FXDX vs. FXR

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Nov 22, 2011 | 04:21 PM

#11

Blouder

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From: Sacramento CA

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bo_Jangles

Here is a great idea. Put the drive train and suspension from the dx in the fxr. Part the rest out. Problem solved.

That's exactly what I'm considering.

Nov 22, 2011 | 07:01 PM

#12

parts eeter

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From: NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by floridamk

Does this true trac really make that big of a difference?

It makes the Dyna chassis as stable as it can be.

So the answer would be yes.

Nov 22, 2011 | 07:05 PM

#13

parts eeter

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From: NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Blouder

Please educate me about the Revtech motor. I assumed they were good motors, but you know what they say about assuming! I have not ridden the FXR yet. Its been sitting about 4 years and needs attention before riding it. The motor gets fired up every so often though.

Poor quality control on a Korean made product.

Do a search here and enter

" Revtech engine problems" This will provide some good info based on fellow HDFers feedback.

Nov 22, 2011 | 07:59 PM

#14

serviceguy85

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From: bel air , md

keep the fxdx, parts will also be more readily avail. for it

Nov 22, 2011 | 08:08 PM

#15

zukeeper

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From: Southern IL

fxr is hands down the best handling bike harley ever built people who havent road one will never understand , truly sad a revtech ended up in there....I'd sell the rvtech and the other bike , buy myself a nice S&S for the FXR