FXR?
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From: San Diego
Hey Steve (2000eaglerider),
That is a really nice scoot you have there. I also ride a 91. Great bikes. I am with you on the buckhorn bars. I am not a big fan. Mine had 16” apes on it when I bought it and I had to swap them out. I have a shoulder that did not appreciate that riding position. I think you are going to be mighty happy with the handling of the FXR. I take mine into the mountain twisities all the time and love the way it handles. Those front dual discs are great to have also. I am not expert enough to tell you what exact model you have there but it sounds like you found a real keeper.
-Another Steve
That is a really nice scoot you have there. I also ride a 91. Great bikes. I am with you on the buckhorn bars. I am not a big fan. Mine had 16” apes on it when I bought it and I had to swap them out. I have a shoulder that did not appreciate that riding position. I think you are going to be mighty happy with the handling of the FXR. I take mine into the mountain twisities all the time and love the way it handles. Those front dual discs are great to have also. I am not expert enough to tell you what exact model you have there but it sounds like you found a real keeper.
-Another Steve
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Steve. go by the vin number. that will tell you everything. If the 6th letter is a g, its a sport. M i think is a convertible. Both came with the anti dive forks, meaning they are air assist and use the handlebars as a resevoir. I have a 91 fxrs-sp, sp for sport, I have pics posted here somewhere.
Good luck with it, fxr's are great, Dennis
Good luck with it, fxr's are great, Dennis
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If the front end is original, you should have a shrader valve on the left end of the handlebar and there should be a solenoid valve under the speedo. tach mount with tubing joining the left and right fork tubes. The only difference between the sp and the conv. is the bars. Buckhorn and standard and the rear signal lights are moved to the rear on the conv. to allow for the bags.
fxr or die, Dennis
fxr or die, Dennis
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From: Oakdale Ca.
The front end was a really easy swap I just needed to add stops because of the electraglide tank is 5.5 gallons and the bars would hit. I will post pics soon . I just baught a new hooker setup so if anyone is looking I have 2 sets exhaust super trapp 2 into 1 and drags 2.25 street sweepers with heat shields....
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I live near Carson City NV, just bought an original '91 FXR, its a "convertible" with the factory detachable windshield and bags. It is a real survivor, never been bobbed, chopped, or hot rodded. It has forward controls but all the original parts were saved. It has a lot of miles on it (69K) but you would never guess that looking at it. It also has those wierd buckhorn bars that take some getting used to.
I'm moving from a 08 Roadglide to this. The roadglide was a great bike but I no longer do any long distance touring and decided I would rather have a lighter easier to handle bike for the short rides I do nowadays (I turn 65 next week).
So what is the model designation....FXRC or is it FXRS? The seller says its S for sport, since it has original dual disc brakes.
Looking forward to owning, riding, and learning all about this old girl, plan to leave her pretty much as is.
Steve
I'm moving from a 08 Roadglide to this. The roadglide was a great bike but I no longer do any long distance touring and decided I would rather have a lighter easier to handle bike for the short rides I do nowadays (I turn 65 next week).
So what is the model designation....FXRC or is it FXRS? The seller says its S for sport, since it has original dual disc brakes.
Looking forward to owning, riding, and learning all about this old girl, plan to leave her pretty much as is.
Steve
As for the buckhorn bars, they put your hands in the most natural, comfortable position, causing much less strain on wrists, shoulders and back. But who knows if yours has the original bars.
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According to my 1990 brochure the Convertible is an FXRS-Conv! Looks almost identical to an FXRS, but seems to have a different chrome tank console, although the shot is sideways on, so I can't see any features of it. The bars are buckhorns, while the Sport has low flatter bars. A wise choice! I have its successor, an FXDXT or T-Sport.
Last edited by grbrown; Mar 2, 2010 at 03:15 PM. Reason: Added sentence re bars.
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From: Canada...west coast
FXRS-Conv. Low Rider Convertable
Dual disc, air, buckhorns, and detachable windshield. 100/90-19 Dunlop.
Detachable saddlebags, relocated rear signals, and 130/90-16 Dunlop.
Seat height: 27.5"
Length: 93.2"
Wheelbase: 64.7"
Ground clearance: 6.0"
Dry weight: 585 lbs.
Color options: Vivid black; Bright candy ruby; Candy sapphire sun-glo; Bright and dark candy ruby; Bright and dark sapphire metallic.
Engine is black wrinkle paint, with a chrome package.
Info is from the '91 sales brochure....
Canadian prices; Two-Tone $14,199.00
Candy $14,099.00
Solid $13,999.00 Enjoy your 'new' bike.....most FXR's have miles on them..they are just fun to ride!
Dual disc, air, buckhorns, and detachable windshield. 100/90-19 Dunlop.
Detachable saddlebags, relocated rear signals, and 130/90-16 Dunlop.
Seat height: 27.5"
Length: 93.2"
Wheelbase: 64.7"
Ground clearance: 6.0"
Dry weight: 585 lbs.
Color options: Vivid black; Bright candy ruby; Candy sapphire sun-glo; Bright and dark candy ruby; Bright and dark sapphire metallic.
Engine is black wrinkle paint, with a chrome package.
Info is from the '91 sales brochure....
Canadian prices; Two-Tone $14,199.00
Candy $14,099.00
Solid $13,999.00 Enjoy your 'new' bike.....most FXR's have miles on them..they are just fun to ride!
Last edited by Ramona; Mar 2, 2010 at 06:29 PM.