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Apr 19, 2009 | 08:24 AM

ojgp

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1987 fxlr

Thought I'd visit the Dyna Glide Model forum...I usually reside in the Touring forum. I've offered to help a friend of mine who falls into the "returning rider" classification. He has found 1987 FXLR 10th Anniversary Edition with 5200 (yes, hundred) miles. Obviously it's been more of a garage queen than anything else but its lazy days are about to change. It is way past time for a full service which is where I enter the picture. It starts and runs and everything is "there" except for info...seller couldn't find even the owners manual. I have several shop manuals but none for this model but I have ordered one. Problem is, I'll probably be doing the major part of the service before the shop manual arrives and need but a few answers if y'all would be so kind...if anyone could look in their manual for me...I need axle nut torque for front and rear axles, and the front fork oil capacity (both amounts = changing and "dry" - I might get lucky and the dry forks simply means they're not leaking instead of empty!) and the recommended belt deflection with the tension tool and if that deflection is when loaded or unloaded. Thanks a bunch, I'll return the favor.

Apr 19, 2009 | 08:46 AM

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pics first,then you get the info.

Apr 19, 2009 | 09:11 AM

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pics first,then you get the info.

Man that ain't right! heheheheh The bike is 50 miles away...so no pics yet...gonna get the trailer out in a day or two and head that way....

Apr 19, 2009 | 09:26 AM

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All the stuff you ask about will be the same as all the other FXRs 88 up to 1994 except for the ones with the long suspension. The 87 FXLR is a good bike. The 87 FXLR and FXRS were the first models with the 39mm forks. I had a maroon one back in the day.

Apr 19, 2009 | 10:25 AM

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Good! Maybe it will be easier to get the info I need. I have several manuals, all XL and FL tho'

Apr 19, 2009 | 12:20 PM

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Aren't the forks the same then on the XL models? If you have these manuals, you should be fine, or am I wrong on that one?

Apr 19, 2009 | 03:32 PM

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They are the same basic 39mm forks as used on the 88 and up Sporties, but the ride height might be different and therefore the capacity might differ.

OK I just looked it up. It won't happen again. :-) 10oz each leg.