Curious if anyone still has one or has seen any of the early 1980s limited build models running around unmolested?
[ul][*]1983 XL Custom Roadster: Sportster with the mini-Fat Bob tank, 1000cc engine, solo seat.[*]1985 FXRC. Similar to the Disc Glide, but with a tan seat, chrome engine kit, wire wheels.[*]I think there was also a FXRT in '83/4? that still had the Shovel engine with enclosed drive train and a few other options too.[/ul]Might be some others, but these are the ones that came to mind....

 

My buddy has an 1983 XR-1000. Is that rare and limited enough for you? I took this pic last week.

Check out the For Sale Forum. A member has a real sharp, original 25th Anniversary Sporty for sale.

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I just bought a 1988 FXRP 9,200 miles.

 

all 85's are rare, only about 35,000 bikes total all models were built that year.

 

yeah, it's always nice to see something that has survived 20+ years intact and still stock, or very close to it....

 

I know somone that has a shovel head with belt drive and a stock belt drive primary, I think it's an FXBSB or something like that and I know 2 people with chain drive EVO softails.

 

I have a '83 Shovel powered FXRS that I bought new. Top end is still tight and never been apart.

 

Neat bike I sat on a few in dealer showrooms back in '83

 

my buddy has the 85 FXRC you mentioned. almost completely stock, original owner.
I have a 85 FXWG, original owner, almost all mechanicals stock and original, appearance is not nearly stock but I do have the original parts.

 

It is rare to see stock bikes, usually the bike has switched hands a few times and each owner has tinkered with it.