1979 Harley-davidson Sportster on 2040-motos

Note: This bike was listed and sold to a non-paying bidder. The winning bidder made no attempt to complete purchase and did not contact me again after auction ended. For that reason I am introducing buyer requirements. If you do not meet the requirements you may contact me to discuss purchasing.

This is a rare, original 1979 XLCH Harley Sportster. Someone added an electric start set up in its past, but this is 1 of only 141 original factory kick-only XLCH's produced in 1979...the very last of the kick-start Sportster.

Although it has been painted, has drag pipes, and electric starter added, it is otherwise in very original condition. All the original lighting is intact, the wiring harness is unmodified except to accommodate the electric starter, etc. The only significant changes from its stock configuration are the repainted fenders, oil tank and battery cover, exhaust, and the 16" natural cast mag rear wheel (still a Harley wheel, but not correct for this year/model).

Mechanically the bike is an 8 out of 10. It starts and runs good, doesn't smoke or have any unusual engine noises. The clutch has been disassembled, cleaned and adjusted. The original Keihin butterfly carburetor has been internally cleaned and adjusted. The charging system functions as it should and all the lights and horn work and the original wiring harness is intact. The engine cases are in nice condition with no cracks or prior weld-repairs. It starts, runs, shifts, and rides like it should but could benefit from some minor TLC (e.g., minor oil leaks, linkage adjustments, snugging fasteners, etc.) before returning to the road.

Cosmetically the bike is around a 7 out of 10. It shows honest wear from 40 years of use but is in good condition for its age. The fenders have been repainted and are in pretty good condition. The tank remains in its original paint and does have a few dings and some scratches but overall it maintains an attractive, presentable appearance (pictures represent condition). The paint could be touched up and/or buffed to enhance it but I have left it, and all other cast, polished or plated surfaces showing their genuine patina so that cosmetic reconditioning (or not) could be left to the new owner's preference.

Other notable features include:

• Rare Kick-Start
• Electric start added and functions
• Retains original electronic ignition
• OE “#1” logo points cover
• Original seat

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