The XLH featured in the Sportster Motorcycle Review was delivered with "States Blue" pearl paint and H-D chrome laced wheels. It was then modified with the following parts and accessories.

Engine performance modifications:

• H-D XL 1200cc cylinders (2 ea.) #16554-92A
• H-D XL 1200cc piston kit #16140-87
• Re-jet stock CV carburetor
• SE High-flow air cleaner kit #29041-88B
• Crane HI-4 single fire ignition module
• Crane dual coils
• SE low restriction tapered slip-fit mufflers

General performance and safety accessories:

• H-D Tachometer kit #67182-95D
• H-D Chrome engine guard #49018-88C
• H-D Oil temperature dipstick gauge #62667-87T

Comfort and convenience accessories:

• H-D Smoked sport windshield kit #58192-87A
• H-D Deluxe pillow-look touring seat #52105-93A
• H-D Low sissy bar upright #52655-84
• H-D Pillow look backrest pad #52545-84
• H-D Sissy bar sideplates #52806-94B
• H-D Sport rack (chrome) #53711-96A
• H-D Passenger foot pegs #49105-83
• H-D Engine guard mount highway pegs #49144-86
• H-D Soft leather fork bag #91773-85
• H-D Leather saddlebag kit #90598-96B
• H-D Saddle bag liners, pair #91957-97

Appearance accessories:

• SE air cleaner trim insert #29382-97A
• H-D Chrome battery top cover #66367-97
• H-D Chrome battery side cover #66347-91
• H-D Chrome ignition module cover #66328-82T
• H-D Chrome domed timer cover #25399-95T
• H-D Chrome V-Wing derby cover #25389-97
• H-D Chrome primary chain inspection cover #34761-94
• H-D Chrome steering stem bolt cover #48329-90
• H-D Chrome oil tank cover #62512-97
• H-D Chrome oil filter #63798-99