We had a nice post on the ol HTT Lets see em over here on the new site.
87 FXRS with a Twin Cam Drivline
(http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/3194783505_d75758b054_o.jpg)
My first '86 FXRD.
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/bgrumpy1/0186FXRD.jpg)
The Second one, after the crash.
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/bgrumpy1/1512.jpg)
The last one, stripped down a bit.
(http://i178.photobucket.com/albums/w246/bgrumpy1/0386FXRD.jpg)
I still have the last two, but don't ride them anymore, since buying the 08 RG.
G : (
RD,
Can you PM me in regards to posting photos? I'm not the most computer lierate guy in the world.
Thanks, Buddy...
THERE ARE SOME ABSOLUTELY GORGOUS FXR'S HERE......
great "THREAD" IDEA..... :up:
who can I e~mail a couple of photos to since I have no more photo storage.....and I don't want to use a photo storage website yet....lol
:gob:
Hey guys; I second what Classic said; all these Fxr's are rockin! If ya know anyone else with an Fxr; ask em to kindly post it up if they feel like; I love seeing these bikes! :up:
All these FXR's lookin good- keep postin pics! baldonefxr I like the mods on your ride!
Buddy.....
I for one am looking forward to seeing your bike when you get it FINISHED!!!! :up:
Regards,
"Classic"
Tim,
I think you'll like her :wink:. I can't wait to see what handling differences the CCE sperical bearing kit in the swingarm and new 1" lowered front end with the Gold Racetech emulators will do. Trust me, we did not overdo the suspension and only need to decide on a front tire size. We'll either run the current larger 100/110 or go back to the factory 90/100. It depends on how the bike sits after she gets off the lift.
Mike,
Of course yours looks AWESOME....
Buddy....
I will look forward to seeing it when it's done...
Reddog~~
That cranberry is beautiful......
There are some outstanding reflections....here....
Regards,
"Classic"
:up: :up: fastfxr nice bike.
Update on my winter project...Got er done! Have about 60 miles on the fresh top end. EV27 cam and an 89 inch S&S stroker kit. Dumped the milled screamin eagle heads for a set of stockers to get the compression down to around 9.5 to 1. Swapped the Dyna S in favor of an Ultima ignition and I plan to add a VOES which was removed by a previous owner. Dyna Pro Pipe I picked up on Ebay modified to fit. New braided oil & brake lines. Still need to get her dialed in but this is one fun ride! Here's some pics of the bike back together.
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r290/elwoodb7/IMG_0406-1.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r290/elwoodb7/IMG_0407.jpg)
(http://i147.photobucket.com/albums/r290/elwoodb7/IMG_0408.jpg)
Nice reddog!
You guys have some beautiful FXR's!
Here's my 91' FXR which has beed modified a bit. I also posted it in twin cam engine section cause' I put a twin cam in it.-
(http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/462/2008lacalendarbikeshoww.jpg)
By (http://profile.imageshack.us/user/uvglusurc3), shot with (http://profile.imageshack.us/camerabuy.php?model=NIKON+D200&make=NIKON+CORPORATION) at 2009-04-20
Sorry PW is there a bike in that Picture :hyst: Man that thing draws em eh :wink:
YEAH Buddy !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Sounds like the rebuild was a success !!
That one picture sure leaves me wanting more !!!
Can't wait to see some more !!!!!!!!!!!
Buddy, That is an awsome bike. Nice to see you kept it lookin like an FXR. Great engine combo to. the best bang for the buck deal goin for the Evo's :beer::up:
Hey Buddy, Purty FXR! How long is that fork from the top of tube plug to the axle center?
Quote from: harleytoprock on May 11, 2009, 06:34:03 PM
Hey Buddy, Purty FXR! How long is that fork from the top of tube plug to the axle center?
Frank's sent longer length tubes the first time as thier standard length FXR is too long and we had to send them back for replacement. These were set at 25 3/8". The FXRT for example and some of the other models use 2" longer tubes standard. Although more expensive, Frank's tubes are simply the best. They are centerless ground then hard chromed and are not as shiny as other brands. They will not chip or peel and installed very easily using a plastic wedge on the triple trees. Been using them on builds for about 30 years.
Buddy~~
Thanks for sending me your photo of your FXR.....it's LOOKING GREAT!!!!!!!!!!
Can't wait to see photos of it with a different background!!!! You have done some very nice things to your FXR!!!!
Hopefully you will be splattering some bugs soon.....after you get all the other "bugs" worked out.....LOL
Regards,
"Classic"
oh and omgtkk.....just gotta love another Arresting Red FXR2....congrats on a fine bike!!!
Tim,
No bugs at all with the bike on Saturday after almost 190 miles, she ran great. We DID get splattered by the love bugs on the back country roads and I'm still cleaning my cylinder fins out!! More importantly were the mods you asked about earlier with the Racetech Gold Valve Emulators in the 39mm front end with the 1" lowering kit and the CCE rear swingarm kit. Both are keepers and make a big difference in the handling. The bike sits level now instead of pitched up in the front and tracks like it's on rails up to 85mph. Now's the time not to screw with her anymore and just ride :teeth:. We are going out again for a run on Saturday and do the same thing, but a different route. The only thing left to do is take some more photos and change the headlight bulb.
Special thanks to Tim, Steve, Mikey and some other members for sharing their thoughts and ideas.
Best Regards,
Buddy....
yeah Buddy !!!
That's a REALLY REALLY GOOD JOB you did on your build man ! AWESOME
More Pics PRETTY PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!
Quote from: fxr4mikey on May 19, 2009, 05:21:33 AM
yeah Buddy !!!
That's a REALLY REALLY GOOD JOB you did on your build man ! AWESOME
More Pics PRETTY PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!
Mikey,
I'll try, It's a PITA to transfer and down size them on Photobucket then move em over here. Been having a problem doing that.
Quote from: Buddy WMC on May 19, 2009, 06:51:04 AM
Quote from: fxr4mikey on May 19, 2009, 05:21:33 AM
yeah Buddy !!!
That's a REALLY REALLY GOOD JOB you did on your build man ! AWESOME
More Pics PRETTY PLEASE !!!!!!!!!!!
Mikey,
I'll try, It's a PITA to transfer and down size them on Photobucket then move em over here. Been having a problem doing that.
yeah, I know .... there is a tool from MS that you can use to 'resize' them. I use that, then upload to photobucket ... then 'link' to them from here
if you go there ... look for 'imageresizer' in their power toys area .... if you need/want I can go find it and post up a link
Giddy UP !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
REALLY NICE Buddy !!!!
