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Hi.
I have a question on old race bikes.
Is it possible to trace the race history, and previous owners, of a particular race bike (1960 XLR) by citing the engine number…..perhaps to the sanctioning bodies of the time?
I’m guessing that I would have to approach a few different sanctioning bodies as these bikes and engines were used in different styles of racing during the late 50,s and 60,s.
My engine is 60XLR 2050 (line bore number is 25) and I would like to know if this bullet had any significant race history.
The more I get into the intricacies of these XLR’s, the more I am enjoying the dedication of HD’s Race department.
They went to great lengths to divest these bikes of grams and ounces, on just about every part of the bike.
Couple the low weight of the roller, with the impressive horsepower, and response of these 900cc engines, and you have a very un-nerving bike.
On a side note…I’m looking for an alloy rear fender for this bike and will settle for a fender with cracks, modified, or even extra holes.
In fact, I will accept a hole that used to be in an original fender, and I’ll build the fender around it.
Yep!! I’m having trouble finding one of these fenders!!
Also looking for an un-modified cam cover and sprocket cover. A lot of racers trimmed the bottom off the cam cover to reduce a little more weight from the bike. Just about every part on these bikes has an “R” cast onto the end of the part number, denoting it as a race part.
I will eventually post progress pictures in the “Members Projects” when I get the last few missing pieces for this bike.
Any advice or information will be greatly accepted.
Regards Steve
I have a question on old race bikes.
Is it possible to trace the race history, and previous owners, of a particular race bike (1960 XLR) by citing the engine number…..perhaps to the sanctioning bodies of the time?
I’m guessing that I would have to approach a few different sanctioning bodies as these bikes and engines were used in different styles of racing during the late 50,s and 60,s.
My engine is 60XLR 2050 (line bore number is 25) and I would like to know if this bullet had any significant race history.
The more I get into the intricacies of these XLR’s, the more I am enjoying the dedication of HD’s Race department.
They went to great lengths to divest these bikes of grams and ounces, on just about every part of the bike.
Couple the low weight of the roller, with the impressive horsepower, and response of these 900cc engines, and you have a very un-nerving bike.
On a side note…I’m looking for an alloy rear fender for this bike and will settle for a fender with cracks, modified, or even extra holes.
In fact, I will accept a hole that used to be in an original fender, and I’ll build the fender around it.
Yep!! I’m having trouble finding one of these fenders!!
Also looking for an un-modified cam cover and sprocket cover. A lot of racers trimmed the bottom off the cam cover to reduce a little more weight from the bike. Just about every part on these bikes has an “R” cast onto the end of the part number, denoting it as a race part.
I will eventually post progress pictures in the “Members Projects” when I get the last few missing pieces for this bike.
Any advice or information will be greatly accepted.
Regards Steve
Sadly, my motor # isn't listed as well.. These were raced hard and used and abused!! Good luck with yours, and I'll keep me eyes open for you!!
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