Living just up the road in Savannah, GA, we all know a Cat I is a slightly extended afternoon thunderstorm. The only problem with Eta is she’s moving slow and there may be some flooding. It’s been raining on and off fairly heavily for the last couple of days, and it doesn’t take a lot to make Savannah flood. Thanks for the info, as I learned something new today, and to me, that makes today a great day. Keep 2 wheels on the ground.
I have a 1992 FXLR with over 70,000 miles. She had been run and put up wet many of times. Rode it from east coast of North Carolina to West coast California many years ago. Which was my first big trip I ever done at that time. Not sure I could do that long of a distance again. As long as I am alive I will never get rid of that bike.
Shadetree....the Fxr frame and flh/flt frame are similar but with big difference being the neck. the flh have a longer neck and inverted trees the forks ride behind the neck stem. Mainly for slow speed in parking lots etc. I had a 1983 fxrt I bought in 1989, my first Harley! Loved that bike, however I did the exact opposite of what you’re doing. I stripped my bike down. I was 27 at the time and didn’t want or need a fairing at the time. Wish I still had it. Want another, but I have my ‘06 dyna.
As a new FXR owner from the late 80's I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Nailed it with the In & Out secret menu analogy 😹 - What an insane find. Kind of hoping you change your mind on it and bring it home, would be awesome to see that bike make some reoccurring appearances!
i''ve got a 90 FXRS with 42,000 on it,...purchased new, by me Oct 6..i'll never git rid of it,.. lots of upgrades,...andrews cam, mikuni card, hypercharger air cleaner ,,,stainless steel twisted spokes in the front, solid chrome rim in the rear, mustang fastback seat, soft tail fender fender with factory matched paint, tank and front fender stock paint as well 14inch apes, i get looks and lots of questions when i take it out...mostly what year is it.... long live FXR'S...!!!!
The FXR and FXRT will always have a special place in the hearts of most bikers out there. I remember being a teenager and thinking how cool they looked and how my broke ass dreamed of owning one! Good vid!
You're killin me dude 😭. . .I just sold my 1986 FXR a couple of months back, after 10 years of faithful service. Several reasons, mainly pressure from younger family members who thought maybe with me just having turned 80 years old, scorching up and down the local highway might not be such a good idea anymore. Regretted selling real soon and currently shopping around for a Deuce.
I'd love to see "the factory" develop an FXR-styled bike equipped with a 131 engine. I'm dreaming. A lower weight to a higher power ratio has always sounded good to me. Kudos to a pal of mine who's building his version of an FXR (powered by an S&S 128 engine and Baker drivetrain).
I looked at FXR When I was shopping for my first Harley back in 2000, ended up with an FXDL I still have to this day, it’s been wrecked but it’s time to fix it up and get it back on the road
Dude I would love to have an fxr as a second bike but to be honest I would want a basket case like the crusty glide. Something about a cool old bike you aren’t afraid to work on and do whatever you want to it. Barf party rules!
Pretty good history lesson! Most FXR fans get it wrong. I owned the ugliest stock FXR I've ever seen in person after buying it new in '88 then beating the snot out of it for thirty years, parking it outdoors in all weathers with no cover, and all it needed was basic maintenance and the usual drive belt, alternator and wear parts like brake pads for well over 100K miles (I ran many years with no speedo since they're kind of useless). Evos are simpler than many riding mowers and easy to care for even if the last owner was a moron. That said if you aren't a mechanic you probably don't need an old motorcycle. However I wouldn't want a stock machine because lots of parts are well worth upgrading. I install Ram Jett solid intakes on all my Evos because the HD intakes (both styles) are mongtarded and beg for leaks. I threw mine in the trash where they belong. I run taller final drive gearing because stock gearing is for fat riders with hippopotamous ol' ladies. The stock Keihin was decent (after an Andrews pump cover, rejet and aiming the accel squirter centered in the bore. The stock single piston brakes eat leper anus and I'm not a leper so I immediately installed the HD dual disc kit (and later upgraded to four piston non-Brembo takeoffs which are vastly better calipers). The stock INA cam bearings are famous for failure so it got a Torrington as it should along with a cam change (the stock cam is crippled for emissions) to a Crane 296-2. The stock crossover works great after pressing out the welch plugs from the mufflers. Do NOT replace with drag pipes. I had to downjet to make that work so I went back to stock. I also bought a '94 FXLR and replaced the short, low travel stock forks (FXLRs are for midgets) with FXRT forks and of course added dual discs (and spoked mags when ya could buy them for fifty bucks before the fad hit). It already had a carb and cam and dual coil ignition from the previous owner. If ya want an FXR to collect buy a nice stock one and don't ride it to preserve that money. If ya want a rider buy an ugly one then mod the snot out of it (I added a bagger box with integral oil sump and S&S V124. Fun fact, John Favill of Norton Commando fame was responsible for most of the Evo engine but isn't a cult hero like Eric Buell. Favill was hired to save HD and did. HD could have solved the drivetrain install problem that killed the FXR frame with a simple removable frame rail but failed to think of that. Frames go for ~1500 with title and are a fine way to start your project.