Thanks for makin the effort to put up some more pics for us !!!!!!!!!!
Bike looks FANTASTIC !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Glad to hear too that yur not having any problems with it .... AWESOME !!
Mikey,
Thanks for the compliment. This was a long labor of love between my best friend, Bro here and myself.
BTW, at 100mph my Bro's 106" Shovel Dresser was hauling the friggin mail and still pulling with two up :up:. If you take pride in your bike and the work you do, the rest comes along with it. She still needs some finishing touches like maybe a 113 like RD's :teeth:.
Nice work Buddy she sure looks perdy! :up:
It's sooo nice to see so many really nice old gals show up here :up: HD does not build them like this anymore and we no doubt own the best handlers ever built. Great job guys, keep em that way.
Lakerat,
Tell me more about your directional upgrades. Mine are new stock HD's, but I'd like to get them smaller and tighter to the lower tree and rear fender like yours.
Buddy, they are some leftovers from an old friends' kit chopper. I have seen them at swap meets, so they are pretty generic. The rear mount on mine is just a couple of 3/8-24 nuts welded together for the offset with a button head allen bolt from the inside of the fender. The front is just a fork mount clamp from the same chopper build, shimmed to fit my 39mm forks. Correct size is available, but they were free.
Wow there are some very nice FXR's in this THREAD.
Buddy your bike has come out awesome!!!.
Lakerat there is always something very cool about a front spoke wheel and a fat boy "styled" solid wheel on the back.....very nice!!!
lucille I would love to see more photos of your front end close up.....and read more about it.
Jeff (Black Diamond) very sweet......I wish you would go back to your original THREAD here in the EVO section and complete the THREAD with your updated photos and what you did to your bike......if you can't find the THREAD that easily just go up to the top of the EVO page and click on FXR Index as I have indexed the THREAD there......
drs23 nice!!!
dte8dom.....wow it was fun to see an original 1985 "Rootbeer" FXRC.....thanks for posting and sharing.....and you are right of course to it's exclusivity.......
TLMitchell wonderful bike......
Pirate there is always something to be said for a "blacked" out FXR.....you couldn't put enough pictures on of your bike....it looks AWESOME.....and black just looks so so so much faster even sitting still.......
This is slowly becomming a great THREAD, one can only hope the pictures will remain.....
Thank you everyone!!!
Regards,
"Classic"
In the market for a fxrs-sp , thanks, Dennis
Keep em comin :bike:
Heres the latest find. 1994 FXLR bone original with 1697 miles on er
(http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4117/4822521974_bd14bb12a7_b.jpg)
Wow .....how much did you pay for that beautifull....not even run in yet ....FXR....whatever it was I luv it....
The FXLR's are my personal favorite out of any other Harley made with 94 being in my opinion the best year with all the technical upgrades. You can just bolt up the Twin Cam clutch hub and starters for one, among other nice options. I had a very nice blue 94 FXLR but had to sell it and was sorry I did. It has way less miles than the other one and in a color I also like much better so it all worked out pretty good. Bought it from the original owner that was a very honest straight up fella. The miles won't stay low for long with me owning it. :bike:
RD,
You know how to steal them :teeth:.You also have personal mail.
Red
Where is the one you got it Buffalo.............gone?
Yep it's gone :cry:
Reddog, Sweet! You've done it again.
And these FXR's ride so sweet!
With all these Fine Looking FXR's a Little Reluctant to Post Mine but got it for a Sweet Price .. Mostly Stock except Seat Pipes and AC ..
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss223/Jaystronghawk_album/zzzzzzzzzFXR4001.jpg)
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss223/Jaystronghawk_album/zzzzzzzzzFXR4004.jpg)
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss223/Jaystronghawk_album/zzzzzzzzzzzFXR4004.jpg)
(http://i578.photobucket.com/albums/ss223/Jaystronghawk_album/zzzzzzzzzzzFXR4001.jpg)
Nice. Love the CVO FXR's particularly. What kind of seat is that?
Might as well do my first post here with pictures of my ride:
Started out as a 1989 FXRS-SP.
Almost nothing left of that, though except for the frame. Engine is now 96", transmission has been
updated to all 94-up (splined shaft).
(http://philb.ca/DSC00494.jpg)
(http://philb.ca/DSC00495.jpg)
Phil
Nice :beer: :up:
Nice looking Phil. I'd read your description over on rmh, but don't think I'd seen any pics yet. I sure like the painted air cleaner cover better than chrome. Did the same thing on my Shovel FLT.
Here's what I did to the engine:
http://www.ah61.com/rebuild/ (http://www.ah61.com/rebuild/)
Except for the case machining, machining heads for compression releases, and stroker plates, it was all done by me. Lower end, balancing, rod races, CCing/decking heads, truing/shortening cylinders, valve job, etc...
Phil
The advantages of working in a shop while building your motor. I had to farm out the machine work, but I've had the guy do 4 motors for me so far with zero problems. Pics of both my FLTs post #95 in the "show your evo" thread.
Yeah, since I'm out of the bizz, I'd have to farm that out now. I am setting up somewhat of a shop at home, though.
See: http://www.philb.ca/?p=22 (http://www.philb.ca/?p=22) Added a press and a few more things since, but still not set up for machining.
Phil
:up: :up:
nice nice nice,
will go now to the link to see what you did..
congrats :up:
evo
Never met an FXR I didn't like :up: Lookin good!
more & more great FXRs showing up here :up:
Real nice Swas. Ya can't go wrong with black n chrome :beer: :up:
Ok here ya go. Here's my 93 FXLR. I got this bike partially molested and got it sorted out with a little help from some HTT members. Here's some before n after pics.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/7075249579_f5c0866a65_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7231004920_0bcde4443c_z.jpg)
Just picked this one up the other day. 1999 FXR 2 in Stone Cold Blue
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7259583730_99a57c5281_z.jpg)
Hey Red,
I have to give you a call and hear about this purchase.....OH MY! Looks beautiful! CONGRATULATIONS!!!!
Also your post #171 your 93 LOOKS great with the 21" Wheel.....hmmm where did you find such a NICE WHEEL? ? ?
:smiled:
Regards,
"Classic"
Reddog,
Nice pick up! Stone Cold Blue....The rarest of the FXR2's, 3's and 4's. Will your first mod be the EVL-3010 cam install?
