There's a hurricane coming! So if you want to contact The Ride Factory about buying this FXR you'll have to email them: TheRideFactory@gmail.com

The FXR and FXRT will always have a special place in the hearts of most bikers out there. I remember being a teenager and thinking how cool they looked and how my broke ass dreamed of owning one! Good vid!

I have a 1992 FXLR with over 70,000 miles. She had been run and put up wet many of times. Rode it from east coast of North Carolina to West coast California many years ago. Which was my first big trip I ever done at that time. Not sure I could do that long of a distance again. As long as I am alive I will never get rid of that bike.

As a new FXR owner from the late 80's I thoroughly enjoyed this one. Nailed it with the In & Out secret menu analogy 😹 - What an insane find. Kind of hoping you change your mind on it and bring it home, would be awesome to see that bike make some reoccurring appearances!

Love my 86 FXR! I've had it for 24 years and I will never let it go!

Shadetree....the Fxr frame and flh/flt frame are similar but with big difference being the neck. the flh have a longer neck and inverted trees the forks ride behind the neck stem. Mainly for slow speed in parking lots etc. I had a 1983 fxrt I bought in 1989, my first Harley! Loved that bike, however I did the exact opposite of what you’re doing. I stripped my bike down. I was 27 at the time and didn’t want or need a fairing at the time. Wish I still had it. Want another, but I have my ‘06 dyna.

i''ve got a 90 FXRS with 42,000 on it,...purchased new, by me Oct 6..i'll never git rid of it,.. lots of upgrades,...andrews cam, mikuni card, hypercharger air cleaner ,,,stainless steel twisted spokes in the front, solid chrome rim in the rear, mustang fastback seat, soft tail fender fender with factory matched paint, tank and front fender stock paint as well 14inch apes, i get looks and lots of questions when i take it out...mostly what year is it.... long live FXR'S...!!!!

Pretty good history lesson! Most FXR fans get it wrong. I owned the ugliest stock FXR I've ever seen in person after buying it new in '88 then beating the snot out of it for thirty years, parking it outdoors in all weathers with no cover, and all it needed was basic maintenance and the usual drive belt, alternator and wear parts like brake pads for well over 100K miles (I ran many years with no speedo since they're kind of useless). Evos are simpler than many riding mowers and easy to care for even if the last owner was a moron. That said if you aren't a mechanic you probably don't need an old motorcycle. However I wouldn't want a stock machine because lots of parts are well worth upgrading. I install Ram Jett solid intakes on all my Evos because the HD intakes (both styles) are mongtarded and beg for leaks. I threw mine in the trash where they belong. I run taller final drive gearing because stock gearing is for fat riders with hippopotamous ol' ladies. The stock Keihin was decent (after an Andrews pump cover, rejet and aiming the accel squirter centered in the bore. The stock single piston brakes eat leper anus and I'm not a leper so I immediately installed the HD dual disc kit (and later upgraded to four piston non-Brembo takeoffs which are vastly better calipers). The stock INA cam bearings are famous for failure so it got a Torrington as it should along with a cam change (the stock cam is crippled for emissions) to a Crane 296-2. The stock crossover works great after pressing out the welch plugs from the mufflers. Do NOT replace with drag pipes. I had to downjet to make that work so I went back to stock. I also bought a '94 FXLR and replaced the short, low travel stock forks (FXLRs are for midgets) with FXRT forks and of course added dual discs (and spoked mags when ya could buy them for fifty bucks before the fad hit). It already had a carb and cam and dual coil ignition from the previous owner. If ya want an FXR to collect buy a nice stock one and don't ride it to preserve that money. If ya want a rider buy an ugly one then mod the snot out of it (I added a bagger box with integral oil sump and S&S V124. Fun fact, John Favill of Norton Commando fame was responsible for most of the Evo engine but isn't a cult hero like Eric Buell. Favill was hired to save HD and did. HD could have solved the drivetrain install problem that killed the FXR frame with a simple removable frame rail but failed to think of that. Frames go for ~1500 with title and are a fine way to start your project.

My 89 FXR-P Was known as a factory hot-rod at the time. So yes, they were known as speed demons in their time.

I'd love to see "the factory" develop an FXR-styled bike equipped with a 131 engine. I'm dreaming. A lower weight to a higher power ratio has always sounded good to me. Kudos to a pal of mine who's building his version of an FXR (powered by an S&S 128 engine and Baker drivetrain).