ACTUALLY, (at least in New England), they do appear to be getting cheaper! I mean, $5-6k which is down from the $7-10k folks wanted for one in suspect shape only a year ago. The FXR being the cool hipster Harley phase didn’t last that long, so if you can hold out for another year or so, I imagine they’ll be in line with what 80s evo sportsters go for.
great way to look at the FXR. Glad you got one because you’re really into it! Maybe it’s time for a frame off resto!!!! I would watch the HELL out of those videos
I love seeing videos like this talking about the Rarity of stock a stock fxr❤ that lets me know that all the bad luck through life was worth it to the bike I own now it's a 93 fxlr 90th anniversary with just 14,600 miles the only modifications that had when I bought it was a s&s carb 😊
FXR in Blighty 🇬🇧 turn up to you’re local café and look down your nose at everyone else..... including as other HD riders, especially the Dyna and Sporty crowd oh the simple pheasants aspiring to reach the reaaaaaal biker. Then when a cloud wafts into view, casually walk over and rumble that beast into life give a good couple of blasts of the throttle so all know the king is retiring for the night to watch in amazement as you begin your “real biker” long ride home over 2miles away to pack that baby up for another week in the garage. Because you don’t own an FXR no, you’re a custodian of greatness matched perfectly with your own magnanimous personality....... 🤦♂️🤷♂️😂🤣😂
My dad has a 92 fxr that is untouched other than bars, pipes, and seat. He has all the take offs to put it back. My uncle bought it new, and passed it on last year.
YES!!! Saw the crossbones in the background. I have always wanted one but where I'm at nobody wants to get rid of them, if you even see one. So what did I do when I did find one? I traded in my 2018 SGS to get it. Guess what, now my wife wants trade in her softail slim for one as well. You should do a review of one shadetree. There are literally no actual reviews to be found on the crossbones. All there is are dealers trying to sell them on youtube from years ago. Better yet buy one and show us youtube techs how to, er not to, work on them!
I've been looking at fxr's. I like how they speak to you 😄. I know it sounds weird, but that's me 😂. Hopefully my finances will get line back out and I can go get one. A small proportion of head vlog's at the end of videos are awesome. " Keep on keeping on" ✌🍺
Multiple FXR owner here and they really weren't because they had the same Evo as their contemporaries and those were not faster than a Shovelhead, just a lot more reliable. (The early Evos made about 57HP vs the ~54HP Shovels, I have a couple of Shovel Low Riders too.) Bikers believe MANY old wives tales. The first thing everyone did on either was pay the "Harley tax" and swap carb and cam while pressing out the baffles with a hydraulic press. At the time they didn't sell (the market killed FXR in the end) and were called Rubber Glides and Ugly Glides. Good for me since my '88 went cheap but I should have bought the RT next to it. Before the Marlboro Man made ruining FXR frames fashionable they were cheap which was a good thing since they don't weigh much and the Evo versions were pleasantly reliable.
I test rode a Shovel FXR a while back. The dealer wanted more than I had to spend at the time so I didn't take it home. But I almost made a bad financial decision that day. It was definitely a fun bike to ride. And I am a bit envious of whoever did take it home.
That movie ruined MANY FXRs because of the stupid rake job which destroys the only great feature of an FXR, the handling! Please use an aftermarket frame instead since you're after the look and not the performance. It will be cheaper too and you can bolt in a much later drivetrain including a Twin Cam or M8. The identical look can be gotten with a Dyna (much more common and less expensive) too. That Marlboro Man thing is pure "bar bike" which is fine (most HDs are owned by posers anyway) so best not to butcher a real FXR frame for no gain. Noobs don't understand how those changes affect motorcycles.
@@obfuscated3090 brian bosworths fxr in the movie stone cold was chopped and raked too. Looked good but he said handled like shit for his stunt riding scenes.
Early FXR chassis were some of H-D's first cadcam designed components. The engineers at H-D got rid of the frame castings and used steel plate here and there, as well as a square shape for the frame's backbone. They handle pretty well (given decent suspension). I had some pals who owned Shovelhead-powered (stock) FXRs. They were "marginal" when it came to engine performance. The Evo engines were a major upgrade (my humble opinion). Sonny Barger once said the FXRs were great bikes (all around). I liked the gas tank/console on the early FXRs. Josh, I envision some S&S goodness in your FXR's future. Ride safe -- W
Mine has a stock duel disk, I think it's rare because I see very few others. I've never washed it. LoL Runs great . We've seen the worst weather Ireland can throw at us.
