63SSRagtop.....
The problem i'm having is i bought this thing to ride (i've put 300 miles on her in the last week) and am worried about racking up too many miles...Think about how you found your FXR3.....you simply found it....think about the bike you just posted the one with no miles...think about "why" you purchased a bike to begin with...."to ride". We ALL fight what you are talking about....and since 2005 I keep an "eye" on ebay for FXR2's....and just when I think there won't be another "low" mileage bike....UP pops another one. I HAVE finally reached this conclusion....IF I EVER want another Arresting Red FXR2 within say 4-6 months of "wanting" one I will ALWAYS find one....some one right now has a piece of "art" in their garage....keeping it perfect for me if I want it......I don't know who they are....but they are keeping it "pristine" and "perfect" for me....not wanting to put mileage on it......Like I said, we "ALL" fight that "urge" to do what you just stated.......but in a quiet moment of reflection ask yourself "why".....you purchased the bike to ride.....RIDE it so hard and enjoy IT SO much that perhaps in 7-10 years you have to rebuild it.....or get another one.....you BOUGHT it TO RIDE....don't feel guilty about it.....these bikes are one of HD's best bikes they have ever made.....you found it by happen stance....R I D E T H E B I K E !!!! and when you begin feeling "guilty" about it....qualm yourself down.....and remember why you called the guy back and negotiated.....to RIDE THE BIKE......and if you wear it out....rebuild it or contact that "next" seller that is keeping their piece of art for you....
Picked this up on ebay and haven't gotten it yet, is this a repair manual as well or just a part number reference, any ideal? What you have purchased is the "OFFICIAL" FACTORY MANUAL...which is the service manual.....oh and it's ok to get grease and dirt on it.....lol....don't worry about keeping it pristine....you STILL need to acquire a "Part's Manual"....to go along with it...Both are invaluable and worth the money.....If you have a "20%" discount HD dealer great..if you don't you can contact "Jenni" at Tri-County Harley Davidson in Ohio # 513-874-4343. She is an excellent source many use her for parts....she is a "no" nonsense woman that "knows" her stuff.....so if you do wish to order something from her have your "part number" ready and your visa card...lol.....in this case you can tell her....hey look I don't even have a part's book yet....lol she will get a 'kick" out of that....Over the years I have followed her from dealership to dealership to purchase my parts for three different bikes....saved "lots" of money.......YOU CAN even purchase "Drag Specialties" parts from her at a discount as long as you have the "DS" part number you are wanting.....
Thanks for sharing your "story" above......great to read! How you found this website is quite interesting as well....
The more of us that "particpate" here in this forum with our FXR's the more interesting it will be as well as informative for all of us....that's why I created this "particular" thread...was to be a "resource" within the forum for our bikes....I, often times, in other "threads" that I participate in will send folks to this very thread.....so they can learn about the FXR2 FXR3 and FXR4 bikes....
OH and....just realize when you go walking into your "local" dealership and talk with the folks behind the counter and you tell them you have an FXR3, remember they won't have a "clue" what you are talking about....which is a "shame".....heck not even most of your buddies will know what you are talking about.....just tell them it's like owning a 356 Porshce "maybe, just "maybe" they will get it....LOL.
Keep posting your questions or other things you are curious about.....there are many here willing to help and provide some insight....and if you ever have a question feel free to e~mail me direct.....
Regards,
FXR2evo99