This makes me want to take a trip down to Florida, purchase a bike, and ride it back to NJ.

Awesome paint job. IMO, anyone who hates it can get the hell out. Great video! Your vocabulary and delivery is top notch my man.

As long as it's "Shelby Approved" ... And, your philosophical utterances are always a treat brother...lol

i have a 56 panhead ,93 FXR, and a 2019 Streetglide special best of everything lol

That 'Murica FXR is a beautiful bike. Very nice indeed.

"So you want an FXR" why yes yes I do

Awesome! Got my 93 fxr superglide with 1600 miles really stock. last December off Craigslist loving it got 6,000miles now Gotta get lucky

My first bike was a 1988 Harley Davidson FXR Superglide. I loved that bike. I wish I still had it.

I want, no, I NEED this bike in my life! And you either love that custom paint job or you’re wrong! 🇺🇸

Dude I would love to have an fxr as a second bike but to be honest I would want a basket case like the crusty glide. Something about a cool old bike you aren’t afraid to work on and do whatever you want to it. Barf party rules!

FXR in Blighty 🇬🇧 turn up to you’re local café and look down your nose at everyone else..... including as other HD riders, especially the Dyna and Sporty crowd oh the simple pheasants aspiring to reach the reaaaaaal biker. Then when a cloud wafts into view, casually walk over and rumble that beast into life give a good couple of blasts of the throttle so all know the king is retiring for the night to watch in amazement as you begin your “real biker” long ride home over 2miles away to pack that baby up for another week in the garage. Because you don’t own an FXR no, you’re a custodian of greatness matched perfectly with your own magnanimous personality....... 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂🤣😂

Not ever selling my '79 FXE. I made it into what I wanted to ride and it's been a solid bike ever since.

6 grand??? Here in Vegas I’ve yet to see one going for less than 8 grand and in that shape $12,000 easy

Hi lol. Just sitting in the hurrican watching shadetree. Life is gewd

ACTUALLY, (at least in New England), they do appear to be getting cheaper! I mean, $5-6k which is down from the $7-10k folks wanted for one in suspect shape only a year ago. The FXR being the cool hipster Harley phase didn’t last that long, so if you can hold out for another year or so, I imagine they’ll be in line with what 80s evo sportsters go for.

Love the Kick Ass channel!! My love for the FXR came from the Harley used in the 1991 Micky Rourke "Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man" movie.

My dream bike is a replica of the FXR from Harley Davidson and the Marlboro Man.

I looked at FXR When I was shopping for my first Harley back in 2000, ended up with an FXDL I still have to this day, it’s been wrecked but it’s time to fix it up and get it back on the road

What Harley guy doesn't . Its more like so you want a project lol . I love your channel man. Thanks

Had a 94 FXLR with a S&S carb and Python pipes. Still my favorite HD of the 5 I've owned.

I was thinking the other day Josh, that you and your FXR are a perfect match because neither of you have a pretentious bone in your body. What you see is what you get. No bragging, no bullshit.

1980 FXB Sturgis...the bike that brought me to Harley Davidson....the FLH kept me with Harley Thanks for sharing

I want an FXR this is incredibly timely

I had the opportunity to ride an FXR back in the 80s. I always wanted one.

Gotta love the "troublehead" Harleys. I bought a used factory black and orange 1982 80th Anniversary FX Sturgis edition for $3k back 1992. At almost 30 years ago since i purchased the 82, its not the oldest bike i own, (71 FLH) but it is the longest i have ever had one sit around in rideable condition and i cant ever see it leaving home in the absence of a ridiculous amount of money offered when i've been drinking an equally ridiculous amount of alcohol. Its big twin 80" engine runs like a scalded dog with its ass on fire and other then the factory satin black rocker covers and matching black "ham can" air breather, its identical to the other FX models of the later 70s and mid 80s. It doesnt have that profile that would eventually become synonymous with the "Dyna" name, but, the one big difference that sets her kind apart from the later model evos is her iconic, "potato, potato, potato.." shovelhead sound.

My dad has a 92 fxr that is untouched other than bars, pipes, and seat. He has all the take offs to put it back. My uncle bought it new, and passed it on last year.

Bike salesman of the year.

Kick ass video, man. Watching you three back to back is becoming tradition for me.

Loved the lesson today, Josh. The “for sale” FXR really seemed great. Thanks!

