Get the 90', then get a mag wheel for the front and put the mid controls back on. That 90' is a clean bike.

 

Durham, you sure it was the same one? Wonder why they couldn't sell it. Gives me some powerful lowball leverage if the bike checks out.

 

I like 86.

-stock
-mag wheels
-stronger case
-price

90 does have the better starter set up, splined tranny shaft and clutch hub, and better carb.

Can't go wrong with both though. Not a bad position to be in. Good luck.

 

daven, what about the 86 case is better?

I know I'm in an overall good spot. For whatever reason, I'm drawn to the 86 even though I know the 90 is a mechanically superior machine.

 

You will get some further opinions, but '86 case were more closer to the shovelhead casting. From '89-'91-ish, there were some case insert (left side) that could come loose, and HD replaced, or folks replaced with new case. Not a deal breaker though, since it's a hit and miss. I have an '89 and my case is good.

Stock is "worth" more in the end.

 

Yes i am sure, I know it was on ct craigslist at least since last winter , I remember thinking , I wonder why the tank was replaced. But I thought it was and it is a good looking fxr

 

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Znicolay,

It depends on what you're going to do with the bike, once you get it.


If you're planning on leaving the bike completely stock, I'd go with the '90 for the reasons others here have talked about. If you're planning on modifying the engine/suspension, etc, then it doesn't really matter, as long as the frame hasn't been molested.

My '93 was old and tired before I took it all the way down to the frame, and built it back up to my specs. Not every guy has the time/money/motivation to do that. My only criteria for when I first bought the bike was that the frame had to be untouched. Everything else was either rebuildable or replaceable with newer technology parts. Your criteria may be different.

 

@Bronson, wow, that's sexy. Unfortunately for me, as of now the 1990 has been sold. I'm looking at the 1986 this weekend.

There's also an '86 FXRS that just hit the market, but for more than I'd like to spend. It has the dual disc brakes. Looks like you have the same. Definitely tempting.