"Interesting" Craig's List FXR......
Road Captain
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: San Diego
Aftermarket frames might mimic the FXR look via the triangle section in the rear but they seriously lack in the front neck area allowing flex when pushed hard.. Take a look at a factory FXR frame V.S. a Boyce, Paucho, ChopperGuys or other aftermarket and you will see what I mean.
I have ridden a few aftermarket FXR copies and they feel totally different on the road, they lack the rigid knife feeling while cornering at high speeds..
I am just saying, if you want an FXR for the handling, get one with a HD frame becase the aftermarket frames are inferior... (fact) not opinion..
There is one aftermarket manufacturer (Rolling Thunder) that makes a boxed FXR style frame, it looks like it might be on par with the stock HD frame but I have never had the chance to ride one..
The avarage rider likely will not notice the difference between the two but if you ride hard and fast, carving up twisties, there is no camparison to the factory frame, it's MUCH stiffer...
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Nomad
I have a hard time believing that you can push a bike hard enough ON THE STREET to feel and guage frame flex. I can feel poor suspension and bad neck bearing or swing-arm bushings, but it takes a LOT to flex a frame to the point of notice.
I agree that some aftermarket frames, like Paugcho and even Kenny Boyce are not as good in design as Tripoli or Chopper Guys, but given all the same geometry, suspension,brakes, wheels and tires they would be on par with stock.
I never ridden anything but stock FXRs, but I also haven't seen anything about Boyce, Tripoli or Chopper Guys frames that would raise any concern ...
My opinion comes from several years of roadracing Vintage motorcycles that were NEVER designed for the track. Not all frame flexing is bad and even most seasoned riders will experience it unless pushing 100%. I barely ride at 30% on the street.
I agree that some aftermarket frames, like Paugcho and even Kenny Boyce are not as good in design as Tripoli or Chopper Guys, but given all the same geometry, suspension,brakes, wheels and tires they would be on par with stock.
I never ridden anything but stock FXRs, but I also haven't seen anything about Boyce, Tripoli or Chopper Guys frames that would raise any concern ...
My opinion comes from several years of roadracing Vintage motorcycles that were NEVER designed for the track. Not all frame flexing is bad and even most seasoned riders will experience it unless pushing 100%. I barely ride at 30% on the street.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 4,046
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From: sugar land, gulf coast, tx
Been owning motorcycles for 44 years, and have never understood why people think doing a motorcycle like this one has been done, is an intelligent move. Enough money has been spent on this build, that probably two beautiful new bikes could be purchased.
Guess no telling for other's taste in what they own. I wouldn't have it in my garage, regardless what Harley letters are attached to it.... tp dd50
Guess no telling for other's taste in what they own. I wouldn't have it in my garage, regardless what Harley letters are attached to it.... tp dd50
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 2,372
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From: NW Kentucky
I don't understand any of this. I admit bike is a clown and probably a clone wanna be. Never been on a FXR. I went to Harley for comfort and just basic rideability. But why argue over something that obviously isn't real? Just my 2cents.
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