LOT 310

1977 Harley-Davidson 998cc XLCR Cafe Racer Registration no. SPL 772R Frame no. 7F00102H7 Engine no. 7F00102H7

Estimate: £9,000 - £12,000Lot to be sold without reserve

Lot 310

1977 Harley-Davidson 998cc XLCR Cafe Racer

The Autumn Stafford Sale - The Classic Motorcycle Mechanics Show|13 October 2024, 11:00 BST|Stafford, Staffordshire County Showground

1977 Harley-Davidson 998cc XLCR Cafe Racer
Registration no. SPL 772R
Frame no. 7F00102H7
Engine no. 7F00102H7

Harley's riposte to the European and Japanese hottest new bikes was the XLCR 'Café Racer', which combined the iron-barreled Sportster engine with a chassis incorporating an XR750-style box-section swingarm, cast alloy wheels and triple disc brakes. Trouble was, the XLCR still couldn't cut it with the opposition and traditional Harley owners didn't know what to make of it. Sales were disappointing and the model was dropped after only two years in production, only some 3,000-or-so were made and today the rare and stylish XLCR is highly prized by collectors.

The Harley-Davidson XLCR offered here was purchased by the current vendor at Bonhams Spring Stafford Sale 2022 (Lot 629) and has been stored since purchase whilst occasionally being ran. Originally, it was used overseas before being imported and registered in the UK in September 1990. A new speedometer has been fitted and the machine benefits from the following upgrades: drilled brake discs all round; fork brace; Harrison Billet rear brake calliper; Harley-Davidson 40mm CV carburettor; electronic ignition; Progressive shock absorbers; HEL brake hoses; chromed rear brake reservoir; oil filter; and a K&N velocity stack air filter (within the existing housing). The battery and Avon Road Runner tyres are new. The previous vendor described the machine as in generally good condition, the engine said to be 'average' for the 18,449 miles recorded. The machine is offered with an owner's manual and a V5C document, while the original speedometer and a new '1000' air filter badge are included in the sale.
Offered with key

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