In 1986,
FXR, now named Super Glide
FXRS called the Low Rider with options
FXRS Sport Edition, with taller suspension and dual front disc brakes
FXRT plain touring model
FXRD, the "D" stood for Deluxe, with a sound system, top box (fairing) and dual exhausts...another attempt at the "baby" FLH market.
LIBERTY EDITION, also this was one more model, which was a limited edition, celebrating the statue.
1980 FLT TOUR GUIDE BELOW:
It would be great if folks have photos of FXR's in general.....great for people to see a visual reference, also note what year the bike is and model...
That 1982 shovel is gorgeous. :2vrolijk_21:
".......Isn't it though...and it even has buckhorns........"
elvislee....
I think RedFXR2 was actually referring to posts #38, #39, and #40......which actually doesn't have "buckhorns" or maybe you are "spoofing" me....lol.....
Regards,
Tim
Not sure if this has been here before:
http://www.hdfxr.dk/Public/FXR/FXRModels.aspx
[edit to add] Thanks for the hard work, Tim. :2vrolijk_21:
. . . However, in 1985 there were two FXR LIMITED EDITIONS one was official the other was unoffical 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 unoffically 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 motorcyle seem to glow in full sunlight like a "radioactive pumpkin". . .
Anyone got a photo of the "Candy Glide?" George was telling me about this model when I called him on Saturday. I don't recall ever seeing one before. :nixweiss:
Anyone got a photo of the "Candy Glide?" George was telling me about this model when I called him on Saturday. I don't recall ever seeing one before. :nixweiss:
Here's one [Candy Glide] on video http://www.truveo.com/1985-HarleyDavidson-FXRC-Very-rare/id/2617288277
Are there any books that cover the FXR in any detail?
Here's one on video http://www.truveo.com/1985-HarleyDavidson-FXRC-Very-rare/id/2617288277
FXR2evo99
Not to dispute your information but I bought a brand new 1986 FXRC (red of course) off the showroom floor of Carolina Harley Davidson of Gastonia, NC. I wrote a check for $7,800.00 and rode it home. I have the bill of sale in the safe at home. I put a S&S 3 5/8 X 4 3/4 kit in it to become 98". It kicked ass, I only wish compression releases were available back then. With that stroke it was a bear to crank!
SBB
:2vrolijk_21:
I bought new, a 86 FXRC
Why is that not on your list?
I might have the answer.
From Illustrated Buyer's Guide Harley Davidson since 1965
[Chapter 8. Talking about changes and models for 1985] ...The second half model for 1985 was the FXRC Low Glide, the C standing for Custom....The factory said the plan was to only make 1075 examples of the Custom while offering the chrome plating package as an option for the FLT and FLHT. There's something of a puzzle here, because the Custom was reported as a good seller, while years later the package, as in the chrome plating and paint scheme, turned up on some 1986 FXRC Customs. The model wasn't in the 1986 catalog so we can guess that selling the scheduled number of Customs took longer than expected.
So Chip, it appears that you could have bought new/owned a 1986 FXRC that,to HD, was sort of "off the books", since apparently HD regarded all FXRC's as 1985 models.
Hope this helps.
I might have the answer.
From Illustrated Buyer's Guide Harley Davidson since 1965
[Chapter 8. Talking about changes and models for 1985] ...The second half model for 1985 was the FXRC Low Glide, the C standing for Custom....The factory said the plan was to only make 1075 examples of the Custom while offering the chrome plating package as an option for the FLT and FLHT. There's something of a puzzle here, because the Custom was reported as a good seller, while years later the package, as in the chrome plating and paint scheme, turned up on some 1986 FXRC Customs. The model wasn't in the 1986 catalog so we can guess that selling the scheduled number of Customs took longer than expected.
So Chip, it appears that you could have bought new/owned a 1986 FXRC that,to HD, was sort of "off the books", since apparently HD regarded all FXRC's as 1985 models.
Hope this helps.
103tHunDer and to all.....
