Hey guys, I personally like the '74 Ironheads and I know many others here have their favorite year of Ironhead. Can I ask you guys what is your favorite year?

 

1972; though I may be biased because I own one. The bike is simple in electronics, moves like a sum a bi t ch and has proven reliable. The changes i make on it make me very happy...and AMF didnt really start molesting 'em til late 72 early 73.

 

My favorite Sportster is an XLCH in years 1960 through 1962.
I believe these are the best models one could own.
I once rode a 1961 CH as a TT dirt track machine owned by my local Harley dealer. Very few bikes could run with that old beast.

I have a 1971 which I have owned for 37 years and I like it, but it is not the best model in my view. If it had the Fairbanks magneto then it may be more of a favorite.

If I had to pick a single year, I may pick 1974.
The main reason is because of the disc brakes.
It is still a right side shift, and that is what all Sportsters should be in my view.
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For looks, I like the mid-1960's XLCH. For technology (yeah, right...) and dependability, the '83 models - that's why I bought one.

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P7pmd...eature=related

85' last year of production.

 

before 70 looked a lot beter,after were more reliable and user freindly..had a 69 xlch chopper with no complaints..elec start would of been nice

 

1978: dual front disk brakes, left side shift, traditional kidney oil tank, kick start option, ...

1978 75th Anniversary Edition IronHead Sportster

 

I like the 60s xlchs. But I have say that the Newer bike's have a lot more nicer as fining part's for them. Now wend I say NEWER Im talking about 75, thu 1978. I have a 1977 XLH. Love the bike.

 

I like flatheads, knuckles, pans, k's and old irons and shovels. If it kicks back, flips you over the bars, throws your kidneys to your mouth, busts your tail or slides to a stop when you think your going for second....I like it. A man measures up if he can tame a stallion. Once the starter button got moved from the foot to the finger men started to get soft.

I like the magneto on the old 'ch...it always gets you home.

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"73 with a kick start. We use to say XLCH stood for XL Charlie Horse, you would have to be a tuff guy to kick one to life.