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New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« on: March 20, 2018, 08:45:14 PM »

This just got here today.  It's dirty but it's all there.  Knew it wasn't running right from the prior owner.  Only a few hundred miles in its last six to seven years.  It's got some carb issues. 

Will only idle at about half choke.  Dies under hard acceleration and coming off power.  Ran well enough for me to get it home though.  Only had about a mile ride from where I met the semi that carried it here from Pennsylvania.  It died four or five times getting here but started up again while rolling each time so no drama and didn't have to push it.

Worst part was getting it started after the semi unloaded.  Battery was dead but even with a jumper on it the little bitch just did not want to start in the 45 degree weather this afternoon.  Flooded it (of course) but finally got it running in the parking lot of the closed-for-business grocery story where I met the truck.  After that its first ride limped it here. 

Tomorrow will look at the carb but may just do one of the Mikuni "easy kits."  Aside from the basic dirty it picked up in route it's actually a really clean old bike.  Nice condition and just a nice old bike.  Tires are two years old and almost no miles.  Fresh fluids last fall (I'm told) but will change again.  Flush brakes.  Get it running right and that'll be about it.  Don't plan on changing or adding much aside for some LED bulbs for better visibility and doing something with the forward controls.

At sometime in its life the stock mid controls were removed and replaced with the forwards on it now.  I don't fit forward controls well.  Still torn between finding bits and pieces to put the mids back on it or just going with floorboards.  Leaning toward boards....

Anyway, here's the new toy.
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2018, 08:45:43 PM »

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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2018, 08:48:52 PM »

That's it for now. Better weather a little later in the week.  Fortunately I'm off all week too.  So with a little luck parts will get here in time to have it both cleaned up well and running right by the weekend.  That's the plan anyway.....
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2018, 09:29:28 PM »

Nice and of course the correct color  :2vrolijk_21:
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #7 on: March 20, 2018, 09:50:32 PM »

Really nice bike. My first Harley was a 1991 FXRS Convertible. Great bike. It took me to Sturgis and back twice back in the 90s. Congrats
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #8 on: March 20, 2018, 11:17:46 PM »

Been out wiping to down some tonight and giving it its first mod.  Little aftermarket garage door opener that works great and hides completely  :drink: .

Pulled the air cleaner off thinking I'd mess with the old CV first.  Who knows; maybe get out cheap.  Sometime in its 20 year history someone has been there before me though.  Some "vintage" upgrades that I never liked that well to begin with.  It probably ran fine for years.  But I don't think I'll try to both make it right and chase someone else's "upgrades" now.  Probably time for a new carburetor.
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #9 on: March 21, 2018, 08:15:58 AM »

Good looking bike and the best color.  Will be a lot of fun to rip up the roads in your area on that one.
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #10 on: March 21, 2018, 08:55:32 PM »

...and the mods begin  :huepfenlol2: .


Ok, not so much.  Oil and other fluids changed today.  Little (and surprisingly slick and inexpensive) garage door opener installed last night.  Today, wow, major electronics upgrade.  Daymaker headlight and Silverstar bulbs everyplace else. 

New carburetor will (hopefully) be here tomorrow.  Even not running right now I know its faster with the headlight installed.
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #11 on: March 21, 2018, 08:58:18 PM »

Damn, until really looking at that pic didn't realize how much it needed chrome trees  ???


Didn't the FXR3 get chrome triple tree?
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #12 on: March 22, 2018, 08:30:19 AM »

nice addition to the stable
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #13 on: March 22, 2018, 11:56:47 AM »

nice addition to the stable

Thanks Neal.  I'm thinking it'll be a fun toy.  I don't ride the big baggers much locally so it may become the local hopper and day tripper. 
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #14 on: March 22, 2018, 12:54:40 PM »

Never shoulda sold my FXR3.  Super fun bike, though the old Evo really needed another 50 hp.  Can’t imagine what that motor in a bagger would’ve been like back in the day.  Enjoy!
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #15 on: March 22, 2018, 12:56:43 PM »

Never shoulda sold my FXR3.  Super fun bike, though the old Evo really needed another 50 hp.  Can’t imagine what that motor in a bagger would’ve been like back in the day.  Enjoy!

