Why is FXR so good?
The foreign bikes were sportier, rode better, and offered better ride comfort. In comparison, most Harleys were rumbling beasts that would carry on for miles but didn’t offer similarly efficient handling. The FXR changed that. It offered a better, steady riding experience and delivered great handling.
When did they stop making FXR?
1995
Introduced in 1982, the FXR was the first of Harley’s rubber-mounted customs, spawning an entire family of models that went out of production in 1995. But although the FXRs were gradually replaced by Dyna-series models, the Dynas have failed to erase fond memories of the FXR.
How much is an FXR worth?
Values
| Excellent | $14,265 |
| Very Good | $9,295 |
| Good | $7,030 |
| Fair | $6,115 |
| Poor | $4,850 |
Is FXR a good brand?
Some of the FXR gear features Omni stretch which is incredibly comfortable. Their pants fit better than Klim as well. Overall, I think FXR pants are better than anything Klim sells. Better kneepads that are wider and longer.
Who is the owner of FXR?
Milt Reimer
At age 17, Milt Reimer, FXR owner, started working part time at a Honda and Polaris dealer, in the small town of Morris, MB, about 50 kms south of Winnipeg. It was there he started racing motocross.
When did they stop making the Harley FXRT?
However, when the demand for Harleys exploded in the early ’90s, and sales of the FXRT were lagging, it was dropped in favor of using the assembly line for more popular models.
What kind of suspension does a FXRT Sport Glide have?
This was dubbed the FXR, and the first Super Glide II version was advertised as separating the men from the boys. This led to the FXRT, a sport-touring bike with frame-mounted two-thirds fairing and hard bags. It needed reasonably sophisticated suspension, capable of a pretty good lean through the corners.
How old is a 1987 Harley Davidson FXLR 1340?
Finish is not brilliant, it needs a twice monthly dose of tender loving care to keep the copious quantities of chrome and alloy shiny. Less than three years old, chrome has fallen off the shocks, the exhaust downpipes and the sissy-bar.
What’s the range of a Harley Davidson FXLR?
For long distance work, the fuel tank is too small, giving a range of only 120 miles even when the FXLR is ridden mildly, which given its nature is most of the time. 35-40mpg is not that good for a bike that doesn’t like to do more than 90mph (weird handling and vibes) – probably down to the brick shithouse aerodynamics and near 600lbs of mass.
Why did Harley Davidson want to make the FXR?
The aim of the FXR was to combine the looks and performance of the Harley V-Twin without compromising its handling. That’s one of the reasons why this Harley is often considered the engineer’s bike. The company was working on the FLT when they realized that they needed to design a bike for the newer audience.
What kind of bike is the 1992 FXRS?
This 1992 FXRS Low Rider Convertible was left untouched since it left the showroom. Well all that changed a few weeks ago when my good friend Andrew Huerta offered to let me ride his pristine 1992 FXRS Low Rider Convertible in the local foothills. Andrew had acquired the bike off the original owner after a divorce.
Why is the FXR considered an engineer’s bike?
You could call FXRs cruisers. They’re meant to offer comfortable rides across long distances. There is no doubt about the fact that the FXR is considered an engineer’s bike. This is because the design team was very adamant about creating a bike with a more universal appeal.