For example I know that the model year of the 1999 FXR2 and FXR3 used 2.925 final gearing, I am not 100% sure about the FXR4's so someone here please tell me, I know that the 1994 year models had 3.15 gearing and that the 1993 year models had 3.37 gearing....but what about the other years.....1981 - 1992 what did they have? It needs however to be accurate information....anything I have typed above can be changed if inaccurate....I truly believe we all desire the "facts" when it comes to "parts" and we also enjoy the "opinions" of where those "facts" take us......through our experiences....
Also I am interested in knowing about the axles for the 2000 FXR4 as they are different correct? I know that the brake calipers were different but I am unsure of the axles....or whether that was an "important" improvement as well?
I also am interested in seeing photos of every model......aren't you guys and gals too?
Regards,
FXR2evo99
Tim
That's incredible! Thanks again for the thread. I am amazed at how this model evolved and morphed over such a relatively short lifespan. While I was already aware of some of the different configurations, you have pointed out many that I have never seen before and putting everything together here really shows just how versatile the FXR chassis was. Great job!
FXR2evo99:
Here's one of the 86' FXRC's can't read the serial number, but its 0933/1250 in black paint.
(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l444/hardluk1/101_0084.jpg)
Elvislee....
Thanks for posting the photos of the 85' "Candy Glide" I know historically that many didn't seem to like this particular color but I would certainly enjoying seeing it in person before making my final decision....It seems quite appealing from all of the photos presented above and even earlier in this thread.....and there weren't many of them made!
Regards,
Tim
Vern has a customer with one that he's serviced since new. Guy still has it. It's one of thos models that either you really love the color scheme or hate it. Ya'll probably know where I stand on that! ::) ;D ;)
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LOL, yeah, we know how you feel about anything that's not black! ;) ;D
Hey man, gimme a break! I'm looking for a Blue 3, and I'm gonna keep it Blue too! How do ya like them apples! :P ;D ;)
But don't expect me to leave it stock. As you know, I'm one to make these things riders, not collectibles. I know it needs Traxxion/bitubos, PM DB calipers, Flanders street bars with 6" risers, ME tires, hmm, what else?
A little help with the motor!!! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
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You won't know just HOW BAD it needs the Traxxion/Bitubo treatment until you ride one. :shocked2: The amount of dive in the front forks is incredible. It'll be the first one of my bikes that I do . . . hopefully, sometime next spring.
Good eye, buddy! Profile low shocks in the rear, stock FXR up front! :2vrolijk_21:
Talk about versitile. Heres mine, 87 FXRS notice anything different
Talk about versitile. Heres mine, 87 FXRS notice anything different
Wow! What a first post!!! Very cool job! :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21: :2vrolijk_21:
Welcome aboard from another FXR owner!!! ::) ;D ;D ;)
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Howie, time to update the list of bikes under the avatar! ;)
Talk about versitile. Heres mine, 87 FXRS notice anything differentVery nice... :2vrolijk_21:...we've got to know more.... 8)...details, details. har! spyder
This is a great topic, and quite informative. I found and bought a 1986 FXR Liberty Edition about three months ago. I've owned older and newer Harleys, this is my first on the FXR platform, and now I realize I missed out by not owning one sooner.
In my effort to keep this bike as original as possible (I'm the second owner, but learning my bike had been changed around some) I've found photos of other Liberty FXR's and there is a photo of one inside the AMEX in Chicago when Harley went public in late '85. It would appear the Liberty had spoke wheels (mine has cast) and being an RS should have dual discs. Mine is single disc and one other bike I found is single disc, yet another has a dual disc front end. Yes, I've already replaced the Sporty air box. The P.O. had equipped it with a CV carb and manifold set up.
Does anyone know if all 744 units would have been equipped the same?
