Mods to my 1987 FXR Low Rider Sport
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- A quick rundown of some of the mods I’ve done to my Harley-Davidson FXRS-SP Low Rider Sport. Sorry about the wind noise, tough to avoid in Illinois this time of year. I’m sure I missed a lot of things so feel free to comment any questions!
Ive got an 87 FXRS-SP. the SP are fairly rare these days. Mines not really tricked out, it does have a 96” S&S motor and BUB exhaust. The taller SP really rails corners and the 96” motor lights it up!
i dont normally like the chrome fxr look but wow this is a beautiful bike !
Sweet bike. I just got a 87' SP in Teal, came with a thunderheader too. I'm jealous of those thunderstars, stuck with spokes for now.
Beautiful FXR. Man, At first glance it appeared you had 35mm on the front, but then you said 39s, slim setup, nice!
Absolutely beautiful. So clean and uncluttered.
Thank you!
This bike is amazing. You are an artist.
Neil eR thank you!
As one fxr aficionado to another all I can is well done sir. Very very nice!
I love it! Simple clean not over the top
Love the thunderstars
Just came across this video. That fxr is clean. Nice job. I've never seen that bar clamp before but it has my attention now. Thanks for the video!!👍👍
Thanks man! This video is a bit older, check out my latest video if you want to see how much further I’ve gone with the build. Same bar and clamp setup though!
Very tastefully modded! Thanks for the showcase🤙🏻
Nailed it all around, bike came out great, tuff and classy
Jeez dude,, not even a start up?....its an amazing bike man, I hate the tall risers and moto handlebar thats type fad for the dynas today, but you did yours tastefully and looks awesome....
Very nice job you've done here.. I've got a 1988 fxlr that I've had since 1989. Spent a fuckn fortune on it lol. I dressed it with mostly joker machine parts. Switch blocks, levers, front master cylinder, cam cover, transmission cover, Derby cover, footpegs, air filter cover..anyways you gotta beautiful fxr and take my advice bro, never ever sell it you'll regret it for the rest of your days bro. Cheers 🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🍺🇳🇿😎
A Thing of Beauty..👍🏻👍🏻👍🏻
Classic with modern upgrades really nice bike
Beautiful bike.
Harleys best bikes.
Nice bike Bro
Definitely agree about that front end. Yeah it's not some trick Ohlins inverted, but it's also not $4-6k to set up
Josh M I had the Legend Axeo Cartridge Kit in my Dyna. There was nothing wrong with it, but it was way more expensive than the Racetech setup, and the Racetech out performs it.
Absolutely stunning the bike of dreams
Very nice bike, I have a 86 wide glide looks very similar. I'm in the process of installing a thunderheader now.
Nice ride, have a 93 FXRS-SP, just added same kit, really cleans thing up. How did you wire fuel gauge ?
Sweet!
You spent a whole lot of money on your up grades ( as did I on my 88 FXRS ) I also replaced motor with 113 ci S&S. then had to go change the main shaft to a spline shaft trany then add Hi performance clutch. The list goes on and on. I think both of us would be lucky if we get half of what we have in them back. However it was a lot of fun building it and I would not have it any other way.
Oh no doubt, it could never be worth even close to what I put into it, except to me! I just love messing with them.
Great looking ride ‼️
🤘🤘🤘
Ah man i wanted to hear it!
There are videos of it running.
@@magz7274I see its now totally a different bike not an og evo
Hey Eric, where did you get the black dash trim from?, looks mint.
Do you happen to know the part number for the frame mount lock holder?
The best wheels Harley ever did.
Nice stance with the 2 over
What did you do with the highway pegs and brackets after your fairing install
Great bike! One of the best I have ever seen.
The only thing that is not on this bike is a Legend front cartridge.
Gold Valve is nice too. I have it on my 2003 Sportster. Just because Legend doesn't fit the length and style.
I had legend cartridges on my Dyna and REALLY disliked them. Really disliked the rear shocks too. Love the Race Tech’s front and rear on this bike.
@@magz7274 I never rode them. But installed it many times. Every owner was really satisfied. Including stunt riders. What I know, is that very easy to become misguided by the fitments list. Some models require longer tubes or different inner bottom cup. The cartridges can be installed in shorter tubes, but they would be much stiffer with short travel. Cartridges should be properly tuned for running weight. Oil volume should be right.
Sometimes official guides can include mistakes. Sometimes the bike could have the front fork from another model.
If everything is done right, it works great.
If you have a part number of your cartridges, check the fitment guide on the Legend site.
@@FNobody that wasn’t the case with my Low Rider S. Installed properly, by me, in the correct length tubes with the correct cups. Adjusted based on my weight per instructions. Felt like I strapped a jackhammer to my front end. And the rears completely failed and blew out. Legend backed them and sent me new ones, but they’re still no comparison to Racetech for me. But that’s why there are different companies, because everyone has different tastes. I will try Ohlin’s someday I’m sure, but never again Legends.
@@magz7274 WOW! This is actually very interesting information for me because I have the FXLRS in my garage and Legend suspension for the front and rear that has not been installed yet. So next season I'll test it.
But as for rear shock, I think it's not a problem of the company, but the construction. Your Legend shocks construction is twin tube, and Race Tech is mono tube.
@@FNobody well, it’s all relative to perspective, right? You may love it. I hope you do. It just wasn’t for me.
Nicely done. Are your Racetech rear shocks 14 or 13.5?
13.5”
Nice! Wish it was mine 😎🇺🇲✌️
Super clean
Where did you mount you’re speed censer for the moto gadget ?
