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Feb 27, 2012 | 11:43 PM

#41

warrconn

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From: MN

Quote:

Originally Posted by harleyguy5571

I rode a 1990 FXR up until last year. The funniest thing ever said to me went like this;

Mr know it all: What kind of bike is that.

Me: It's a 90 FXR

Mr know it all; So it's not Harley, it's a wanna be Harley

Me......Yes, it's really a Kawasaki. I just stripped off the radiator and a few other parts

If I can have permission to steal your act, I'm gonna use that...

Feb 28, 2012 | 01:59 AM

#42

rusty DOG

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From: golden gate estates

1981-1983 fxrt rubber glide.......

............. where did they all go. been looking for 1 stock, anti-dive, fairing, hard bags that do not leak and all. some body hoarding them away...

Feb 28, 2012 | 02:41 AM

#43

Ron750

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From: Wisconsin, USA

I didn't know about FXR's until I joined this forum and started admiring Artlee's sig pic.

http://thebathtubdiaries.blogspot.co.../fxr-info.html

http://www.cvoharley.com/smf/index.php?topic=25417.0

Feb 28, 2012 | 04:44 AM

#44

Very High Plain Drifter

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BigPappa

Try telling'em its a "SuperGlide" and watch the deer in the headlight look...

Actually, "FXR" had me scratching my head for a minute (I knew, but had to think about it). If you'd said "SuperGlide" I'd have got it immediately.

Acronyms are all such BS...

Feb 28, 2012 | 04:59 AM

#45

Then Came Bronson

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Quote:

Originally Posted by rusty DOG

1981-1983 fxrt rubber glide.......
............. where did they all go. been looking for 1 stock, anti-dive, fairing, hard bags that do not leak and all. some body hoarding them away...

No such thing as a 1981 FXR. '82 was the first year for the FXR series. I think the FXRT variant (Shovelhead, chain drive, fairing & bags) was first produced in year model 1983.

The FXRT is out there…you just have to be persistent. Keep checking ebay and Craigslist.

Feb 28, 2012 | 05:20 AM

#46

Then Came Bronson

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Very High Plain Drifter

Actually, "FXR" had me scratching my head for a minute (I knew, but had to think about it). If you'd said "SuperGlide" I'd have got it immediately.

Acronyms are all such BS...

No they're not. They actually serve a purpose to identify an exact model. A Super Glide could be anything from a FX, to a FXR, to a Dyna (three very different bikes)…depends on the model year.

Furthermore, the FXR had many different names throughout its production run…Super Glide, Low Glide, Low Rider, Sport Glide, Disc Glide, Low Rider Sport Edition or Convertible, plus a few more I'm sure I forgot off the top of my head.

Feb 28, 2012 | 06:45 PM

#47

Theatan

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From: Virginia

My FXD gets mistaken for a sportster also.
Ya gotta love the sportster crew,.. If it ain't a softail or touring bike it gets blamed on them.

Feb 28, 2012 | 07:02 PM

#48

leprechaun667

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From: Milford,CT

I had a friend ask me if my Superglide was a Sportster. I just told him to look again; He did, then realized what it was and said " it's a F#@kin Dyna, Now i feel stupid" This was aguy who has been around Harleys most of his life. The bike has many custom features on it. I geuss its easy to make the mistake at a quick glance. No Biggie I love that bike

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Feb 28, 2012 | 09:49 PM

#49

mike lhc

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From: West Covina, Ca/ LHC, AZ/Gecko, ISD

I have a 84 FXRP not done yet...18 years and counting and will never sell it.
However when I do see FXR's and tell the owner "NICE FXR" they do seem to appreciate the comment.