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[spydglide]

"Canned Ham" spyd!

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You're right... ....my mind is almost completely gone.  har!  spyder

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You're right... ....my mind is almost completely gone.  har!  spyder

Didn't just make that up. We've been calling them that, AND removing them, from day one!!!

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[MrFeexit]

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

[MrFeexit]

Different angle. I would like to thank you for putting together all this info on the FXR line. Really interesting stuff.

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Welcome aboard to this Great Site MrF!!! Nice to have another FXR guy with us! There finding us in droves now!!!

Nice bike. Thing's been completely apart with that painted frame and swingarm. Nice setup on the wheels. Used the same setup on my '85 FXWG. Whatch'a have planned for it this winter? Maybe you can come and meet us in AR on your way down to Texas in May! Check out the link!

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=29353.msg477208#msg477208

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Good find, Howie.  Look at that pretty red paint.  Heck, they should have made three colors of the "3".

I forgot to mention Mike that these are Fat Bob gas tanks, not the 1-piece tanks of the FXR's.

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[MrFeexit]

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.

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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.

Cool man! Be interested in keeping up with the progress of that FXR Bobber! Keep us posted!

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[sadunbar]

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

Welcome to the site, MRfeexit!      Glad you have joined us!  Very nice ride!

[FXR2evo99]

MrFeexit~~

That's really a great looking "blue" very nice.  I also very much like the fact that the frame is painted to match.....did you do that or did you purchase it that way?  Someone took some time to strip the bike completely.....quite nice!!

Becareful putting too wide of tire on the front of that bike, everything you have read here about the "handling" of the FXR will certainly change and go out with the bath water with such an extreme modification......but then again you already know this.....and most likely have taken such into account.

As Howie said above, we would all enjoy seeing/watching the transformation.....typically HOWIE is our R&D guy.....if something's been tried.....he has most likely done it 3 times....and can lead you to the right path.....I am thinkin about callin him RDJOY2 for a new name.....cause he's got that STAR WARS mentality....high tech and high budget.....lol.

Regards,

Tim

[MrFeexit]

How "fat" can I go with out changing the handling dynamics too much? As far as me "knowing" Awwwww hell no! I'm learning as I go. Tons of researching and reading and valuable input from those that have gone before. I also have a good bike shop near by in Rosholt WI that has been more than helpful in pointing me in the right direction. Basically I am building my list of wants and then the owner will go through it with me to tell me what I can or can't do. He also is adamant that I do the work myself (which I was anyway) and then he will help with the areas that become to technical like carb stuff etc. SOOOOO any input from you guys is more than appreciated and herby requested. As far as the paint job the previous owner had it torn down and painted in 06. I have struggled with if I want to repaint or not....I think the paint stays. Not my fav color but it looks nice in the sun.

[FXR2evo99]

Many thanks to Jeff (Black Diamond) for providing a visual reference via a 1984 Sales Brochure For HD.

 

The next post will provide photos of two of the four models which were offered in 1984 for FXR's, ie:

1) 1984 FXRS LOW GLIDE
2) 1984 FXRT SPORT GLIDE

The two that are not provided for visual review would be:
1) 1984 FXRDG "Disc Glide"  It was launched mid year thus why it probably didn't make it into the "sales brochure" since they are produced in the summer of 1983.
2) 1984 FXRP  Prusuit Glide, Police Version Of FXRT (of course none of the FXRP's throughout the years made any presence in the Sales Brochures.

Regards,

Tim


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[FXR2evo99]

Here is the brochure presentation for the two FXRs.

Many thanks to Jeff (Black Diamond)!!!
Regards,

Tim

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[Black Diamond]

Tim, this a great work in progress you have here. Thanks for all the effort.

JW

[Black Diamond]

In reviewing the FXR History I found where the MoCo lowered the FXRS for 1984 and introduced them as the "Low Glide".

The brochure I posted above list the seat height for the FXRS as 26.80 inches. However, the 1984 Owner's Manual and the 1984 Service Manual both list the seat height @ 28.10.

Just to stay consistent on being inconsistent, the brochure list the FXRT Sport Glide seat height @ 27.5. However, the 1984 Owner's Manual and Service Manual list seat height @ 28.0 I know the Sport Glide sat higher than the Low Glice as I sat on both back in the day. Couldn't buy a fairing scooter then either. LOL.

I've ordered a Part Manual to assist in fix in her up. Hope I don't get anymore specs!

FWIW!

JW