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The 1985 FXRS Low Glide also came with 3.37 final gearing. 24T Compensating Sprocket 37T Clutch Shell Basket
35 mm front fork tubes
29.5" Seat Height with optional performance supsension package
7.3" ground clearance with optional performance suspension packageIt's obvious that HD debated this issue over and over and over....given the parameters of the engineers and the "stylists" regarding the discussion of "performance" vs "style" and thus what would sell.....I believe that the 1985 version of the FXRS Low Glide would prove to have the highest amount of ground clearance, indeed.....
ALSO in order to get the right balance WOULDN'T THE NEED TO lengthen the FORKS be necessary as well....if one were to LENGTHEN ONE'S SHOCKS?
? Things that are rushing through my mind.....
3) Front Forks....Why wouldn't one want to look at the FXDX forks as an option over the use of the Traxxion AK-20 Cartridge Conversion....I suppose one of the "benefits" of using the Traxxion AK-20 Cartridge, is that you are using the "OEM" forks which allows one to not have to modify the wheels where as with the FXDX forks since they are after 2000 you would need to also modify your wheels to that version, of course this creates a benefit of having perhaps I believe the 1" axle vs the 3/4" axle on the "OEM" forks of the FXR2's and FXR3's, I believe the FXR4 comes with 1" axles since they are using the more updated calipers as well. One other benefit I suppose to the Traxxxion AK-20 based upon what I have read thus far, is THAT because you are able to use your "OEM" forks from one's FXR2, FXR3, or FXR4 one would be able to retain their CHROME LOWERS on the forks....where as the FXDX forks never came in CHROME LOWERS. Now when one lengthen's their shocks I WOULD ASSUME there would ALSO be a need to lengthen one's FORKS so perhaps the reality of being able to KEEP THE "OEM" FXR2, FXR3, or FXR4 "Chromed Lowers" isn't a possibility which means if one is to lengthen one's shocks and there is a necessity to lengthen one's forks acquiring different forks will be necessary causing one to either have to "chrome" another set of forks which will work....?
WOW NOW THAT IS COMPLICATED!!!! and yes I am getting tired of thinking about all of this....lol
4) PM 4 or 6 piston differential bore front PM caliper, and 4-piston db rear PM caliper.
As for these items.....one of course must determine the necessity for dual discs as well as whether one will keep one's stock forks or not....JUST FYI PM for the FXR2 forks only makes a PM 4 piston differential bore because of the "laced" wheel the mag wheel of the FXR3 does afford one further options, I believe...LOL THIS GET'S COMPLICATED with the mirad of options....Now you will always have a debate with me about modifying the rear brake to a PM, since it only is responsible for 20-30% of the bike's braking performance.....where you have me on this issue of course is what you may claim as a "presentation" or "look" feature...ie: going with PM's on the front and regular "OEM" brake calipers on the rear.
5) Metzler Lasertech front tire and maybe ME1 rear.
I will read and listen more to this as an option of course....first I have ever heard of this tire was your mentioning it just recently.
So a review of your thoughts.....which are all great ones....obviously a lot goes into the thinking when modifying one's bike ie: suspension and so forth....
I have some of the most beautiful riding opportunities mixed in with "twisties" and "curves" and "mountains" and so forth all within 30-40 minutes from my home.....and I for one would agree that because of the "stylists" perspective on these bikes....the CVO versions have been limited with their obvious lean angles....BUT I ask the question, which will always be a relevant question, if one improves such "lean" angles via shocks and forks, and then improves brakes, and tires.....at what point does one go "hotter" into a curve and not come out of it, where as the limitations of the present ride limit the riders ability anyway.....IT'S ALWAYS THE DEBATE!!!!!
From doing the "HISTORY" on the FXR's and reading very closely all of the cumulative years reflections and thoughts coming out of the Motor Company one can certainly see what they intended to build and what the market is really asking for.....
It will be quite fun to observe your decisions and how you decide to reach them.....obviously the motor company built this "model" [FXR] long enough to have debated and put forth everything you will be "re"deciding for yourself.....
Regards,
Tim
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