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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 11:51 AM
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Hey everyone, I'm new here so please forgive the ignorant questions?

I have the opportunity to trade for a 1992 FXR 1260cc bike. However, in my searches I can find almost nothing on the 1260 cc engine. This worries me because from what I can tell the FXR was only made with a 1340cc engine in 1992, but maybe I'm just not finding it in my searches.

If anyone is familiar with this engine and where I can read up on it, I would appreciate the information. Thank you.

 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 12:15 PM
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There isn't a 1260 engine in any harley. The closest thing would be a 1250 kit in a sportster but an fxr is a big twin 1340.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 12:42 PM
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I'm not familiar with a 1260 Dyna, but that doesn't mean much. Was is the seller who called it a 1260? I would check the VIN and see exactly what this is.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 02:12 PM
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maybe post a pic of the bike if you have one.
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Yes, the 1260 is a quotation from the seller. I would've figured the seller would know what he has but maybe not. He is supposed to send me some pics shortly after he gets off work. I will post them when I get them for you guys.

Do you guys think the 92 fxr was a good bike?
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 05:39 PM
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Some aftermarket companies can make a bore up to. 1260 for a sportster. But if the guy had a bored over sporty I would assume he would know a little about the bike but that is not always the case with owners. As far as an fxr they only came with 1340 cc Evo motors. A sportster also has an Evo motor but the trans and motor are one "unit". An Evo fxr motor is seperate from the transmission
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 05:40 PM
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Oh as far as is the 92 fxr a good bike. Yes if it was taken care of
 
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Old Jun 24, 2012 | 06:07 PM
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Looks like the seller had it wrong. Anyway, it is the 1340. Here is the pic:

 
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The FXR is arguably Harley's best bike. Mine was an '89 FXRS, a wonderful bike.
 
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if the price is right I'd scoop it up.Its one sweet lookin ride.
 
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