Do any of you own or previously owned an FXR?

@johnniethefox

3 жыл бұрын

I had 2 of them....wish I still had them.....Dang....

@georgewetzel4380

3 жыл бұрын

Owned the first year 82 1/2 shovel.

@rickderoehn2630

3 жыл бұрын

my first Harley was a 1990 fxrs, best bike I've ever ridden. still wish i had it

@stevecrawford7814

3 жыл бұрын

I just gave my 1982 FXRS to a young friend of mine. He just got out of the Army and is going to school.

@georgewetzel4380

3 жыл бұрын

@@stevecrawford7814 That's quite a gift. I got mine new and can still feel it even though I sold it a few years later.

I have been riding since 1975. Have owned 10-12 bikes at a time most of my adult life. Currently own two dozen, have sold two dozen in the last 3 years as of last week. I live close to Skyline Drive just North of the Blue Ridge Parkway. I don't own any "sport" crotch rocket bikes. I prefer the standard seating position but have warmed up to cruisers with slightly forward foot pegs. I value good handling on twisty mountain roads. The FXR at 1:55 looks a lot like my 1st gen Kawasaki VN750 which I love for its handling. I have always wanted to own a Harley. I have ridden a few of them at Harley dealer events and at Rider Rally and Honda Hoot events near Knoxville. I love the sound of a Harley Evo engine over any other V-Twin cruiser. I am apologetically stating that I have never ridden a Harley at a Rally where it was better handling than another brand ridden immediately before or after it. I was searching "best handling Harley" and this video got right to the point claiming that the FXR IS IT. I'm ready to try/buy a Harley this year if I can find one to handle as well as my VN750 or SV800. Eager to hear from the community, maybe 2024 will be the year!

1988 FXRS Owned since 1990. I"m the 2nd owner. FXRT front fender, FXR-SP handlebars , progressive front fork springs , 13 1/2 inch progressive 418 aluminum body rear shocks , Screaming Eagle air cleaner kit , carb rejet , after market stock appearance mufflers and front Screaming Eagle fork brace.

The FXR is the best handling Harley that I've ever ridden. And I've owned alot of Harleys

I own a bone-stock '82 FXR, a bone-stock '91 FXRS-Conv, and a "flat track" built '91 FXRS-Conv. I've had Sportsters, Dyna's and a Road King, and by far the FXR is the most enjoyable and predictable frame. When they first came out, indeed with the "V" in the frame, there were comments about looking too much like Japanese cruisers. Indeed a Virago or Magna would come to mind, but when they put the Nova leftovers on it, the D & T (& P) models rocked! I'll probably get aftermarket bags and a fairing as NOS are just way too expensive. The Shovelhead brakes (10" rotors) and 35mm forks keep you honest, driving like a madman isn't recommended. But the Evo models got it right.

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

You've got some nice bikes it sounds like, a lot of people would argue the FXR frame outperforms the new Softail frame.

I"ve got me a '84 FXR !! And i'm lovin' it.

I've had my 86 FXR for over 20 years and it has over 120,000 miles on it. I'll never get rid of it.

@teambennett3060

2 жыл бұрын

Doese it have the original motor in it?

@denniscassillo2032

2 жыл бұрын

@@teambennett3060 Just the bottom end is original.

@teambennett3060

2 жыл бұрын

@@denniscassillo2032 Damn cool. I'm glad to hear it... I just bought an 84 fxrs and an 86 fxr. I was asking myself if I should put an s&s motor in it, to avoid problems. I may just waite and put a two into one on them both and a hot cam.

@denniscassillo2032

2 жыл бұрын

@@teambennett3060 I have a Supertrapp 2 into 1 with 12 discs and an open end cap and an Andrew's EV 27 cam with a CV carb. Runs great for an 80 cu. In.!

@teambennett3060

2 жыл бұрын

@@denniscassillo2032 Nice! What supertrap pipe is it?