One of my dream trips was always flying over to the USA and buying a bike to tour the country with... I’m not a Harley guy, but for the US... This would be THE bike to ride
I had a president of my Legion Riders Club that had an FXR and I told him I would love to buy it off of him and replace my Ironhead with it as my local bar hopper / around the town bike. He was like it's more than just a bar hopper. I said that I thought that it was light and it is almost the same weight as the Ironhead. He bought a Street Glide and was riding that around then he said to me now I understand what you were saying around the town bike because compared to the street glide this thing is light and nimble.
i wanted a fxr until my friend bought one now im more used to working on that bike than any other bike i have ever worked on in my entire life but man does it ride like a beast
LOL ain't no kidding about showing up to bike night on a FXR. I got a 83 FXR Shovel. I'm the shit when I pull up. I spend more time working on the Shovel than riding, stopping every 50 miles and tightening bolts but it's worth it to get the attention of Harley guys
That type of bike, and my ironhead mostly, got me into vintage bikes. I like not being afraid of sleeping bags and a pack of parts and tools to take with me. We're talking magnetoes.
Gotta love the "troublehead" Harleys. I bought a used factory black and orange 1982 80th Anniversary FX Sturgis edition for $3k back 1992. At almost 30 years ago since i purchased the 82, its not the oldest bike i own, (71 FLH) but it is the longest i have ever had one sit around in rideable condition and i cant ever see it leaving home in the absence of a ridiculous amount of money offered when i've been drinking an equally ridiculous amount of alcohol. Its big twin 80" engine runs like a scalded dog with its ass on fire and other then the factory satin black rocker covers and matching black "ham can" air breather, its identical to the other FX models of the later 70s and mid 80s. It doesnt have that profile that would eventually become synonymous with the "Dyna" name, but, the one big difference that sets her kind apart from the later model evos is her iconic, "potato, potato, potato.." shovelhead sound.
Sitting in my office at work today and watching your video. Love it when you joke about the hipster stuff, because Milwaukee Wisconsin is overflowing with Pabst beer drinking hipsters who rip on Harleys because most cant even afford a Krusty Glide!
Dude, this video was awesome. While I really enjoy your Florida shenanigans (Let's be really brutally honest. You're Florida Man with a bike, and that's what we all came here for), it was really awesome to see another video that is super informative and (while I enjoy your sarcastic rants more than a large majority of the population) a touch toned down on the "anger", and humorous, well planned, and well executed. Great video, my man. I think I'm gonna go buy an FXR XD
I have a buddy that did that with a 97, same frame right?... Anyway, he retro fit some fxr side covers and nobody could tell the difference on initial appearance. Just an idea
Over the summer I knew a guy selling a 80s fxr that was 100% all original with the faring and all for 10k. Still mad at myself for not pulling the trigger quick enough because it sold within a week!!
Hallelujah! My ‘86 FXR is my daily ride. I’m finishing a ‘85 FXRP. Lots of “challenges“ on that one. I don’t own a car (wife does!). Keep it weird indeed!
Yep wanted one for a long time. When I purchased my POS Shovelhead I had the chance at buying a 1 owner 90% stock FXLR for $4500.00..... kicking my own ass as we speak. At the time I was dead set on a old school bobber, now not so much
Don't give up on your Shovelhead, take your time and put it back the way it should be, you will turn more heads faster than any FXR ever will. There is nothing that sounds as good as a Shovelhead. Be patient.
@@aquahombre Should have stated POS when I got the ol’ girl. Kinda went overboard on building the bike. Didn’t go the hardtail bobber route I intended. More less restored to original, with a badass engine and transmission. Problem is I’ve got around 15k in the bike that sells for 5k-8k. But yes it sounds nasty and hauls ass for a Shovelhead. Will run 80-85mph all day long, where before would shake ya to death at 65mph.... it’s a love/hate relationship
Josh, that FXR from the Ride Factory looked nip notch. 29k and only 6k ( $7,500AUD ) is a steal. What were they a 1340cc ? Since I started watching your channel I have looked for FXR’s out here for sale and am yet to find one. Another great video from Down Under.
Those gloves are amazing. I have an 87 fxr low rider and I absolutely love it. It has 55kish and she is strong as ever. No major upgrades but I have plans for her. It’s my first Harley and it’s the only bike I’ve ever wanted. My dad had one when I was a little kid and this bike makes me feel attached to him. Any suggestions for upgrades or just for general daily maintenance?? Your videos are the best. Keep me coming.
Shadetree Surgeon, I like that FXLR, I’d change the paint. Not sure I’d keep the paint, I might change it to reflect being Canadian. Don Johnson rode a FXR in Harley-Davidson and The Marlboro Man, the one he took from his girlfriend’s house. 🙂
Good to see you back to producing this kind of content Mr Tree! Now how about one of your classic tongue in cheek vids like "How To Be A Real Biker...."