I test rode a Shovelhead FXR back when they first came out. It was a Dealer ride day for new models. Nice bike, still have my 83 FXWG.

great way to look at the FXR. Glad you got one because you’re really into it! Maybe it’s time for a frame off resto!!!! I would watch the HELL out of those videos

My dad had a shovel FXR way back when... Wish he had kept it.. :(

Hey Josh , you're so animated when you do this kind of videos and I think it's cool!! Keep the rubber side down and stay safe out there.

I really enjoyed all the talking head videos Shadetree did when he was laid up with the leg injury a while back. I enjoyed this as well, but I thought it might be one of those where he just talks shit about a topic, this one being fxr's, or maybe hipsters ruining old HD's etc. I hope he puts some of those videos in the rotation in the future, agree or disagree I always enjoy Shadetree's opinions.

2nd!

I like turtles 🐢

LOL ain't no kidding about showing up to bike night on a FXR. I got a 83 FXR Shovel. I'm the shit when I pull up. I spend more time working on the Shovel than riding, stopping every 50 miles and tightening bolts but it's worth it to get the attention of Harley guys

as an FXR owner of many years. I recommend a 120 cubic inch motor upgrade, you can't imagine the fun you'll have

I love seeing videos like this talking about the Rarity of stock a stock fxr❤ that lets me know that all the bad luck through life was worth it to the bike I own now it's a 93 fxlr 90th anniversary with just 14,600 miles the only modifications that had when I bought it was a s&s carb 😊

You're killin me dude 😭. . .I just sold my 1986 FXR a couple of months back, after 10 years of faithful service. Several reasons, mainly pressure from younger family members who thought maybe with me just having turned 80 years old, scorching up and down the local highway might not be such a good idea anymore. Regretted selling real soon and currently shopping around for a Deuce.

Definitely looked like a solid bike. That paint job matched today perfectly! Happy Veterans Day everyone. 🇺🇸

Great vid Shadetree, I am still laughing over your monologue while back at the Brap garage. Love it man, keep them coming. 😂

Eric was a mad man and too advanced for his own good. I’m still holding on to my 05 Buell xb12r, the bike is so underrated, just like the FXR’s were. That’s a rad bike Josh

This helped me so much as I’m new to Harley’s

FXR was a great bike, so much in fact if I recall his book correctly Sonny Barger stated his FXR was his favorite bike. Great video as always!🤘🏼

One of my dream trips was always flying over to the USA and buying a bike to tour the country with... I’m not a Harley guy, but for the US... This would be THE bike to ride

@8:00 when the FXR’s are all twisted, chopped, and extinct we can finally move onto the VRSC/vrod

good vid. stay safe during the storm. time to watch the " HHAA YAA HAAA vid

As a non Harley guy I enjoyed the history lesson. Thank you. Great entertaining video as always. 👏👏

That type of bike, and my ironhead mostly, got me into vintage bikes. I like not being afraid of sleeping bags and a pack of parts and tools to take with me. We're talking magnetoes.

The fxr is actually the bike that “won” the market against the Japanese bikes at the time in the late 80’s. as a big middle finger to japan after, then they produced the fatboy. The name was no coincidence along with the original paint scheme. It was grey with 7 yellow stripes the same as each a bomb that was dropped on japan. I own a 94 fxlr and love all the history!

You're my favourite motorcycle channel on youtube! I love your energy, dude! Keep on riding

I had a president of my Legion Riders Club that had an FXR and I told him I would love to buy it off of him and replace my Ironhead with it as my local bar hopper / around the town bike. He was like it's more than just a bar hopper. I said that I thought that it was light and it is almost the same weight as the Ironhead. He bought a Street Glide and was riding that around then he said to me now I understand what you were saying around the town bike because compared to the street glide this thing is light and nimble.

I test rode a Shovel FXR a while back. The dealer wanted more than I had to spend at the time so I didn't take it home. But I almost made a bad financial decision that day. It was definitely a fun bike to ride. And I am a bit envious of whoever did take it home.

This was the best ride ever , So enjoyed the travels on it . 🇨🇦

Just bought a 93 heritage softail thats got 190,000 miles and plan on coming to see the bar this summer on it if thats ok

I have a 98 Electra glide I stripped down an built a “fxr” with some progressive suspension meant for a fxr

I had a 94 FXLR. Ex wife talked me into selling it. I wasn’t aware I was so cool then. But I did love it.

