FXR: Shovel, Evo, Shovel, Evo...
#1
01-31-2017, 10:18 AM
FXR: Shovel, Evo, Shovel, Evo...
Hi all, this is Maurizio from Rome, Italy.
My current ride is a 1995 FXDX with the 80 cu.in. EVO2 motor.
Nice, does the job, about to get a Stage II conversion for Easter
(Mikuni 42mm.carb, Andrews EV27 cam, Stage 1 air filter and S.E. silencers)
The point is I have always lusted for an FXR, but FXRs are expensive toys this side of the ocean.
Then, what do I find ? An advertisement for a 1982('84?) FXRS with the 80 cu.in Shovelhead engine.
Hmmm... bike certaily looks nice, an upstate NY import.
Speedo in miles, dual discs up front and bar-mounted instrument pod with tacho... etc.
Question: just how delicate or problematic is a Shovelhead ?
Unlike the Evo I have, the Shovel would never get any upgrades beyond the basic Stage 1,
and she would stay "as standard as can be", I like her looks as she is.
Upgradeability? Such as 39mm forks from a Dyna donor, revised CV carb off the Dyna, etc.
But I am v e r y concerned about reliability...
Opinions and advice, gentlemen ?
My current ride is a 1995 FXDX with the 80 cu.in. EVO2 motor.
Nice, does the job, about to get a Stage II conversion for Easter
(Mikuni 42mm.carb, Andrews EV27 cam, Stage 1 air filter and S.E. silencers)
The point is I have always lusted for an FXR, but FXRs are expensive toys this side of the ocean.
Then, what do I find ? An advertisement for a 1982('84?) FXRS with the 80 cu.in Shovelhead engine.
Hmmm... bike certaily looks nice, an upstate NY import.
Speedo in miles, dual discs up front and bar-mounted instrument pod with tacho... etc.
Question: just how delicate or problematic is a Shovelhead ?
Unlike the Evo I have, the Shovel would never get any upgrades beyond the basic Stage 1,
and she would stay "as standard as can be", I like her looks as she is.
Upgradeability? Such as 39mm forks from a Dyna donor, revised CV carb off the Dyna, etc.
But I am v e r y concerned about reliability...
Opinions and advice, gentlemen ?
#2
02-01-2017, 08:52 AM
Ciao Maurizio
It all depends on the previous owner
I have an 83 FXRT and an 82 FXR
The FXRT does not leak 1 drop of oil, very reliable, I only did the top end so far.
Rode a round trip of almost 2000 miles right before the top end was done, and I KNEW I had to do it because it was using lots of oil, but made the trip.
I have a CV on it now, single fire ignition and a 6 speed transmission. All upgrades that are fairly easy to do.
The 82 on the other hand blew the motor after a month.. previous owner converted it to solids and put too much compression on it.
The shovelhead on a rubber mounted frame and 5 speed tranny feels "almost" like a modern bike compared to a 4 speed solid mounted frame
Ps. Sono di Verona e abito in USA.. se hai domande chiedi pure. Mio fratello sta ancora in Italia e l'82 che sto rifacendo e' per lui
It all depends on the previous owner
I have an 83 FXRT and an 82 FXR
The FXRT does not leak 1 drop of oil, very reliable, I only did the top end so far.
Rode a round trip of almost 2000 miles right before the top end was done, and I KNEW I had to do it because it was using lots of oil, but made the trip.
I have a CV on it now, single fire ignition and a 6 speed transmission. All upgrades that are fairly easy to do.
The 82 on the other hand blew the motor after a month.. previous owner converted it to solids and put too much compression on it.
The shovelhead on a rubber mounted frame and 5 speed tranny feels "almost" like a modern bike compared to a 4 speed solid mounted frame
Ps. Sono di Verona e abito in USA.. se hai domande chiedi pure. Mio fratello sta ancora in Italia e l'82 che sto rifacendo e' per lui
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#4
02-04-2017, 11:39 AM
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Ciao Maurizio
It all depends on the previous owner
I have an 83 FXRT and an 82 FXR
The FXRT does not leak 1 drop of oil, very reliable, I only did the top end so far.
Rode a round trip of almost 2000 miles right before the top end was done, and I KNEW I had to do it because it was using lots of oil, but made the trip.
I have a CV on it now, single fire ignition and a 6 speed transmission. All upgrades that are fairly easy to do.
The 82 on the other hand blew the motor after a month.. previous owner converted it to solids and put too much compression on it.
The shovelhead on a rubber mounted frame and 5 speed tranny feels "almost" like a modern bike compared to a 4 speed solid mounted frame
Ps. Sono di Verona e abito in USA.. se hai domande chiedi pure. Mio fratello sta ancora in Italia e l'82 che sto rifacendo e' per lui
It all depends on the previous owner
I have an 83 FXRT and an 82 FXR
The FXRT does not leak 1 drop of oil, very reliable, I only did the top end so far.
Rode a round trip of almost 2000 miles right before the top end was done, and I KNEW I had to do it because it was using lots of oil, but made the trip.
I have a CV on it now, single fire ignition and a 6 speed transmission. All upgrades that are fairly easy to do.
The 82 on the other hand blew the motor after a month.. previous owner converted it to solids and put too much compression on it.
The shovelhead on a rubber mounted frame and 5 speed tranny feels "almost" like a modern bike compared to a 4 speed solid mounted frame
Ps. Sono di Verona e abito in USA.. se hai domande chiedi pure. Mio fratello sta ancora in Italia e l'82 che sto rifacendo e' per lui
If it's what you yern for, then go for it. You only live once....
Translation:
Ps. They are in Verona and dress in USA .. if you have any questions please ask. My brother is still in Italy, and 82 I'm redoing and 'for him
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