Turning my Cougar into a XLH1200

On Monday I'm headed to CT to trade my 1978 Cougar for a 1992 XLH1200. I'm pretty stoked and can't wait to get my hands on it.

We've been talking back and forth (I found it on CL) and I think we're both getting a good deal. He's sent me Vids of it running through the gears and a supposed cold start. I told him if it wasn't as described I'd walk, and he's been pretty up front with the little stuff it will need.

It's got an S&S Carb, progressives in the back and drags. Someone did a "Bob Job" (hahaha) on it, supposedly it wasn't him, but who knows. How do you like those rear blinkers? LOL

I've got a vision as to what it'll look like, but I'm not saying NOTHING!! I'll update this thread as I make some changes.

Forgot the damn pics!


I also forgot to mention I'm getting a Peanut Sporty with it as well as the King that's on it now.

And in case you didn't see it on here someplace already...Here's my Cougar. It doesn't have the Chrome Spokes anymore. Just the OEM Caps.

Looks like a good project. Good trade. Keep us posted on whatever it is you're up to with it.

Alright Mike, youve finally got.something to ride. Dont fuck it up.

Whats that cougar have in it, a 351m?

Originally Posted by aaronc

Whats that cougar have in it, a 351m?

No, if it had I wouldn't have traded I don't think. It's got a 302 so it's "sort of" peppy for a 30+ year old car, but not really. Hahahaha

Thanks guys, I'll be doing some minor things to it, but not much. Different fender, bars and little ods and ends.

Originally Posted by nick5

Alright Mike, youve finally got.something to ride. Dont fuck it up.

ME??? Hahahaha

nice...hope it works out for ya!

first thing is lose the belt guard. Looks like a fun project man, Rock on!

Originally Posted by Saltytonk

first thing is lose the belt guard. Looks like a fun project man, Rock on!

Yup, that's on the list for sure, hahahaha

Originally Posted by NHMike

ME??? Hahahaha

lol...glad youre getting a bike man

Originally Posted by nick5

lol...glad youre getting a bike man

Me too, it's the bike I shoud've bought years ago when I had the money and wanted when it was all gone, hahaha. I'll still have the Ironhead so I'll be wrenching on that bastard, but this one is for riding!!

I see adjustable pushrods as well. Nice find. I've done trades with my last four bikes and 2 vehicles. It's nice to keep the that sales tax money in your pocket.

Originally Posted by solem22

I see adjustable pushrods as well. Nice find. I've done trades with my last four bikes and 2 vehicles. It's nice to keep the that sales tax money in your pocket.

Well, we don't have tax in NH, or so they say. There's a "registration fee" that's based on the value of the car. So no matter if I trade it or not, I still have to pay. Ya, exactly, it's a fucking tax.

Fucking STOKED!

Got it home and not 24 hours later I'm tearing into it to make it my own. Nothing major yet, just plans, but here's some pics.

Here she is on the way home.


And the pile I put together this morning, hahaha


And although, not mounted yet, I think this is the fender I'll be running in the rear.


I've got a few other ideas running though my head. Planning a new side mount and going to try putting a seat together so we'll see how that comes out.

Look's like your winter just got better ! Just gotta get some heat in the garage and your all set to get working ! CONRATT'S

Originally Posted by Jesse13

Look's like your winter just got better ! Just gotta get some heat in the garage and your all set to get working ! CONRATT'S

Heat would be nice, but not having it won't stop me from working in there.

Are you sure its a 1992? Looks like a 4 speed by the primary cover and chain drive...

Originally Posted by svwannabe

Are you sure its a 1992? Looks like a 4 speed by the primary cover and chain drive...

That's what the Title says. To be honest, I only got it up to about 3rd on a test ride.