First off, welcome to this great site from another FXR owner! ;D :2vrolijk_21:
Hard to see from the pic, but I don't see the caliper mounting boss on the right fork leg for a second caliper. A dual disc arrangement requires a master with a bore for dual discs, a single brakline from it to a tee splitting off to both calipers, bosses on both fork legs, and a wheel with dual hubs to mount both rotors. I doubt he modified all that. It's not unusual for HD to change design mid-model year. I'm not an expert on what came with what, but it doesn't appear that bike was setup for dual front brakes. The PO went thru a lot of trouble to remove any semblance of dual front brakes if he changed it out. Chances are it never had them. ;)
Enjoy your new ride and this great site!!! :huepfenjump3:
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Added:
Yours seem to have a taller front suspension. I'll let the FXR history buffs try this. There were might have been some different FXR '86 Liberty Edition Models that had different setups, is one guess.
The second one appears to have had the front end apart and modified. Note the reflector bosses taken out of them. They're smooth. While they were apart, he could've added the second brake setup then. And a big ole rear suspension. That bike's been modifed some. So no standard dual disc is my other guess! ;)
Great catch on the aftermarket lower legs on the first comparison bike I posted. On page 287 of "The Big Book Of Harley-Davidson" by Tom Bolfort, Rich Teerlink is seated on a Liberty FXR with Vaughn Beals over his shoulder reading the ticker tape in the American Stock Exchange. On this bike, it has laced wheels and is a single disc front end. Also, reading the orginal author's information posted in this thread, it sounds as if the Liberty was based on the lower trim level FXRS. I think it may have also had the higher suspension, I need to re-read the original post to figure that out.
The history of my bike is pretty simple. It was part of C & C Harley-Davidson's (Tulsa, Ok. now Rte. 66 H-D) 1986 allotment. The story as I have is it was stolen from C & C by a fellow who came in to test ride it. Somehow, it was located in Arkansas a year later. Once it was recovered, one of the mechanics bought the bike and kept it till last year. Apparently, he fell on hard times, used the bike to collateralize a loan with his credit union and it got repo'd. I "knewish" the guy about 7-8 years ago, but have no idea where he is today. I've also known the previous owner of C & C and am going to try and get ahold of him to see if he might still have any of the original documentation from when the bike was ordered or any of the series documents (i.e. bike # of 744 built).
I also trolled the internet this afternoon and found more for sale ads for comparison photos. A random sampling shows an "all original" with a Fat Boy front end and fender, another with the cast wheels, and one which was painted in a Pink Floyd theme.
To better understand why I'm a little nutty about "originality" on this bike is there were only 744 made. Doesn't necessarily make it worth vastly more than other FXR's of the day right now, but then again, who ever thought a 1971 Superglide would be worth more with the boat tail, or the '77 XLCR cafe racer or '83 XR-1000 would ever be highly sought-after collectibles? ;) Other obvious items on this I've figured out is it should be an "all-blonde" engine. The jugs and rocker boxes have been painted black and it's got the Ness-Tech plastic side covers.
In addition to a Heritage Softail, I've owned a (in no particular order) 1965 Electra-Glide, 1957 FLH, 1945 UL police bike, 1945 EL Knucklehead, several 1942 WLA's, three 1942 XA shaft drives, 1965 Servicar, 1957 XLA military issue Sportster, and a number of Hummer and Aeromacci varients, and many different bikes that I flipped too quick to remember. I've got a 1948 125cc Hummer and a 1962 XLCH Sportster project. So, I do get wrapped up in the originality aspect or "period custom" aspect of older Harleys.
I have a lot of respect for Alan Girdler and Greg Field and their research, but their work is not infallible, nor the final word. Especially when some Harley model years were rolling prototypes.
I'm going to keep an eye out for a very good deal on an FXR 2, 3, or 4. I'm hooked on this chassis now. Here's another with cast wheels:
inclusive of the FXRP Police "Pursuit Glides"
LET THE HISTORY CONTINUE!!!!!!!
Regards,
Tim
Howie,
Thanks....for posting that Howie,
I have seen that website before....I kept finding myself wanting more information whenever I went to the website a few years ago.....he has done a great job with what he did and probably lost a little interest in adding to it since he sold his FXR a few years back.....His FXDX looks very cool.....
