Legit. I’ve spent twice what I paid for my 90 FXRS on repairs but it’s by far the coolest bike I’ve ever owned over my 30 years of riding.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Definitely
@safeeffective385
6 ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn 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.
@YerGoodBuddyKeith
Ай бұрын
@safeeffective385 sounds to me like a intake seal. The evos love to eat up gaskets if it's not warmed up everytime. Good thing their cheap and pretty easy to do.
@helloimjeffjones
Жыл бұрын
What a lot of people forget is FXR's are between 30-40 years old. That's 30-40 years of backyard mechanics messing with them and doing messy repairs, and people used to ride these things into the ground and beat the snot out of them. Try to find a reasonably clean one that someone isn't asking $10k for, get a shop manual, a torque wrench, and some blue loctite, and get your hands dirty.
@EngineeringGoneWrong
2 жыл бұрын
If you took an FXR, gave it a FULL restore with all new seals, bolts to proper specs, etc. I wonder if it would hold up better in those extreme riding scenarios.
@charlesprice7608
2 жыл бұрын
They hold up fine, bought a 90 FXRS when I was 21 rode the shirt out of it, over 70,000 miles in four years. The bike was damn near flawless. So was my 94 FXLR. The problem is every idiot in the world has worked on them by now, that why some dealers won’t touch them.
@theoldmanflynchmotovlog4846
2 жыл бұрын
At this point in history, one is not accidentally owning a FXR while they're waiting to get the bike of their dreams...the FXR is their vision quest and once you're on the FXR cult you learn where to get the parts and the quirks...of course Elvis has the parts and while I see people complain about his prices, no one is forcing you buy from the guy who has been storing those parts for two decades on your behalf...but there's so much parts and information out there... And once one owns an FXR people will then refer to you as the FXR expert even if you're not...be prepared... And don't keep the Unknown Industries videos on a constant loop...you're find the urge to find out how great your FXR really is...
@chriscarter7196
Жыл бұрын
😂all 100% correct!
@josephfriedrich9792
Ай бұрын
Alright, so im on the way(12 hour trip) to go look and (Lets face it buy) a 94 fxr with only 8000 miles on it. Stock frame and engine. Titled running just sitting for 3000 bucks. Im trying to talk my self out of it as i dont need it. But cant help but just want to buy it
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Ай бұрын
Dude if you don't buy it, I will - Send me the link haha
@jerryh2954
2 жыл бұрын
Here are some of mine: It is a couple hundred pounds lighter than all of your friend's bikes and after putting some work on the top end it put 100hp to the back wheel so you are going to need to wait up for them most of the time when you go on rides. Or this one, it handles like it's on rails once you replace the old mounts and reset the wheel and motor alignment so again you will be waiting for your friends and the end of the twisty canyon roads. So a lot of waiting is going to happen especially if your friends are on Dynas. Note: Put a 6-speed in it with an OD and lower the drive gear one tooth so you can hit 100+ all day long, and use blue lock-tight so your bolts don't fall off in the future. Just a suggestion.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
2 жыл бұрын
All of those things mentioned are on the list
@rexfranks1159
Жыл бұрын
I agree, I bought this 88 fxr with only 8k miles. This bike rides like a dream. But I appreciate your videos. Now I'll know what to check. Thanks dude.
@roberthomiak5003
2 ай бұрын
Pistons dual Spark change the inner sprocket my 89 smokes most of them jet the carburetor once I done the good work for the past 20 years all I needed was tires oh replace the belt as well oh you need a heavy duty front motor mount to protect it from accidental wheelies
@FXDLSBrooklyn
2 ай бұрын
Motor mount upgrade is definitely an important one!