I had a 79 FX had to sell it but miss it so bad! It had ape hangers and no speedo stripped clean. Had to guess how fast you were going by the gear you were in! Edit: It was lowered so much Cheylessi could sit on it and touch the ground. IF I recall correctly it was lowered 4 inch from stock.
Back in the day when you had to wait 9 months to get a Harley. Build quality was the best as they were blowing out the AMF QC skimping. 1300+ EVO? Fuel dripper carb with cut off toggle. Great for warm climates for sure. Classic Car of Motorcycles. The frame looked Japanese? It was always the Engine, Air Cleaner, and Plastic that made Japanese - Japanese looking bikes. You'd have to be a real purist to say, "The frame looks like a Rice Burner!" Maybe the non traditional tail fender? Keep the 7 inch light as it is dealer add on original. Sort of like the Dealer Made Cadillac El Camino pick ups. The dealer put some weird on it.
I really enjoyed all the talking head videos Shadetree did when he was laid up with the leg injury a while back. I enjoyed this as well, but I thought it might be one of those where he just talks shit about a topic, this one being fxr's, or maybe hipsters ruining old HD's etc. I hope he puts some of those videos in the rotation in the future, agree or disagree I always enjoy Shadetree's opinions.
There's a hurricane coming! So if you want to contact The Ride Factory about buying this FXR you'll have to email them: TheRideFactory@gmail.com
My ass, damn winds are only supposed to be gust up to 70. No even enough to come down and board up the windows
Honestly, i need a second bike.... would absolutley love to buy this!!! Maybe i can sell my soul to buy it?? Lol ....
Fair enuff 😂
Hey ShadeTree.... you doin any new content for patreon members?
Living just up the road in Savannah, GA, we all know a Cat I is a slightly extended afternoon thunderstorm. The only problem with Eta is she’s moving slow and there may be some flooding. It’s been raining on and off fairly heavily for the last couple of days, and it doesn’t take a lot to make Savannah flood. Thanks for the info, as I learned something new today, and to me, that makes today a great day. Keep 2 wheels on the ground.
I have a 1992 FXLR with over 70,000 miles. She had been run and put up wet many of times. Rode it from east coast of North Carolina to West coast California many years ago. Which was my first big trip I ever done at that time. Not sure I could do that long of a distance again. As long as I am alive I will never get rid of that bike.
Shadetree....the Fxr frame and flh/flt frame are similar but with big difference being the neck. the flh have a longer neck and inverted trees the forks ride behind the neck stem. Mainly for slow speed in parking lots etc. I had a 1983 fxrt I bought in 1989, my first Harley! Loved that bike, however I did the exact opposite of what you’re doing. I stripped my bike down. I was 27 at the time and didn’t want or need a fairing at the time. Wish I still had it. Want another, but I have my ‘06 dyna.
As a new FXR owner from the late 80's I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Nailed it with the In & Out secret menu analogy 😹 - What an insane find. Kind of hoping you change your mind on it and bring it home, would be awesome to see that bike make some reoccurring appearances!
I wish man, just don’t have the room for it right now
i''ve got a 90 FXRS with 42,000 on it,...purchased new, by me Oct 6..i'll never git rid of it,.. lots of upgrades,...andrews cam, mikuni card, hypercharger air cleaner ,,,stainless steel twisted spokes in the front, solid chrome rim in the rear, mustang fastback seat, soft tail fender fender with factory matched paint, tank and front fender stock paint as well 14inch apes, i get looks and lots of questions when i take it out...mostly what year is it.... long live FXR'S...!!!!
I know a guy that will seriously underpay you for that bike. DM me for info.
The FXR and FXRT will always have a special place in the hearts of most bikers out there. I remember being a teenager and thinking how cool they looked and how my broke ass dreamed of owning one! Good vid!
as an FXR owner of many years. I recommend a 120 cubic inch motor upgrade, you can't imagine the fun you'll have
Love my 86 FXR! I've had it for 24 years and I will never let it go!
Awesome! Got my 93 fxr superglide with 1600 miles really stock. last December off Craigslist loving it got 6,000miles now
Gotta get lucky
That 'Murica FXR is a beautiful bike. Very nice indeed.
I want, no, I NEED this bike in my life! And you either love that custom paint job or you’re wrong! 🇺🇸
You're killin me dude 😭. . .I just sold my 1986 FXR a couple of months back, after 10 years of faithful service. Several reasons, mainly pressure from younger family members who thought maybe with me just having turned 80 years old, scorching up and down the local highway might not be such a good idea anymore. Regretted selling real soon and currently shopping around for a Deuce.
i have a 56 panhead ,93 FXR, and a 2019 Streetglide special best of everything lol
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Your missing a sportster my good man
That is a decent collection. But I agree. You need a sporty.
