Now see, to me, the '72 was the quintessential Sportster. First year for that Cobra-style seat (that all the moto-journalists hated), and first year for the 997cc ("1000") motor. Yet it still had the drum front brake, and the gauges on the back side of the bars. Old school! Black springs on the rear shocks, too. And that lower triple-tree cover - awesome! What a beautiful machine. Don't know why, but Harley's always look good in black and chrome, even though it's not my favorite color (which would be fire-engine red like my '86 883). The '72 was not the first Sportster that I ever saw, but it was the one that really hit the right notes with me. Just gorgeous! :)
I really really wanted that Sportster back in '72. 😀 Stock they weren't slow but the testers for the various mags at the time pulled the mufflers & rejetted and voila a competitive superbike!
I rode a 72 XLCH 1000cc. Sportster. Say what you will about AMF products, but I had good service and a lot of fun with it. You scored a hit with that XLH, it will save your kicker leg.
I had a pair of grips like those on my Honda CL350 I think they were called competition grips. And they also had another pair called wrinkle grips. They both were popular on choppers in the 60's and 70's. I had 72 xlh like this. It's a nice old sportster, my favorite 3 things on this bike are the larger round horn button and start button. And the chrome tach and speedo.And the stock tapered pipes!! They really look cool at night. Better than the 74-76 plastic tach and speedo that looked like the ones on my Honda 350! Whoever gets your sporty is getting a rare unmolested bike.
This is such a beautiful example of a pre-disc front brake early Sportster. One of the nicest features on these bikes is the internal throttle. That throttle set-up is not complicated, finicky or rough operating. They are very smooth with almost firearm quality made parts in there. If you have a pre-73 Sportster (or any pre-disc front brake Harley) take the time to learn the internal throttle set-up. Nothing smoother or clean looking.
Once u get used to them they have a neat desighn mo.metric bolts light simple to work on gen and the starter is right there plus mine only weighs 498 pounds with fluids no more big bikes for me not worth it
Once u get used to them they have a neat desighn mo.metric bolts light simple to work on gen and the starter is right there plus mine only weighs 498 pounds with fluids no more big bikes for me not worth it Mines not like this it's Ben moded a bit a rake and paint with staggered exaust hate to admit but harleys need to be fierce with the famous harley roar looking
I have a 72 XLH Sportster had it since 1979 hasn't run since 1994, rode it last time in a friends funeral pros session(spell checker no help) Pretty much stock repainted several times. May be this will get me enthused to get it out and get some fresh protein (BUGS) .
That is in incredible original condition. I believe the milage because of the condition. I have a 72 XLCH awaiting my attention that's nowhere close to that nice. That mirror is not original. Looks like an 80's aftermarket to me. Great bike! I'd be interested to know how much you sell it for.
Thst only for people who think the biggest is the is best well its not by any means way mor fuel more insurance and more weight no thanks I'll stick wit my sporty grate for me don't need al yhst bulldhit on a bike to mutch crap
I have a 72 and I was offered 3000 before I had a chance to work on it nope not selling mine what for the lod harleythere built way better plus there almost gone I don't like the new ones now there 35..percent Japanese now no thanks I'll keep my ole school hog thank you Japanese now
I restored an early made in 69 -1970 XLCH with the Stacked exhaust in sparkling burgundy 10 yrs ago
Thank for showing an original 1972 Sportster. I'm restoring a 1972 Sportster myself. It's good to see the details of the bike.
I have an all original blue 1974 XLH perfect AMF tank.
Now see, to me, the '72 was the quintessential Sportster. First year for that Cobra-style seat (that all the moto-journalists hated), and first year for the 997cc ("1000") motor. Yet it still had the drum front brake, and the gauges on the back side of the bars. Old school! Black springs on the rear shocks, too. And that lower triple-tree cover - awesome! What a beautiful machine. Don't know why, but Harley's always look good in black and chrome, even though it's not my favorite color (which would be fire-engine red like my '86 883). The '72 was not the first Sportster that I ever saw, but it was the one that really hit the right notes with me. Just gorgeous! :)
All these old Sportster videos I'm watching makes me want to get my 69 900 XLCH out next year. I have a push button 95 1200 too
That’s a nice one!
Indeed, it doesn’t need fixing those little flaws when the overall condition is so great.
What a time capsule.
I want this! I was born in 1972 so owning a 1972 HD Ironhead Sportster has been a dream since I rode my first girl back in 1986.
When I went through my 73 XLCH a while back I luckily found a set of NOS 73 exhaust pipes ! Nice bike!
Kool. They can be hard to come by..
Indicator lights!!
That’s a fantastic bike!
Thanks for showing it to all of us.
Thank you for visiting the channel.
Fantastic Survivor !
I have a 72 CH and I wish it was half as nice as this one.
That button on the handlebar would be nice to have too 😅
What a jewel!!!Nice bike man!!
Thank you Sir..
Great sounding motor.
Yes, It does sound good for a vintage bike.
Wow....what a find !
Thank you
I really really wanted that Sportster back in '72. 😀 Stock they weren't slow but the testers for the various mags at the time pulled the mufflers & rejetted and voila a competitive superbike!