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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #16 on: March 22, 2018, 01:24:07 PM »

Nice! I worked at the Dealership when those first came out. God I Wanted that Red one! Luckily though, It didn't work out for me (one of the Tech's bought it) And I ended up buying the 2000 Screamin Eagle Roadglide. And that's what got me started down the Orange/Black road I've been on ever since.
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« Reply #17 on: March 22, 2018, 02:18:19 PM »

Damn, until really looking at that pic didn't realize how much it needed chrome trees  ???


Didn't the FXR3 get chrome triple tree?

When I changed out my triple trees on my FXRS I went with the wide glide version. Although your legs are 39mm instead of 41mm they make some pretty cool conversions that IMO change the whole look of the bike for the better.
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« Reply #18 on: March 22, 2018, 04:21:15 PM »

Never shoulda sold my FXR3.  Super fun bike, though the old Evo really needed another 50 hp.  Can’t imagine what that motor in a bagger would’ve been like back in the day.  Enjoy!

Biggest Evo bike I ever had was a Road King.  Loaded it would cruise down the highway.  Up the highway, however, was another story.  Really needed a tailwind or downhill :huepfenlol2: .

I worked on that bike some.  A little engine work and some gearing changes and it was actually ok on the highway when loaded up.  But never something to get out of its own way in a huge hurry.

Really looking forward to getting this little bike dialed up and getting the carb replaced tomorrow or this weekend.  Limped it home than pushed it around the driveway followed by immediately hopping on the Road Glide.  Holy crap what a difference.
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #19 on: March 22, 2018, 04:26:30 PM »

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Best one word description I can come up with - BEAUTIFUL!
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« Reply #20 on: March 22, 2018, 04:34:05 PM »

Best one word description I can come up with - BEAUTIFUL!

Thank you sir.  I'm pleased with the purchase myself.  Hoping to have a lot of fun with it.
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« Reply #21 on: March 24, 2018, 12:12:20 AM »

This should probably go up in the "Ride Report" section.  Screw it, someone might actually notice it up there!

Got the old bike running today.  New carb arrived this morning.  Had to score a petcock from an indie shop about an hour away in the middle of the process as the fuel valve was crapped out too.  So now the bike is stylin' with the brand new Mikuni carb and shiny chrome Pingel fuel valve.  No more vacuum operated petcock.  Fortunately the old VOES switch is still good and is working right at the vacuum levels it's supposed to.

After getting the bike buttoned up and a few other chores got to head out for a shake down cruise about 6:00.  Got home about ten and logged about 200 miles.  Everything worked as it should and the bike ran and handled great.  Very well indeed and I'm very pleased with how it's doing.

Decided while riding this evening not even going to experiment with mids and know the forward controls are just slightly too long for me to ride comfortably all the time.  My feet kept trying to find floorboards so that's what will go on it.  Also realized that after a few hours at speed on even two lane state roads I want a windshield for it.  That's be about it though.  Aside from just being filthy right now I'm liking about everything else about it.  Everything from the stock wheels to the patina of the old exhaust all please me much more than I expected they would.  The bike will stay pretty much as it is.  Was a fun evening.
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #22 on: March 24, 2018, 10:12:48 AM »

Nice looking bike......I almost bought a black one a few years back but passed and I am sorry I did....

Have fun with it.  :bananarock:
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« Reply #23 on: March 24, 2018, 10:24:46 AM »

Nice looking bike......I almost bought a black one a few years back but passed and I am sorry I did....

Have fun with it.  :bananarock:

Thanks MJ.  It's going to be a fun toy.  I had a couple of FXR bikes a very long time ago.  Late 1980s-ish.  Having this one suddenly made me younger when I hopped on it last night  8) .
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #24 on: March 24, 2018, 10:31:46 AM »

Thanks MJ.  It's going to be a fun toy.  I had a couple of FXR bikes a very long time ago.  Late 1980s-ish.  Having this one suddenly made me younger when I hopped on it last night  8) .

