1962 Harley-Davidson 883cc XLCH 'Flat Track Racer' Engine no. 62XLCH4157
1962 Harley-Davidson 883cc XLCH 'Flat Track Racer'Engine no. 62XLCH4157
Almost from the model's debut, riders wanted higher performance and meaner looks for the XL Sportsters. Milwaukee quickly obliged, offering the XLCH in 1958, legend insisting that the last two letters in the model name stood for either 'Competition Hot' or 'California Hot Rod' when everyone knew it meant 'C for stripped bodywork and H for high performance.' Delivered as an 'off-road scrambler' with bobbed rear fender and the peanut gas tank borrowed from the 125cc Hummer, the CH was a good 40 pounds lighter than the road model. All XLs got bigger valves and more horsepower that year, but the CH's power-to-weight ratio was superior. Overnight the scramblers sprouted lights, giving riders one of the hottest bikes on the street. By 1962 lights had become standard equipment, the headlamp with its now-iconic 'eyebrow' mount. This '62 883cc XLCH is fitted with an aftermarket low-rise exhaust system, ignoring the model's scrambler roots.This XLCH was found this way, set up as a flat track racer, complete with stories of its prowess at flat track, TT and road racing in Ohio. Its aluminum rim laced to a spool hub with no front brake, cow horn bars and Ceriani fork, big 'aluminum' oil tank with a remote spin-on canister oil filter right above on the left side, and rear disc brake rotor and caliper laced to another aluminum rim, and more, all add credence. Then there's the leather-covered saddle and 'bum pad.' The previous owner reported that it 'runs and shifts well' but it has not been started since 2014.
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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1962 Harley-Davidson 883cc XLCH 'Flat Track Racer'Engine no. 62XLCH4157
Almost from the model's debut, riders wanted higher performance and meaner looks for the XL Sportsters. Milwaukee quickly obliged, offering the XLCH in 1958, legend insisting that the last two letters in the model name stood for either 'Competition Hot' or 'California Hot Rod' when everyone knew it meant 'C for stripped bodywork and H for high performance.' Delivered as an 'off-road scrambler' with bobbed rear fender and the peanut gas tank borrowed from the 125cc Hummer, the CH was a good 40 pounds lighter than the road model. All XLs got bigger valves and more horsepower that year, but the CH's power-to-weight ratio was superior. Overnight the scramblers sprouted lights, giving riders one of the hottest bikes on the street. By 1962 lights had become standard equipment, the headlamp with its now-iconic 'eyebrow' mount. This '62 883cc XLCH is fitted with an aftermarket low-rise exhaust system, ignoring the model's scrambler roots.This XLCH was found this way, set up as a flat track racer, complete with stories of its prowess at flat track, TT and road racing in Ohio. Its aluminum rim laced to a spool hub with no front brake, cow horn bars and Ceriani fork, big 'aluminum' oil tank with a remote spin-on canister oil filter right above on the left side, and rear disc brake rotor and caliper laced to another aluminum rim, and more, all add credence. Then there's the leather-covered saddle and 'bum pad.' The previous owner reported that it 'runs and shifts well' but it has not been started since 2014.
As with all Lots in the Sale, this Lot is sold 'as is/where is' and Bidders must satisfy themselves as to the provenance, condition, age, completeness and originality prior to bidding.
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