1958 XLR or XLCH

This appears to be a 1958 XLR (due to the fact the magneto is mounted up front) or maybe a '58 XLCH?
It really doesn't matter, but this is probably my favorite motorcycle I've seen in awhile.  If I could find this in a barn, this would be a bigger score (for me) than a '36 knuck.  The rear shocks are from a K model (with those tightly wound springs)  The Goodyear Grasshoppers look good.  XLR pipes.  No headlight or tail-light (which is correct for this year)  It's pretty damn straight. 

4 comments:

  1. That trailer of bikes belongs to Todd. He's based in Socal but has a team who scours the country finding old and preferably original bikes and re-sells them. If he didn't sell it at Wauseon it could be yours. Not nearly as fun (or cheap), as finding one yourself.

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  2. "has a team who scours the country finding old and preferably original bikes and re-sells them."

    Yeah, so much for the average joe having a chance to buy 'em for a decent price.

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  3. Yeah. that is a great bike for sure. Guess you haven't seen this clip?
    http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fxOuzxXdRqU

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  4. fuck yeah, i met a guy a while back that was tellin us all about how amazing his XLR sounded when he used to race it at baja. His wife got a huge glimmer in her eye when she talked about how amazing it sounded and how shitty all the other bikes sounded.

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