My girlfriend owns a 1994 FXLR..the bike is AWESOME!!

@GixxerFoo

Ай бұрын

I absolutely love those bikes myself! Can't beat the FXR!

Last Summer I purchased an 82 fxr.It has 43000 miles.The bike is totally stock.The engine was never touched & after cleaning the tank & rebuilding the carb it's been running great.I'm looking forward to better weather here in the northeast to ride it again. I have to say the brakes suck though compared to the duel piston in the later models.Anyway digging your channel,great info.

I guess I made a good decision by keeping my 1980 Sturgis ,my fist Harley at 17 years old, still with me. Good info 👍

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! That's a keeper for sure!

@bmp72

3 жыл бұрын

I got a 81 and a 82 Sturgis...👍

@FXR038

2 жыл бұрын

Not an FXR. But still a cool bike!

@luvsallbikes279

2 жыл бұрын

How do they handle ? The Sturgis ? My friend has one he wants me to look at .

@JackTulsen77

2 жыл бұрын

I'd never sell it just for the nostalgia of it being your first bike. The fact it's a Sturgis is just a bonus.

FXR's RULE ! I have bought & sold them for years all were used & some were abused I currently own 2 Fxrt's a 91 & 90 the 90 I bolted in a 95 inch T C motor the 91 is my everyday ride ! When it breaks down all customer bikes have to wait till I get it back on the road ! That bike is cure for any mental health issues !

I have a 94 FXR Super Glide. I bought it in 95. It rides like a dream and will never sell it. Had some motor work and new paint. I love it.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Very nice!

Had a 1989 FX for a few years . Bullet proof bike .

Love the FXR! That's why I have 3 of em

I have an 09 Dyna with the true trac mounts front and rear....makes the drivetrain rock solid.....handles like a dirt bike . money well spent

I own a 1982 FXR with shovelhead !! Pats self on back….

Just bought a 93 and I love it

My cousin had an '85 FXRS-Sp , or Sport Edition. One year only model IIRC. Heavier shocks , fork springs and oil , dual disc front brakes , ''superbike'' style handlebars from the factory. I installed a cam , carb kit and Supertrap exhaust , which really woke the Evo up.

I absolutely love my 1985 FXRS!

This is the hot rod of the Big Twins. You do need to do some mods to the motor and tweak the suspension to really step into that role however though. Thats what the bike was in the movie Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man, a modified FXR, with a raked wide glide front end, S & S carb, etc. Looked pretty xool, but a little too much rake for the corners though, and rode way too rough with the struts, etc. But I like the older bikes like this over the newer ones they have a timeless, classic look.

Early 90s ,my cousin had a FXR with a shovel. Believe it was a 1984. At the time I had a’75 iron head sporty ridged that I beat the hell out of. Traded bikes for a couple of hours and both were about to do a straight up trade between us. In the end, was glad I kept my sporty. When it rarely broke down,I could fix it on the side of the road. Points ignition was a bit of a problem,so I put a magneto from a John Deere model B on it ,that I had to machine down with a grinder and drill, but ran flawlessly for 3-4 years until I got wrecked in ‘96.

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

Damn that suck to have a bike go out like that! Sportsters were pretty reliable even in the AMF years!

@RayfordRaySiegel

Жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo, I have a '74 Sportster. I wish it was reliable. I had transmission problems, at least. I was told that the transmission design was bad. Do you have any advice on how to fix that? If you do, it would be cool, if you'd make a video about how to overcome issues on that bike. It's been in storage, for years.

Excellent video brother.. I roll on a 92 fxrs, harley screwd themselves by canceling all the proper bikes, starting with the fxr.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Still one of the best handling bikes out there today!

@dsaweaa883

2 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo was my first Harley and will be my last Harley

Im in Australia , i own an 87 FXR and a 2003 roadking with a sidecar . I dont think i will ever sell either . Why would you when you have the best of both worlds

@anonymity6876

3 жыл бұрын

Very true my brother. 👍😎🇦🇺

Interesting comment you made. I sèem to remember Sonny Barger in one of his books mentioned the FXR being one of the best handling Harley models he ever rode ...

