Are all FXR frames the same?
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My 1997 Road King has a zerk as well.
I just found it odd to have the same model year of FXR with and without. A mid year change?
I can't see a downside other than carrying around a tube of grease in the neck. Upside it'll push out anything that gets in the bearing.
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1987 & later frames have an additional location to mount the rear shocks more forward on the top. The old mounting location is there for the FXRT & FXRP models that kept the more straight up & down shock angle of the earlier bikes. It's not a big deal to drill a couple holes & weld in sleeves to give the earlier frames this option.
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1987 & later frames have an additional location to mount the rear shocks more forward on the top. The old mounting location is there for the FXRT & FXRP models that kept the more straight up & down shock angle of the earlier bikes. It's not a big deal to drill a couple holes & weld in sleeves to give the earlier frames this option.
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1987 & later frames have an additional location to mount the rear shocks more forward on the top. The old mounting location is there for the FXRT & FXRP models that kept the more straight up & down shock angle of the earlier bikes. It's not a big deal to drill a couple holes & weld in sleeves to give the earlier frames this option.
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I love that FXR frame. Built to last.
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correct, the frame rails have both mounting position holes. The fender struts that go over the rails only have one mounting hole position and determine shock angle. I have some Arlen Ness struts that were for the regular FXR (more forward angle) position that I drilled the RT/RP hole positions into and had a friend weld up the old holes and re powder coated them. You cant tell the and cost me about $20 in beer.
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