Thanks fellas, I really didn't expect to find this FXR 2, not at all. Of course one of the FXR's has to go. Kinda sucks as I just got the 93 the way I wanted it. I really like the 93 FXLR as it runs and rides great and is more suited as a daily commuter bike. The FXR 2 is a bit fancy for the likes of me however I have to say it is one sweet ride. Man, it looks like a piece of jewelry on 2 wheels. That color is even better in person. One of these is gonna git sold and I'm leanin towards keepin the FXR 2. I did sell my black 94 FXLR that had like 1700 miles on it and regretted it ever since and don't want to make that mistake again. I sold it because I bought an 08 FXDC and thought it was a good move. BIG MISTAKE. I couldn't wait to sell that thing and get back on an FXR. I like takin the turns so my first mod may be the suspension with a set of Progressive 440's on the rear and their springs in the fork tubes. Oh, yeah I just snapped up a new W6 cam off ebay as I have been wanting to give one of them a try. I do not know why but every one of the CVO FXR's I have ridden are exceptionally smooth both in ride, engine operation and shifting of the transmission. IMHO the FXR models are the best all around bikes H-D ever made. That wheel made all the difference eh :up:
keep the FXR2....GREAT color
Quote from: Reddog74usa on May 23, 2012, 08:09:44 PM
Just picked this one up the other day. 1999 FXR 2 in Stone Cold Blue
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8012/7259583730_99a57c5281_z.jpg)
Reddog: Super nice bike. :up: I've only seen one blue "2" in person and like the red ones, that color really lights up in the sun. Really good find.
Quote from: Reddog74usa on May 19, 2012, 08:38:52 PM
Ok here ya go. Here's my 93 FXLR. I got this bike partially molested and got it sorted out with a little help from some HTT members. Here's some before n after pics.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7231004920_0bcde4443c_z.jpg)
Always did like this paint scheme. Nice. :up:
Quote from: Reddog74usa on May 19, 2012, 08:38:52 PM
Ok here ya go. Here's my 93 FXLR. I got this bike partially molested and got it sorted out with a little help from some HTT members. Here's some before n after pics.
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7208/7075249579_f5c0866a65_z.jpg)
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7234/7231004920_0bcde4443c_z.jpg)
Sweet as a nut Reddog,nice to see, Bang tidy!
:up:I like it clean & simple
:beer: :up:
another fxr brought back from the dead.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2d630b3127ccef083e28e51ae00000030O08AaNmjVm1ctAe3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Quote from: hunglow on September 18, 2012, 02:01:12 PM
another fxr brought back from the dead.
(http://im1.shutterfly.com/media/47a2d630b3127ccef083e28e51ae00000030O08AaNmjVm1ctAe3nwo/cC/f%3D0/ps%3D50/r%3D0/rx%3D550/ry%3D400/)
Nice.
Hot Bike! Send me some other pictures. Show me a few more detailed shots of the rear section and the tank. I can receive them at fxrspjc@verizon .net
Thanks,
Joe
(http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7162/6798304559_94c17891b9_b.jpg)
My FXRS at Gold Hill:
How about another shot of that bike..it looks like a twin brither to my '90.
Quote from: Davidson on November 24, 2012, 03:52:16 PM
How about another shot of that bike..it looks like a twin brither to my '90.
Here ya go
(http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8488/8215627084_b48f53a56f_b.jpg)
Quote from: harleytuner on October 27, 2011, 02:30:49 PM
'93 FXR, modifies slightly, S&S 124", 132 HP 138 TRQ SAE.
Wow thats a sweet looking scooter. :up:
Great first post. Nice bike looks very original. :up: Welcome to HTT
Hey everybody, go to the welcome newcomers section and read odrat1's introduction. His story will make you drool!
cling
Just picked this one up.
1999 FXR3 Blue Flame with 512 original miles. Runs and rides fantastic.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3890/14526947812_0deeba7437_z.jpg)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2926/14527963225_4cd9e4a46c_z.jpg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5078/14341527087_6aba5aaa69_z.jpg)
Nice! Actually really nice of the PO to leave it basically un-ridden and preserved for you for 15 years. Really, 35 miles a year! To each their own.............. Mark
Quote from: Reddog74usa on June 28, 2014, 11:00:04 AM
Just picked this one up.
1999 FXR3 Blue Flame with 512 original miles. Runs and rides fantastic.
(https://farm4.staticflickr.com/3890/14526947812_0deeba7437_z.jpg)
(https://farm3.staticflickr.com/2926/14527963225_4cd9e4a46c_z.jpg)
(https://farm6.staticflickr.com/5078/14341527087_6aba5aaa69_z.jpg)
:up: Very nice! :up:
Reddog, man that is a beautiful bike. :up: Know anything about the side covers?
Mel, what kind of pipes on yours?
Those side covers are OEM standard FXR3 side covers.
Here are my 2 babies........a 1985 FXRT with 12K miles and a 1990 FXRS with 40K miles
(http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad335/mayneman1/1985FXRT_zps346bfc18.png)
(http://i949.photobucket.com/albums/ad335/mayneman1/IMG-20140621-00494_zpsf033ecd3.jpg)
fx arr nce may I ask what seat on bike 2
Love the RT, I've had 3 86 RD's.
Quote from: fxrl on July 26, 2014, 05:42:01 AM
fx arr nce may I ask what seat on bike 2
I'm not too sure what seat this is, it was on the bike when I bought her. I asked the previous owner & he told me it was a stock seat that he recovered........which stock seat is anyone's guess(?)
tks for the reply zero'd a shot of it , goin to get one made like it, tks again
Just a couple, but all the ones I took are here: https://picasaweb.google.com/115381007500474972378/1985FXRS (https://picasaweb.google.com/115381007500474972378/1985FXRS)
(https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/-myY_C7Lc8TI/U9vQkQVM8LI/AAAAAAAADOg/opiXDyg165I/s800/IMG_0374.JPG)
(https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mHGINJ3_xOE/U9vQh12o4vI/AAAAAAAADN0/YCtwldcuBQk/s800/IMG_0367.JPG)
1990 FXRS.
I just bought this 92 FXR. This is in front of a WWII POW camp guard tower here in KS. (http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/14/09/15/d127bc2ab584b52c79d22599d1320eee.jpg)
What you have is actually an FXRS Low Rider.
Great bike, awesome color.
Quote from: mp on September 21, 2014, 02:15:59 PM
What you have is actually an FXRS Low Rider.
Thanks! Did the FXRS come with Saddlebags? My bike has some HD leather and fabric quick release bags.
Single disc ....speedo on the tank , is the Fxrs . Looks very clean
Quote from: calif phil on September 25, 2014, 01:34:36 PM
Quote from: mp on September 21, 2014, 02:15:59 PM
What you have is actually an FXRS Low Rider.