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

Hell's Angels loved the FXR, that was one of the most popular club bikes.

Owned 3 for over the years,but now have a 2007 road glide,and that handles 😃

I came up on Triumphs and Sportys so the FXR is right up my alley. I've never owned one (yet) but have a buddy who had one with a built motor that I used to ride once in a while. I keep hoping to stumble into one I can steal. I've always been a peg scraper so I'd love to have one.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Couldn't agree more! They are some fun machines, I am blown away with what guys are doing with them theses days. Those bikes you would never know they are 80's model motorcycles with everything they have done with them.

Ramjet racing here in Phx makes FXR frames for TC engines . And complete TC powered FXR bikes as well.

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! A lot of guys are retro fitting those Twin Cams into FXR's.

I have a 1988 FXRS original paint. I ended up putting a S&S 96 and a bagger transmission. All in all it’s my favorite bike out of the softail dyna and v Rod that I own. Your exactly right I would never sell it! Best bike ever produced!

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

That is awesome! You've got some serious power in that motor now!

@pitdawg6418

2 жыл бұрын

I've got an 89 and have done the SAME as you and put a new S&S 96. What year of bagger transmission did you put into it? Any modifications to it to click right in with the 96"?

Foo. I bought my FXRS-SP new in 1990 & still have it & ride it. The FXR is the best bike HD ever made. when I ride a buddy's HD, it's nice. but then I get back on my FXR & smile. When people tell me I have a Harley & ask, what do you have ? I say FXR, Most of the time I get what's that ? I just walk away ( weekend warriors ) FXR guys, are FXR guys & sort of speak a language of their own. You can cruise or Hammer on an FXR. My Brother also has an FXRS he bought new in 1982 ( shovel ) still has it. Love the FXR, Love it. Good video

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Man that's awesome! FXR is enough said to anyone who knows what bnnn they are. Those bikes can it all, the prices are really going up on them too!

New to your channel absolutely love them very informative thank you very much

I had an 82 fxr for over 20 years had to replace the original shovel with a 96” s&s evo after breaking a rod and knocking out the bottom of the case rolling home from Daytona in 04. But you talk about waking up a beast that s&s evo would absolutely scream I think it had a 565 lift cam. I had to put a set of Barnett’s scorpion clutches in it to hold the gain in power. Totally regret selling it after some shoulder surgery.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

S&S builds a monster Evo engine, those things run damn good!

@sidneybranham8513

3 жыл бұрын

Yep I also had 3 complete sets of tanks and fenders 1 with a basic stock paint job and the other 2 with custom paint

I wish I still had my 93 FXR, but that skinny front tire was not the best for grooves. I slimmed down my FLSTF by getting rid of the floorboards, and the twin pipes. It far out handles my old FXR. The bigger front tire ignores the grooves, the lower center of gravity loves the corners, and the only thing I drag in the corners is part of my kickstand. The FXR was a great ride, but I would never trade it for my 02 Fatboy!

Great Video! I just bought a 1999 FXR2 in Stone Cold Blue 1 of 276 made in that color. I posted a short video of it. You made me feel even better about picking one up.

Awesome content as usual. Thank you sir.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

Great choice of pics!

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Hi from Colombia south america. Mine si an Fxrp 1988 unmolested. Its a dream bike to ride in twisty roads. Its a keeper.... so hard to find. Provably no more tan 15 fxrs in my country.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! You don't see any stock ones hardly anywhere these days!

Awesome info as always

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I appreciate it!