As long as it's "Shelby Approved" ...
And, your philosophical utterances are always a treat brother...lol
I'd love to see "the factory" develop an FXR-styled bike equipped with a 131 engine. I'm dreaming. A lower weight to a higher power ratio has always sounded good to me. Kudos to a pal of mine who's building his version of an FXR (powered by an S&S 128 engine and Baker drivetrain).
I looked at FXR When I was shopping for my first Harley back in 2000, ended up with an FXDL I still have to this day, it’s been wrecked but it’s time to fix it up and get it back on the road
Love the Kick Ass channel!! My love for the FXR came from the Harley used in the 1991 Micky Rourke "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man" movie.
Dude I would love to have an fxr as a second bike but to be honest I would want a basket case like the crusty glide. Something about a cool old bike you aren’t afraid to work on and do whatever you want to it. Barf party rules!
This makes me want to take a trip down to Florida, purchase a bike, and ride it back to NJ.
Omg. I used to ride from Bronx to florida every year. Lol. I love here now. Say easier. Jus sayin 👍🏼😇
Don’t talk about it, DO IT
Pretty good history lesson! Most FXR fans get it wrong.
I owned the ugliest stock FXR I've ever seen in person after buying it new in '88 then beating the snot out of it for thirty years, parking it outdoors in all weathers with no cover, and all it needed was basic maintenance and the usual drive belt, alternator and wear parts like brake pads for well over 100K miles (I ran many years with no speedo since they're kind of useless). Evos are simpler than many riding mowers and easy to care for even if the last owner was a moron. That said if you aren't a mechanic you probably don't need an old motorcycle.
However I wouldn't want a stock machine because lots of parts are well worth upgrading.
I install Ram Jett solid intakes on all my Evos because the HD intakes (both styles) are mongtarded and beg for leaks. I threw mine in the trash where they belong.
I run taller final drive gearing because stock gearing is for fat riders with hippopotamous ol' ladies.
The stock Keihin was decent (after an Andrews pump cover, rejet and aiming the accel squirter centered in the bore.
The stock single piston brakes eat leper anus and I'm not a leper so I immediately installed the HD dual disc kit (and later upgraded to four piston non-Brembo takeoffs which are vastly better calipers).
The stock INA cam bearings are famous for failure so it got a Torrington as it should along with a cam change (the stock cam is crippled for emissions) to a Crane 296-2.
The stock crossover works great after pressing out the welch plugs from the mufflers. Do NOT replace with drag pipes. I had to downjet to make that work so I went back to stock.
I also bought a '94 FXLR and replaced the short, low travel stock forks (FXLRs are for midgets) with FXRT forks and of course added dual discs (and spoked mags when ya could buy them for fifty bucks before the fad hit). It already had a carb and cam and dual coil ignition from the previous owner.
If ya want an FXR to collect buy a nice stock one and don't ride it to preserve that money.
If ya want a rider buy an ugly one then mod the snot out of it (I added a bagger box with integral oil sump and S&S V124.
Fun fact, John Favill of Norton Commando fame was responsible for most of the Evo engine but isn't a cult hero like Eric Buell. Favill was hired to save HD and did.
HD could have solved the drivetrain install problem that killed the FXR frame with a simple removable frame rail but failed to think of that.
Frames go for ~1500 with title and are a fine way to start your project.
Not ever selling my '79 FXE. I made it into what I wanted to ride and it's been a solid bike ever since.
1980 FXB Sturgis...the bike that brought me to Harley Davidson....the FLH kept me with Harley Thanks for sharing
My first bike was a 1988 Harley Davidson FXR Superglide. I loved that bike. I wish I still had it.
ACTUALLY, (at least in New England), they do appear to be getting cheaper! I mean, $5-6k which is down from the $7-10k folks wanted for one in suspect shape only a year ago. The FXR being the cool hipster Harley phase didn’t last that long, so if you can hold out for another year or so, I imagine they’ll be in line with what 80s evo sportsters go for.
