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Jan 4, 2020 · Designed to ride on the road, but with the same rugged looks as a desert sled, this was arguably the first true street scrambler. The Harley-Davidson XLC was sold for one year only as a pure Scrambler in 1958, then lights were added the following year to make the most popular motorcycle in the H-D lineup, the XLCH.

Jul 8, 2014 · While in SoCal he became a desert racer in District 37 AMA. Others noticed his specially built Triumph Twin in his home built frame, and they asked to ride it. After that he had friends wanting frames built for their bikes as well.

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.

Oct 11, 2021 · The frame is an early K model with a hardtail rear end, but the engine is a 1965 ironhead Sportster XLCH unit—“with hot cams and a few tricks similar to the later XR bikes,” Paul reveals. Most flat track race series nowadays have a ‘Vintage Twins’ class, and that’s what Paul built this bike for.

Sep 6, 2010 · You make me want to drag my spare CB 350 out of the back of the garage and build it into a CL clone to go desert racing. They may not have the following up in the North West that they do down here but the 350 twins are very popular down …

Nov 7, 2018 · So, I asked myself why a Desert racer? Well I live in a region of Portugal known as the desert, it can get really hot and dry here in the summer, but also wet & muddy in the winter. We don't really get ice here, too warm...

The Busch and Busch Harley Davidson XLCH is a purpose-built land speed racer. It’s bodywork required epic design, fabricating and finishing hours and what they have planned for its engine will turn it into one helluva mean machine.

Oct 9, 2009 · Harley keeps themselves corralled by their \heritage\ yet they ignore the countless desert racing, road racing cafe racer builds made by privateers from the late 60’s on. Heritage? What about the XR750?

Aug 14, 2016 · A forum community dedicated to Cafe Racer style race bikes owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about restoration, performance, racing, classifieds, troubleshooting, maintenance, and more!