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[vaquerorngr]

Ok here's something I got off of one of these pages, so I have my answer and I guess I have one of these 299 unoffically built bikes.

However, in 1985 there were two FXR LIMITED EDITIONS one was official the other was unofficial both to gain extra sales and to help perfect the production line process for supplying more chrome.  The "OFFICIAL" one was the  FXRC Low Glide Custom , which in some locales was unofficially dubbed the " Candy Glide " in honor of the color scheme of the paint which was  Candy Orange and Root Beer , paint that made the whole motorcycle seem to glow in full sunlight like a "radioactive pumpkin".  The  1985 "Candy Glide" FXRC Low Glide Custom , wasn't for everyone, and in some parts of the country they were a tough sell.  Why?  The price was higher, for one, the biggest reason, though was that bright bold color that was too "pretty" to be seen on.  The new black T-shirt crowd just wasn't fully ready for the Candy Orange and Root Beer bikes with orange-brown seats.  Only 1,084 were built in 1985.  The "UNOFFICAL" FXRS special was a version offered with the chrome covers of the FXRC, but without the candy paint.  299 in 1985 were built.

[FXR2evo99]

OVER 22,000 PEOPLE HAVE VIEWED THIS THREAD......

 

Regards,

Tim

[fxr4mikey]

OVER 22,000 PEOPLE HAVE VIEWED THIS THREAD......

 

Regards,

Tim

and some of more than once   



 

[FXR2evo99]

Just wanted to insert another good photo of a FXR FRAME, always find them interesting to briefly look at with nothing on them.

Regards,

Tim


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[FXR2evo99]

WOW!!!!!!!!!!!
Nearly 31,000 views of this "THREAD" that's both "AWESOME" and reflective of the "OVERALL" interest in FXR'S

I do hope those viewing have found this "THREAD" informative as well as entertaining, I am also hopeful that folks will continue to add to this "THREAD" either by offering photos or by reflections which will only embellish the "lore" of these wonderful machines!

Regards,

Tim

[lucille]

Good job Tim....much appreciated!

[110tHunDer]

 
The thread with the most views on this board ...... by a longshot!

[85FXRC#27]

Just happened onto this site. Wife bought this bike in 1988. We down sized to one bike a few years ago so we have an Early 1985 FXRC Low Glide # 27. It has a shovel bottom and EVO top. Head bolts are different than L85 and are not interchangeable. This per a HD mechanic. According to HD 1088 were built with 1075 were numbered and released to the public. Rest were test bikes. Original cost was about $8800. Wife picked it up for $6600. The Candy Tangerine paint was sub contracted. Have about 100 k on bike still running strong. Just had it regasketed and learned/cost a lot from the experience. Except for a few creature comforts the bike is stock. I have copied a Clymer Repair Book M426 1340 EVO 84-86 HD if any one interested in a copy let me know. I am in the process of copying the HD Parts Catalog for FXR models 84-86. Have the Service manual as well but not yet copied. We live in a motorhome so weight & space are limited hence copying to computer.

[spydglide]

Just happened onto this site. Wife bought this bike in 1988. We down sized to one bike a few years ago so we have an Early 1985 FXRC Low Glide # 27. It has a shovel bottom and EVO top. Head bolts are different than L85 and are not interchangeable. This per a HD mechanic. According to HD 1088 were built with 1075 were numbered and released to the public. Rest were test bikes. Original cost was about $8800. Wife picked it up for $6600. The Candy Tangerine paint was sub contracted. Have about 100 k on bike still running strong. Just had it regasketed and learned/cost a lot from the experience. Except for a few creature comforts the bike is stock. I have copied a Clymer Repair Book M426 1340 EVO 84-86 HD if any one interested in a copy let me know. I am in the process of copying the HD Parts Catalog for FXR models 84-86. Have the Service manual as well but not yet copied. We live in a motorhome so weight & space are limited hence copying to computer.

She's a beauty.  I love the tangerine.   spyder

[faceracer]

did it still have the stock brown seat on it?

[lucille]

Tim......in the '91 Harley-Davidson sales brochure, there are listed the six FXR models offered that year. Five of them are specified with a 4.2 U.S. gallon tank, the sixth, the FXRS Lowrider, with a 4.5 U.S. gallon tank. I have this '91 sales brochure in hand now........
Question; Does anyone have the '92 sales brochure to see if the FXRS Lowrider, in it's last year of production did indeed have the 4.5 U.S. gallon tank?

You have done a 'bang-up' job with the FXR threads and info Tim, much appreciated!........Greg

[Spiderman]

woooot ... that is a 1986 FXR(D) 
What distinguishes an FXRD from an FXRT is the dual exhaust, floorboards, heel/toe shifter,gauge cluster on the handlebars, wider touring seat and the tour pak was standard equipment. I believe it was the first year for the Factory Premium Sound system too with the radio controls on the handle bars. This model was produced in 1986 only and less than 1,000 made.
FXRD GRAND TOURING EDITION

File this under "what was I thinking. I aquired an FXRD in 1990 in trade. I rode it for a year stock and then stripped it and sold off all the stuff that made it an FXRD. I then made a custom wide glide out of what was left. Of all the many dumbass things I've done over the years, this stands up there with the dumbest. While odd looking, this was (until the new frame TC's came out a couple years ago) arguably the best handling touring bike H-D ever made. By the way, it had black handlebars and a different cam than a regular FXR. The dual exhaust worked well and the sound was unique to this model only. My friends could always tell when I was coming because it sounded so different than any other H-D.

B B

[FXR2evo99]

Tim......in the '91 Harley-Davidson sales brochure, there are listed the six FXR models offered that year. Five of them are specified with a 4.2 U.S. gallon tank, the sixth, the FXRS Lowrider, with a 4.5 U.S. gallon tank. I have this '91 sales brochure in hand now........
Question; Does anyone have the '92 sales brochure to see if the FXRS Lowrider, in it's last year of production did indeed have the 4.5 U.S. gallon tank?

Greg~

Hey thanks for your kindness!

Here is an idea, perhaps calling a dealer and cross referencing those particular part numbers "may" provide the most accurate light on this paricular subject.

Regards,

Tim

You have done a 'bang-up' job with the FXR threads and info Tim, much appreciated!........Greg

[mp]

Question; Does anyone have the '92 sales brochure to see if the FXRS Lowrider, in it's last year of production did indeed have the 4.5 U.S. gallon tank?

I have both the '92 brochure and a '92 FXRS Low Rider and yes, the brochure says it has a 4.5 gal tank, and yes, it does indeed have one in reality, as I have never run out of gas, but I have filled mine with as much as 4.4 gallons of gas.

[sadunbar]

I have both the '92 brochure and a '92 FXRS Low Rider and yes, the brochure says it has a 4.5 gal tank, and yes, it does indeed have one in reality, as I have never run out of gas, but I have filled mine with as much as 4.4 gallons of gas.

Welcome to the site, mp!      Glad you have joined us...

Great first post!!