Had me 2 of the 1985 FXRC's only 1075 made. Pretty rare only ever seen 5 of them including mine.Candy Tangerine and chrome. Wish I still had now.🤔

My Dyna is an 11 FXDC which has Progressive 444`s and springs in the forks. Recently it got a new set of Michelin Commander III`s. The thing that really helped it handle better was when I raised the forks in the triple clamps by 7/16". You wouldn`t think that small amount would make such a big difference, but it did. I don`t know how it would compare to a FXR, but it`s sure a lot better than it used to be. It`s actually becoming a half way decent bike, and I ride every morning for an hour or two.

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

Oh yeah just a small change like that makes a huge difference, when I was racing dirt track and motocross we used to make adjustments like that all the time. It can really make a huge difference in handling!

Bought a 79 fx in 81 still have it rebuilt 3 times still have it

Had a 92 FXR and it was fast the motor was Bullitt prof rode it for 14 years sold it and bought a Road Glide but now I wish I had kept it.

Thanks Good Video

agreed...f- means full size engine x - meens small/narrow front wheel r - meens rubber mount,, fxr with GLIDE PRO install and lazer aligned makes for best handling harley,,,period,,,been there / done that..

I love my 06 dyna. It handles almost as well as my 99 sporster (just can't lean as far) so I never even considered an fxr. Heard too many- hard to get replacement parts- stories But lately everyone is posting pro fxr vids and its making me very interested lmao

Great one!

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!

I've got 3 of them ,1983 shovel FXR,1988 FXRS-SP and a 1993FXLR. Won't part with any of them,looking for more all the time,can't get a better bike in the whole Harley line up by my standards. long live the FXR life.

I love seeing fxr’s! They’re awesome bikes!!! Great video as always man! Also, have you ever considered doing a video on the Vrod/Revolution motor?

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! I am actually looking at doing a video on the Vrod, my dad has a Night Rod Special. Just put a radiator in it, pretty easy job. There's a lot of road racing tech in that motor, it was around way before the it made it into anything for the public.

@rocket3me695

3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo Thanks for the response! Also, that’s awesome about your dad, the radiators on those things are a pretty penny haha! Also, if you need an exhaust clip or an example of what a Vrod after 2012 looks like with the inverted forks feel free to use my little video on my channel! Keep up the good work my friend!

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Hey my dad's is a 2012, you can get a radiator off Amazon for like 175. That's what we did since the dealer wanted like 400 bucks. Oh just fyi, the oil cooler is discontinued and you can't get one from Harley. He had a good rock dent in it and luckily we found an old school radiator shop. They tested it and it held but used is all you can find or repair it.

I remember considering 91-93 FXR years ago when you could find them for roughly the same price as earlier model Dynas lol

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

They were priced about the same, but dang they sure handle well!

Love my FXLR!! Yes it is not as fast as the new softballs nor does it have all the tech stuff, but it still turns into corners like nothing else!!

I like your videos mate 👏👏 Watching them Down under Australia 🇦🇺

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! I imagine you've got some great riding country around there!

@mike2696

2 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo ( I’m actually a kiwi 🥝 living in Australia 🇦🇺) But yes it’s a massive chunk of land down under. Australians love Harley s & the whole motorcycle experience

I have a 1987 FXR. Going to do a resotmod to it. Engine is done. 10.5 to 1 pistons. SE Heads, SE 57 cam,And thunder header. Found a sportster sport front end. Getting mag wheels. Looking for more ride height. For more cornering clearance.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Sounds like you have a sweet build going on, that's gonna be a fun bike!

I have a 92 FXR and am shoe horning a 100ci twin cam dark horse lower flowed s and s heads 585 cams roller rockers solid lifters

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

That's gonna be mean bike!

The fxr frame of still lives in the touring frame

Had a 05 harley fxdi it was amazing riding bike wish I still had it,I'm now on 98 honda vt1100 aero c3 alot of people think its a harley but it's no harley

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

You got a seriously reliable bike now, those Hondas will run forever with basic maintenance.

put plenty of miles on the new softail, and while better than the dyna, still isnt an FXR. BUT a huge step in the right direction. I'll be getting another soon. Miss my old one, gonna get me an fxr3 or fxr4.

