Written by Tyler Malinky · May 17, 2021 · Posted in Events & Features · 0 Comments

Lowbrow Spotlight: Tim Fiorucci's 1973 Harley-Davidson XLCH Ironhead

Tim is a good friend in Cleveland, Ohio who is known around town for his motorcycle, fabrication and machining work. Tim built this bike after work and in his spare time using parts he had laying around, parts he fabricated, and lots of parts he picked up from Lowbrow. We couldn't get many words out of him, so below is a build sheet and plenty of photos for you to enjoy of his sanitary Ironhead Sportster chopper.

General:
Owner: Tim Fiorucci
Year/Make/Model: 1973 Harley-Davidson XLCH.
Fabrication: Tim Fiorucci
Build Time: About 6 months.

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Engine:
Year/Type/Size: 73 Sportster 1000
Carburetor: S&S Super E
Exhaust: Gasbox Sportster Dual Exhaust with 1958-61 mufflers
Air Cleaner: Gasbox Dogdish

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Frame:
Year/Type: Stock 1973 XL frame.
Rear is the Lowbrow Customs KR Style Bolt-on Hardtail frame.
Rake/Stretch: Stock Rake, 4in stretch.

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Front End:
Type / Brand: Kyaba 35mm

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Wheels:
Front Size: 21in
Rear Size: 18in

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Finish/Paint:
Paint by: Joe Koenigsmark at Jerry’s House of Kolors
Plating/Polishing: Akron Plating
Powdercoating: A&I

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Accessories:
Front Fender: N/A
Rear Fender: Lowbrow Customs Manta Ray Fender
Gas Tank: Fiorucci Fabrications one off Custom Aluminum Sporty style
Handlebars: Lowbrow Customs Stainless T-bars
Grips: Jackhammer
Mirrors: N/A
Turn Signals: Hand
Controls: Drag Specialties Clutch lever
Foot Controls: Fiorucci Fabrications Stainless Pegs
Headlight: Stock Seal beam
Taillight: Box taillight
Turn Signals: N/A
License Mount: Custom
Seat: Solo

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Many of the parts used on this build can be found linked below:
Lowbrow Customs - KR style Bolt-on Hardtail
Lowbrow Customs - Solo Seat Pivot
Lowbrow Customs - 2" Barrel Springs
Gasbox - XL Top Motor Mount
Gasbox - Brake Rod
Cycle Standard - Heat wrap
Gasbox - XL front motor mount plates
Gasbox - Bolt-on Sporty Horse Shoe oil tank
Gasbox - stainless points cover
Lowbrow Customs - Weatherproof starter Ignition Key switch
Cycle Standard - Box Tail Light
Lowbrow Customs - T-Bars
Lowbrow Customs - 4-3/4 Manta Ray Fender
Gasbox - Dog Dish Air Cleaner
Cycle Standard - Choke Knob Enrichner
Gasbox - Dual Exhaust Header Drag pipes
Gasbox - 1958-61 Mufflers
Gasbox - Universal Battery Box
Cycle Electric - Regulator CE-540L
Cycle Standard - 22mm Petcock Round Body
Cycle Standard - Universal Motorcycle Brake Light Switch

If you are interested in getting fabrication work done hit up Tim directly at fiorucci.tim@gmail.com

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Photos by Mikey Revolt

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Tyler Malinky

Tyler Malinky is the CEO of Lowbrow Customs, which he founded back in 2004. An avid vintage motorcyclist, Tyler builds and races 1950's Triumph motorcycles at the Bonneville Salt Flats, in addition to building and riding both stock and custom Harley-Davidson's on the street.
His personal motorcycles include a 1950 Triumph land speed bike (and current record holder at Bonneville Salt Flats), 1959 Harley Panhead chopper, stock 1965 Triumph Bonneville, stock 1969 Harley FLH, and a 1975 Shovelhead chopper. He is also currently building a dual-engine 1950 Triumph land speed race bike for the 2021 race season.