1973 Harley-Davidson XLH 1000 Sportster Project
aka. new money pit
As received; not sure about that seat???
Both tires, wheels and hubs are brand new
The front fender and the tank are aftermarket pieces. Paint needs work.
On the work stand. Enough done for this week.
Bins filled with parts.
More parts. Where to start???
Transmission bits.
Ugly slash cut drag pipes and original front fender.
Engine cases in need of some serious attention.
Most of the engine parts laid out to see just what was included.
Some mystery marks on this rod?
The cams have done some extrusion work.
The cam cover is cracked around several of the bushing mounts.
Cylinder has score marks from wrist pin.
Oil ring landing beat-up from loose wrist pin and or pin clip.
Engine/transmission
Displacement: 997.00 ccm (60.84 cubic inches)
Engine type: V2 OHV
Stroke: 4
HP (kW): 57.00 (41.6) @ 6000
Compression: 9.0:1
Bore x stroke: 81.0 x 96.8 mm (3.2 x 3.8 inches)
Valves per cylinder: 2
Cooling system: Air
Gears: 4
Transmission type/final drive: Chain
Chassis/dimensions
Weight (incl. oil and gas): 240.0 kg (529.1 pounds)
Front tyre dimensions: 3.75-19
Rear tyre dimensions: 4.25-18
Front brake(s): Single disc
Rear brake(s): Expanding brake
Matt Van Benschoten