It goes to show you that the FXR captured the "worlds' imagination.....I think we finally have captured the "mindset" of Corporate HD for the emergence of the FXR.
I am rather amazed how the motor company tried to take the company in one direction but the "American Consumer" kept "drawing" HD back to the "drawing board". I have added more information at the very beginning of this discussion dealing with the "NOVA" project, while I was aware of this and saw it as seperate from the emergence of the FXR, the bottom line of course is that it's true that if the motor company had been convinced that HD's more direct profit could have been arrived from the "NOVA" project the look and feel of HD today would/might be very different today and into the clear and unknown future. Given that the NOVA was a "water cooled" direct drive power plant, whose to say whether we would have benefited or not, but what we do know is that as we do take a look back, the FXR indeed emerged and 26 years here we are embracing that history with our present and future memories.....realizing that in the end HD's best frame to date has come and gone, while heavier bikes and different frames perhaps now prepare for tomorrow's highways with the sweet flavor of antifreeze.....
Regards,
Tim
Question: I have understood theat the FXR '99 was the first Screamin Eagle built according to the history in this thread......why the "SE" letter were no added to FXR? but until 2000 with the RG..........
Thanks
Jorge
Question: ......why the "SE" letter were no added to FXR?
Question: I have understood theat the FXR '99 was the first Screamin Eagle built according to the history in this thread......why the "SE" letter were no added to FXR? but until 2000 with the RG..........
Thanks
Jorge
1988 FXRS Low Rider Photo:
Featuring 1998 Dyna 13 Spoke Take Offs
New 4.2 gallon tank with a filler cap on each side of a new console designed to mimic the one that that had been used on the 1977 Low Rider, with a small, tandem speedo and tach on the wrinkle black housing. The Use Of Black-and-chrome engine.
Well as we can begin to see more clearly, the FXR2's, FXR3's, and FXR4's are most reflective of this PARTICULAR model, ie: the matching Tank size ie: 4.2 gallon, the tank trim panel with the instrument housing, stock they began in "wrinkle black" notice that this one has the chrome tank pannel trim and the instrument housing. Of all the choices HD had to replicate they chose the 5 year run of the FXRS Low Rider from 1988-1992
Howie, if you look at the above photos and you look at this photo, I believe you will see that the "instrument gauges" are on the "canopy" that cover's the head light, just like what is done on the 2002-2005 Dyna Low Rider....[could even be more years but I know these years apply for sure]
Regards,
Tim
Woo Hoo, another FXR afficionado!!! We're getting em in droves these days!!! :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3: :huepfenjump3:
Welcome aboard TL!!! You definitely found the right board to hit first! We all know we're fortunate having the best of the best bikes they made!!! Enjoy this great site man!!! :2vrolijk_21:
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93FXR~~~~
it's awesome that you have found the site.....you have a beautiful bike.....thanks for sharing your photos and THANKS for participating with some "historical" perspective of your bike....
So I am thinking because of the "silver" engine that you have the 1993 FXR Super Glide?
Looks like you have some "wide glide" front forks, risers and t~bars as well........So your 1993 last year was 14 years old and had less than 5.500 miles on it.....and within the last year you have doubled it.....that's awesome.....
So why did you pick it? What do you like most about it? Have you done anything to the engine? How do you like the gearing of the bike....[Finally get to talk to an owner that has 3.37 final gearing] at highway speed? Does it seem to have a lot of power down low, I would think that it does.....
Hope you stick around.
Regards,
Tim
Tim,
Yes, it's a FXR Super Glide. I have been looking for one in decent shape for a year and a half....and along came this one, just a few miles from my house. The guy who I bought it from was the original owner, in his early 60's. It was in fantastic shape, just needed the dust (lots of it) blown off it., It just sat in his garage.