If it makes you younger I will begin to search for another one right now :huepfenlol2:
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« Reply #25 on: March 24, 2018, 07:48:58 PM »

While riding the now not cranky old but new to me FXR last night I almost never hit fifth gear.  That thing is geared tall.  The old FXRs I had back during the Grant administration were 3:37.  Remembered that for reasons I do not know.  So (mistakenly) assumed that Mother Harley continued that gearing.  Doing a little math in my head while on the bike last night was getting something taller than 3:1.  Figured that for some reason someone changed something in the bike's history.

Nope. 

Homework today in parts catalog show parts that would make it stock at about 2:93.  No wonder never needed fifth gear.  For reason I shall not try to understand Harley made a change for (at least) the CVO FXR bikes.  While doing other chores today contemplated (and thought about) options.  Being a big fan easy primarily options that would occur inside the primary and without having to screw with belt or rear pulley.  Don't really care about going all the way to the old FXR's 3:37 ratio.  But something in between might be just the ticket.  30 tooth trans pulley would have it approx 3:15.  That should increase acceleration appreciably and still be an easy swap.

One nice thing about mechanical speedo driven off the front wheel; nothing behind the front wheel matters  8) .

Just need to add a pulley to the shopping list.
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« Reply #26 on: March 24, 2018, 11:12:04 PM »

I get a sense that a waterfall of customizations is about to break loose, after the dam of "no I like it mostly stock" has been breached.   :)
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« Reply #27 on: March 25, 2018, 12:15:59 AM »

I get a sense that a waterfall of customizations is about to break loose, after the dam of "no I like it mostly stock" has been breached.   :)

Not really.  Especially not relative to my norms.  The old exhaust I like.  The wheels I'm quite content with (especially after finding out for sure front was tubeless).  Did the LED headlight so it's better at night.  Will be doing the floorboards and adding a windshield.  It's already running well.  That's about it.  Changing one lonely gear hidden inside the primary housing doesn't count (does it?).

The floorboards are going to save my feet and ankles.  Twice last night and once again this morning my stupid feet tried to rest on floorboards while taking off from a stop.  Then the stupid feet (right twice and left once) missed the boards that weren't there, bounced off the ground and rebounded off the frame.  Inside right ankle is all pissed off today as a result.  Stupid feet.
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #28 on: March 25, 2018, 12:24:05 AM »

Bought one new. Miss it. Won’t say what I did
Later in its life.........
But earlier  after head work, CM 580 cam. 29 on trans and 24
On motor. It would go to rev limiter in 5th at 6100.
What a bike. So much fun!!!  95hp on dyno.
Would whoop 115hp twin cams. 
Light weight and great gearing!!

Anyway.  Gearing issue. 29 will work with stock belt.
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #29 on: March 25, 2018, 12:30:36 AM »

Not really.  Especially not relative to my norms.  The old exhaust I like.  The wheels I'm quite content with (especially after finding out for sure front was tubeless).  Did the LED headlight so it's better at night.  Will be doing the floorboards and adding a windshield.  It's already running well.  That's about it.  Changing one lonely gear hidden inside the primary housing doesn't count (does it?).

The floorboards are going to save my feet and ankles.  Twice last night and once again this morning my stupid feet tried to rest on floorboards while taking off from a stop.  Then the stupid feet (right twice and left once) missed the boards that weren't there, bounced off the ground and rebounded off the frame.  Inside right ankle is all pissed off today as a result.  Stupid feet.

Not a judgement, only an observation.  Other than visible goodies, your bike is a quick little beast that with just a few engine mods will eat the lunches of a lot of bigger displacement bikes.  All in sleeper mode.  One thing will bet the farm on - whatever you choose it will be a better bike than it was.
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« Reply #30 on: March 25, 2018, 09:14:10 AM »

That's a similar bike to my FXDWG and, like you, the first thing I did was add the detachable windshield then upgrade the headlight.  I agree, it's a very fun bike to ride.
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« Reply #31 on: March 25, 2018, 12:54:28 PM »


Anyway.  Gearing issue. 29 will work with stock belt.



