Winning bid
£6,800

1978 Harley-Davidson XLCH1000

Highlights 

  • Desert sled off-road styling 
  • Excellent condition 
  • Very clean 

The Appeal 

This is a stunning example of a desert sled type custom, based on a lovely XLCH1000. 

This bike really invokes the feel of desert race events and beach racing, being equipped with racing number boards and knobbly tyres. 

Sure to be an absolute thrill to ride, this fantastic machine has stunning orange paint and is fully road legal being fitted with front and rear lights. 

This bike is also a USA import. A truly brilliant bike, tough as nails with the off-road, outlaw racer feel.  

The History and Paperwork 

  • V5 Present 
  • Extensive invoices 
  • Import documents from the USA 

The Condition 

  • Very nicely presented 
  • Very clean 
  • Lovely example of a desert sled style custom 
  • Bright orange paintwork looks exceptional 
  • Race number boards 
  • Off-road tyres complete the desert race look 
  • Wrapped individual exhausts 
  • Low profile springer seat 
  • Mini speedometer 
  • Lights in good condition 

The Mechanics 

  • Mechanically very clean 
  • There is a small engine leak, unsurprising for 40 year old bike and small leak in front brake
  • Looks to have been very well maintained 
  • Dual front discs for excellent stopping power 
  • Wheels and tyres all appear in excellent order 

Summary 

A rare chance to own a very well sorted and clean example of a desert sled style Harley Davidson XLCH1000 from the USA. 

A tough machine to be cherished and ridden. 
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Auction Details

  • Year1978
  • MakeHarley Davidson
  • ModelXLCH1000
  • ColourOrange
  • Odometer11,988 Miles
  • Engine size1000cc
  • Seller TypePrivate
  • CountyHampshire
  • CountryUnited Kingdom
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Bidding history

16 Bids

stephen••••
Bid
£6,800
03/11/22
command••••
Bid
£6,700
03/11/22
stephen••••
Bid
£6,500
03/11/22
limousi••••
Bid
£6,400
03/11/22
stephen••••
Bid
£6,200
03/11/22
command••••
Bid
£6,100
03/11/22
stephen••••
Bid
£5,900
03/11/22
command••••
Bid
£5,700
03/11/22
stephen••••
Bid
£5,500
03/11/22
limousi••••
Bid
£5,300
03/11/22

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