I picked the FXR because my older brother had an 80's model, and I loved it..(how could you not??) I mostly like the cornering ability of the bike...it's really quite nimble. Engine mods are really quite simple, (listed in sig line) EV3 cam, torrington bearing, (get rid of the INA before it's a problem), big sucker, coil, pipes, and I did switch out the front end to a wide glide, (billet trees, stock length tubes, Y Bars, headlight, etc.) Lots of power on the lower end, especially with the EV3,...but it does OK on the hiway as well...all in all, a spectacular bike in excellent shape.
Cool ride man! Interesting that you like handling, yet converted to a WG front end. But I rock and roll on my solid mount 4-speed FXWG, so I can't talk. But that was always a WG, I just push it a little. But it ain't no FXR in the handling department! An FXR WG! Hmmm, the factory never did that! Nor forward controls that I know of either! ;)
Also, I wasn't aware that the Super Glide came with a tach and console like that. Did you change anything there? Could be getting my years mixed up though.
Hoist! 8)
Thanks....
I find the handling better...at least it seems to me a bit more "sure footed"....if you know what I mean...
The console is stock, to my knowedge....It's a Speedo and gas fill...no tach..(yet) I'll mount a small tach/oil gauge on the rocker box over the winter.
I'll include a pic of the console. Check it out...
(http://img525.imageshack.us/img525/3539/pipes010hn5.th.jpg) (http://img525.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pipes010hn5.jpg)
Thanks for the comments on the sled.
I appreciate your thoughts.
1987 FXRC CUSTOM PHOTO BELOW:
Stumbled upon this board while looking for a tachometer for my 1986 FXRS Liberty Edition. Happy to say that I am the original owner. I've added some non-stock items (I have all the original parts), and chromed some engine parts way back when the bike was new. I've ridden the bike to the Sturgis Rally from Wisconsin twice, once in '86 and again for the 50th Anniversary. It has 22,000 on the clock and has been in storage for the last *gulp* 10 years...I got the itch to get back in the saddle, and in August took the bike to Doc's Harley Davidson in Shawano for tires and a well deserved going over. Put on about 1,400 miles since. The bike is running great and still rides fantastic, the only concern I have is that my leather jacket seems to have shrunk... I would appreciate any help/suggestions in locating a NOS or used tachometer. Mine sort of functions, but the needle response is very, very sluggish. Sorry about the poor photo, all I have is a crappy cellphone camera and it was pouring-down with rain so it had to be an inside shot. I apologize if I am posting in the wrong spot. Thanks in advance for any info in finding a tach.Scaley,
Just moving this back to Page 1 for others quickly find......
Regards,
Tim
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HeHe!!! Ya don't have to bump it Blaine, it's a sticky now, and there'll always be a link in the very first thread here, "Sticky Threads - Find Sticky Threads Here..."! ;D ;):dunce2: ??? OK...Got it ;D
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Here's your original '80 FXWG shovel. ;)That 'shoebox' air cleaner has got to be the ugliest thing ever to come stock on a HD. :-[ aaaargh. :P spyder
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Here's your '86 Evo version. Now you'll see where the FXR3 paint really comes from. ;)
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That 'shoebox' air cleaner has got to be the ugliest thing ever to come stock on a HD. :-[ aaaargh. :P spyder
That 'shoebox' air cleaner has got to be the ugliest thing ever to come stock on a HD. :-[ aaaargh. :P spyder
"Canned Ham" spyd! ;D ;)
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"Canned Ham" spyd! ;D ;)You're right... :2vrolijk_21:....my mind is almost completely gone. :-[ har! spyder
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You're right... :2vrolijk_21:....my mind is almost completely gone. :-[ har! spyder
(http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?action=dlattach;topic=25417.0;attach=92309;image)
Good find, Howie. Look at that pretty red paint. Heck, they should have made three colors of the "3".
Plan on new S&S Carb and forward air cleaner. New Black Fat Spoked wheels.Not balloon fat, more like old school bobber fat. Fat front fork. Taller beefier tires, forward controls. New lights. New hand welded stainless down turned pipes to be partially cloth wrapped. Going for a less shiny more beefy bike. Im like 230 and I want the bike to feel a bit bigger...oh and a new seat more designed to go miles and miles...maybe the Cowboy and lady seat. Lots to do and I may change my mind a bit here and there. Hmmmm I may swing by that rally. See what time permits.
