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@Paul20661

Жыл бұрын

Howdy 🤠 Let's goooo

@crash4142

Жыл бұрын

Man you always find the old school gems and getting them back ripping down the black top again or back on the trails love what yall do all around 🦿🦿🏍🤙

@philipkuriger3420

Жыл бұрын

Tickets acquired

@willrodden9344

Жыл бұрын

Absolutely love everything y'all do. Please keep it up.

The FXR frame was designed by a Harley Davidson engineer named Erik Buell. And. That is why the frame is so stiff, and so well regarded for its handling.

@getoffmygrass6974

Жыл бұрын

Not really, the frame was already in place. He helped make it handle better and produce less vibrations as HD wasn’t ready to throw balancers in their engines yet. FWIW, I’m a huge EB fan, even bought his bikes.

@derekp2674

Жыл бұрын

@@getoffmygrass6974 I've also owned a couple of Buells. But I'm sure EB is not solely responsible for the FXR design. I suspect ex-Norton engineer John Favill played a role too, as the FLT and FXR essentially develop rubber mounting themes from the Norton Commando. The FXR frame may be stiff, but then mounting the swinging arm from a rubber mounted engine turns out to be a non trivial handicap for FXRs (and also for Buell tubers). On the plus side, the rubber mounts allow riders to make full use of all available engine revs (and thence also power) without suffering from the full potential effects of engine vibrations. Most FXRs will stand up to such thrashing quite well - early Buells tended to suffer from breakages of things like engine mounts because these had been designed to weight as little as possible.

The damn marketing dept ruining it for everyone.

If it ain't broken, don't fix it! Harley knows how to screw up good shit

Definitely can get behind more history of different motorcycles, I learn so much from this channel. Thanks Shadetree for the entertaining and educational video! Keep on keeping on.

Here's my comment on the sad, poor history of the FXR: bought a brand new FXRT in 1990; rode it 43,000 miles; upgraded the performance a bit with pipes, carb kit, air cleaner, and several different cams; after seven years and 43,000 miles I was ready for a new bike; traded it in, bought a new bike, ride and rode it". Oh what a sad poor history.

I have a FXR and a newer FLHT and have ridden many other Harley’s.. besides the fxr being sentimental to for reasons I’d never sell it but also because it just ride’s beautiful.. my evo is healthy and never lets me down. Put the biggest smile on my face while riden that ol fxr

A touring FXR is about the only Harley I ever really wanted. Whoever wins these is going to get a prime specimen.. I think I'd have to ride it home for this sheer fun of it.

I rode an fxr, probably best handling harley i ever rode. Fxd was a let down when comparing the two

@derekp2674

Жыл бұрын

I liked the stability of the FXD Dyna SuperGlide but that comes at a price of very limited ground clearance. The 1999 (and later?) FXDXs were a better compromise. (My personal view was than the '99s had better stock suspension that the '00s, even though the latter came with more user adjustments.)

Nice one chap. An FXR education in minutes.

Cialis glide 😂😂.

Great summary.

The best FXR model ever put out was the FXRT,great on mountain roads ,still had tunes an somewhere to keep spare clothes & parts dry.

@derekp2674

Жыл бұрын

I used to own one of those but its next owner stripped off all the "tupperware" and turned it back into a more conventional H-D cruiser.

Long time Shaded one. Good to "see" you.

Love the content Shadetree, keep em coming boss

Had an 80 FLT for 11 years, over 100K miles when I sold it to buy a 91 FXRS, sold it in 2001, big mistake, should have kept it and done more upgrades. Ride a 2016 FLTCU now and also have a 2001 softail. Going to keep looking for a FXRS.

Time to buy some tickets. And if I was so lucky, it would undergo the full Corbin Warbird treatment.

Love these history videos. Wish me luck on winning.

HOWdy S-T-S, ... FXR = forEVER !!! COOP the WiSeNhEiMeR from Richmond, INDIANA ...

Hell yeah brother

I was told the FXR frame didn’t lend itself to mass production.

Hell yea!!!

Thanks very much. It is always nice to see more FXR "porn" on this channel.

Wish I had something Bigger. Right meow all I have is a little red 150cc scooter that I started on riding last 4 years ago. I lost my Honda CB500 in an accident last year that wasn't my fault yet I lost the case, and meow I'm struggling to get my bike back.

Nice video

FXRs RULE !