@morrisrh18101
11 ай бұрын
I bought my 91 FXRS new and still have. So 32 years and counting. Still in stock condition, original tins, etc. I put FXRP windscreen on it because at that time the only FXR bikes that had OEM passing lights option from Harley were FXR police bikes and the light mounts were built into the windscreen frame. I also put FXRT passenger seat and FXRT passenger footboards on it for my significant other comfort. After a trip in 2004 on the FXR to Key West from Pa, she asked if I could get a touring bike for more comfort, I got a 2005 Road King Classic for 2 up riding, relegating the FXR to solo riding. I have had a minimum of problems with the bike beyond wear and tear. The most persistent issues have been electrical: stator, regulator, ignition switch, starter, coil, coil wires, and usually on trips not local. Harley dealer nowadays don’t work on bikes over 10 years old it seems with some exceptions. They will replace tires, and they did rebuild my stock CV carb this year. But anything major like engine work, they’ll point you to a local bike shop. Overall, love the bike and glad I got it and still feel that way. About 80k miles on the bike, most put on prior to 2005.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I appreciate you sharing this - Glad you still have the bike and it's still kicking!
@treatb09
2 жыл бұрын
Will you talk about the bike itself and not about it vs a dyna.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah I got you right now - The FXR is a great bike - Buy one 😊
@aaronbrooks7106
Жыл бұрын
The gearing on these bikes were made when the speed limit was 55. You can get different gearing on it there are several ways, I am trying to remember this but I think I used a front pulley off an electra glide. You will loose a little off the lines but the feels decent at 80 where as before it felt ok at best at 70. You will have to know how to work on the bikes of course. But enjoy the ride I enjoy mine.
@charlesprice7608
2 жыл бұрын
He says nothing is wrong with his bike, umm the tach doesn’t look like it’s working to me!
@FXDLSBrooklyn
2 жыл бұрын
Nah man, I just keep the RPMs really low 🗽⚡️
@charlesprice7608
2 жыл бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn Growing up my best friends parents happened to own the Harley Davidson dealer in my town. He let me ride a brand new 87 FXRC, I was 18 years old. I fell in love and knew right then if I ever bought a street bike, this would be it. Never was really into Harleys growing up, I raced motorcross! Bought a FXRS in 1990.
@d1mennis
2 жыл бұрын
I've had my 86 FXR for 26 years! Once upon a time It was one of the fastest bikes around and that's how I rode it. That explains the 3 times I rebuilt it. Now I ride it like a gentleman. Yeah I'll get it into triple digits sometimes but not very often. You live and you learn!
@nbowling10trio
21 күн бұрын
I'm buying the road King and making it fxr like. Fast, great handling, great looking. Modern
@FXDLSBrooklyn
18 күн бұрын
That's definitely a good way to go
@dutchyjhome
Жыл бұрын
1985 FXR here, with over 90,000 miles on her. Nothing ever came off, few oil leaks here and there, all taken care of now... recently new drive belt and pulleys and regular maintenance... Don't ride her hard though, It would have been the wrong choice I'd say, probably better off for high speed with a Hayabusa, but I don't care a bout High speed so yeah like to hit the curvy roads mountain roads... just like what you're doin'in this video having a blast on my FXR. Got 2 FXR's by the way; mine and my wife's. Considering of selling one...1985 FXRT (looks like a FXRS now) and 1986 FXRS.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Well said - Sounds like a great garage
@freyatilly
Жыл бұрын
If only the one you wanna sell was closer to UK.
@dutchyjhome
Жыл бұрын
@@freyatilly Well I live on the European continent in The Netherlands. So I'd say that's kinda close by, right? My FXR is for sale right now, but I am obviously not allowed here to share the website with you. So let me know if you're interested maybe we can find a way to communicate to each other privatly...
@parasuper1
2 жыл бұрын
I have a FXR sense new in 1989 have been all over the west lived in New Mexico so have been to Seatle on it also all through Colorado, Arizona, Utah, Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho and many more just put a RT kit off a 1986 and learning to ride it with the RT fairing
@aaront100r
11 ай бұрын
Good thing you dont own an 82/83. You obviously have no business on a shovelhead
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
I got a buddy with one, thing actually runs great!