Thanks! Did the FXRS come with Saddlebags? My bike has some HD leather and fabric quick release bags.
Removable wind shield and bags were factory on the FXRS convertible model but they also had dual discs up front. You could add the convertible pieces to any FXR as an add on.
Quote from: calif phil on September 25, 2014, 01:34:36 PM
Quote from: mp on September 21, 2014, 02:15:59 PM
What you have is actually an FXRS Low Rider.
Thanks! Did the FXRS come with Saddlebags? My bike has some HD leather and fabric quick release bags.
The Sport-Convertible model came with the quick-detachable leather and canvas saddle bags and they were also available for purchase for many years.
If you have them and all of the mounting hardware, hold on to them. The brackets alone are known to fetch $500 a set and that quick-detach hardware is pretty rare.
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'82 FXRS II 93" stroker
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SnS-B carb side
Quote from: mp on September 21, 2014, 02:15:59 PM
What you have is actually an FXRS Low Rider.
LR custom had factory forward controls and factory long rise drag bars.
No FXR ever left the factory with forward controls.
Quote from: Reddog74usa on November 27, 2014, 08:10:41 AM
No FXR ever left the factory with forward controls.
Right ...Terminology is everything..FXSB was labled "Low Rider" also!!!
The red one looks bad a$$ too. It's hard to tell you like the FXR platform turboprop. :hyst:
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/ef28da46df9c881e99c9425411ba785f.jpg)
Quote from: Runesthu on March 01, 2015, 03:38:07 AM
(http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/01/ef28da46df9c881e99c9425411ba785f.jpg)
Another beauty.
Thanks to this thread I'm now on the hunt for an FXR! My bank account hates you guys [emoji106]
We try to help. We really do :bike:
Quote from: Reddog74usa on March 02, 2015, 03:20:32 PM
We try to help. We really do :bike:
I am really looking for a basket case.
I'll get a picture of my 93 on here if this stinking illinois winter weather ever ends.
Here's my 85 FXRC with an RT fairing. Still waiting on exhaust to finish.
Jim
Quote from: jiml53 on March 25, 2015, 12:50:55 PM
Here's my 85 FXRC with an RT fairing. Still waiting on exhaust to finish.
Jim
That bike is going to draw a crowd. Very nice.
^^^ Quite the Barn!!!
What no Pigeon "Potty mouth" Even????
Once you get hooked on FXRs, you really go all in!
Love the Shovel FXR. I think they are just a great looking, sounding, and performing machine. And pretty rare.
Do you know what caused the rod to come apart?
Quote from: Hossamania on April 21, 2015, 07:33:25 AM
Love the Shovel FXR.
If you are referring to my bikes, they are both have evo style engines. What may be throwing you off is the Axtell ductile barrels that use a base stud/ head bolt setup vs the oem style through studs that oem Evo and TC engines use.
Quote from: clawdog60 on April 21, 2015, 10:13:39 AM
Do you know what caused the rod to come apart?
Cheapness. Friends dont let friends use $50 ebay rods on 130hp engines. Wont do that again.
Quote from: turboprop on April 21, 2015, 04:16:50 PM
Quote from: Hossamania on April 21, 2015, 07:33:25 AM
Love the Shovel FXR.
If you are referring to my bikes, they are both have evo style engines. What may be throwing you off is the Axtell ductile barrels that use a base stud/ head bolt setup vs the oem style through studs that oem Evo and TC engines use.
You're right, I just assumed those were shovel cylinders. A couple friends each had early FXRs with shovels. They ran great, they figured since they were first year models, that the factory took extra care in putting the motors together.
Quote from: Racepres on April 20, 2015, 03:15:32 PM
^^^ Quite the Barn!!!
What no Pigeon "Potty mouth" Even????
Twas' a nice barn. Not a drop of pigeon spuge
Quote from: turboprop on April 21, 2015, 04:19:22 PM
Quote from: clawdog60 on April 21, 2015, 10:13:39 AM
Do you know what caused the rod to come apart?
Cheapness. Friends dont let friends use $50 ebay rods on 130hp engines. Wont do that again.
Good advice
dr evo1's 85 FXR
(http://i.imgur.com/TCOHvb8.jpg)
Ready to race.
(http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af337/drvtwinnn1/drvtwinnn1039/fxr_zps8qaj4lhx.jpg)
Here's mine.
(http://i1021.photobucket.com/albums/af337/drvtwinnn1/drvtwinnn1039/fxr_zps8qaj4lhx.jpg)
Sweet! Some beautiful examples, guys!
My 92 fxr-p. Missing a lot of the cop stuff so went this way with it
[attach=1] Here's my 93 inch '94 FXLR....
And my '94 FXLR-T.
Love the Shovelhead FXR's. Looks great.
Just bought me one! :bike: 1987 Blue Frame.
(http://i82.photobucket.com/albums/j243/nairbg/motorcycles/HD%20FRXC%201987/image1_zpsdfztuijy.jpg)
Nice bike, BrianG. I always liked the blue frame.
:cry: Sometimes I just hate some of you guys.
From last years FXR Cartel East Coast Jam.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59-OaFIx_lw (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=59-OaFIx_lw)
https://youtu.be/59-OaFIx_lw (https://youtu.be/59-OaFIx_lw)
Outback.
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I didn't change the oil pump because of the iron cylinders. The Zippers ProFlow is a geroter type oil pump and is a pretty nice unit. Zippers stopped making them years ago. I bought a small cache of them that I found.
No issues at all with the buttons. Added value is a can sleep at night not worrying if they have popped out, plus they are so easy to install and remove.
These cylinders actually run about the same temp as aluminum cylinders and I really like the separate base stud and head bolt design.
Unlike every aluminum cylinder, these ductile iron cylinders distort very little. Checking runout with and without torque plates shows practically no difference. And because there isn't a long steel stud and a aluminum cylinder with different expansion rates, gasket sealing is also a non issue.
All in all, I can say enough good things about ductile cylinders.
Love the pump and cylinders. The split shaft makes them real nice for FXR's.
About any Zippers Pro-Flow pump will kick butt against anyone elses pump...Especially on the Evacuation side, Where it is Needed.
No One Can ever ...Never say enough good about Axtell cylinders. Tough as a Ten inch Tiger Turd!
Look around at the Race track at a National Event, and see how these Companies are Represented!!
Quote from: hrdtail78 on February 04, 2016, 05:55:21 AM
Love the pump and cylinders. The split shaft makes them real nice for FXR's.
The early ProFlow oil pumps did not have a split drive shaft. This one does and yes, it is very convenient in an FXR type drive train.
