What does Harley XLCH stand for?
XL=Sportster. CH=kick start. XLCH is a Harley specific term for a kickstart Sportster, a specific model that was available in the ’60s and ’70s, but when they were all electric start, the XLCH was no longer used.
What does hard starting on a Harley Davidson mean?
If hard starting was engine barely or doesn’t turn over, it would mean two things, your battery should be back up to full and with surface charge reserve of 14V (2 volts over full charge 12.6 or so) so battery “should” not be an issue IF charging ckt and connections are sound.
Can a cold engine start a Harley Davidson?
After waiting say 15 or 20 minutes, it starts fine. It doesnt do this all the time and never when I first start with a cold engine. Only after I have been riding awhile sometimes it will start right away but seems after the 4th or 5th stop nothing, it just cranks like it not getting any gas or not firing.
Why is my starter so hard to start?
BUT, more compression and starting load means more strain and stalled current draw on the starter….all things being equal. “Usually hard starting is a tossup between aged battery or bad starter depending on duty of service time and stress wise.
Are there spark plugs on a Harley Davidson?
Were they good and White (lean condition) or do they have a tinge of y-brn on the electrode porcelain (good in my book) or are they sooty black? before you replaced them The spark plug wires I would replace with HD new stock ones just because of the age of bike IF Not already done. Get back and more will depend on your findings..
Is there a 1973 Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Sportster?
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When did the last Harley Sportster come out?
Confidence comes instantly in this saddle. This is 1973 Harley Sportster 1000cc. This was the last year for the true Harley, in 1974 they were AMF. This bike has only been started once since the motor rebuild.
Where can I buy a 1973 Harley Davidson?
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What’s the difference between a XL and XLCH Sportster?
Differences Between XL/XLH and XLCH Sportsters 1 The XLH has a large cover surrounding the headlamp. 2 The XLCH has the eyebrow and smaller headlight. More