FXR: What years are best?
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FXR: What years are best?
I picked up a real nice XL 1200 Low last January and have been having a blast on it. It's a quick & nimble little **** and a lot of fun in the twisties & canyons. In many ways, it's like a Mini FXR. So now I'm on a quest to find buy an FXR over the winter, and make it my new hot-rod.
In past years, I've never had an interest in FXRs, so I really have no knowledge of them. That being said, I'm curious if any of you know the pros & cons of the various years of FXRs?
I understand that there were a lot of changes in 1984, and that's about the least desirable year. The 1999's carry a pretty hefty price tag. I've heard bar room talk that 1990-1994 were the best years, but have no idea if that's factual.
So any input would be appreciated,
Thanks
In past years, I've never had an interest in FXRs, so I really have no knowledge of them. That being said, I'm curious if any of you know the pros & cons of the various years of FXRs?
I understand that there were a lot of changes in 1984, and that's about the least desirable year. The 1999's carry a pretty hefty price tag. I've heard bar room talk that 1990-1994 were the best years, but have no idea if that's factual.
So any input would be appreciated,
Thanks
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I picked up a real nice XL 1200 Low last January and have been having a blast on it. It's a quick & nimble little **** and a lot of fun in the twisties & canyons. In many ways, it's like a Mini FXR. So now I'm on a quest to find buy an FXR over the winter, and make it my new hot-rod.
In past years, I've never had an interest in FXRs, so I really have no knowledge of them. That being said, I'm curious if any of you know the pros & cons of the various years of FXRs?
I understand that there were a lot of changes in 1984, and that's about the least desirable year. The 1999's carry a pretty hefty price tag. I've heard bar room talk that 1990-1994 were the best years, but have no idea if that's factual.
So any input would be appreciated,
Thanks
In past years, I've never had an interest in FXRs, so I really have no knowledge of them. That being said, I'm curious if any of you know the pros & cons of the various years of FXRs?
I understand that there were a lot of changes in 1984, and that's about the least desirable year. The 1999's carry a pretty hefty price tag. I've heard bar room talk that 1990-1994 were the best years, but have no idea if that's factual.
So any input would be appreciated,
Thanks
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They're all fine, especially if you install a modern big motor! The late ones get good money as they were limited edition, after the TC was introduced, so they were the very last Evos. For a little added boost in canyon carving add a True-Track kit. Also get a twin front rotor one, with decent ground clearance.
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"Also get a twin front rotor one, with decent ground clearance." This...
If you want to keep the handling, get one that still has the mid-controls. If it doesnt still have the mids, good luck finding replacements. One guy on ebay has the market cornered.
If you want to keep the handling, get one that still has the mid-controls. If it doesnt still have the mids, good luck finding replacements. One guy on ebay has the market cornered.
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They're all fine, especially if you install a modern big motor! The late ones get good money as they were limited edition, after the TC was introduced, so they were the very last Evos. For a little added boost in canyon carving add a True-Track kit. Also get a twin front rotor one, with decent ground clearance.
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Thanks guys, I'll definitely be sure I have plenty of ground clearance. And I agree that mid controls are a must for this ride. I have seen used mid controls listed on eBay, but yeah, they go for around $500 a set. From the FXRs that Ive seen listed for sale, it seems like getting one with dual disc's will be most difficult to come by. I'd also like for it to have the stock alloy mag wheels, but those can be found fairly cheap.
I was actually talking with a guy last week that had a 1993 with dual discs, alloy mags, mid controls and a 96" S&S. He was very interested in swapping straight across for my Sportster. His FXR isn't running due to scored cylinders though, and claims it just needs Pistons & Jugs. But I passed, figuring if that's all that's needed he would have made the repairs. That sure would have been a nice one though, I'd love to have an S&S motor.
From the specs I've been reading, it looks like the FXRs only weigh about 60lbs more than my Sportster. So I'd have to assume that a modded 80" Evo engine will pull the bike around pretty good. But yeah, there's nothing like a big inch S&S.
I was actually talking with a guy last week that had a 1993 with dual discs, alloy mags, mid controls and a 96" S&S. He was very interested in swapping straight across for my Sportster. His FXR isn't running due to scored cylinders though, and claims it just needs Pistons & Jugs. But I passed, figuring if that's all that's needed he would have made the repairs. That sure would have been a nice one though, I'd love to have an S&S motor.
From the specs I've been reading, it looks like the FXRs only weigh about 60lbs more than my Sportster. So I'd have to assume that a modded 80" Evo engine will pull the bike around pretty good. But yeah, there's nothing like a big inch S&S.
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