Quote from: Racepres on February 04, 2016, 06:23:16 AM
About any Zippers Pro-Flow pump will kick butt against anyone elses pump...Especially on the Evacuation side, Where it is Needed.
No One Can ever ...Never say enough good about Axtell cylinders. Tough as a Ten inch Tiger Turd!
Look around at the Race track at a National Event, and see how these Companies are Represented!!
Yep. The truth is always revealed at the track. Always.
Any thoughts on the iron cylinders doing big miles in a hot country?
When we get out into the country areas in summer, temps of 100F are pretty common. Shovels suffer badly.
Quote from: P2D on February 04, 2016, 12:40:08 PM
Any thoughts on the iron cylinders doing big miles in a hot country?
When we get out into the country areas in summer, temps of 100F are pretty common. Shovels suffer badly.
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Axtell???
Tough...Ya know??
Tough as a 10 inch Tiger Turd!!!
No Comparison, to OE...I think I coulda rode my IH dragbike in a Parade and still made a Smokin Pass...
Even in Clarksville, TN in Summer...100 ain;t nuthin...
Quote from: P2D on February 04, 2016, 12:40:08 PM
Any thoughts on the iron cylinders doing big miles in a hot country?
When we get out into the country areas in summer, temps of 100F are pretty common. Shovels suffer badly.
IME, the shovels that suffer badly in heat are typically high mileage engines, with old shovel type hydraulic lifters, point ignitions, etc.
I live in southeastern North Carolina and rode a shovel for many years as my sole means of transportation, many of which were with a large motorcycle club. Lots of miles my shovel. But it was built very well, modern lifters, CV carb, modern electronic ignition, STD heads, tuned on a dyno, etc. That old shovel with iron cylinders did just fine in stop and go grid locked traffic, was ridden all of the country, no issues. Over the last twenty five years of living in NC, aside from my TC bagger, I can count the number of aluminum cylinders I have owned on one hand.
But hey, I am not going to continue with this debate on iron cylinders. This is an FXR thread.
Not meant to be a debate.
I'm torn between building my engine into something else, or buying a crate engine.
I like the cylinders. I've still got a set of 1250's here for a future Buell project so I'm just curious how well the iron ones would handle the heat in Aus.
Quote from: P2D on February 04, 2016, 08:11:59 PM
Not meant to be a debate.
I'm torn between building my engine into something else, or buying a crate engine.
I like the cylinders. I've still got a set of 1250's here for a future Buell project so I'm just curious how well the iron ones would handle the heat in Aus.
Probably better.
Unless you get them "offshore" then ...who knows??
My 86 FXR. The bars have been changed to BMX Drag bars 12".
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Here's my 1988 FXRS-Sp bought new while in the AF stationed in Germany.
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Customer brought this nice FXR from Wisconsin for a little work. It's getting a Twin Cam 124" built in evo cases, a Trac swingarm and a laundry list of other goodies. Should be fun.
Some of my red bike. The new side covers are from my friend Joe Biesel at Deviant Fabrications.
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My FXR -93 124"
Quote from: mel on April 07, 2012, 06:00:02 AM
My '88 Low Rider Sport Edition, with H-D/Kerkers.
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"and FL transmission"
Ed, I have a 5 spd gearset from a 2004 Roadglide, what case would I need to do what you plan? Delkron?
Quote from: Deye76 on July 11, 2016, 06:04:45 PM
"and FL transmission"
Ed, I have a 5 spd gearset from a 2004 Roadglide, what case would I need to do what you plan? Delkron?
There are about four different things to address here.
1. My Zippers/Smack-A-Hoe TC124 is based on an S&S case with evo type rear engine mounts. The FL case that I amusing with this is from an evo era FL with a bottom oil pan. I think its from a '98. With this trans case I have to use an oil pan that is modified to clear various portions of the frame, kickstand and right side foot control.
2. To put a conventional TC and transmission from a bagger into an unmodified FXR chassis also requires a modified oil pan for the same reasons as mentioned above.
3. To put a TC FL trans case into an FXR chassis, it is best to use a '99 or '00 trans case as the bolt pattern allows an FXR inner primary to simply bolt on. In '01, a bolt hole on the transmission was moved, prohibiting the easy installation of the FXR inner primary. The FXR inner primary is only needed if the intent is to run mid controls. Which I see no reason not to run mid controls on an FXR.
4. The 2004 gear set that you have will simply bolt into any Harley OEM FXR case that originally came with a splined main shaft. The real upgrade though is the shifter drum and pawl from that 2004. Many FXR owners get gear sets from late model five speeds but fail to swap out the drum, pillow blocks and pawl. The newer pawl uses a longer bushing. Some hacks will swap out the pawl and simply add washers but the correct way is to swap out the bushing. Swapping out the bushing takes maybe five minutes using the correct tool from Jims.
Helps a lot, thanks Ed.
Add, mid controls a must.
Another shot of the stock ol' girl in touring form from last week along the 570 east of Drumheller, Alberta, Canada.
Jeff
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You can always spot the smart guys, they are on FXRs.
Quote from: turboprop on July 13, 2016, 01:40:07 PM
You can always spot the smart guys, they are on FXRs.
:hyst: Mind if I use that line sometime?! :teeth: I'll give credit.
Cheers, Jeff
I don't own that line. Most FXR guys have been thinking it for years.
Well, I admit...she drives beautifully.
Jeff
Just got this 1992, 18,450 miles. Florida salt air got to the aluminum, looks rough, going to powder coat. The wiring I've looked at so far looks surprisingly good. Inside of gas tank looks good also. Going to be a good project. Selling saddlebags replacing with clam shells.
Curious about your reasons for switching from P bags to clam shells.
The clam shells look good, I guess, but they aren't worth a dam for carrying stuff. Those p bags with the mounting brackets are known to fetch a good price.
Your probably aware, but just in case, there is somewhat of an FXR craze happening right now. These bikes and their pieces are in high demand. Anything you take off that bike is almost worth gold. I recommend not selling anything off that bike. Put it in boxes and store it away.
That '92 is a pretty good year for the FXR. Has just about all of the latest stuff. '94 brought the newer style primary cases but not much else was changed until the cVO models.
Always appreciate your insight Ed. Your right the clam shells are likely the worst functional bag in existence, but I have liked the looks since they were introduced (when it was unpopular to like FXR's) and need to sell some things from this bike to finance the changes I want to make. The footboards and shift/brake controls are coming off for mid pegs and brake/ shift. I can't find any mid stuff for under $400.00, guys used to give that away.