That's good experience to have shared.  So the 30 I'm considering won't be a problem.  Thanks.
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« Reply #32 on: March 25, 2018, 12:58:37 PM »

That's a similar bike to my FXDWG and, like you, the first thing I did was add the detachable windshield then upgrade the headlight.  I agree, it's a very fun bike to ride.

The headlight for mine was here before the bike was.  Always hated feeling like you were outrunning the headlight at night.  I'm quite pleased with the pattern, distance and width of the little 5 3/4" Daymaker. 

After the couple hundred miles the bike got on its shake down run that evening the planned windshield was no longer planned but immediate.  It should be here Wednesday or Thursday.  Either I'm old or at cruising or playing speeds on a bike without a shield the wind is harder today than it was when I was younger and stupider.
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« Reply #33 on: March 25, 2018, 01:05:11 PM »

Not a judgement, only an observation.  Other than visible goodies, your bike is a quick little beast that with just a few engine mods will eat the lunches of a lot of bigger displacement bikes.  All in sleeper mode.  One thing will bet the farm on - whatever you choose it will be a better bike than it was.


Yeah, over time a bit more could happen.  But not dramatic and certainly not to the visual presentation.  The aesthetic will stay in place.  The bike shows its age a little and having been kind of ham fistedly wrenched in just a couple places.  Scrape marks on handlebar control housings and just a few other small but similar things.  Those small but non-essential cosmetics will happen at my convenience.  The things more consequential to actually enjoying the bike that have already been discussed either have already happened or will be very quickly.

Next winter though....  Potentially the old Evo could get a little love.  That and the small gearing change could make a fun amount of difference.  Not too worried either way.  But, yeah, eventually I'll tinker with it.  It's not like I can really help myself that much.

The old Road Glide has been promised a new top end this upcoming winter.  Have cylinder and heads already powder coated and diamond cut.  Machine work will get done sometime this summer.  Don't want to work on it and the FXR at the same time.  Would look funny if I got parts mixed up and both bikes were half Evo and half Twin Cam.
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« Reply #34 on: March 25, 2018, 01:14:07 PM »

Looks like yours also has the Fox rear shocks.  These work really well for me.
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« Reply #35 on: March 25, 2018, 01:26:09 PM »

Looks like yours also has the Fox rear shocks.  These work really well for me.

Yes, I was pleased about that when I saw its first pics from the prior owner too.  In fact all the important FXR2 specific stuff is there except the mid controls.  The rear shocks also seem to be working very well also.  The front is soft.  The ass end feels surprisingly good though.
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« Reply #36 on: March 29, 2018, 08:29:19 PM »

Bike got a brand new windshield today.  Quick detach.  Will try it out tomorrow.
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« Reply #37 on: March 29, 2018, 09:08:18 PM »

Yes, I was pleased about that when I saw its first pics from the prior owner too.  In fact all the important FXR2 specific stuff is there except the mid controls.  The rear shocks also seem to be working very well also.  The front is soft.  The ass end feels surprisingly good though.

Going up to the higher viscosity "SE" fork oil will help the front end.

Windshield looks good, but I found having a large gap between the cutout and the headlight can pass an annoying air stream.  Will be interested in hearing your impression on it.
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« Reply #38 on: March 29, 2018, 09:19:45 PM »

Going up to the higher viscosity "SE" fork oil will help the front end.

Windshield looks good, but I found having a large gap between the cutout and the headlight can pass an annoying air stream.  Will be interested in hearing your impression on it.

