Where can I find out the factory specifications of a 1975 XLCH? I want to know dry weight, gross weight,wheelbase, BHP, torque, compression, fuel consumption. etc.

 

From my 1970 to 1975 Service Manual, for a 1975 model:

Wheel Base - 58-1/2
Overall Length - 87-1/4
Overall Width - 32 (XLH is 33)
Road Clearance - 7-1/4
Horsepower - 61 @ 6200 RPM
Displacement - 997.5 cc 60.9 cu. in.
Torque - 52 ft-lbs @ 3800 RPM
Compression - 9.0 to 1

Manual didn't list dry & gross, or fuel consumption.

 

Thanks, any idea as to what the weight is? I am trying to figure out the power to weight ration of this model and compare it to other bikes.

 

With both kick & electric feet, I'd guess about 570 pounds.

 

In the mid 70s, I had a 1972 XLCH that I bought from a buddy who had chopped it. I sold it in 1979 to a little guy who never successfully got it kicked over when he was considering the purchase. He gave me a wad of cash, I started it up for him, and off he went. For all I know he rode 5 blocks down the street, stalled it and pushed it all the way home. I saw it one time several years and two owners later. Man, that was a pretty bike....



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The avatar on my posts is a '72 CH. Had it from '73 to '82. Sure liked that bike.

 

why would you want to kick your bike! did it do something wrong?

 

LOL, I did kick it over (literally) once. I'd put one of the first aftermarket electronic ignitions (Prestolite) on the Ch, and it made starting much easier. About 2 days after the warranty was up on the ignition, it crapped out. I was headin' into work one cold morning and worked up a sweat trying to get the thing started. It'd pop and then nothing. Finally got mad and hauled off and gave it the boot on the gas tank. Over it went. I picked it up, got in the van and went to work. Put the points back on when I got home.