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66 XLCH

Discussion in 'Motorcycle Tech Talk' started by JohnnyBiker, Apr 14, 2014.

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  1. JohnnyBiker

    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    I have an opportunity to purchase a 66 XLCH. I know nothing about these bikes. I am looking for first hand experience comments on both the good traits and bad traits of these bikes. As of now, I have not seen the bike. I am being told about it from a like a brother friend. I trust what he is telling me by still would like first hand experience input about these bikes. Thanks.

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    In there day there were the cats meow ,I had a 68 xlch 900 cc right side shifter , rode it hard for a few years never any trouble out of it , kick only, magnito , made it a bit had to start in cold weather , had to keep the rpm's up a bit to keep the lights bright at stops , But always ran great
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    What would you say that you disliked the most about the bike? Was yours in Stock configuration?

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    CA Phil has an XLCR on his showroom floor, this isn't his but it's similar..

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    I almost feel like I'm wasting a post because I know you will, but please post photos and maybe some history if the purchase gets closer to a done deal. :)
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    Here ya go. Go to this web page there is A nice video if a running 70 xlch
    Jimbronson.com
    ImageUploadedByTapatalk1397577871.983691.jpg


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    Wow roadster you must be a kid! The opening scene of the show was the coolest.



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    We didn't get TV in Canada till '89. LOL! Once I get off the treadmill tonight I'll have to download a few episodes. I remember the original Star Trek, but must have been outside playing GI Joes in the sandbox when that was on.
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    That show was on in the 60s


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    Off the Treadmill :eek:
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    Yeah treadmill. He's married and that's like being on a treadmill you never get anywhere.


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    I just got my first glimpse of this bike via multimedia message. KICKS RIDE. Too bad I don't know how to post pictures from tapatalk.

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    Don't you get a plus sign next to dialog box? I think we went don this road before sorry if I'm repeating. Lower left corner of attached photo of bike- talk tapatalk page
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    JohnnyBiker Well-Known Member

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    Yes I have that. Never paid attention to it. Thanks.

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    No problemo!


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    Sure you get somewhere, closer to the grave or the nuthouse every day. Married men don't live longer, it just feels that way.
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    Yes except the pipes ,I put long drag pipes with short baffles , the only down fall I remember was the dam small Gas tank I think it was only 2, 1/2 or 3 gal , I rode it all over the west , except Cal & the whole west coast
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    Thanks.

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    Here is the only pic that I have of the bike.[​IMG]

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    JohnnyBiker, Apr 16, 2014
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