Fabbed up a bracket and bolted it to a caliper bolt, and the sensor is pointed at the rotor bolts.
where can i get this exhaust i have a 1990 fxlr thanks!
Sick bike man paint almost reminds me of my 1996 fxds, got a couple vids of it if you wanna check it out. I have an ev27 in mine too, awesome cam!
Nice job and classy.
Hey man. Very nice. My friend has a question. Are the the PM calipers interchangeable for right and left side? Also why is your breakline above the bleeder screw. Any info would be greatly appreciated
After seeing this comment… I am immediately questioning everything.
Answer 1: I don’t know.
Answer 2: I don’t know.
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So I wanted to follow up on this comment even though I realize now it is old. I did some looking into it and yes, the caliper is interchangeable for right and left side. But the way I had it installed on the right was incorrect. The bleeder should have been on top. The way I had it, I’d never truly be able to 100% bleed the brake lines. Thank you so much for pointing this out! I switched the line and the bleeder, as the bleeder bolt and the banjo bolt are the same size, and it’s good to go! I did this on the right side only, as the left side was already correct. Thanks again for pointing that out!
Wow pretty awesome bike, good luck
AWESOME JOB BROTHER!!
Thanks for sharing with the FXR Alpha Page, only way I’d of seen it!
THANKS!
Larry FiXeR
Fork brace dont forget the fork brace..
Very cool bike!!!!!
Where did you get that sissy bar and sissy bar pad? Also your mirrors? Looks awesome
Very nice job!
Thank you!
What size risers are those? Also what brand bars?
Beautiful bike! I will be adding one to my collection it's just hard to find a good FXR that hasn't been beaten into the ground. I'm about an hour and a half east of you so if you ever want to let her go message me. I will happily be in a bidding war over that beauty.
I don’t get into the business of selling them, just buying and building 😂
@@magz7274 i hear you on that my biggest problem is I'm running out of room. LOL
@@speedyspeed8492 better start getting serious these are getting scooped up left and right
Nice bike. I have a 86FXRD but what i gotta know is where did you get the FXR sticker on your forks from?
Did he ever answer you about the FXR symbol on the forks brace?
Where did you get the vintage lock? I cannot seem to find it anywhere. Do you have the P/N? Thanks!
I don’t know a part number. I found it on eBay. I just checked right now and there is another one on eBay currently. Search “Harley Padlock.” It is listed at $50.
What's the bell about?
It’s a guardian bell, to keep you safe while you ride. Can’t buy one for yourself, has to be given to you by someone else, per tradition.
We always referred to them as “Gremlin Bells” because they keep the gremlins away from your bike. Every time it rings a gremlin falls off the bike and goes crashing down to the road. This is where potholes come from 😉
you should bring that down to lake of the ozarks bikefest this month that way im not the only FXR
trey scott That sounds like a great time! When is it? Is there a link I can check out?
Also just bought a 1981 FXB Sturgis that would be fun to bring down there. Going to do a video on it soon too.
I have a 87 lowrider custom fxlr but I can’t seem to find the primary cover gasket anywhere
Should be the same gasket for 80-87 FLT or 83-87 FLHT if that helps.
What’s the wheels need to fit? Just new spacers?
rihannasbigforehead new spacers and bearings, and new lowers if you’re going 2000 and up wheels.
Were your Thunderstar rims from Harley Davidson or knock-offs
Harley-Davidson
Very nice
Proper.
Can we get a part number for those rear blinkers
I’m sorry, I have no idea what the part number is. I know they’re Arlen Ness and we’re discontinued many years ago.
Dope
for sale?
Nice sportster
Not a Sportster
Bike looks great man. You did a good job. About what did it cost to get the paint work done ? I have been thinking about getting my FL painted. I have no idea what to expect, as far as pricing. I realize I have more work to be done than your bike needed. It would give me an idea what to expect though.
Thanks.
$2,300
Is that the original engine?
It is the original engine, yes. However, I just won an S&S V111 from dirtycustomz.com and I’m so pumped about it! I am definitely putting it in and will post an update when complete. But I’ll always keep the original 80” motor with it, just in case.
@@magz7274 damn dude good snag!
What bars are those?
8” Bung King 1 piece risers with Big Al’s High Bend Bars
@@magz7274 are they 1” bars?
@@k202007si yes sir
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101st nice.
kilerrrrrrrrr
Bring it back to original
Why would I do that? So it can be worthless? Original condition FXR’s are worth $4,000-$6,000 in the Midwest, where I live. Why would I want to DEVALUE my motorcycle? I’ve had offers of over $15,000 for this bike, when it was in this configuration, but it is not for sale. I guess I just don’t understand your logic. But I’d like to hear it.
Bring chrome back not all this blacked out shit like every other dude
I don’t mind blacked out. My 21 FLTRK is blacked out. But I do love chrome too, depends on the bike and the color to me.
No mods. Are the best mods. Keep em stock
I have an even better solution! You do what you want with your stuff, and I'll do what I want with my stuff. Man, don't you just love freedom?
I am curious why you think a Harley with a stock motor, suspension, seat and other stuff is better than a Harley that is suited to the person that actually owns and rides their bike?
I guess if ur wana be boring and not unique stock is the way to go
Super clean
Thank you!
@@magz7274 love the chrome look. Too many fxrs all blacked out and cheaply done these days
Thanks man! Working on putting on an FXRD Fairing from Deviant Fab and it will be all touchscreen too. Stay tuned!
@@magz7274 looking at getting an 82 model with the shovel and keeping lots of the chrome.