I rode a 91 fxrp great handling police bike

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Those police FXRs make some awesome bikes!

I owned a 87 FXR-SP for 20 years between 1990 and 2010. Wish I never sold it...

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

FXR's are really hot on the market right now, I'd argue that the FXR handles better than the new Softail platform.

Damn good video

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you, I appreciate it!

Had a 1984 FXRDG back then, lost it in the divorce, to pay off her bad checks. Took me almost 37 years but found another stock, unmolested Disc Glide. Worth it! So worth it! Soooo worth the wait!!!!

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Man it sucks having to let a good bike for something like that, glad to hear you found another one though!

@raymondwilliams5661

Жыл бұрын

Bloody woman. All the best mate 👍

Thats my dream Harley!

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

I've been keeping an eye out for one myself, they are either in boxes or they are priced out of my range. I need to find one of those divorce sale FXR's.

@daneboro6847

3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo ya Brother i see one in phoenix AZ 45k miles and he wants $13,900 for it wth.

oh...I dunno. I upgraded my dyna motor mounts. Especially the rears with Custom Cycles Engineerings...its pretty impressive handling now. Predator fronts...I have zero complaints. The weakness of the dyna are the motor mounts. The CCE rear mount made all the difference.

@WhatnotChaser

3 жыл бұрын

Dyna is a pile of shit and over 100lbs heavier. I’ve owned both the Dyna is garbage.

@sumyonguy

3 жыл бұрын

@@WhatnotChaser you must be a sportster owner then...around 5.5 and weigh 150 lbs.

Ouch is that bike floating or flying . That was a hard hit , I wonder if that dude still rides . Beautiful bikes

I don't know about the FXR however I do know my 2016 Sportster handles like it is on rails going around corners and I have had it up to 160kph (100 mph) without any problems. I freely admit it is not stock in the suspension department. Bonus, it makes more power stock to stock.

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

A Sportster with a suspension upgrade makes a huge difference, 2016 they updated the suspension which made a huge difference. Never heard anyone regret adding aftermarket suspension on any bike though!

I rode dyna super glide once, and yes I liked the handling better than my sportster......but this one had the wider forks. I like the handling of my wide glide better than Sportster, not sure I can handle the curves better or not, it's been a long time since I've had a Sportster My dealer has 2, wanting $8k each

Never selling mine. The really are a fun ride you just want to push. The thick backbone, the strength from the triangulation in the frame. Idk they just feel good.

I'm just getting into ridingg and I'm thinking about buying an FXR

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

They are awesome bikes! They are getting pricey though these days for a nice one!

Yes still have a 87 fxr

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! Some of those bikes you would never believe were 80's models with the work done to them.

85 FXRS

My 86 FXR was a Liberty Edition and was plated #323 of only 1,250 made. It handled like a dream, I’m such an idiot for selling it.

Can't wait till the swamp wizard gets his 120 stuffed in his! My 98 heritage leans as much as this old man is willing to push it in a corner

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

I got pretty excited when I saw those S&S cases! The old Crusty Glide is going to be a sleeper with that motor in it!

Hey, I have a 85' FXR and due to a fused left wrist and painful AF tennis elbow, I'm having a hard time riding because the clutch is really hard to pull in. Think it may even have some kind of aftermarket/stronger clutch. Any suggestions on what I could do to make it pull in much easier without compressing too much? Thanks

VFR 1000, XR 750, FXR in that order.

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

VR1000 was road racer, but it came out in a street version which is basically unobtanium unless you got some big bucks. Very few peopl know about or even remember the VR's. The XR750 was really just the motor from Harley, Harley contracted with highly experienced and qualified frame builders with extensive experience in flat track like Cheney. The FXR was one of the few bikes that rolled straight out of the factory built in house that handled.

I owe a 1991 FXR, and yes, it's a good motorcycle.

