#58 • 1978 Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Motorcycle

Part of Classic Auto Mall Classic Auto Auction – Morgantown, PA June 19, 2026 (live auction by Ken Geyer Real Estate Auctioneers, Inc.)

High bid $3,300.00

Status: Sold

1978 Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 Motorcycle Highlights: No Reserve Has Keys Has Title Final Year Kick Start XLCH 1000cc V-Twin 4-Speed Manual Description: 1978 Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 AMF Motorcycle NO RESERVE HAS KEYS HAS TITLE For auction, a 1978 Harley Davidson XLCH 1000 AMF speedster motorcycle showing 6,617 miles, but the true miles are unknown. According to our consignor, “this is the last of the classic kick start XLCH Sportsters. This motorcycle is exceptional and is probably one of the finest original condition XLCH's to be found anywhere". As with any bike out of storage, some TLC will be required before you take that first ride.   Exterior With tall handlebars and a lean frame, the XLCH takes on a distinct profile and is fully dressed in black attire that begins with the gas tank and fenders, continuing with the battery box, darkened fins on the cylinder housing, and frame itself. Call outs included AMF Harley Davidson in some old school font in bright red on the gas tank, the Harley logo on the battery box, and SPEEDSTER broadcast on the gearbox. There's plenty of chrome and polished metals to contrast the black including the fork, shock coils, wire wheels, engine covers, and of course, exhaust. It's all in very nice condition with only the biscuit tufted black vinyl Cobra seat showing any patina at all, and it's minimal. We do note one area of chipping black paint on the frame.  Functionality Billet housing is used for the thumb controls on the handlebars and the printed labeling for the switchgear is crisp and clear with twin configuration on the left and right, a single toggle with two push buttons below. The two gauge are split and individual with tach on the left and speedometer on the right while two indicator lights top the headlight housing. A rubber coated kick starter and footpegs share the bike's flanks with rectangle side reflectors while side mirrors ride high on the handlebars.  Drivetrain Fitted into the frame is a 1000cc V-twin putting out 55 horsepower and fueled via a 1-barrel carburetor. A 4-speed manual gearbox sends power to the 18-inch wheel in back via chain drive. Drum brakes are utilized front and rear while the dual exhaust exits on the right side with shorty pipes. Suspension consists of a telescopic fork in front and double coil overs in back.  The original exhaust parts and seat accompany this classic bike so if you're a purist, you can return it to its stock state. This is a fantastic example of a bike that is now 47 years old, with conditions that belie its age. A wonderful, collectible bike that won't require a second mortgage to obtain, and a remnant of the company saving AMF years. 4A17948H8 4A-XLCH 1000 1798-Sequential Unit Number H8-1978