Those floorboard controls will also bring a few nickels. A complete set of mid controls will typically sell for abut $350. A good deal of the components are available from V-Twin and are better than oem quality. If you do get an oem set of mid controls, do yourself and your riding friends a favor and replace the shifter shaft with a new one.
"replace the shifter shaft with a new one."
Are you referring to the shaft that goes through the inner primary?
Quote from: Deye76 on August 01, 2016, 05:28:41 AM
"replace the shifter shaft with a new one."
Are you referring to the shaft that goes through the inner primary?
Yes.
Just to clarify, the piece I am referring to is a steel shaft with an arm welded to on end. It goes through the tube in the inner primary. It has a shift lever attached to one end and linkage attached to the other end. The splines on oem units are often worn out and the the weld between the shaft and the arm can often be one shift away from breaking. They typically break when the bike is several hours away from home. When it does break, and it will, harley dealerships will be of no help as they won't weld and will not have a new piece in stock. The only way to repair this is to weld the two pieces back together, and then remove the inner inner primary. Think impact wrench, big sockets, not stuff people typically carry in their tool roll. Like I said, replace it. The ones offered by V-Twin are pretty good.
While getting some top end work done the shop found my shift shaft loose, splines worn down, and ready to break. Luckily I got it replaced with a heavy after market piece before being stranded out on the road somewhere. The shift shaft is a known weak point to keep an eye on.
Kind of SINISTER LOOKIN being a Shovel n' all :beer: :up:
Thanks guys! Yeah, I bought it for the "correctness" The PO did a good job on a full tear down, clean up and reassembly. I was happy he didn't change much.
Would love to find a cover for the crossover though, did they have them from the factory?
Long time Reddog, good to see your still here!
Craig
Quote from: dablaze on August 12, 2016, 08:58:48 PM
Thanks guys! Yeah, I bought it for the "correctness" The PO did a good job on a full tear down, clean up and reassembly. I was happy he didn't change much.
Would love to find a cover for the crossover though, did they have them from the factory?
Long time Reddog, good to see your still here!
Craig
I would bet the heat shield from an Evo FXR would bolt right on or could be made to fit. An original shovel head crossover shield may be hard to find as they were only used for a couple of years.
Crossover covers are the same
Make damn sure you are Not using that Damn Donut on the rear pipe, or that Headpipe will break...Ask me how I know...
BTW, my Pipes cam off from an FXSB...Same except the front pipe don't have that "kink" or "Step-up", in it
Replaced because the Headpipes broke at the Crossover...at about 2 years old!!!
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I see stunt riders on FXR's using bars similar, I would say plenty of control.
Quote from: Deye76 on August 15, 2016, 05:18:29 AM
I see stunt riders on FXR's using bars similar, I would say plenty of control.
We Better tell the Flat track and Road race boys they are Screwed up!!!
I'm sure they would appreciate an edge.
This is mine...
Very sweet! Love the Akronts...never owned a set...always wanted to.
Craig
Keeping aluminum shiny is a commitment, for sure. Great looking bike.
A LOONG TIME AGO I found this stuff call Zoop Seal that you apply on aluminum to preserve the shine. It was supposed to last for 5 years. Never tried it so I don't know how well it works. I do know that there have been other similar products introduced since then like sharkskin etc. so I'll be looking into them as I believe the downside of using this kind of stuff dulls or clouds the shine and the newer products are supposed to be a lot better, and let the shine stay bright for a long time. They even stripped the black paint off the switch housings and polished them. I love the look and will be lookin into gettin something on the polished aluminum to save myself a lot of work.
Latest version of the '82 FXRS minus the shovel engine and a 113" evo installed while the shovel bottom end is being redone.
Very nice. What pipes are they???
BKACHE, nice, 113"will roast that back tire without breaking a sweat.
Thanx - the clutch was the weak link to roast the rear tire. Now that a pro-clutch is in it, the tire has lost traction a few times.
The shovel engine is going to be going together in my basement. Prolly back in the frame in the spring. Since it is a short timer the exhaust for the engine is a $50 purchase off ebay. Off of a Fatboy. I did have to make a bracket off the trans. These pipes feel about 4 times heavier than the RBRacing LSR pipe that rides on the shovel engine.
Sweet ride, by the way!
Wow that sure is a looker nice work
1990 FXR
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Rhino, very good, what size motor? trans? Late model Dyna Forks?
107 S&S, with 49mm Dyna front end. The transmission is deleon cases with 99 5 speed gears.
My newest 2 wheel wallet suck :teeth:
Completely original, numbers matching...except for motor, trans, gauges, foot controls, bars, wheels, pegs, seat.. :unsure:
Ok if want to nick pic the only numbers that match are the tile and frame :SM:
And in the spirit of "this is exactly what I have been looking for...except" :doh:
Mids got here last night, D&D gets here today. Then that front wheel..that looks good now but living beachside the maintenance will be way too much.
So there will be a pile of parts to give away :slap: I mean sell.
Other than that it pulls like a freight train and gets great millage :SM:
Gary
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Too bad you're getting rid of that wheel, it looks great. Sweet looking ride you have there. Is that a TP 121 motor?
Thanks! Yes its growing on me, not sure of the width but 3+ as the tire is a lot bigger than it first looks like.
I should introduce properly..'99 with a 121 tp (so that's what a .650 cam sounds like!) Baker 6 speed. Arresting Red I believe.
Gary
Rhino, you did that right, everywhere. :up: Can you tell us about the swingarm/axle size?
My recently refreshed 89 FXRP.
It was a basket case when I got it a few months ago. The gas tank and frame had so much paint on them that they had to be sand blasted to get it all off. I didn't go through the engine or tranny, both seemed to be OK. I just added an EV27 cam...
I went to mid controls, hydraulic clutch to clear the brake pedal, fairing, T-bars, seat, Thunder Header, chain conversion, new bearings/races in wheels and neck.
Nice job Mule, is that a HD hydraulic clutch?
Just a basic resto. 1987 FXRC Blue Frame..
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very nice!
Jeff
REAL NICE :beer: :up:
Here's my (almost) stock FXRS-CON 1990.
Bought her in june 2016, gave it a little TLC & fresh fluids and took her on a summertrip to the (German) Black Forest.
Didn't miss a beat ;-)
Grrrreat bike for the twisties as well as the German Autobahn doin' 80-90 mph for hours !