It might not stay where it is.  As installed the top of the windscreen is higher than I'd like.  Side to side spacing would allow the lower windshield clamps to go below the lower tree.  The cutout for the headlight strikes the nacelle when trying to go that low though.  So if the top height does turn out to be a problem while riding might take a bit out over the headlight such that the whole thing can come down a bit.  Lower the top and hug the headlight closer.  Will ride it a bit to see how it does first.  At least bought it all cheap enough can afford to hack on the plastic a bit if I want to.
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #39 on: March 30, 2018, 01:46:38 AM »

After blowing that pic up it would look better if the shield hugged the headlight. Have had ok success in the past slicing on shields, as long as I went slow enough, everything was taped off, and the blade was sharp.  Can polish the edge, would be willing to bet you have a bench grinder.  Looks ok as is, methinks even better a bit lower.
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Re: New to me FXR2 (yes, it's red)
« Reply #40 on: March 30, 2018, 11:55:01 AM »

I run 20wt. Bellray in my front forks.  I also ended up cutting down the windshield (level with my upper lip) so I could easily look   
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« Reply #41 on: June 09, 2018, 09:37:38 PM »

Two minor changes to this bike to add to my catalog everyone else must suffer through.  Grabbed this leather tank trim a few weeks ago.  Was badly faded but still surprisingly soft and pliable.  Finally got around to dyeing it this morning.  Like it better than the flat skinny chrome plate; especially when the gasket around the plate was shot.
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« Reply #42 on: June 09, 2018, 09:39:06 PM »

...and little SE carb cover for the Mikuni carb.  Bike is running well.  Makes me happy.
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« Reply #43 on: June 24, 2018, 11:05:37 PM »

Finally scored a cheap used example on eBay of the handlebars I wanted last week.  Rainy afternoon today so Wild1 255 bars went on, replaced the original (and flaking) switch housings, replaced the black clutch perch and master cylinder with chrome, Barnett's "Platinum" idle/throttle cables, leather braided levers, a new brake line, and rebuilt both calipers. 

Also found a probably 10 year old set of SAC grips that I ran on my old SEEG briefly before figuring out their larger diameter wouldn't work the hydraulic clutch.  As much as I like the ISO grips for their slightly larger diameter and padded comfort these are even better (to me).  Really comfortable grip and a great fit for my large hands.  The stock pieces had a lot of chromed metal surface.  When the bike sat in the hot sun the bitches got too hot to touch. 

Bar on the bike when it got to me was a relatively narrow drag bar.  It wasn't terrible.  Elbows were too close to straight though and shoulders could never quite relax.  The 6" angled risers made them functional.  Never going to work long term though.  The new bars are about 33" wide and about 2.5" wider than the originals.  Also gained about 2.5" in height and close to 3" in pullback. 

The time spent with a string, a straightedge, and a tape measure paid off.  Really good now.  Elbows have a comfortable bend, shoulders are relaxed, wrist angles good and back feels good.  Happy camper.  The rest of the changes were worthwhile, necessary or both.  So no complaints. 

Was hoping the caliper rebuilds would gain a little.  Unfortunately no joy there.  Just wish the old single pot calipers could do a little more with this light bike than they do.  I like the old front laced 21" wheel.  Turns out I can find no caliper upgrade that will fit with that wheel though.  Fortunately the rear brake is the more lacking of the two so may upgrade that caliper by itself and see how the bike feels before going deeper.

Rode the bike for about 90 minutes this evening after the rains stopped.  It's a much more comfortable ride now.  Still have to get the floorboards mounted....
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« Reply #45 on: June 25, 2018, 12:06:48 AM »

This question in the brakes/suspension section already.  Just in case someone is only looking down here will post in this thread as well:


The little FXR2 still has its stock 21" wire wheel.  I like it.  The bike could really stand a brake upgrade.  Turn out all of the caliper upgrade options I've found are stated to not work with the wire wheel.  Not enough space on the inboard side of the caliper to fit the spokes is everyone's warning. 

Did a quick rebuild of both calipers today.  Just because it was cheap to do and might help even a little.  It didn't....

The rear is the weaker of the two.  There is a relatively inexpensive four piston upgrade for the rear so will likely now do that by itself and see how the bike feels.  Actually a little hesitant to do too much of an upgrade on the front as don't want to find myself too easily locking up the narrow 21" tire. 

