Springer frontends
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Springer frontends
I bought a project Bike. 83 FXRS, AND yes it IS an 83, Evo motor, dry clutch.
Runs fine, really nimble compared to my 07 Ultra,
Was thinking of putting a Springer front-end on it. (has a leaky front tube anyway) I like the way they look.
BUT, I thought I'd ask if I'm making a mistake by doing this. Will I lose the nimbleness and agility?
Regards, And thanks
MG
Runs fine, really nimble compared to my 07 Ultra,
Was thinking of putting a Springer front-end on it. (has a leaky front tube anyway) I like the way they look.
BUT, I thought I'd ask if I'm making a mistake by doing this. Will I lose the nimbleness and agility?
Regards, And thanks
MG
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You bought the bike a lot of guys will tell you is the best handling HD ever. Putting a springer front end on it is 100% for looks and will do nothing but negatively affect the handling of the bike.
Fix the fork seal leak, 2 beer job over the winter on a Sunday and enjoy the handling of your FXR. Good luck.
Fix the fork seal leak, 2 beer job over the winter on a Sunday and enjoy the handling of your FXR. Good luck.
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I'm with Architect, on this..
and... What is the VIN (minus the sequence Numbers) on that 1983 with an Evo??? Never even Heard of one Verified!!!
would be 1HD1EA-(or EB, or even EC) L (Not-K) XX D (not E nor beyond) XXXXXXX
Thank You
BTW I really do Like New Springers on Softails...and certainly the Old (mechanical brake) Springers on 4-speed Big Twins!!!!
and... What is the VIN (minus the sequence Numbers) on that 1983 with an Evo??? Never even Heard of one Verified!!!
would be 1HD1EA-(or EB, or even EC) L (Not-K) XX D (not E nor beyond) XXXXXXX
Thank You
BTW I really do Like New Springers on Softails...and certainly the Old (mechanical brake) Springers on 4-speed Big Twins!!!!
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Is it titled as an '83 ? If you decode the VIN (see below), it appears to be an '84. I'd be interested in knowing more about it being an '83. We see quite a few FXR's come through the shop and have not seen an '83 Evo before. If it truly is an '83 it would be a most foolish move to put a springer on that bike.
https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/blogs...ZIVc%3D.NZv8v3
This VIN decoded 1HD1EBL33EY117635
1 The first digit represents where the bike was made. 1 = USA
HD The following HD represents Harley-Davidson.
1 The fourth digit represents the weight class. 1 = Heavy Weight, 4 = Light Weight, 8 = Sidecar.
EB The next two characters represent the model. (see Model Code Chart below). EB FXRS - FXR Sport
L The 7th digit represents the engine type (see Engine Codes Chart below). L 1340 Evolution
3 The 8th digit represents the introduction date. 1 = Regular, 2 =Mid-year, January, 3 = California Special, 4 = Daytona, March
3 The 9th digit is a check digit. If you dont know what a check digit is, it is simply a digit to make sure the entire string is valid.
E The 10th digit is the year of manufacturer. E 1984
Y The 11th digit is the assembly plant the bike was made in. Y = York, PA, T = Tomahawk, J = Milwaukee, K = Kansas City.
117635 The 12th to 17th digits are the production numbers.
https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/blogs...ZIVc%3D.NZv8v3
This VIN decoded 1HD1EBL33EY117635
1 The first digit represents where the bike was made. 1 = USA
HD The following HD represents Harley-Davidson.
1 The fourth digit represents the weight class. 1 = Heavy Weight, 4 = Light Weight, 8 = Sidecar.
EB The next two characters represent the model. (see Model Code Chart below). EB FXRS - FXR Sport
L The 7th digit represents the engine type (see Engine Codes Chart below). L 1340 Evolution
3 The 8th digit represents the introduction date. 1 = Regular, 2 =Mid-year, January, 3 = California Special, 4 = Daytona, March
3 The 9th digit is a check digit. If you dont know what a check digit is, it is simply a digit to make sure the entire string is valid.
E The 10th digit is the year of manufacturer. E 1984
Y The 11th digit is the assembly plant the bike was made in. Y = York, PA, T = Tomahawk, J = Milwaukee, K = Kansas City.
117635 The 12th to 17th digits are the production numbers.
Last edited by rizzo; Dec 1, 2022 at 08:33 PM.
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Love springers, had them on Flatheads to Softails, and it's your bike so you should do what you want. That is what makes the world interesting. But I would not put one on an FXR. And sorry, but unless that bike is a one off that the factory somehow built and let out into the wild, I would need to see some serious documentation that the EVO motor is factory stock in that bike.
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Is it titled as an '83 ? If you decode the VIN (see below), it appears to be an '84. I'd be interested in knowing more about it being an '83. We see quite a few FXR's come through the shop and have not seen an '83 Evo before. If it truly is an '83 it would be a most foolish move to put a springer on that bike.
https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/blogs...ZIVc%3D.NZv8v3
This VIN decoded 1HD1EBL33EY117635
1 The first digit represents where the bike was made. 1 = USA
HD The following HD represents Harley-Davidson.
1 The fourth digit represents the weight class. 1 = Heavy Weight, 4 = Light Weight, 8 = Sidecar.
EB The next two characters represent the model. (see Model Code Chart below). EB FXRS - FXR Sport
L The 7th digit represents the engine type (see Engine Codes Chart below). L 1340 Evolution
3 The 8th digit represents the introduction date. 1 = Regular, 2 =Mid-year, January, 3 = California Special, 4 = Daytona, March
3 The 9th digit is a check digit. If you dont know what a check digit is, it is simply a digit to make sure the entire string is valid.
E The 10th digit is the year of manufacturer. E 1984
Y The 11th digit is the assembly plant the bike was made in. Y = York, PA, T = Tomahawk, J = Milwaukee, K = Kansas City.
117635 The 12th to 17th digits are the production numbers.
https://www.lowbrowcustoms.com/blogs...ZIVc%3D.NZv8v3
This VIN decoded 1HD1EBL33EY117635
1 The first digit represents where the bike was made. 1 = USA
HD The following HD represents Harley-Davidson.
1 The fourth digit represents the weight class. 1 = Heavy Weight, 4 = Light Weight, 8 = Sidecar.
EB The next two characters represent the model. (see Model Code Chart below). EB FXRS - FXR Sport
L The 7th digit represents the engine type (see Engine Codes Chart below). L 1340 Evolution
3 The 8th digit represents the introduction date. 1 = Regular, 2 =Mid-year, January, 3 = California Special, 4 = Daytona, March
3 The 9th digit is a check digit. If you dont know what a check digit is, it is simply a digit to make sure the entire string is valid.
E The 10th digit is the year of manufacturer. E 1984
Y The 11th digit is the assembly plant the bike was made in. Y = York, PA, T = Tomahawk, J = Milwaukee, K = Kansas City.
117635 The 12th to 17th digits are the production numbers.
Have found in books they brought out some evos early and some shovels ran into 84
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You bought the bike a lot of guys will tell you is the best handling HD ever. Putting a springer front end on it is 100% for looks and will do nothing but negatively affect the handling of the bike.
Fix the fork seal leak, 2 beer job over the winter on a Sunday and enjoy the handling of your FXR. Good luck.
Fix the fork seal leak, 2 beer job over the winter on a Sunday and enjoy the handling of your FXR. Good luck.
Wanna spend wise money go inverted frontend.