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I finally got a FXR! I was so close to buying a new one off the floor in 2000 (FXR4) but life got in the way. I have had many bikes though the years but the FXR has always been calling me. So I've been looking for about 2-3 years and found this 1988 FXR with just 3500 original miles....everything is stock (except rear wheel I believe). Was in a barn in Maine for 30+ years, owner passed away and family sold it to the guy I got it from. Only issue is I have to rebuild the carb but it runs, motor sounds fine. I'm picking it up later this week and will get carb fixed. Here's some pics....
Last edited by gtopillado; Sep 7, 2021 at 08:11 PM.
I'm sitting here just shaking my head as I look at your beautiful find. Congratulations doesn't quite cover it, but damn...what a find.
I keep seeing these kind of stories about old low-mile FXR's showing up but I don't see many stories about "old low-mile" other models and wonder why that is..??
Are people also finding 80's to early 90's vintage dressers and Sportsters like this as well..?? I'm a dedicated FXR guy. I bought my '85 FXRS new in '85 and while I can afford any bike I want..I haven't found a bike I would rather own. 307,000 mi. later and counting, I'm still convinced but that's just me. Note to OP: If I had that bike in my garage besides the usual required updates on things that might have aged too much...the first ( and possibly the ONLY) actual modification I would do is to install 4" straight risers under those buckhorns.
ENJOY..!!!
Way to go on a great find! Just some words however. I got an 87 FXRC barn find three years ago so let me give you a heads up. Anything made of rubber on this bike may be dried out and could cause you grief down the road. Literally. My 87 had 15K miles on it when I got it and since then, I've found little things like the rubber hoses, brake lines and stuff, motor mounts, seals, swing arm bushings, o-rings, you name it. If it's made of rubber, it may have dry rotted, will fall apart and fail. So be careful. That's a jewel though.
Greg
Last edited by Greg55_99; Sep 8, 2021 at 10:05 AM.
Thank you all for the comments, truly appreciated. I picked her up today, now it's time to pull out the wrenches and get busy on making her road worthy. Could not be happier! Oh Happy Day
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Just got this 1988 FXR !