Your points about the FXR are well taken, by all accounts it sounds like a great handling and fast bike!! However I think the case can be made that the the new softail frames and chassis with the Milwaukee 8 engines (both 107 and 114 cu) are better handling and faster bikes. What are your thoughts?

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

It's hard to argue with that new Softail, it really comes down to personal preference on the handling and feel you prefer. The new Softail handles great, but it doesn't have that raw feel like the FXR. It really comes down to personal preference.

I bought an 84 1/2 which was the first year for the evolution motor. Excellent bike FXRT, I put over 100,000 miles on it. The only issue I had was the stator went out when I was traveling through Texas. Harley Davidson of Dallas fixed the bike the next day and got me back on the road. Great service there. Wish I still had it.

I don’t buy the idea that FXR frames were to expensive to build, because the FL frames from that era were very similar. Engine and tranny mounts were identical and interchangeable. The FXR was just not selling because all the old school riders thought it looked to Japanese. So here comes the dynas that reminds us of the FX frames from the 70’s early 80’s. Today the FXR is in high demand because now we know it’s a much better bike than the dyna.

I have a 2000 and I can't say enough. Bought it new and I'll be buried beside it.

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

You got a bike that was in the end of golden era right there!

@canadianloon6433

2 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo Thanks love it

Funny enough there is a '82 shovel FXR here in the Netherlands for sale. 3rd onwner with only 34k kilometers on it. euro 8250.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

😮😮 Holy crap! That's awesome! You see them floating around for sale every now and again in the US, I'm shocked there's one for sale in the Netherlands!

@64Goef

3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo 😂... we do ride Harley's overhere. My first one was '81 shovel lowrider.

@whatstheproblem6606

3 жыл бұрын

Buy it!!

@64Goef

3 жыл бұрын

@@whatstheproblem6606 I wish I could but I have a 79 Jeep Cherokee Chief that needs a lot of TLC and thats were the money is going at the moment😍

Kinda lookin for one . But I heard part are hard to come by. Is that true?

Check out pro twin products from baxters garage. Do some research and do some reviews. They just came out with some nice tappets.

I'm going to look at a 1986 woth 11k for $3k in the next couple of days.

@GixxerFoo

Ай бұрын

Now there ain't nothing wrong with a deal like that!

Shadetree surgeon showed us truly what is dead may never die.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

😄😂 Shadetree is an excellent ambassador of the FXR, man that bike has been to hell and back. Lol he's showed that bike more love than it's ever known.

I got a 01 FXDX there supposed to be good too. With adjustable suspension

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome! There's so much you can with those, literally make it into anything you want!

Oh yeah my fx has a kck start

I believe in 1987 Harley made an fxr with a blue frame with only 700 units made making it more rare than the first cvo fxr,I own a 87 lowrider this bike it's a lot heavier than a Sportster,is nothing like a Sportster either,I'll never sale this bad boy.

FXR restoration project please. 👍

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

I would love to do one, those bikes are getting hard to find!

Make something about the Springers

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

That's a great idea! We haven't seen a factory springer from Harley since the Cross Bones, that was a neat bike!

What platform is my 86 Super Glide 2 from? Thanks

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

It would be the FXR platform, that's an awesome bike!

My 2 buddies own FXRs. One of my friends FXR runs low 10s in the 1/4. He is like a genius working on Harleys. He bought the other FXR my rebuilt that one. It is fast but not near is fast as that Outlaw drag bike. I ride an XR1200. Harley stops making all the fun bikes. I know the XR doesn't have the big twin. The FXR is a good bike but equal riders up on the twistys a XR would leave it in the dust.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Very cool! It's amazing to see what some guys can roll out of their garage built on a bench in the corner! XR1200 was a frickin awesome bike, they are hard to find as a lot of them got bought and shipped to Europe. Parts manager at my local dealer had one, he sold it and I never knew it was for sale lol! A guy saw it out front and asked him about it, it wasn't for sale but he got offered stupid money. It ended up getting shipped to England, they love those XR's over there.