great way to look at the FXR. Glad you got one because you’re really into it! Maybe it’s time for a frame off resto!!!! I would watch the HELL out of those videos
I love seeing videos like this talking about the Rarity of stock a stock fxr❤ that lets me know that all the bad luck through life was worth it to the bike I own now it's a 93 fxlr 90th anniversary with just 14,600 miles the only modifications that had when I bought it was a s&s carb 😊
FXR was a great bike, so much in fact if I recall his book correctly Sonny Barger stated his FXR was his favorite bike. Great video as always!🤘🏼
FXR in Blighty 🇬🇧 turn up to you’re local café and look down your nose at everyone else..... including as other HD riders, especially the Dyna and Sporty crowd oh the simple pheasants aspiring to reach the reaaaaaal biker. Then when a cloud wafts into view, casually walk over and rumble that beast into life give a good couple of blasts of the throttle so all know the king is retiring for the night to watch in amazement as you begin your “real biker” long ride home over 2miles away to pack that baby up for another week in the garage. Because you don’t own an FXR no, you’re a custodian of greatness matched perfectly with your own magnanimous personality....... 🤦♂️🤷♂️😂🤣😂
I mean... where’s the lie? 😂
@@shadetreesurgeon 🤣👍
This helped me so much as I’m new to Harley’s
My dad has a 92 fxr that is untouched other than bars, pipes, and seat. He has all the take offs to put it back. My uncle bought it new, and passed it on last year.
Had a 94 FXLR with a S&S carb and Python pipes. Still my favorite HD of the 5 I've owned.
I test rode a Shovelhead FXR back when they first came out. It was a Dealer ride day for new models. Nice bike, still have my 83 FXWG.
YES!!! Saw the crossbones in the background. I have always wanted one but where I'm at nobody wants to get rid of them, if you even see one. So what did I do when I did find one? I traded in my 2018 SGS to get it. Guess what, now my wife wants trade in her softail slim for one as well. You should do a review of one shadetree. There are literally no actual reviews to be found on the crossbones. All there is are dealers trying to sell them on youtube from years ago. Better yet buy one and show us youtube techs how to, er not to, work on them!
Kick ass video, man.
Watching you three back to back is becoming tradition for me.
Great vid Shadetree, I am still laughing over your monologue while back at the Brap garage. Love it man, keep them coming. 😂
Just bought a 93 heritage softail thats got 190,000 miles and plan on coming to see the bar this summer on it if thats ok
Hi lol. Just sitting in the hurrican watching shadetree. Life is gewd
Hey Josh , you're so animated when you do this kind of videos and I think it's cool!! Keep the rubber side down and stay safe out there.
This was the best ride ever , So enjoyed the travels on it . 🇨🇦
I've been looking at fxr's. I like how they speak to you 😄. I know it sounds weird, but that's me 😂. Hopefully my finances will get line back out and I can go get one.
A small proportion of head vlog's at the end of videos are awesome.
" Keep on keeping on" ✌🍺
What Harley guy doesn't . Its more like so you want a project lol . I love your channel man. Thanks
Hah! True true
My 89 FXR-P Was known as a factory hot-rod at the time. So yes, they were known as speed demons in their time.
Multiple FXR owner here and they really weren't because they had the same Evo as their contemporaries and those were not faster than a Shovelhead, just a lot more reliable. (The early Evos made about 57HP vs the ~54HP Shovels, I have a couple of Shovel Low Riders too.) Bikers believe MANY old wives tales. The first thing everyone did on either was pay the "Harley tax" and swap carb and cam while pressing out the baffles with a hydraulic press. At the time they didn't sell (the market killed FXR in the end) and were called Rubber Glides and Ugly Glides. Good for me since my '88 went cheap but I should have bought the RT next to it. Before the Marlboro Man made ruining FXR frames fashionable they were cheap which was a good thing since they don't weigh much and the Evo versions were pleasantly reliable.
I test rode a Shovel FXR a while back. The dealer wanted more than I had to spend at the time so I didn't take it home. But I almost made a bad financial decision that day.
It was definitely a fun bike to ride. And I am a bit envious of whoever did take it home.
I just had an 83 FXR in my shop that is very stock. I did a bunch of work on it and it runs good but has a shifting problem I didn't try to fix.
Loved the lesson today, Josh. The “for sale” FXR really seemed great. Thanks!
My dream bike is a replica of the FXR from Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man.
It looks good in the movie...
That movie ruined MANY FXRs because of the stupid rake job which destroys the only great feature of an FXR, the handling! Please use an aftermarket frame instead since you're after the look and not the performance. It will be cheaper too and you can bolt in a much later drivetrain including a Twin Cam or M8. The identical look can be gotten with a Dyna (much more common and less expensive) too. That Marlboro Man thing is pure "bar bike" which is fine (most HDs are owned by posers anyway) so best not to butcher a real FXR frame for no gain. Noobs don't understand how those changes affect motorcycles.
@@obfuscated3090 brian bosworths fxr in the movie stone cold was chopped and raked too. Looked good but he said handled like shit for his stunt riding scenes.
Awesome paint job. IMO, anyone who hates it can get the hell out. Great video! Your vocabulary and delivery is top notch my man.
Paint job is so 80's. It's actually quite bad in my opinion. I'm all for people being patriotic, but yeah, paint job is not great.
