1990 FXRS Hard Bags

[PanHeadRed]

I want to put hard bags on a 1990 FXRS using the SUMAX brackets. According to SUMAX the brackets only fit 1991-up FXR's. Anyone know what's so unique about the 1990 (-84 Frame) and the 1991 (-91 Frame) that make this impossible? I asked SUMAX if the brackets would fit a 1990 FXRS and they said no "the frame". According to the parts book there was no mid year frame change. The bike is titled 1990 and it has a splined output on the trans main shaft.

If SUMAX brackets are out, anyone have a solution to hard bags on a 1990 FXRS?

Regards,
PHR

[turboprop]

I want to put hard bags on a 1990 FXRS using the SUMAX brackets. According to SUMAX the brackets only fit 1991-up FXR's. Anyone know what's so unique about the 1990 (-84 Frame) and the 1991 (-91 Frame) that make this impossible? I asked SUMAX if the brackets would fit a 1990 FXRS and they said no "the frame". According to the parts book there was no mid year frame change. The bike is titled 1990 and it has a splined output on the trans main shaft.

If SUMAX brackets are out, anyone have a solution to hard bags on a 1990 FXRS?

Regards,
PHR

Look at the rear fender struts and upper sock mounts of both year groups of frames.

[PanHeadRed]

All I have are photos of a 91 and they look the same to me. What do you see?

[Deye76]

What kind of bags are you trying to install?
I have these on my 1992 FXRP, fit perfect, very well made, brackets available.
https://jdcustomsandfabrications.bigcartel.com/product/fxrt-reproduction-rt-clam-shell-bags

[PanHeadRed]

What kind of bags are you trying to install?

1993-2013 Touring Hard bags.

[turboprop]

All I have are photos of a 91 and they look the same to me. What do you see?

And you can't find pictures of other years of the FXR?

[Deye76]

When I look up FXR fender struts, the same part number is listed for 187-1994. These are aftermarket.   

[turboprop]

Hint:

Earlier are curved. Later are straight.

[PanHeadRed]

Did the relocate passenger foot pegs in 91? If not the only change I find is the Jiffy stand.

[Deye76]

Up until 1987 FXR's had the shocks in a more upright position, then the angle was changed, the top mounting location a little forward. Probably why the part numbers for 1987-1994 are the same. If you don't have the correct mounting hardware, and a brace that goes around and under the back fender to tie both sides together, then make sure to bolster the inside of those hollow struts.

[mtrhead269]

FLH touring bags are going to be too big on the FXR frame. Will reduce you to one up riding. Cop bags, Clam Shells, Vert bags or T sport bags are better choices

[PanHeadRed]

2 up rides fine.

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[kd]

   This is an early Low Rider / FX frame but still relevant

[SixShooter14]

Not to derail too far... But with enough 'engine-uity' you can make it work... I retrofitted 2014+ bags on my '97 FLHR without much trouble. Obviously a different animal, just bend a bracket here and a spacer there and you can make a lot of things work.

Good luck

[Deye76]

Panhead Red, which struts did you end up with?

[PanHeadRed]

The original 1990 Struts on a -84 frame. I made SS spacers .6"OD x .328"ID x .45"long and the rear bracket fit the turn signal hole in the struts.

I used a Signal Dynamics Back Off Tag Frame for the turn signals relocate. I netted an extra brake light and running light as well

[kd]

I swapped out for Electra Glide fender struts and mounted the bags with the original decker brackets.  That was back in 1980 so I don't remember if I had to use spacers.  I seem to remember only washers to prevent the fender from cracking with the vibration of the loaded bags.  Unfortunately I was always too busy riding and partying to take any pictures.  The one pic I posted was given to me. I know it was an easy job to mount them in my case.

added later

I should have mentioned that my rear fender was a reversed dresser front fender so it would have been wider and similar to the stock Electra Glide rear tin.

[Deye76]

Nice work Red.