@NuclearSad
Ай бұрын
Just picked up a 2000 FXR with a six speed baker. Freshly built EVO. Thing hauls ass.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Ай бұрын
That's really interesting man! How often are you getting into 6th gear with that setup?
@NuclearSad
Ай бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn I haven’t yet 🤣 it’s only been four days and I’ve just been riding it too and from work and around town, but on the interstate in town I’ve had no trouble going 70 in 4th/5th
@BikesBeardsAndBrews
2 жыл бұрын
I can't believe its been two years, damn I remember when you first got it. good run down man!
@darrinwestphal4250
Жыл бұрын
Just watched your video, I have a 97 fxd, built up and a 93 fxr built, I've run mine fairly hard over the years...she has 80,000 + on the clock but I can say no leaks as of yet, but still runs very strong...enjoy all of your stuff....keep cranking on...
@tripn7304
Жыл бұрын
I have a 92 fxr and ride hard and have no problems. Well, I gotta change oil and brake pads once in a while
@swearenginNourmohamadi
14 күн бұрын
Gonzalez Christopher Martin Jeffrey Brown Michelle
@rickhall3135
Жыл бұрын
loctite 242 saves some part searching
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Yeah definitely good to have on hand
@fxrs1982
11 ай бұрын
Well spoken video! I love my 82 FXRS. Bought my first in in 86. Was my first bike. Love my Shovel. I live in Syracuse NY. Looks like the same type of scenery. FXR is definitely a different breed.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
11 ай бұрын
Excellent riding out that way! I got family not too far 🏁 ⚡️
@JosephineSchultz-o2w
11 күн бұрын
Anderson Kimberly Johnson Matthew Perez Barbara
@ElsieDixon-o2e
14 күн бұрын
Jackson Barbara Lewis Edward Miller Ruth
@MamieKnight-i7l
10 күн бұрын
Garcia Richard Hernandez Matthew Rodriguez Scott
@magnethys8990
2 жыл бұрын
over the years I have lost the following things: brake caliper bolts, belt pulley bolts, pegs, primary cover bolts (also inside the primary), exhaust bracket + bolts, mirror acorn nuts, rear axle nut and so on. If you consider buying a FXR i suggest getting some tools, a manual and a lot of LocTite because this bike will disassemble itself before you have even read the manual. The FXR is definitely a 10/10 even with the stock EVO 👍
@charlesprice7608
2 жыл бұрын
I put over 70,000 miles on a 90 FXRS and a 94 FXLR and never had anything come loose, or fall off! Maybe you need a new mechanic, or it has a ton of aftermarket nuts and bolts. The only thing to ever break was the vacuum nipple in the Screaming Eagle intake because it was plastic. I was young and rode them harder than most!
@kennethjorgensen6624
Жыл бұрын
Shit the seller forgot to mention... hilarity and hi-jinks are ongoing. First HD product for this lifelong 2-stroke woods rider. 10x on the loctite and some basic tools in the pack for EVERY ride!
@freyatilly
Жыл бұрын
😂 that's a great line.
@treatb09
2 жыл бұрын
Exhausteration. Just listening to you not get to the damn point.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
2 жыл бұрын
For real man....what even is the point? 🤔
@JohnErdmann-l1d
26 күн бұрын
Lee Kimberly Martinez Dorothy Thompson Jennifer
@RichardRoquemore-o9o
15 күн бұрын
Gonzalez Amy Jackson Charles Young Larry
@MrAirmentbob
Жыл бұрын
bougt an 82 fxrs, upgraded it to a 94' primary, most people ask me why my sportster idles weird. i just tell them its the carb.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Yeah the sportster comment is classic - Gotta love a shovel FXR
@vernegibb621
2 жыл бұрын
Fxr division for parts
@CottonChristian-e3r
14 күн бұрын
Johnson Steven Garcia David Miller Thomas
@NathanSmith-tp7xb
11 күн бұрын
Jones Michael Young Michael Williams Larry
@robnewlee1787
Жыл бұрын
Funny thing, when the fxr came out, it was shovelhead powered. I thought it was the ugliest Harley I'd ever seen. Thirty years later, I thought it was the most beautiful...ha! BTW, do you think that M8 will still be on the road thirty years from now?
