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Oct 29, 2006 | 12:16 PM

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ahhh, a man after my own heart!

Oct 29, 2006 | 01:55 PM

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The FXRs are a great bike for both touring and taming the twisties when you get there! The wife and I rode the bike from here in WI out to the Dragon then to South Carolina and it was the best trip we ever took. I loved my '91 FXRP!

Comparing it to my present bike ('98 FXDS) I would have to say the older bike handles and is more comfortable than the bike that's 7 years newer. JMO

Oct 29, 2006 | 02:15 PM

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how do i attach a picture??? it tells me file is too large .

Oct 29, 2006 | 02:16 PM

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never mind ,, i think ive got it ........

Oct 29, 2006 | 11:22 PM

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Am the owner of an 84fxrs low rider. It has 86K on the clock. Its 22 years old and I'l never get rid of it. I have ridden newbikes, custom bikes, hot bikes, and slow bikes, all Harley's. They just don't measure up to the fxr. It really does fall under the "if I have to explain it to you, you wouldn't understand" category. I was told recently by a Buell racer that it was the last chassis Eric Buell designed before he left Harley and formd Buell. It certainly is a stout frame. I love the way it handles. With all the modifications to the engine and trans as well as the brakes and forks, the bike is just the way I like it. It runs like a raped ape and is a two finger stop from 100 mph. It handles the twisties great too. You just don't get rid of a bike like that. You nurture it and enjoy it as much as you can.

Oct 30, 2006 | 12:25 AM

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I finally found a picture that would upload.....

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Oct 30, 2006 | 12:27 AM

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When I look at the FXRs, I see a bigger version of a sportster. So, it certainly seems reasonable to me that these bikes were impressive performers.

I've never ridden one, but I'll take you folks' word for it.

Todd

Oct 30, 2006 | 08:35 AM

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veniculum Date 10/29/2006 9:27:07 PM
When I look at the FXRs, I see a bigger version of a sportster. So, it certainly seems reasonable to me that these bikes were impressive performers.

Actually you nailed it right on the head with that statement. The original FXRs were a FLH frame mated with a Sportster fork setup. The MoCo did it right and got a performance machine that handles great and one you can ride all day without numbass.