Any FXR Experts?
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Road Captain
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Any FXR Experts?
I picked up a basket case 1986 FXR and I could really use some advise on the suspension height.
I had a 1984 model with the EVO and kicked myself for ever selling it, all I can remember is the handling and how nothing since has touched it.
I need to know when the moco lowered the FXR, I seem to remember they began lowering them early on but don't know what year.. the 1986 I picked up has been lowered by probably both the moco and the previous owner and I don't know what the stock height was for springs tubes ect.
I have a feeling the 1986 FXR came lower than the "good" handling earlier models..
I am swapping the 35mm front end with a 39mm narrow glide and modifying the frame to use the different trees and stops and have some questions.
Anyone know what the ideal rear spring length is for the earlier better handling FXR's ?
What length 39mm tubes would I need to match these rear springs?
Finally, what year model kick stand should I buy to work with the above?
This is pretty important because I am buying cartridge tubes for the front and piggy back shocks for the rear and that stuff is expensive so I have to get the right ride height the first time..
I had a 1984 model with the EVO and kicked myself for ever selling it, all I can remember is the handling and how nothing since has touched it.
I need to know when the moco lowered the FXR, I seem to remember they began lowering them early on but don't know what year.. the 1986 I picked up has been lowered by probably both the moco and the previous owner and I don't know what the stock height was for springs tubes ect.
I have a feeling the 1986 FXR came lower than the "good" handling earlier models..
I am swapping the 35mm front end with a 39mm narrow glide and modifying the frame to use the different trees and stops and have some questions.
Anyone know what the ideal rear spring length is for the earlier better handling FXR's ?
What length 39mm tubes would I need to match these rear springs?
Finally, what year model kick stand should I buy to work with the above?
This is pretty important because I am buying cartridge tubes for the front and piggy back shocks for the rear and that stuff is expensive so I have to get the right ride height the first time..
Road Master
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Not sure if this helps or confuses the matter, but different FXR models had different heights, for Example: my 93 FXRS-Conv was tallest for several years with 13 1/2 inch rear shocks, think the Sport FXRS-Sp might have been up there, the remainder were at least a inch or more lower, can check my old HD model brouchers for some advertised seat heights. Front forks were certainly taller as well, cannot recall heights thou. Again you might have to check around the WEB, but there are some sites dedicated the FXR models and their history. Good luck with the project.
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Road Captain
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Cool, thanks for the info.... I forgot to mention the 1986 model I picked up is titled as FXRS.. To make matters more confusing, I now understand the spring mounts were changed on the frame at some point so the 13.5" shocks on a 1993 FXR may put the 1986 FXR at a different ride height...lol my head hurts from this but I have to figure it out before I drop $1500 on suspension..
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I pretty sure that the 1987 Low Rider Custom (FXLRC) was the lower riding model that also had a 21" front wheel.
A lot of info on the FXR's in the below link:
http://www.hdfxr.dk/Public/FXR/FXRHistory.aspx
A lot of info on the FXR's in the below link:
http://www.hdfxr.dk/Public/FXR/FXRHistory.aspx
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According to Girdler, the fxrs got lowered in '84. (fxr and fxrt should be full height).
In 1985, the ride height of the fxrs was raised back to original height with an option package. Some 85 fxrs are short, some tall. Tall ones have second front disc.
1986 fxrs should also be full height if stock, (same height as 83, 85 tall)
In 86, the fxrs is going to be taller than base fxr, by half an inch.
In 1985, the ride height of the fxrs was raised back to original height with an option package. Some 85 fxrs are short, some tall. Tall ones have second front disc.
1986 fxrs should also be full height if stock, (same height as 83, 85 tall)
In 86, the fxrs is going to be taller than base fxr, by half an inch.
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