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My father has a 1983 FXRS with an evo motor. After doing some research it seems to me that they did not start putting the evo motors in until 1984? Just was curious if anyone else has heard or seen the FXRS with the evo prior to 1984? To make a long story short he got into an accident last year and the insurance company offered him $2000 so he decided to keep it and do the repairs himself. Is this bike worth holding onto ( he is thinking about selling)? Do you think they will be in demand in the future? Thanks
Normally new models (1984) come out at the end of the previous year (1983), so perhaps that explains it.
It's worth more than $2,000, but not going to be some extra special collectors item.
I think that it's valued wrongly and I'd argue to have an independent valuation, eg trying going to some specialist vintage shops or dealers for a second opinion.
It's not just an 1983 motorcycle, the FXRs are keeping their values better. I suspect the book values they are working off are just worked out by an equation rather than replacement market value. You want to argue for replacement value if that is what the policy states --- and ask to keep the wreck as they are worth more in parts.
The insurance company won't know that.
For example, if it still has its mid-glide foot controls, they could be worth $100s alone. The tank console could go for another $100. You'll get more for the parts alone.
How damaged is it?
Last edited by harley peter; Jan 31, 2020 at 01:07 PM.
Depends on the bike and how beat up it is, but mostly, if he wants it, keep it.
Do you think they will be in demand in the future? Thanks
Maybe. Maybe not.
FXRs are relatively valuable these days, but if you're asking if keeping this one is a good financial investment, almost certainly not.
To the extent that there will be collectors paying premium prices for these in the future, they aren't going to be looking for recovered, rebuilt salvage bikes. They are going to be looking for bone stock, original survivors.
Depends on the bike and how beat up it is, but mostly, if he wants it, keep it.
Maybe. Maybe not.
FXRs are relatively valuable these days, but if you're asking if keeping this one is a good financial investment, almost certainly not.
To the extent that there will be collectors paying premium prices for these in the future, they aren't going to be looking for recovered, rebuilt salvage bikes. They are going to be looking for bone stock, original survivors.
^^^Correct. ^^^
Saw a completely original 84 FXRT with 16K on the clock listed for $20K last night. He'll probably get $17K cash.
I did some research when buying my 1st 84 FXR..that transition from Shovel to Evo saw some mixing and matching like others have said, chain and belt final drives in the same year, not totally sure but I wouldn't be surprised if perhaps there was an Evo that was still titled as 83....but I dunno...like someone else said, check the case numbers
As far as the 2000 dollar worth...depending how much damage were talking I'd say yes....if the frame is straight and you have a clean title you can get 1500 for it all day ....if the tins survived they are worth money also....if it has the original mid contrils....factory mags...rear master cylinder and so on...I had to spend alot to get them back on my 84...luckily my 90 FXR had all that stuff. Check out the prices of these OEM FXR parts and you'll see. I'd say keep it if you're not in desperate need for the cash. Save the frame if nothing else and you or he could always build it up .
Thank you all for the advice and opinions!
Here are some pics from after the accident. Pretty minor just needs new brake assembly, handlebars, front fender and probably the gas tank.
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1983 FXRS with evo motor