As a non Harley guy I enjoyed the history lesson. Thank you. Great entertaining video as always. 👏👏
Definitely looked like a solid bike. That paint job matched today perfectly! Happy Veterans Day everyone. 🇺🇸
You're my favourite motorcycle channel on youtube! I love your energy, dude! Keep on riding
Early FXR chassis were some of H-D's first cadcam designed components. The engineers at H-D got rid of the frame castings and used steel plate here and there, as well as a square shape for the frame's backbone. They handle pretty well (given decent suspension). I had some pals who owned Shovelhead-powered (stock) FXRs. They were "marginal" when it came to engine performance. The Evo engines were a major upgrade (my humble opinion). Sonny Barger once said the FXRs were great bikes (all around). I liked the gas tank/console on the early FXRs. Josh, I envision some S&S goodness in your FXR's future. Ride safe -- W
Just picked up an all numbers matching 1980 FXS, for a winter project
Mine has a stock duel disk, I think it's rare because I see very few others. I've never washed it. LoL Runs great . We've seen the worst weather Ireland can throw at us.
One of my dream trips was always flying over to the USA and buying a bike to tour the country with... I’m not a Harley guy, but for the US... This would be THE bike to ride
good vid. stay safe during the storm. time to watch the " HHAA YAA HAAA vid
I had a president of my Legion Riders Club that had an FXR and I told him I would love to buy it off of him and replace my Ironhead with it as my local bar hopper / around the town bike. He was like it's more than just a bar hopper. I said that I thought that it was light and it is almost the same weight as the Ironhead. He bought a Street Glide and was riding that around then he said to me now I understand what you were saying around the town bike because compared to the street glide this thing is light and nimble.
I just got a 1991 fxr and it’s so fun I love it
i wanted a fxr until my friend bought one now im more used to working on that bike than any other bike i have ever worked on in my entire life but man does it ride like a beast
I want an FXR this is incredibly timely
LOL ain't no kidding about showing up to bike night on a FXR. I got a 83 FXR Shovel. I'm the shit when I pull up. I spend more time working on the Shovel than riding, stopping every 50 miles and tightening bolts but it's worth it to get the attention of Harley guys
That type of bike, and my ironhead mostly, got me into vintage bikes. I like not being afraid of sleeping bags and a pack of parts and tools to take with me. We're talking magnetoes.
Gotta love the "troublehead" Harleys. I bought a used factory black and orange 1982 80th Anniversary FX Sturgis edition for $3k back 1992. At almost 30 years ago since i purchased the 82, its not the oldest bike i own, (71 FLH) but it is the longest i have ever had one sit around in rideable condition and i cant ever see it leaving home in the absence of a ridiculous amount of money offered when i've been drinking an equally ridiculous amount of alcohol. Its big twin 80" engine runs like a scalded dog with its ass on fire and other then the factory satin black rocker covers and matching black "ham can" air breather, its identical to the other FX models of the later 70s and mid 80s. It doesnt have that profile that would eventually become synonymous with the "Dyna" name, but, the one big difference that sets her kind apart from the later model evos is her iconic, "potato, potato, potato.." shovelhead sound.
I'm the proud owner of a 1988 fxrssp love it best handling big twin harley ever made
"So you want an FXR" why yes yes I do
Sitting in my office at work today and watching your video. Love it when you joke about the hipster stuff, because Milwaukee Wisconsin is overflowing with Pabst beer drinking hipsters who rip on Harleys because most cant even afford a Krusty Glide!
Bike salesman of the year.
Yep I bought mine brand new in 1982. It’s still got the original super glide front end.
I would love to hear that Shovelhead run.
Still looks amazing! Think people still like that old school retro looking Harley. It’s what comes to mind when people think Harley Davidsons. 👌🏾👍🏾
Dude, this video was awesome. While I really enjoy your Florida shenanigans (Let's be really brutally honest. You're Florida Man with a bike, and that's what we all came here for), it was really awesome to see another video that is super informative and (while I enjoy your sarcastic rants more than a large majority of the population) a touch toned down on the "anger", and humorous, well planned, and well executed. Great video, my man. I think I'm gonna go buy an FXR XD
That FXR is mint. The way to go Shadetree.
I live in CA, and bought my Harley from FL. It was cheaper even with shipping for what I would buy it for over here. Friggin CA man
You ain't kidding! I have a stock 84 FXRT. Sealed chain and all... And people crowd around it all the time...lol
I had the opportunity to ride an FXR back in the 80s. I always wanted one.
The first Harley I ever sat on (when I was around 10) was a late 70s early 80s fxr, id love to add one to the family some day
I have a 98 Electra glide I stripped down an built a “fxr” with some progressive suspension meant for a fxr
You have a different frame though
I have a buddy that did that with a 97, same frame right?... Anyway, he retro fit some fxr side covers and nobody could tell the difference on initial appearance. Just an idea
Over the summer I knew a guy selling a 80s fxr that was 100% all original with the faring and all for 10k. Still mad at myself for not pulling the trigger quick enough because it sold within a week!!
