Found on Mecum35 photos1970 Harley-Davidson Xr750
Specifications
- Year
- 1970
- Make / Model
- Harley-Davidson Xr750
- Exterior color
- Orange
Description
1 of 200 Produced, Built by 19-Year-Old Bill Roberts for Racing Competition, 45 CI V-Twin, 4-Speed · Lot R372 · LV Motorcycles 2027 - Known as "The Iron Maiden" - 1 of 200 XR750s produced - Built by 19-year-old Bill Roberts for racing competition - Raced by Roberts in Louisville on June 6, 1970 - Sponsored by Roy Bowers, a Harley-Davidson dealer from Hagerstown, Maryland - Restored and rebuilt in the 1990s by Dave Estep for Lawrence Smith, the owner of Smitty's Harley-Davidson in West Virginia - Donated by Smith's widow Martha to the AMA - On July 16, 2005 it was sold at the AMA auction - On April 2, 2012 the bike was sold by David Uhl to Bob Malina - In May 2021 Chris Carter bought the bike and Rick Yamane restored it to original race specifications - In May 2022 at the Quail Motorcycle show featuring the Harley Davidson XR, the bike scored 2nd in points - Restored to original race specifications in 2022 - 45 CI OHV V-Twin engine - Engine no. 1C10074H0 - 4-speed manual transmission - Harley-Davidson Racing Orange paint - Additional tap in the oil line added to prevent wet sumping - Additional tap in the fuel line added to prevent flooding and fuel spillage - Featured in March 1997 issue of AMA magazine
Description as published on the original listing. Sesame Cars does not verify seller claims.