Hi guys. Here is a pic of my 87 FXRC. I bought it in the fall...Sept. I am doing a ton of work on it this winter and hope to ride it down to Texas in May
I know I'm late to the party, but I've really enjoyed reading this thread end to end. Thanks to all for such a great & comprehensive look at FXR history.
Mine is a work in progress, like most... Lusted after FXR's for years, and finally got the opportunity to get one for a good price. It is a 1988 FXRP that was completely gone over back in about 1990 and converted to something resembling an FXLR. Had the FXLR tank, lowered front & back, forward controls, bobbed rear fender, and some motor work done. Worst of all, it had a horrific custom paint job (black, metallic green, and gold leaf "spirit horse" graphics!), and most every chrome piece was gold-plated or had "Live To Ride" crap on it.
I've been working hard at de-crapifying it ever since I got it last year, and have been wrestling with electrical problems galore. I've replaced the tires, battery, ignition, starter, lights, turn sigs, exhaust, solenoid, relays, voltage regulator, clutch, seat, handlebars, air cleaner, forward controls, gas tank, gauges, mirrors, added spotlight bar, changed out rear brake master cylinder, etc., etc... painted it myself, and replaced damned near every fastener on the bike with chrome instead of gold! The list keeps getting longer, and there's still work to be done, but it is a labor of love. It'll never be anything near stock, but that's okay by me - I love "Black Betty", as I've dubbed her, and my wife & I rode her to the courthouse & back when we got married, so the sentimental value is off the charts. I've been making changes to my taste, and the response has been pretty positive overall. Let's just say that it now looks nothing whatsoever like the bike I bought!!!
It is great to see all the enthusiastic support for the FXR - in my opinion, the cult classic of Harley-Davidson. Whenever I go into a dealership or indy shop, people want to comment on how cool FXR's are, except the RUB-types who can't figure out if it is a Sportster or a Dyna! :)
I read on page 6 that the rake/trail for the SP and the CONV. are different from the other models. 31 degs. / 4.82" compared to 29 degs. / 4.66" respectively. Is that difference in the neck of the frame or are the upper and lower trees offset 2 degs? I am wanting an SP but I've been told I could make my own with any FXR frame. I'm ok with that but the specs tell a different story. Any FXR owners have any insight on this?
Thanks, Dennis
Here's a question I just bought a 1985 FXRS. It has 28,000 original miles. The normal upgrades, exhaust (v&h short shots, which I will probably replace with supertrapp 2:1), s&s carb and intake, custom paint with flames (not a big fan of flames but looks pretty good), other then that, it is pretty much stock. My question is I have read that the FXRS-SP was introduced in 1986, and is denoted by a EG in the vin on the 5th and 6th digits. Here is my vin 1HD1EGL19FY119435 . You can see the EG which is an FXRS-SP and an F as the tenth digit which is definetly and 85 model. Could it be they did make some in 1985, it's obvious from my bike they did. It has the longer fork and the dual front discs. My other question is what are the other differences in the fxrs and the fxrs-sp.
Thanks for any reply, Michael
OVER 22,000 PEOPLE HAVE VIEWED THIS THREAD......
:jalapeno:
Regards,
Tim
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
woooot ... that is a 1986 FXR(D) :2vrolijk_21:
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
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
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.
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.
I see one of your bikes is a 113 inch. How do you like it? stupid question Huh? Got a photo?...LTank
Welcome aboard FXRP-F. Did a siren come with that baby? :2vrolijk_21: spyder
Nope..... but I got a button for one. :PMost places it's not illegal to have one mounted on the bike, it's just illegal to operate it. Just sayin' is all. ::) har. spyder
The FXRP's have had a resurgence with FXR owners recently (I would say in the last couple of years)....the nostalgia of the 13 items that are distinct on that bike such as, i.e.:
1) The Horn
2) The Fairing
3) The Siren
4) The Air Cleaner Description HARLEY DAVIDSON POLICE
5) The Hard Saddle Bags
6) The Lights
7) The Seat
8 ) The FXRP IGNITION MODULE (Which By The Way Increases RPMS to 5,800 AND Has a Different Map) I have one on my bike now.
