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What do FLHR, FLHRC, FLTR, stand for?

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Old Jan 16, 2009 | 12:47 PM
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Default What do FLHR, FLHRC, FLTR, stand for?
Just wondering, does anyone know what the model designations actually stand for? FLHR, FLHRC, FLTR, FLHS, FXDL, etc?
 
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Friggin Long Haul Rider
Friggin Long Haul Rider Custom
Friggin Long Trip Rider
Friggin Long Haul Skoot
Friggin Xtra Duty Lugger

There ya go.

But really....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson_FL

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http://home.ctlnet.com/~mcarroll/harleyalphabet.htm
 
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Originally Posted by Phurion
Friggin Long Haul Rider
Friggin Long Haul Rider Custom
Friggin Long Trip Rider
Friggin Long Haul Skoot
Friggin Xtra Duty Lugger

There ya go.

But really....
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harley-Davidson_FL

and/or

http://home.ctlnet.com/~mcarroll/harleyalphabet.htm
lol Thanks! Appreciate the links! lol
 
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Originally Posted by jjohnson77536
Just wondering, does anyone know what the model designations actually stand for? FLHR, FLHRC, FLTR, FLHS, FXDL, etc?
See if this helps http://www.harleysforsale.biz/harley.php
scroll to bottom for brake down of each letter.
 
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that was a friggen good answer-ride safe
 
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