# Narrow Deathtrap chop 1959 Harley Davidson XLCH

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**Created:** [July 12, 2012, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547 "2012-07-12T14:39:51Z")\
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**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2012, 2:39pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/1 "2012-07-12T14:39:51Z")

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if you dont enjoy working on old bikes then **this isnt for you.**   
if you like a nice cushy ride then **this isnt for you.**   
if you want to push a button to start it up then **this isnt for you.**

**1959 XLCH (with a clear 1959 HD reg)**

900cc  
upsweep pipes  
paughco frame with a 30deg neck (still have MSO for frame)  
mikuni VM-38 round slide carb  
velocity stack  
hunt magneto  
frisco mounted sporty p-nut tank  
custom super narrow triple trees that have been chromed  
milled lower fork legs  
zombie performance attack bars  
s&s throttle  
s&s grips  
vintage rubber

key features of this bike include:

4speed right side shift  
no front brake  
left foot rear drum brake  
kick only

![http://distilleryimage9.instagram.com/91de232caf5d11e1aebc1231381b647a_7.jpg](http://distilleryimage9.instagram.com/91de232caf5d11e1aebc1231381b647a_7.jpg)

 ![http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6rgq1COx11qicv9io1_1280.jpg](http://24.media.tumblr.com/tumblr_m6rgq1COx11qicv9io1_1280.jpg)

the only reason im selling is the fact that i just picked up a 1955 panhead and im going to use the cash from this to build it the way i want this winter…

the bike runs fine and rides great. its currently still on the road but dont expect to ride it without leaving cash in my hand.

yeah you run into hiccups with a bike that is older than most of your parents but all in all this bike is fairly reliable. most of the issues i sorted out with it were non motor issues aside from recently re-tuning the carb and now starts like a dream.

**$6000**

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**Author:** ![JBGTI](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/jbgti/32/7463_2.png) [@JBGTI](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JBGTI)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2012, 4:19pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/2 "2012-07-12T16:19:00Z")

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'merica fuck yea!

Glws Walker.

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**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2012, 4:50pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/3 "2012-07-12T16:50:21Z")

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thanks JB.

i really dont expect this to sell here but i figured i would throw it up since i was posting it on a few chopper forums and craigslist.

a REASONABLE offer would be considered since i already found some parts i want to aquire for my '55…

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**Author:** ![TradersBASE](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/tradersbase/32/5321_2.png) [@TradersBASE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TradersBASE)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2012, 4:56pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/4 "2012-07-12T16:56:58Z")

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I dig it. GLWS

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**Author:** ![gillbot](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/gillbot/32/6029_2.png) [@gillbot](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/gillbot)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2012, 5:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/5 "2012-07-12T17:13:44Z")

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plain badass

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**Author:** ![steve2k1116](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/steve2k1116/32/5230_2.png) [@steve2k1116](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/steve2k1116)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2012, 5:15pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/6 "2012-07-12T17:15:44Z")

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that thing looks sweet! glws walker

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**Author:** ![Carnut](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/carnut/32/7590_2.png) [@Carnut](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Carnut)\
**Post date:** [July 12, 2012, 7:29pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/7 "2012-07-12T19:29:21Z")

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Proper preface :tup:

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**Author:** ![TrueBlue](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/trueblue/32/7245_2.png) [@TrueBlue](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/TrueBlue)\
**Post date:** [July 13, 2012, 5:42am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/8 "2012-07-13T05:42:03Z")

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Man’s bike right there. I’ll toss this past a few buddies.

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**Author:** ![IanK](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/iank/32/5016_2.png) [@IanK](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/IanK)\
**Post date:** [July 13, 2012, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/9 "2012-07-13T06:39:55Z")

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Fuck you are sexy. \<3 GLWS

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**Author:** ![ultradriver10000](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/ultradriver10000/32/7397_2.png) [@ultradriver10000](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ultradriver10000)\
**Post date:** [July 13, 2012, 6:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/10 "2012-07-13T06:39:55Z")

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That is a pretty solid price for the bike. GLWTS

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**Author:** ![91MR2](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/91mr2/32/7217_2.png) [@91MR2](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/91MR2)\
**Post date:** [July 13, 2012, 6:44am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/11 "2012-07-13T06:44:50Z")

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Accurate thread desc.

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**Author:** ![turbod\_ss](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/turbod_ss/32/5352_2.png) [@turbod\_ss](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/turbod_ss)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2012, 3:32am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/12 "2012-07-14T03:32:06Z")

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that bike is awesome! GLWS.

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**Author:** ![KuntryQuestTSi](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/kuntryquesttsi/32/5010_2.png) [@KuntryQuestTSi](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/KuntryQuestTSi)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2012, 5:22am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/13 "2012-07-14T05:22:46Z")

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I don’t know why I want this. I have 4 bikes and 3 of them haven’t been touched in over a year.  
GLWS!

How far does that tank get you?

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**Author:** ![XwalkerX](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/xwalkerx/32/7598_2.png) [@XwalkerX](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/XwalkerX)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2012, 7:20am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/14 "2012-07-14T07:20:13Z")

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> [@KuntryQuestTSi](#):
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> I don’t know why I want this. I have 4 bikes and 3 of them haven’t been touched in over a year.  
> GLWS!
> 
> How far does that tank get you?

make an offer…i want to buy a paughco frame and HD springer among other things for my panhead already and need to free up some cash

as for the tank its a 2.5gal with a reserve. i cant really tell you how far since i dont have an odometer but i usually fill up whenever i ride and ive only had to hit the reserve once.

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**Author:** ![JamalGQ](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/f1d935/32.png) [@JamalGQ](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JamalGQ)\
**Post date:** [July 14, 2012, 10:07am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/15 "2012-07-14T10:07:19Z")

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saw this in person … SUPER nice bike, buyer will not have regrets getting this !!

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**Author:** ![Hybridevo](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/hybridevo/32/6189_2.png) [@Hybridevo](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Hybridevo)\
**Post date:** [July 16, 2012, 5:16am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/narrow-deathtrap-chop-1959-harley-davidson-xlch/224547/16 "2012-07-16T05:16:04Z")

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Nice sporty dude!