Hey Shadetree just wondering if you've ever ridden a Honda Shadow and how it compares to the FXR. I've never ridden a FXR or Dyna and just curious.

I like this type of video. I hope i see more like this :)

I have a 85' FXR that's suddenly misting oil (I believe) that's spraying me in the face, helmet and on my right shoulder. Thought it was forks or brake fluid leaking, but they're not. Any idea where else it could be coming from? Kind of weird.

Fxrs custom forever ❤

*so tragic*

@shadetreesurgeon

Жыл бұрын

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FXR😍😍Best Harley 😍😍

FXR > Dyna Softail > Dyna Anything > Dyna 😅

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I remember when this was a Harley Channel. When are you gonna bring back the Harley content? 2 many ricer bikes.🤣🤣🤣 Haha, I kid... I kid. Great vid as usual...

So, what would you say was the best year for the fxr?

@derekp2674

Жыл бұрын

I guess the most recent ones, from around 1993 or 1994, would have come from the factory with the best developed/debugged original equipment. But that is so long ago now, that most well used FXRs will probably have been overhauled and upgraded down the years anyway. I owned a 1987 FXRS-SP and then a 1990 FXRT. The former suffered a horrible transmission failure at one point while the latter never suffered any major breakdowns due to H-D parts failing.

@derekp2674

Жыл бұрын

A quick check of the UK government vehicle test database shows that both my former FXRs are still in use by new owners.

@vinniemadrox

Жыл бұрын

@@derekp2674 I was more asking because in the video Shadetree says that the later they got in model years, the more the marketing team took over and made them worse and worse. Wasn't sure if a late shovel or an early Evo would be best if I was looking to purchase one

@derekp2674

Жыл бұрын

@@vinniemadrox He did say that but did not really explain what he meant by it. Here in the UK, a wide range of different FXRs were sold. Shovel engined ones are relatively rare, so most of my experience is based on Evo engined models. Taking the 1993 model year for example, I think the "full dresser" FXRT and FXRD touring models and the FXRP police model had been discontinued by then so the range then comprised: The FXR Superglide - base model with a low ride height and rather ugly speedo housing on tank. The FXLR custom - a really great looking cruiser with a low ride height. The Red bike in the video roughly mimics an FXLR. The FXRS - a different cruiser with a low ride height. The FXRS-SP - the sports model with a high ride height. The FXRS-CONV - an FXRS-SP with detachable screen and saddlebags. I think the higher ride height models give improved ground clearance at the expense of high speed stability (because longer front forks will flex more). For UK riding conditions, many of us liked to upgrade the front forms with improved springs and dampers and replace the rear shocks with our favourite aftermarket brand (Hagons in my case). Brakes also tended to get upgraded too. When it came out, the FXR was lauded as the best handling H-D ever (but don't H-D marketing say that each time they bring out a new model. My experience is that properly set up Evo Sportsters and Dynas will both out handle FXRs but... Sportsters are rather cramped relative to any big twin Dynas are heavier than FXRs. So, even today, FXRs can be a good compromise choice.

@shadetreesurgeon

Жыл бұрын

Definitely grab the newest one you can find. If it was me I’d got from anything from 90 and up so you can get the splined shaft transmission instead the tapered shaft. If you want the “correct” shock location try to find either a Police model or a Touring model. Any of the ones that were lowered from the factory can be fixed by different shocks without a problem though.

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I put my 25 down on the chance of winning, but more so to the forgotten Angels👍

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Kol

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Aren’t all motorcycles convertibles?

@derekp2674

Жыл бұрын

So true but the FXRS-CONV is '"convertible" because the windscreen and saddlebags are quickly detachable, in contrast to other early 1990s H-D touring models.

Love Shovelheads, really dont like the FXR. The short primary just looks completely wrong. For me it’s like a tall elegant woman versus a woman built like a brick shithouse. Especially since they are equal fun, the ‘normal’ style shovelhead frame has excellent handling too. And yes we have plenty of curvy roads here in Switzerland, its not like I ride my normal framed shovels on straight roads.

I had a 1982 FXRS 1340cc, 5 speed rubber mounted motor.. Bought it and a 1982 FLH brand new. Rode it around for a while, fast, but I couldn't stand it. Everytime I rode it, felt like and looked like an oversized Sportster.. It felt like I was riding my wife's bike.. Sold it, kept riding my FLH.. It's a Way better bike, hands down..

Why are you talking so fast? Its irritating.

hi all