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Who knows - Definitely a solid foundation and I can't see the need to go much bigger motor wise
@SusanVenus-o7y
17 күн бұрын
Young Cynthia Walker Deborah Hall Michelle
@kennethschauer1801
Жыл бұрын
FXRS best harley frame ever made
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Truth
@SherylThompson-m8f
15 күн бұрын
Robinson Barbara Hernandez Michelle Young Ronald
@gianni_dub
Жыл бұрын
how does this bike compare to one of the new softail models? I have a 2022 street bob that I'm always tempted to sell for one of these
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Man the new models are amazing, especially with a mono shock and inverted front end - There's both great rides whichever way you go
That's why you do a S&S SuperSideWinder kit! 1987 FXLR 97ci Mikuni carb Red Shift cam !
@FXDLSBrooklyn
2 ай бұрын
Nice! How many miles?
@MichaelNeumann-n2v
Ай бұрын
White John Robinson Michael Walker Brian
@graysathorndike9955
21 күн бұрын
Anderson Lisa Garcia Thomas Johnson Kevin
@CottonChristian-e3r
21 күн бұрын
Moore James Anderson Kevin Martinez Susan
@RunaKhatun-j7p
24 күн бұрын
Clark Jason Clark Deborah Hernandez Laura
@WellsLindsay-e6e
24 күн бұрын
Young Patricia Martin Patricia Wilson Sharon
@SfehGshjdn-z4u
21 күн бұрын
Jones David Johnson Timothy Lee Sharon
@TheresaLopez-r7t
Ай бұрын
Moore Sharon Wilson Jose Anderson Kimberly
@thewhitetailhunter22
2 жыл бұрын
Sal rips the shit out of his fxr thats the million mile fxr….
@FXDLSBrooklyn
2 жыл бұрын
100%
@travishuber8103
Жыл бұрын
at 9:20 I got a good laugh. I bought mine not running with 7k miles. Re-jetted the carb and then I get issues from time to time. Then I blew out both base gaskets and a head gasket.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Wow man that's pretty damn low mileage for a bike that old - Congrats man!
@travishuber8103
Жыл бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn Thanks! Only $3k to buy it. Got at least that into it so far and it needs paint. I think mechanically I got everything going good now.
@JeamesMarsh
20 күн бұрын
Moore Joseph Davis Kenneth Garcia Jason
@JacksonBandons-e5f
20 күн бұрын
Lee Ruth Walker Lisa Taylor Amy
@JoanneNaylor-f6d
23 күн бұрын
Brown Sandra Jackson Robert Moore Ronald
@onementality9781
2 ай бұрын
My mechanic loves putting built twin cams in FXR's and they are very fast
@FXDLSBrooklyn
2 ай бұрын
Same, Sal Bad Foot out here is known for that, and I haven't heard anyone complaining
@duck539
Жыл бұрын
Still a Bad Ass
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
🏁 ⚡️
@RayPray-w1t
29 күн бұрын
Martin Matthew Walker Edward White Karen
@ryridesmotox
Жыл бұрын
I know this is almost a year old. But I just picked up a sic FXRS anniversary. First time back on a harley in almost 20 years. So glad I randomly found it.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
That's sick man! What year? 1988?
@ryridesmotox
Жыл бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn yea 1988. Needs a little work. But what 35 year old bike wouldn't.
@HalfHappy-s9r
23 күн бұрын
Lopez John Miller Shirley Jones Helen
@jacobmccue7502
2 жыл бұрын
Got a 90 FXR and due to a lay down have to find parts for it. To this point a year and a half later, I still cannot find a replacement brake pedal or front levers for it. Thankfully they are still operable and just cosmetically damaged. But the only place I can find parts at this point is swap meets.
