I just bought a second bike. Its a 1989 FXRP Police Special DEFENDER with less than 9,500 miles.Its bone stck and in very good condition.

Can anyone tell me what the difference is between a stock 1380 EVO and this bikes engine or transmission. In other words what's so special about this "Police Special"

I'll pick up the bike next week. As far as I can tell looks like the same EVO engine on my 1998 EVO Superglide.

 

Check this link out.

http://www.hdfxr.dk/public/misc/Show...?ModelId=99031

 

Frame is pretty much the same as the FXDWG (Wide Glide)....I've heard that quality control was more of an issue on Police bikes, but I've also heard that it wasn't, so don't really know about that....engine and transmission, etc. are for the most part like the FXDWG too....nice bikes.

 

2 front discs?

Post a couple pics when you get it - would love to see it.

 

Yes dual disc on the front. This is the "Defender" model. Here's a couple of pic's the bike was in storage for about 8 years. (Sorry for the poor pictures.) Was pulled out of the public works garage and taken to local HD for general evaluation. Fires right up and runs strong, just needs a little cleaning.

Would really like to hook up with someone who knows about police specials.

So far the only things I have found out was:
- The motor company got the bugs out in 1988 & 1989. This is a 1989.
- 1st & second gear are different than stock bikes allowing for winding it out higher.
- Frame was at its best this year
There must be more to these than this.....




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Well your bike looks like mine did in 84.So as far as I can tell the FXRP's have the 80 ci inengine with a wet chain drive and wet clutch,dual 11 1/2" front disk brakes and longer front forks than a standard FXR of the same year.They also came with the 5800 rev limiter that is a Screaming Eagle part number.The pistons are "notched" on my bike to allow for higher lift camshafts and bigger valves.Im not sure about your model.
I bought mine new in Febuary of 1984.A good buddy of mine bought an 86 FXRS.I think his had a belt drive.
Whenever we went riding we ended up racing a few times.I would absolutely WALK away from him at any speed roll on or standing start.
I still have the bike and it will roll like a bat out of hell.I think it is quicker than my 06 wide glide.

 

Tighter turning radius. Heads more than likely milled down at the factory, and a different ignition curve than stock. Dude, that is a SWEET bike.

 

I've heard they are the best handleing HD big twin every made. Good luck with it

 

very very good bike. Hang on to it. In addition to what has been mentioned: check for stronger stator and stronger wiring, progressive fork springs..

 

A guy at the local HD dealer is fixing/cutomizing one over the winter. Don't remember what year, but he planned on drag racing it.