Stuck between which FXR to get...
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Krowbar, what do YOU want to do with the bike? That's the real question here.
If you want to strip the bike to the frame, and make it yours, then bike one is your choice. If you want a "gamer" that is already set up to handle, then bike two is your choice.
Bike two could be made into a beast with some minimal engine work. Bike one needs a lot of work, in my opinion. Bike two has a shitload of cash invested in suspension (triple trees, forks, shocks), brakes, and wheels.
Neither bike's frame has been molested, and either could be made completely stock with enough money, if that is your thing.
So what's your plan?
If you want to strip the bike to the frame, and make it yours, then bike one is your choice. If you want a "gamer" that is already set up to handle, then bike two is your choice.
Bike two could be made into a beast with some minimal engine work. Bike one needs a lot of work, in my opinion. Bike two has a shitload of cash invested in suspension (triple trees, forks, shocks), brakes, and wheels.
Neither bike's frame has been molested, and either could be made completely stock with enough money, if that is your thing.
So what's your plan?
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From: California
Krowbar, what do YOU want to do with the bike? That's the real question here.
If you want to strip the bike to the frame, and make it yours, then bike one is your choice. If you want a "gamer" that is already set up to handle, then bike two is your choice.
Bike two could be made into a beast with some minimal engine work. Bike one needs a lot of work, in my opinion. Bike two has a shitload of cash invested in suspension (triple trees, forks, shocks), brakes, and wheels.
Neither bike's frame has been molested, and either could be made completely stock with enough money, if that is your thing.
So what's your plan?
If you want to strip the bike to the frame, and make it yours, then bike one is your choice. If you want a "gamer" that is already set up to handle, then bike two is your choice.
Bike two could be made into a beast with some minimal engine work. Bike one needs a lot of work, in my opinion. Bike two has a shitload of cash invested in suspension (triple trees, forks, shocks), brakes, and wheels.
Neither bike's frame has been molested, and either could be made completely stock with enough money, if that is your thing.
So what's your plan?
I don't ride harleys to scrape my knees. I sold my Gixxer for a reason, I like what Harley offers more. However, I do kind of like what has been done to option 2, and if I had the money like this guy once did, I wouldn't mine doing exactly what he has done to it.
I was just hoping to see what all of you thought. Never hurts to hear others' opinions...
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That second bike is pretty cool. I'd want more of a rake out of it and I'm not digging the Ninja looking wheels, but the custom gas cap is cool, and if he put that much dough into working on it, I'd expect it to be well maintained and super solid. I like it.
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From: Hill Country, TX
Originally Posted by Krowbar
I don't ride harleys to scrape my knees. I sold my Gixxer for a reason, I like what Harley offers more.
At any rate, have fun making up your mind on which bike. Let us know what you choose.
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[/quote]You do know what a FXR is, right?
At any rate, have fun making up your mind on which bike. Let us know what you choose.[/quote]
Yes I do, I also know it's not comparable to a moder GSX-R.. its the middle road for these two style of bikes.
Thank ya
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From: Along the shoreline in SW FL
The fact that #2 was customized by someone that clearly used care and skill in doing it right, that's all good stuff. And if I cover the front 1/3 of the bike...it looks good. But personally I couldn't deal with the front end that looks like a HonSukiMaha. Seriously...from the front view...looks like a metric sport bike. If that's your style....great...you have a unique Harley (and being somewhat unique is cool). Personally, I like a more laid back cruiser....one day I hope to own an FXR..but I want a Shovel FXR.
I couldn't deal with the frenched ricer gas cap either...gimme old school jar cap.
If he has the stock front end stuff...I would then consider it more over #1....because I'd put the stock front back.
I couldn't deal with the frenched ricer gas cap either...gimme old school jar cap.
If he has the stock front end stuff...I would then consider it more over #1....because I'd put the stock front back.
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