<img src="http://www.harleytechtalk.com/MGalleryItem.php?id=2942" alt="" />
(http://www.harleytechtalk.com/MGalleryItem.php?id=2942)
Greetingz from the Netherlands
Marcus
FXRS-CON
T400
XS650
Quote from: BKACHE on October 10, 2016, 10:19:05 AM
Latest version of the '82 FXRS minus the shovel engine and a 113" evo installed while the shovel bottom end is being redone.
Hey Bkache,
How was that shovel to evo swap? Did you have to replace anything with the primary or did she bolt right up?
Thanks
Hi BTalley,
The evo swap was quite straight forward. Left side did need a bit of grinding so the mid controls would not scrape/bind. The right side was a bit more difficult. The shovel clutch end support would not work with the 1.5" wider 113"'er. I made a new bracket. The brake lever needed a good 3/8" spacer so as not to hit the nosecone. The Fat Boy pipes ($50 craigslist purchase) needed a bracket to attach the pipes to the trans case. Lots of weight from the stock pipes to rest on the '82 FXRS rear mount. The shovel RBRacing LSR pipe is much lighter. I plan on swapping the shovel engine back in by Easter. 113" evo will then be for sale. The stock FB pipes are a bit more restrictive but still had plenty o power for the light bike. I did take a hammer to the back of the softtail pipes to get them to miss the rear shock.
91' FXRS low rider.
Quote from: FXRMIKE on July 31, 2017, 05:36:09 PM
91' FXRS low rider.
That is a very nice looking piece.
Quote from: Hossamania on July 31, 2017, 06:50:14 PM
Quote from: FXRMIKE on July 31, 2017, 05:36:09 PM
91' FXRS low rider.
That is a very nice looking piece.
Thank you it is a work in progress as these older bikes always are, love this bike tho.
Looks great Mike. I like the pipe. :up:
Quote from: Deye76 on August 08, 2017, 03:24:55 PM
Looks great Mike. I like the pipe. :up:
Thank You. The exhaust is a Fab 28 that I spent hours on polishing. I wasn't a big fan of the raw Stainless look, especially after they have seen some heat so the polishing was worth the effort.
"I spent hours on polishing."
Good work.
Trans case & inner primary back from PC'g to match the new motor that's going in. Trans is getting a low miles gear set/shifter pawl etc., from my old 2004 bagger. Also late model hand controls, new handle bars and rewired.
My 92 FXR which is work in progress...............Still have to get rid of the live to ride "Potty mouth" on it but other than that she gets ridden at least 2 times a week.
My 1990 FXRS all dressed up for a PGR mission.
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Quote from: Alan S on February 08, 2018, 07:52:26 AM
My 1990 FXRS all dressed up for a PGR mission.
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I like it :up:
And it's in arrest me red! :chop:
Bookends. First and last EVO's
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Quote from: Thermodyne on February 08, 2018, 10:44:24 AM
Bookends. First and last EVO's
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Fancy meeting you here. :SM:
Are you going into details on the '84? :pop:
Quote from: Alan S on February 08, 2018, 11:53:02 AM
Fancy meeting you here. :SM:
Are you going into details on the '84? :pop:
Ya, I spend some time over here. When I need to step away from the cat hearding.
Details? On the 84? Hey, its just a little ole FXRS with an 80inch evo in it. :nix:
Quote from: Thermodyne on February 08, 2018, 12:26:36 PM
Details? On the 84? Hey, its just a little ole FXRS with an 80inch evo in it. :nix:
Odd. My 80 inch won't wind 7k rpms. :pop:
Did a little work on 'California' today. This bike really doesnt belong in the EVO section as it has a twin cam drive train. The TC124 that is going in this bike is still in the development stage. Its coming.
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I like it Ed, all the good updates. :up:
Older pic. I replaced the forwards with mids this winter.
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Crate motor in, trans and inner primary cases PC'd to match motor, 2004 gearset w/shiftdrum installed, rewired, late model Dyna hand controls, update lighting and a Bassani RR. Getting some break in miles.
Great job!
Workin' the new motor, so far OK.
Found this super clean 2000 FXR4. Original owner. Runs awesome for a stocker.
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Wow that is freakin awesome cool as chit Red!! :soda:
Thanks Moose, hard to find em in this color.
One of 316 made.
Yeah you can't beat the orange its sweet so is the silver motor . I'm so burned out on black n chrome motors :sick:
Thought I was the only one tired of the black n chrome. It's not really a naked engine as it appears as if there's some kind of color sprayed on it. Kinda like those granite 110 engines. Whatever it is I like it.
Quote from: Reddog74usa on June 22, 2018, 09:13:06 PM
Thought I was the only one tired of the black n chrome. It's not really a naked engine as it appears as if there's some kind of color sprayed on it. Kinda like those granite 110 engines. Whatever it is I like it.
It was first introduced in 83 on the XLX 61 motor, and is called "silver bead blast".
Visiting friends. St.Clair, Mich. on the St.Clair River.
Quote from: Reddog74usa on January 18, 2009, 08:49:45 PM
We had a nice post on the ol HTT Lets see em over here on the new site.
87 FXRS with a Twin Cam Drivline
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What pipe is that? It looks like it should make great power.
It's a Bassani Road Rage. It had an underground build in it and was a 95 incher. Made 113 HP and 118 TQ. Broke 100Lbs. at 2200 RPM and was a real fun ride.
Stopping much better with these late model Brembo's and floating rotors.
Edit: I don't know why my photos lately are flipped 90 deg. :scratch:
https://www.lifewire.com/why-is-my-picture-turned-sideways-1701398
Thanks FSG, there are some things to try. Whats weird is here and on VTwin Forum they post rotated 90 deg. On OFOPOS and Facebook / Instagram they post the way I took them straight up/down.
Old pic.
Ridden hard not polished....
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Too many mods to list, the biggie is it still has the original pistons, rings, and valve job.
+100k HARD miles and still running strong!
It's since been painted black. No pics uploaded yet.
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A photo of the very last FXRP that was sold by the CHP and a photo of two others. all '88 and '89.
They are all living the retired life.
I love those FXRT/P bikes
Planning on making one myself, starting with a Dyna Frame (Defender if possible) and adding all the bodywork. I am hoping to achieve this look.
Add a detachable top box for long trips, a stereo with speakers and of course floor boards.
Just picked this one up for dad. It was a cool find. We have been looking for the right bike for 6 years now and was on the sent of this bike for two years before it all came together.
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Nice find John :up:
here's my 1986 fxrc
Beautiful RT John, Your Dad is lucky indeed.
Quote from: fleetmechanic on February 05, 2019, 01:01:33 PM
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A photo of the very last FXRP that was sold by the CHP and a photo of two others. all '88 and '89.