@KevXRDuke

3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo The bike was supposed to only be sold in Europe. That is why it has a plastic gas tank. It is a pain in the ass because of the ethanol. I am on my third tank. I have owned mine for about 5 years. I found one for sale in Florida on internet and bought it over the phone. It was in perfect condition with 995 miles. It is a beast. A lot of people bought them when they first came out and immediately sold them. The gearing is not what people expected. I love it. The problem is that if you are causing at 80-85 mph. Are speed limits are 70mph on most highways. My XR's rpm is around 5000. A regular Harley is under 3000...I've been told. So the XR running high. So some people hated it. I have been riding sportbikes and supermotos for 40 years. The XR is different. It has power everywhere. From like 75 to 115 it rips your arms out and trying to go from 4th to 5th is hard because it pulls so much. I need a fairing. The prices have gone up. I have seen one's with low miles and in good condition over $10,000. The funny thing is a XR was at a Harley dealership near me. It was in ok shape. They wanted $10,000. It sat for months and months. It went down to $8000. I told the salesman. I told him nobody is going to buy this bike here. You need to put this bike online. People all over the country are looking for this specific bike. He might have listened because it was gone the next time I went up there.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Damn yeah ethanol is hell on plastic, Sportsers should be at 3k rpm at 70. Holy crap they had some crazy gearing on the XR, thay was such a neat bike though!

@KevXRDuke

3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo ...It is a perfect South Florida bike. I used to live in Atlanta during the 90s and I was up in the mountains every nice weekend for years. The XR wouldn't be my first choice for riding up there. But here it is a great bike because all our roads are straight and sea-level. Since we live on a giant swamp we have a series of canals so the roads go north to south, east to west. Hardly a curve to be found. I do some runs around Lake Okeechobee so I can open it up. No traffic and no cops. They have some Indian cops around. The good thing is that I have Palm Beach International Raceway a few miles away and they do trackdays all year long. Homestead is about 2 hours. My 11 year old son races miniGP. The boss let's me suit up and take out one of the supermoto fleet bikes he rents out. He tosses me out there with the 450s. Hahaha. I am usually on a 125. I never get to do a trackday because all my money goes to my son's BMX racing. He came in 5th in the USA at the Grand Nationals in Tulsa in his class. He moved up in age and to expert and finished 8th in Florida after a bad crash and tough time in the finals. He still finished in the top ten and will get invited to the Race of Champions in Tulsa. We travel 2 to 3 weekends to state and national races for about 7 months. Needless to say I don't have the time or money. Sean Dylan Kelly, Brandon Paasch and Lucas Silva all race out of sfminiGP. Sean coach's the kids. Brandon is from NJ but he comes down to Florida during the winters. Micheal Correa the guy that runs sfminiGP has he son racing. I thing he is 13? He was racing his Ohvale in the Junior Cup in Motoamerica. He won the amateur class on a Ninja 400 in FMRRA. Sean is training him. His name is Juju Correa. I guarantee he will be in the 200 in a couple of years. His brother raced against my son. He will be there too.

About 8 months ago, I saw one advertised for $15,000 2000 FXR 4 all original with around 2500 mi If it weren’t for the freaking COVID...... ( ....the guy probably would not sell it either 🤔 )

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

They are going for some crazy money these days!

Not me!

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

They are really hard to find these days, people are buying them up and doing some awesome work with them.

Had 1987 fxr cases cracked at 30000 miles lost my a $$ on that bike. So much for evo motor reliability.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

The evo was known for some casting issues in those years, that's why you didn't want to build too much power on those bikes.

The new FL seem to have the same frame no? All the bagger racers have very similar frame

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

That new bagger road racing has been awesome, I think Harley went with a lot of cues from the FXR frame. I'm glad you mentioned it cause they do look very similar in many ways.

@FXR038

3 жыл бұрын

There’s a crew of guys doing “FXR” style baggers. Triangle covers and all. Plus the FXRT fairing. They look amazing!