9) Floorboards
10) Ignition Location
11) Center Gas Tank Console
12) The Apehanger Handlebars
13) Engine Crash Bar
I bought a 1992 FXRP in March, it had been converted to more of the sport glide. I recently purchased the original faring, instruments, and (most of) the brackets. I'm trying to find pictures from the riders view of an FXRP fairing to help me put it back together. Any help out there?
I just installed my FXRP fairing and had to lose my drag bars in the process. My reaserch says the stock handlebars are buckhorns so I mounted them and I've got no idea how cops rode with these. Aside of hating the hand position, the master cylinder bumps the stock windshield at full lock. As a long legged rider, my knees get in the way of these handlebars too. I'm thinking of getting an 11 inch windshield from Clearview to solve part of my problem. Any advice on some better bars to use with the stock risers?
FXRP-F
Welcome aboard.....and congratulations on your purchase.....how do you like them floorboards?
I read what you said about owning your 1994 FXRP, back in 2008 when I started this thread, (can you believe how time flies) I was posting any and all information that I had access to, just last week I purchased a 1993-1994 FXR FLHT Service Manual, and since doing research on floorboards this spring have come to realize that FXRP's were coming from the factory in both 1993 and 1994. I didn't know this in 2008.
The FXRP's have had a resurgence with FXR owners recently (I would say in the last couple of years)....the nostalgia of the 13 items that are distinct on that bike such as, i.e.:
1) The Horn
2) The Fairing
3) The Siren
4) The Air Cleaner Description HARLEY DAVIDSON POLICE
5) The Hard Saddle Bags
6) The Lights
7) The Seat
8 ) The FXRP IGNITION MODULE (Which By The Way Increases RPMS to 5,800 AND Has a Different Map) I have one on my bike now.
9) Floorboards
10) Ignition Location
11) Center Gas Tank Console
12) The Apehanger Handlebars
13) Engine Crash Bar
CLICK HERE FOR A GREAT YOUTUBE VIDEO ON A RUNNING FXRP ALL DECKED OUT (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xBjz3fdekWk)
Regards,
TIm
Nothing short of great work here. I ride a 1995 Bad Boy FXSTSB. While this is a good "me" bike I started looking for a good "we" bike and am thinking of an FXR. What I cant discern is if there is any difference between the first gen or the second gen (99-2000) in the ride or handling? Will either bike work well as a two up? My FXSTSB rides too hard for my wife.
The frame is the same between all years of FXR. That is what makes them so great. Shocks, front end lengths, engine and transmission internals, electronics, and other minor things are different. The older years that have the shock mount more vertical will give you more ground clearance and a better amount of travel. A FXR can be a two up bike, but it's really not that big in itself. A good suspension makes all the difference, no matter the bike.
There is actually an early style frame and a late style frame. Differences are slight, rear master cylinder bracket, muffler hanger bracket and triple tree stop/lock bracket are the most notable.
You learn something new everyday. Thanks, Thermodyne. Did not know of those slight variations. How are you liking your FXR4?
At local Bike shop has a 1997 FXRT with less than 11,000 miles. CHERRY!
Got us FXR GUYS drooling!
At local Bike shop has a 1997 FXRT with less than 11,000 miles. CHERRY!
Got us FXR GUYS drooling!
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This has been a very informative thread. Question, Does the FXR4 frame have both the forward shock mount boss and rearward boss?
Wow. What an amazing thread, thanks to OP for compiling such a wealth of information. After a six year search I finally acquired a non salvage 1982 frame last year and am beginning the build on it. Will be checking back here regularly for info.