Of the few who read this section does anyone have any experience here?  Know of a caliper that would fit with the wire wheel or other insights worth sharing?

The bike is a hoot to ride.  Really liking it a lot.  It just doesn't stop as well as I'd like.  It's not scary bad.  It is in fact as good as it should be for the parts that are on the bike.  Would prefer to improve it a little if I could (without too much hassle).

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« Reply #46 on: June 25, 2018, 09:47:56 AM »

Back when I put a W/S on my old Wide Glide it was to high for me so I put a small piece of tape where I thought I would like it cut to and moved it a couple of times to get it just right then Mrs. R took it to a place called Tap Plastics and for $30 they cut it just like it came that way. Better than me bugger it up trying. Maybe there is a place like that around your area.
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« Reply #47 on: June 25, 2018, 09:54:31 AM »

This question in the brakes/suspension section already.  Just in case someone is only looking down here will post in this thread as well:


The little FXR2 still has its stock 21" wire wheel.  I like it.  The bike could really stand a brake upgrade.  Turn out all of the caliper upgrade options I've found are stated to not work with the wire wheel.  Not enough space on the inboard side of the caliper to fit the spokes is everyone's warning. 

Did a quick rebuild of both calipers today.  Just because it was cheap to do and might help even a little.  It didn't....

The rear is the weaker of the two.  There is a relatively inexpensive four piston upgrade for the rear so will likely now do that by itself and see how the bike feels.  Actually a little hesitant to do too much of an upgrade on the front as don't want to find myself too easily locking up the narrow 21" tire. 

Of the few who read this section does anyone have any experience here?  Know of a caliper that would fit with the wire wheel or other insights worth sharing?

The bike is a hoot to ride.  Really liking it a lot.  It just doesn't stop as well as I'd like.  It's not scary bad.  It is in fact as good as it should be for the parts that are on the bike.  Would prefer to improve it a little if I could (without too much hassle).

Thanks all.

On mine, with the single front and rear brakes plus the skinny 21" front wheel, I would recommend going to a more aggressive pad if "standard" pads are not giving you the bite you need.  I've chirped the rear tire a number of times with organic pads, and find I like the organic pads in the front to somewhat mitigate a front tire lockup.  I'm personally more focused on sticky tires than more aggressive brake pads.
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« Reply #48 on: June 25, 2018, 01:28:26 PM »

Back when I put a W/S on my old Wide Glide it was to high for me so I put a small piece of tape where I thought I would like it cut to and moved it a couple of times to get it just right then Mrs. R took it to a place called Tap Plastics and for $30 they cut it just like it came that way. Better than me bugger it up trying. Maybe there is a place like that around your area.


When the screen was first installed I was strongly considering not "if" but where I was going to butcher it.  As time passed and a few more rides I've gotten used to it though.  It's still taller than any screen I've ever ridden behind.  Riding in the rain the first time might change my mind again.  If the rain doesn't alter my ego, however, I'm kind of ok with it now.
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« Reply #49 on: June 25, 2018, 02:01:07 PM »

Have you considered Kevlar soles for your boots & doing a Fred Flintstone to stop?   :nixweiss:
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« Reply #50 on: June 25, 2018, 05:03:09 PM »

Are the brake pads the same front and rear?  I have a new set of aftermarket sintered pads and a very low mileage set of OE "takeoff" pads that you can have to try out that fit the single-piston Evo style calipers.  Can't remember the brand of the aftermarket pads but knowing myself they are good quality.  I no longer have the bike these fit.  PM me if you want them.
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« Reply #51 on: June 25, 2018, 05:24:05 PM »

Are the brake pads the same front and rear?  I have a new set of aftermarket sintered pads and a very low mileage set of OE "takeoff" pads that you can have to try out that fit the single-piston Evo style calipers.  Can't remember the brand of the aftermarket pads but knowing myself they are good quality.  I no longer have the bike these fit.  PM me if you want them.


I'll play with just about anything to see what the differences might be.  Sending a PM.
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