As long as the rear wheel swingarm is attached to the rubber mounted transmission it will be DANGEROUS at high speeds. My Dyna is.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

I've never been a fan of how harley tied the swing arm to the transmission like that.

@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234

3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo It makes mine wobble when its leaned over past a certain point. Maybe it that way to keep proper tension on the drive belt? Gotta pay attention to the motor mounts!!!

@superplumber5

3 жыл бұрын

Look up Dyna True trac...youll be amazed at the handling difference

@Jimmy_Jim_Jim_1234

3 жыл бұрын

@@superplumber5 will do thanks!

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

True trac works! They really firm that chassis up and it's like a whole new bike!

Yup..good vid..confirming early club bike..bless n carry on..

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you! It's funny you watch some of the old footage of the clubs and you see a lot of FXR'S.

@jongray9342

3 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo ..out in good standing...times have changed...good vids..carry on

Going to wait a couple years and get a clean used low rider s.

@GixxerFoo

2 жыл бұрын

That Low Rider S is a sweet bike, even the Dyna version. I'd like to have the Dyna version myself, the Twin Cam is way less refined than the M8 but that M8 pulls so hard.

@ridemfast7625

2 жыл бұрын

@@GixxerFoo I'm wanting a real suspension for change. As real as HD can provide that is :) The inverted forks and mono shock gets great reviews.

76 shovelhead superglide is the best handling harley ever.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

Those were some iconic bikes!

At this point for most normal people the FXR is too old and too expensive. You can buy a more sound better running Harley for less money. I've built a couple Evo choppers and ride a 13 Streetglide now, i do all my own work on the Streetglide as well so i'm more mechanicly inclined then the average person and i'd pass on a FXR just because your going to be doing serious motor work and basicly going through the entire bike and if you find one that really been worked on and ready to rock it's going to be really expensive. I like Evos and i like my 103 Twin Cam too. Back in the day there was posters that said See No Evo Hear No Evo so people laughing and turning up their nose up and now 30 years later some more fools turning up their nose at a Twin Cam saying Man FXR Evo the greatest bike ever, you were just saying 30 years ago it was trash. Whatever. I like all Harleys but i think its important to keep it real. For the most part the newer Harleys are smoother and more sound then older ones it might fluxuate a little bit from year to year. The best bikes to buy will always be ones like 5 years old, still new but more affordable definently not 30 year old bikes. If your a good wrench and obsessed about a certain model then knock yourself out, it's still going to cost you a lot of money and your stupid ass will be pushing it down the side of the road, i've been there many times and guess what it wasnt with my 13 Streetglide. Evo motor is not as good as a Twin Cam. It's made better then a Shovel but compared to a Twin Cam it's just not as good. Ride accross country on an Evo Vs a kept up Twin Cam. The new Harleys are like Harleys from the future, Huge cooling fins, oil coolers and just made and designed better. FXR is also tiny, i like the FXR but the snobery of the FXR is amazing is just in these assholes heads like the jerks saying See No Evo Hear No Evo when the Evo was just a better made harley motor at the time. Evo motor would start up and run and not burn oil. Thats all it was which was more then older designs could do. Well Twin Cams run and dont burn oil but there smoother and just made better. Lightweight pistons and the list goes on and on. If they never discontinued the FXR it would have its following but lets not make it out to be more then it is. One more food for thought a 98 Buell S1 will run circles around any FXR at the track. The were racing them in the big twin class back then against Ductati 748's and winning. Old Buells you can find cheap but again your going to be doing some serious work at some point because of how old it is, i'd buy an old Buell S1 over an FXR anyday but its not worth it to me for the same reasons of age. For a collectors bike yeah thats different and same for the FXR but thats all they are at this point, me? I wanna ride.

I thought the FXR was a FLH frame with a sportster front end?

You had to mention Eric Buell didn't you.

@GixxerFoo

3 жыл бұрын

He had some wild ideas but they worked!