Mine is pretty fast my friend. All the bolt ons.
Bought a very similar condition fxr in ca and paid 11k . It was bone stock clean with 3200 miles
Nice bike you show us. I own an FXR too. FXR for ever. Take care.
Hallelujah! My ‘86 FXR is my daily ride. I’m finishing a ‘85 FXRP. Lots of “challenges“ on that one. I don’t own a car (wife does!). Keep it weird indeed!
Yep wanted one for a long time. When I purchased my POS Shovelhead
I had the chance at buying a 1 owner 90% stock FXLR for $4500.00..... kicking my own ass as we speak. At the time I was dead set on a old school bobber, now not so much
Don't give up on your Shovelhead, take your time and put it back the way it should be, you will turn more heads faster than any FXR ever will. There is nothing that sounds as good as a Shovelhead. Be patient.
@@aquahombre Should have stated POS when I got the ol’ girl. Kinda went overboard on building the bike.
Didn’t go the hardtail bobber route I intended. More less restored to original, with a badass engine and transmission. Problem is I’ve got around 15k in the bike that sells for 5k-8k. But yes it sounds nasty and hauls ass for a Shovelhead. Will run 80-85mph all day long, where before would shake ya to death at 65mph.... it’s a love/hate relationship
@@glennmassengill3532 Owning a motorcycle is a love/hate relationship, but one I would not trade.
I had a 94 FXLR. Ex wife talked me into selling it. I wasn’t aware I was so cool then. But I did love it.
I have a 74 shovel 85 FXRT 2010 road glide custom. My fxrt is my favorite
You did the price! Good job shadetree.
Love the videos. I have to watch em all. One day I will go on a bike cruise with you. Once I move to Florida. Lol
Josh, that FXR from the Ride Factory looked nip notch. 29k and only 6k ( $7,500AUD ) is a steal. What were they a 1340cc ? Since I started watching your channel I have looked for FXR’s out here for sale and am yet to find one. Another great video from Down Under.
Yup! 80inch evo was right at 1340
She's Gorgeous! Love the sound
Those gloves are amazing. I have an 87 fxr low rider and I absolutely love it. It has 55kish and she is strong as ever. No major upgrades but I have plans for her. It’s my first Harley and it’s the only bike I’ve ever wanted. My dad had one when I was a little kid and this bike makes me feel attached to him. Any suggestions for upgrades or just for general daily maintenance?? Your videos are the best. Keep me coming.
Shadetree Surgeon, I like that FXLR, I’d change the paint. Not sure I’d keep the paint, I might change it to reflect being Canadian. Don Johnson rode a FXR in Harley-Davidson and The Marlboro Man, the one he took from his girlfriend’s house. 🙂
6 grand??? Here in Vegas I’ve yet to see one going for less than 8 grand and in that shape $12,000 easy
Awesome video Shadetree keep them coming thanks for the great content
Ya, I might wanna buy for. I'm seeing alot you can do to them
Good to see you back to producing this kind of content Mr Tree! Now how about one of your classic tongue in cheek vids like "How To Be A Real Biker...."
I had a 79 FX had to sell it but miss it so bad! It had ape hangers and no speedo stripped clean. Had to guess how fast you were going by the gear you were in! Edit: It was lowered so much Cheylessi could sit on it and touch the ground. IF I recall correctly it was lowered 4 inch from stock.
Back in the day when you had to wait 9 months to get a Harley. Build quality was the best as they were blowing out the AMF QC skimping. 1300+ EVO? Fuel dripper carb with cut off toggle. Great for warm climates for sure. Classic Car of Motorcycles. The frame looked Japanese? It was always the Engine, Air Cleaner, and Plastic that made Japanese - Japanese looking bikes. You'd have to be a real purist to say, "The frame looks like a Rice Burner!" Maybe the non traditional tail fender? Keep the 7 inch light as it is dealer add on original. Sort of like the Dealer Made Cadillac El Camino pick ups. The dealer put some weird on it.
I really enjoyed all the talking head videos Shadetree did when he was laid up with the leg injury a while back. I enjoyed this as well, but I thought it might be one of those where he just talks shit about a topic, this one being fxr's, or maybe hipsters ruining old HD's etc. I hope he puts some of those videos in the rotation in the future, agree or disagree I always enjoy Shadetree's opinions.
Thanks man!
Ahhh!! The Pirate returns!! I missed you! LOL! 😀😀
U guys Stay safe Josh, etta looks fierce..
Drinking years done on an FXR in Long Island . Now have a an FXRS 20 model. AND an OLD MAN Tri-glide for long distance and back. Stay frosty
The Evo had the breaker less ignition and it didn't leak.