I love the 72'. Still has the vintage look..
I rode a 72 XLCH 1000cc. Sportster. Say what you will about AMF products, but I had good service and a lot of fun with it. You scored a hit with that XLH, it will save your kicker leg.
I had a pair of grips like those on my Honda CL350 I think they were called competition grips. And they also had another pair called wrinkle grips. They both were popular on choppers in the 60's and 70's. I had 72 xlh like this. It's a nice old sportster, my favorite 3 things on this bike are the larger round horn button and start button. And the chrome tach and speedo.And the stock tapered pipes!! They really look cool at night. Better than the 74-76 plastic tach and speedo that looked like the ones on my Honda 350! Whoever gets your sporty is getting a rare unmolested bike.
Thank you Rusty for the info..
Love it. Un screwed up.👍
Thank you for your comment, ...
Some people really screw up their original bikes. A shame really. Nice to see one the way it should be. Congrats.
If you changed it into a chopper it would be screw up for sure
A thing of absolute beauty..
beautiful bike
Nice.. just got my 72 back on the road.
Nice.
This is such a beautiful example of a pre-disc front brake early Sportster. One of the nicest features on these bikes is the internal throttle. That throttle set-up is not complicated, finicky or rough operating. They are very smooth with almost firearm quality made parts in there.
If you have a pre-73 Sportster (or any pre-disc front brake Harley) take the time to learn the internal throttle set-up. Nothing smoother or clean looking.
Once u get used to them they have a neat desighn mo.metric bolts light simple to work on gen and the starter is right there plus mine only weighs 498 pounds with fluids no more big bikes for me not worth it
Once u get used to them they have a neat desighn mo.metric bolts light simple to work on gen and the starter is right there plus mine only weighs 498 pounds with fluids no more big bikes for me not worth it Mines not like this it's Ben moded a bit a rake and paint with staggered exaust hate to admit but harleys need to be fierce with the famous harley roar looking
Bendix carb, first year for the 1K engine. Shifter on the right. This has the original tank decals.
I have a 72 XLH Sportster had it since 1979 hasn't run since 1994, rode it last time in a friends funeral pros session(spell checker no help) Pretty much stock repainted several times. May be this will get me enthused to get it out and get some fresh protein (BUGS) .
That is in incredible original condition. I believe the milage because of the condition. I have a 72 XLCH awaiting my attention that's nowhere close to that nice. That mirror is not original. Looks like an 80's aftermarket to me. Great bike! I'd be interested to know how much you sell it for.
If you are interested in the bike ,contact me at this e-mail : marbil157@ms.com & Please subscribe to the channel.
It is a 80's aftermarket mirror. I had the same set on my 83 fxe, superglide.👍
Nice find
That's a beauty!
Wow nice bike! I was manufactured in '72 also but that sporty is definitely in a lot better shape lol
Most beautiful bike ever , bare bones bike no crap on it sadlly the later ones lost the leaness of this era
That is a nice one.
Looks just like Duane Allmans (RIP)
A lot of people complain that it's a chick's bike but that is what built Harley Davidson
Not that bike you better know what you’re doing it’s not easy to ride I own one.
Thst only for people who think the biggest is the is best well its not by any means way mor fuel more insurance
and more weight no thanks I'll stick wit my sporty grate for me don't need al yhst bulldhit on a bike to mutch crap
I had 900 pound bikes no thanks don't need all yhat no more 100 is plenty fast now
I had 900 pound bikes no thanks don't need all yhat no more 100 is plenty fast now
Yamaha venture royal gratitude bike tod of power but its not a motercycle its a couch bid and heavey is nice but to bulky
Nice
Bike should have a kick-start on it. I would put Fork boots on the fork tubes to protect the seals
Have u ever owned a harley obviously not
No kick starters
They changed every thing around for a reason even the sprokets changed sides
@@rickwaldron4255 I do have a Harley. You can get a kick start for that bike. I put fork boots on my new front end in 2009 .
@@rickwaldron4255 they put the shifter on the left in 1975 because the government said so.
nice，where can buy it？
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Eric it must of ben a pre 72 mines electric only
mechanical regulator/rectifier
Yes Yes
Just as he says the exhaust has no corrosion, he pans over a hole in it. Funny.
That would make a nice chopper
killer
I have a 72 and I was offered 3000 before I had a chance to work on it nope not selling mine what for the lod harleythere built way better plus there almost gone I don't like the new ones now there 35..percent Japanese now no thanks I'll keep my ole school hog thank you
Japanese now
Not that bike you better know what you are doing because it will chew you up and spit you out I know I own one.
Not me it won't experiace says it all I drove fast bikes if yiur afraid of it stay off or buy slower and smaller
Not me it won't experiace says it all I drove fast bikes if yiur afraid of it stay off or buy slower and smaller
Your in controll of yhe the..throtyle if you get knocked on your ass it's not the bike its the rider control your self u will be fine
Eric it must of ben a pre 72 mines electric onlyno.lore kicken for me if it has a kick starter fuck that. its staying there
Actually 71 was the last year internal throttle which was a wire ferrell You have the first year Bendix carb on the sportsta 🤌🤌 sounds good