fxr fork options
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fxr fork options
Merry Christmas all!
I have a 1990 fxrs that is in the process of getting tweeked on.
Does anyone know what the different fork options were that they used on the fxr's?
And is there one that is best for handling?
I have a 1990 fxrs that is in the process of getting tweeked on.
Does anyone know what the different fork options were that they used on the fxr's?
And is there one that is best for handling?
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There is an easy bolt in swap for FXR's that won't cost an arm and a leg. Find a set of Sportster XL1200S forks. These are built by Showa, adjustable for preload and damping and along with a fork brace will really make that front end work...
You can sometimes find a set on EBAY or go to Chicagoharley.com for a discounted pair brand new. 45943-96 is the left leg assy, 45944-96 is the right. These will just bolt in in place of your standard assemblies and you can sell them on EBAY to recoup some of the cost. Chicago discounts nearly all of their parts so you should be able to get the set for less than $700 shipped.
The Emulators that Grahams talking about are made by Race-tech and along with a set of springs would probably run half the cost of the new Sport fork assemblies.
I've never bought anything from Howard at motorcyclemetal but I have emailed him about a tank that he builds for FLH's. He was prompt at returning my emails and had lots of suspension options for harley on his website...
You can sometimes find a set on EBAY or go to Chicagoharley.com for a discounted pair brand new. 45943-96 is the left leg assy, 45944-96 is the right. These will just bolt in in place of your standard assemblies and you can sell them on EBAY to recoup some of the cost. Chicago discounts nearly all of their parts so you should be able to get the set for less than $700 shipped.
The Emulators that Grahams talking about are made by Race-tech and along with a set of springs would probably run half the cost of the new Sport fork assemblies.
I've never bought anything from Howard at motorcyclemetal but I have emailed him about a tank that he builds for FLH's. He was prompt at returning my emails and had lots of suspension options for harley on his website...
Last edited by woodnbow; Dec 19, 2010 at 09:37 AM. Reason: more info
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Do any of you have an opinion on slapping a set of FXDX forks in?
Skrewsloose, what are the lenght of the forks on the sp?
Skrewsloose, what are the lenght of the forks on the sp?
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Sled, I've had em apart to replace seals, but never measured them. I think stock sp forks are 25 3/8", where as non-sp forks are something like 23 1/4 or 23 3/8. I did make a note in my manual to measure next time. They do hold alittle more oil, 10.5 oz wet.
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Also, Harley went to the 39mm forks in '88 on the FXR (slightly wider than the original 35mm forks).
BTW, 1skrewsloose's measurements sound right on the money.
Hadn't ever heard of anyone swapping out their shocks for a set of XL1200S Showas. Those are pretty nice...anyone know the length of those babies?
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Howard,
Are those the inverted Ohlins? Totally sick looking Brembos and rotors...I love it. How long are those legs? It doesn't look like you have a lot of travel in those front shocks.
Are those the inverted Ohlins? Totally sick looking Brembos and rotors...I love it. How long are those legs? It doesn't look like you have a lot of travel in those front shocks.