 would like to see your 73’

[@garydiggins1836]

@@serapis157 id like you to see my 73 im going to upload a video and I'll let you know when I post it. I love the way it runs. I need a little practice riding and the left foot brake is a bit of a challenge. It's been a while.

[@AlbertDongler]

Beautiful!

[@ronduff4325]

Beautiful bike !

[@jab5651]

Working on 73. Where did you find the forward footpegs??

[@larrys.3992]

Very nice!

[@serapis157]

Thanks!

[@mikemeier7228]

are the mufflers stock too?

[@matsblom7314]

run nice

[@serapis157]

Thank you