A FOREVER BIKE; 1997 Harley Davidson XL1200C Sportster Custom

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КОМЕНТАРІ • 37

  • @richardmorris6365
    @richardmorris6365 Рік тому +21

    Don't care what they say,theres no substitute for chrome plating.

  • @bonessmith1276
    @bonessmith1276 Місяць тому +1

    I bought mine in the fall of 1996. I had to wait for the 1997 models to become available. They first made this bike in 96. So just a year later, people would think that I did a lot of work to it. Not used to the "custom" Sportster. I have mine still today. Done a lot like this one, chrome upper, lower belt guards & sprocket cover is a must. It goes so well with chrome engine. My first & only Harley, I love it. I will never forget the ride home, I took back roads because I didn't have a bike license back then. I got lost & didn't even care. Ride safe, go slow in any traffic areas. Those cars aren't paying attention and will take you out.

  • @bobo12055
    @bobo12055 5 місяців тому +3

    I have the same bike. The paint is Patriot Red Pearl. I got mine new in September of 1996. At that time I had to give the dealership a $100 deposit to get on a waiting list for a new bike. I did the same thing to mine new. A red Screaming Eagle coil Air box 6800 rpm ignition module. I'll never get rid of my Sportster either. My nephew will inherit it when I'm gone. That bike you have is SWEET. You can tell he loved it.

    • @codybest91
      @codybest91 17 днів тому +1

      I have exact same too. Will have it forever

  • @MikeTaglione
    @MikeTaglione 11 місяців тому +4

    That sounds really good! When a Harley Davidson is properly tuned, it sounds amazing! 👍

  • @605pilot
    @605pilot Місяць тому

    Mine is a 2011 Nightster. Love that bike. I had a 2010 Black Denim Street Bob that I wished I never sold.

  • @sethp0411
    @sethp0411 Рік тому +1

    I got a 02 just like this, one owners with lots a chrome. Can’t beat it!

  • @paulgrogan8032
    @paulgrogan8032 Рік тому +4

    Absolute showstopper🏆🇺🇲

  • @mateschitz
    @mateschitz 11 місяців тому +2

    Great to see chrome bikes are still out there! I'm so tired of that blacked out everything style!

  • @miketr732
    @miketr732 Рік тому +2

    Wow that's one sweet bike. Killer!!!

  • @Steve-1269
    @Steve-1269 Рік тому +2

    I have a 97 883 with a 1200 kit. Less than 20k on the bike, not just th3 rebuild. It was originally red like this too. Dark green now. I don't care what people say about sportys..They're fun bikes.

    • @MuddyFenders
      @MuddyFenders 11 місяців тому +1

      put a 1200 in my 99 hugger.. what a beast.. rode that thing everywhere

    • @Steve-1269
      @Steve-1269 11 місяців тому

      @MuddyFenders hell yeah. mines a hugger too. I have screaming eagles on it so it sounds decent also. My dad always told me that loud pipes save lives. I've found that to be true more than once. Just a fun bike all around. You can stand em up pretty easily too. I saw a couple of stunt builds with them recently, but I think I'm keeping this one as is. It was originally my dads bike so it's kinda sentimental. I can always get another one to modify if I want to.

  • @rchi3906
    @rchi3906 9 місяців тому

    I have a 1997 HD Sportster 1200 XLH , forever bike , mine is clean but that is immaculate, He loved that Bike , most reliable Harley I ever owned

  • @sonnyseabury4051
    @sonnyseabury4051 11 місяців тому

    Beautiful bike and color. That bike is nicely equipped, and tricked out.

  • @FrederickIngraham-yq4sz
    @FrederickIngraham-yq4sz 3 місяці тому

    I'm in, I'm getting ond sure this sold by now

  • @RM.....
    @RM..... Рік тому +1

    I had a 95 1200 .It was a fun bike.

  • @mikesteele1789
    @mikesteele1789 11 місяців тому

    I had a 79 when I was kid.loved it

  • @dennisharrison4744
    @dennisharrison4744 4 місяці тому

    I got a 2009 1200 custom got every thing on it tach fuel gauge screaming eagle stage 2 new tires a lot of chrome LED head light with signals to tinted live to ride derby covers acsell plug wires mustang seat I'm the 3rd owner that bike is realy nice wish mine was carbarated not fan of tge fuel injection

  • @robsonfranciscogalvao5627
    @robsonfranciscogalvao5627 28 днів тому

    Awesome motorcycle.. showww man 🇺🇸😎🇧🇷🙃👍

  • @ar2043
    @ar2043 11 місяців тому

    That is a real nice looking scoot!!!

  • @mwalker3547
    @mwalker3547 2 місяці тому

    What a beauty...

  • @edsharps7395
    @edsharps7395 Місяць тому

    I have a 1996 exactly like this....contemplating selling a few times and just cant.

  • @jasonobrien1019
    @jasonobrien1019 Рік тому +1

    Wow

  • @wesspe81
    @wesspe81 Рік тому +1

    i own 2013 1200 superlow ... can not find more HD in any other engine than EVO

  • @oc8230
    @oc8230 Рік тому +1

    Nice

  • @richardmorris6365
    @richardmorris6365 Рік тому +1

    I can see why he kept it jeez thats purdy..

  • @mikesteele1789
    @mikesteele1789 11 місяців тому

    Nice sporty

  • @davidonguitar
    @davidonguitar 11 місяців тому +1

    “1977”

  • @spookydog6959
    @spookydog6959 11 місяців тому

    hotrod😁

  • @user-dd8tx8jw7y
    @user-dd8tx8jw7y 4 місяці тому

    So beautiful… only regret is the guy didn’t ride it more before he died!

  • @bobo12055
    @bobo12055 5 місяців тому

    It's York Pa bike.

  • @L2fish
    @L2fish Рік тому

    Beauty I agree, My 85 Ironhead has the front mag wheel which I think is butt ugly

  • @mikesteele1789
    @mikesteele1789 11 місяців тому

    4 speed I wonder?

    • @kroz2310
      @kroz2310 7 місяців тому

      evo sportys were 4 speeds from 86 to 92 then they gave u the 5 gear. i hated my 89 cause it rattled ur bones that 5 gear helps a lot...

  • @mikesteele1789
    @mikesteele1789 11 місяців тому +1

    Any other bike he wears a helmet .why not on sporty

  • @bigtime474
    @bigtime474 4 місяці тому

    I've a great toy stripping weight off off!