@justinharris2808
2 жыл бұрын
It’s a Harley there all the same??? Pick something similar of the same gen
@theoneracer2716
Жыл бұрын
Ted's vtwin supply
@selimgutierrez5298
Жыл бұрын
Try fxr Division,you won’t be disappointed ,
@JH-cy7pc
6 ай бұрын
I think you just need to build the bike properly
@madisonkellyry845
16 күн бұрын
Allen Mark Clark Sandra Jones Helen
@berealz9701
2 жыл бұрын
FYSA... looks like your tach isn't working
@FXDLSBrooklyn
2 жыл бұрын
Nah man this bike just runs on really low RPMs all the time, super high performance transmission
@racex3721
2 жыл бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn LoL for sure tach doesn't even register the rpms.
@berealz9701
2 жыл бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn 🤣🤣🤣
@ashleyclifford4723
18 күн бұрын
Moore Lisa Brown Maria Lewis Karen
@BAsed_AFro
Жыл бұрын
I park my obnoxious FiXR in front of Traitor Joes, on a regular basis.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Sick, grab me some Scandinavian Swimmers while you're there brother
@velvetkilla9911
2 жыл бұрын
The search for the parts is have the battle and the you feel great when you find the fxr part. 91 and up is the best fxr.
@BradDaeda
6 ай бұрын
I've had my 89 FXRS for a couple years now and I gotta say what's said is pretty legit to my experience.
@LeeDykstra-h6g
29 күн бұрын
Sipes Groves
@freyatilly
Жыл бұрын
What do you reckon on someone 5'4" for the FXR or FXLR?
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
How high the bike sits? I feel like an FXLR sits way lower than any bike I have ever been on - However, you can run a smaller length on the shocks for the FXR if you feel like it is too tall
@MaryHorn-v5h
14 күн бұрын
Hartmann Vista
@joekool4
Жыл бұрын
Sounds more like old bike problems. Lol. My 87 touring model has all those issues too.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
All part of the adventure
@joekool4
Жыл бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn Exacty!
@JohnDoe-mp1yn
9 ай бұрын
this seems like a good weekend or city bike
@FXDLSBrooklyn
8 ай бұрын
I do know people who ride cross country and live off of it
@brettmeyer707
Жыл бұрын
If you buy a Fxr expect to spend a ton of money fixing it all the time, lock tight is your friend. Buy a 1991 or newer. Good luck…
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Truth
@dougbelasco6261
Жыл бұрын
What kind of oil leaks ?
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
For this bike? Mine we're mostly primary leaks
@dougbelasco6261
Жыл бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn inner primary ?
@Paul20661
2 жыл бұрын
Damn already 2 years since you got it I remember when you got it
@jonkane8870
2 жыл бұрын
Is that Vermont?
@jimgomez5396
2 жыл бұрын
No he is in new york, thought the same thing!
@BLASToffVidio
2 ай бұрын
Best handling HD ever made.
@IsengrimMoto
Жыл бұрын
⚡️💪🐺⚡️⚡️⚡️
@modekko
2 жыл бұрын
Another informative video. Keep em coming
@bad-foot
2 жыл бұрын
👍
@cavscout62
Жыл бұрын
If you want to run an FXR in the modern fashion the best option is to build an M8 powered FXR from scratch. It won’t be an Original H-D factory FXR but for me that’s a Great thing.
@FXDLSBrooklyn
Жыл бұрын
Yeah it's cool that you're seeing more and more of those these days
@cavscout62
Жыл бұрын
@@FXDLSBrooklyn - Indeed. It’s also in some cases the only way for a Working Man to acquire one. Love your Bike!
@Hagrid15SYLO
Жыл бұрын
I would use the 103 myself the M8 is kinda over rated
@MrTheDays1
2 жыл бұрын
I’m on this train right now
@dpinedoblog
2 жыл бұрын
This was a very helpful video. Makes me think I should stick to Dynas!
@aaronduthoit1278
2 жыл бұрын
They’re called a FiXeR for a reason😅I never thought I’d have a bike I loathe as much as I do my ‘93 at times but then love other days
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