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Jun 28, 2014 | 12:20 AM

tennispro1

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1986 fxrc

I posted this on the general forum, but wanted to get some advice here as well. Im looking at a 1986 FXRC with just over 21,000 miles. What are some of the things I should be looking for since this is a thirty year old bike. I have heard by 1986, the Evo was pretty solid. What questions should I ask the dealer about it? It is a great looking bike. If you go to rodneyscyclehouse.com,you can see pics.

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ride safe and have fun

Jun 28, 2014 | 12:39 AM

Spanners39

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Just check to see if the base gaskets are leaking...at those miles and in that condition I wouldn't worry, that is a sweet ride!

Looks like it has an S&S carby which is way better than the Keihin butterfly it came with from new.

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Jun 28, 2014 | 05:17 AM

grbrown

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Looks reasonably close to stock. Don't hang around thinking about it for too long or you'll find someone has sneaked in behind you!

Jun 28, 2014 | 11:16 AM

Tailbreaker

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Originally Posted by tennispro1

While the price is a little high, it looks like a nice unmolested original and to me that's always worth more than one that has been "customized". 21 K miles isn't even broke in good yet. My 87 FXLR had 189,000 miles on it when I traded it in( dumbest thing I ever did) and still ran strong. Never had one single problem with that bike

Jun 28, 2014 | 03:57 PM

Spanners39

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. My 87 FXLR had 189,000 miles on it when I traded it in( dumbest thing I ever did) and still ran strong. Never had one single problem with that bike

I reckon there are a few ex-FXR owners think the same way.

Jun 28, 2014 | 04:20 PM

Tailbreaker

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I reckon there are a few ex-FXR owners think the same way.

Yep, traded her in on a brand new 2004 ElectraGlide Standard. Stupid, stupid, stupid....whenever I get another bike to keep my other two EVO's company, it's either going to be an FXLR or an FXRT.

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Jun 29, 2014 | 06:33 PM

GraemeR

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That bike looks good!....Just change all fluids and filters and ride the pants off it (never trust a dealer or seller if they say its already been done).