They are all living the retired life.
:up: :up:
Had this done to my derby cover.
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:up: looks great
thanks for the help Ed
Looking good man. How's it running?
Quote from: Deye76 on April 20, 2020, 04:11:50 PM
Looking good man. How's it running?
Good , comp eliminator seemed to take care of noise , great wheelie bike lol. going to do some checking for leaks and rejetting maybe to gid rid of the decel popping, .fiqure out why gas gauge isnt working after putting back together .have original Convertible Bags and Windshield (never used) going to put on it
My 92 fxr. Yes basic black and chrome. About 94 thou on the clock now. I rescued it about 7 years ago.
Just discovered this thread so I'll play too. My FXR2 purchased two years ago. It had sat for a long time before coming to me. Tires still had new nips on them but were 12 years old. That's how much it had set.
Came from northern PA and had been stored in a barn. It showed it too. Fortunately the paint survived well. A lot of the chrome not-so-much. Front wheel was eaten through from the inside out. Someone had put an ugly uncomfortable short drag bar on it for a handlebar and forward controls sometime in its life. For someone with a 29.5" inseam it was all but unrideable. Especially since the carburetor was as rotten as the front wheel.
Over the course of two or three months it came back in shape. Fortunately it made it to me in February so the timing worked out. New wheel, bars, risers, switch housings, etc. It actually cleaned up very nicely. It had enjoyed good care before being put out to pasture.
I'd forgotten how bad those stock single piston calipers were. Good gawd even my old ass could outride those things. So better brakes front and rear. After a new carb and failed cam sensor being replaced with a single fire kit the engine is great. Really smooth little Evo. Bone stock internally and it does everything it should.
Neither of the pics are the bike today. The pic at the old gas station is close though. For some reason I don't now recall the sissy bar is off the bike that day. Must of been in the middle of something.
Of the three it was this one's turn today. Gorgeous afternoon and it went 150 miles going nowhere in particular.
When I tossed the forward controls I went with the old FXR cop bike footboards. Just way more comfortable for me and I was lucky enough to score parts cheap. About the only thing I'm thinking of still doing is adding a front crash bar. Partly because I like the idea of crash bars and partly because hanging pegs off of it would give one more place to rest feet or stretch legs.
This one is a fun bike though. It looks great and runs wonderfully. Dialed in and just a nice ride.
Well that cleaned up nicely.
Mine had also sat for many years. Over 10. Guy I got it from said he did most of his own work on it. After I got it home and started fixing things that were wrong or worn out, I wanted to go back to his house and just confiscate all his tools. But probably would have just been a hammer, maybe some vice grips. :turd: It came with a service manual but doubt he ever read it
Quote from: tdrglide on June 03, 2020, 06:41:51 AM
Well that cleaned up nicely.
Mine had also sat for many years. Over 10. Guy I got it from said he did most of his own work on it. After I got it home and started fixing things that were wrong or worn out, I wanted to go back to his house and just confiscate all his tools. But probably would have just been a hammer, maybe some vice grips. :turd: It came with a service manual but doubt he ever read it
I was lucky in that regard. In mine's life it seems to have been pretty well and pretty correctly taken care of while it was active. Then it just sat for a long time. Honestly aside from oil changes I'm not sure mine ever got a lot of service. It was just pretty untouched (in a good way). Nice reliable old machine. When I got it 2 1/2 years ago it came to me with about 22k miles on it. Now showing about 29k and it's just a happy little bike that doesn't seem inclined to give me any trouble. It's next winter chore will be lifters and a cam bearing. Just because they're lifters and it'll be 30+ thousand miles.
Nice ride, 2Lane. Of course, I'm biased.
Hmmmm. Calls himself 2Lane. Has a red bike, and I'm betting more than one. Sounds familiar somehow. :wink:
Quote from: RedFXR2 on June 06, 2020, 06:12:34 PM
Nice ride, 2Lane. Of course, I'm biased.
Hmmmm. Calls himself 2Lane. Has a red bike, and I'm betting more than one. Sounds familiar somehow. :wink:
You can feel plagiarized or honored but I stole a note, or several notes, from yours. Your research, time and documentation say to me a lot of time when I was bringing mine back from its storage maladies. For two years now though it has just been a fun bike to ride.
Tucked in for the evening.
Quote from: Deye76 on July 11, 2020, 01:47:18 PM
Tucked in for the evening.
How is it's new valve train package working out?
Nice job Deye.
Is that a factory police special fairing?
Quote from: choseneasy on July 11, 2020, 04:09:58 PM
Nice job Deye.
Is that a factory police special fairing?
Yes. Sorry for the late reply.
Turbo, so far ok.
VERY NICE!!!!!!! DO those type fairings affect the handling on these FXR's as I see many with them.
Quote from: Reddog74usa on October 21, 2020, 06:49:10 PM
VERY NICE!!!!!!! DO those type fairings affect the handling on these FXR's as I see many with them.
Again sorry for the late reply. I had a brand new FXR in 1992, no fairing, and now with this 92' with the fairing, no difference I can tell, except now I have protection from the elements. After owning 2 roadglides and a couple batwings, IMO this is the best fairing of all of them. Overloading the saddlebags, and a tour pac has the most effect on handling in my experience.
1991 FXRS Low Rider Convertible. Original owner 13K miles. Very original bike.
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wow nice fxrs.i would like to have one.
That one is pretty sweet!
Man you find some clean ones Red
A cream puff Reddog. :up:
1990 FXRS-SP
Nice work mtrhead, tight. :up:
Thx
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New to me Fxlr custom. Pretty close to stock.
Would like the original air cleaner cover and maybe mufflers even.
Quote from: choseneasy on January 31, 2021, 03:45:01 PM
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New to me Fxlr custom. Pretty close to stock.
Would like the original air cleaner cover and maybe mufflers even.
Nice find. :up:
Quote from: choseneasy on January 31, 2021, 03:45:01 PM
New to me Fxlr custom. Pretty close to stock.
Would like the original air cleaner cover and maybe mufflers even.
I'd add the word "very. Very nice find.
Thanks guys- glad to join the club with you guys finally, lol. Learnt a lot from you guys and turboprop.
Very nice bike. I think this is the best looking model FXR they made. I purchased a new FXLR in 1990 in that color. GREAT BIKE, ENJOY!!!!!!
Thanks Reddog- I was always impressed with the mint fxr's you find. The twin cam mod you did years ago was a beauty!
Just picked up this 99 FXR2
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What a beauty! How many miles?
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thanks for the pics
Thanks. Bike has 22k on it.