Early FXR chassis were some of H-D's first cadcam designed components. The engineers at H-D got rid of the frame castings and used steel plate here and there, as well as a square shape for the frame's backbone. They handle pretty well (given decent suspension). I had some pals who owned Shovelhead-powered (stock) FXRs. They were "marginal" when it came to engine performance. The Evo engines were a major upgrade (my humble opinion). Sonny Barger once said the FXRs were great bikes (all around). I liked the gas tank/console on the early FXRs. Josh, I envision some S&S goodness in your FXR's future. Ride safe -- W

Mine has a stock duel disk, I think it's rare because I see very few others. I've never washed it. LoL Runs great . We've seen the worst weather Ireland can throw at us.

Still looks amazing! Think people still like that old school retro looking Harley. It’s what comes to mind when people think Harley Davidsons. 👌🏾👍🏾

I'm the proud owner of a 1988 fxrssp love it best handling big twin harley ever made

You ain't kidding! I have a stock 84 FXRT. Sealed chain and all... And people crowd around it all the time...lol

i wanted a fxr until my friend bought one now im more used to working on that bike than any other bike i have ever worked on in my entire life but man does it ride like a beast

Drinking years done on an FXR in Long Island . Now have a an FXRS 20 model. AND an OLD MAN Tri-glide for long distance and back. Stay frosty

The first Harley I ever sat on (when I was around 10) was a late 70s early 80s fxr, id love to add one to the family some day

I've had one in my garage my entire life she needs to run again

"The FXR isn't some mythical unicorn with magical properties." Yes, Yes it is.

I just had an 83 FXR in my shop that is very stock. I did a bunch of work on it and it runs good but has a shifting problem I didn't try to fix.

Everyone competing for the *first* post, I'm after the much more elusive *last* post

Sitting in my office at work today and watching your video. Love it when you joke about the hipster stuff, because Milwaukee Wisconsin is overflowing with Pabst beer drinking hipsters who rip on Harleys because most cant even afford a Krusty Glide!

Evo sportster frame looks a lot like an fxr frame as well.

That FXR is mint. The way to go Shadetree.

Yep I bought mine brand new in 1982. It’s still got the original super glide front end.

I've been looking at fxr's. I like how they speak to you 😄. I know it sounds weird, but that's me 😂. Hopefully my finances will get line back out and I can go get one. A small proportion of head vlog's at the end of videos are awesome. " Keep on keeping on" ✌🍺

Hallelujah! My ‘86 FXR is my daily ride. I’m finishing a ‘85 FXRP. Lots of “challenges“ on that one. I don’t own a car (wife does!). Keep it weird indeed!

I have a 1982 FXR. First year for FXR. Shovelhead . 100 percent original. matching numbers and original paint. Hate the thing LOL. Not for sale as its only gonna increase in value. I also have a 1986 FXR. Modified to fit my needs. I ride that one.

She's Gorgeous! Love the sound

Over the summer I knew a guy selling a 80s fxr that was 100% all original with the faring and all for 10k. Still mad at myself for not pulling the trigger quick enough because it sold within a week!!

Back in the day when you had to wait 9 months to get a Harley. Build quality was the best as they were blowing out the AMF QC skimping. 1300+ EVO? Fuel dripper carb with cut off toggle. Great for warm climates for sure. Classic Car of Motorcycles. The frame looked Japanese? It was always the Engine, Air Cleaner, and Plastic that made Japanese - Japanese looking bikes. You'd have to be a real purist to say, "The frame looks like a Rice Burner!" Maybe the non traditional tail fender? Keep the 7 inch light as it is dealer add on original. Sort of like the Dealer Made Cadillac El Camino pick ups. The dealer put some weird on it.

I just got a 1991 fxr and it’s so fun I love it

They say Dyna feels like a hand job, But FXR is like all night long with a supermodel

Nice bike you show us. I own an FXR too. FXR for ever. Take care.

Just picked up an all numbers matching 1980 FXS, for a winter project

YES!!! Saw the crossbones in the background. I have always wanted one but where I'm at nobody wants to get rid of them, if you even see one. So what did I do when I did find one? I traded in my 2018 SGS to get it. Guess what, now my wife wants trade in her softail slim for one as well. You should do a review of one shadetree. There are literally no actual reviews to be found on the crossbones. All there is are dealers trying to sell them on youtube from years ago. Better yet buy one and show us youtube techs how to, er not to, work on them!

94' FXDL Owner Here .. I will say the FXR has one hell of a frame and they are nice bikes but with that soild frame comes about 10 extra pounds of weight compared to the early 90's FXDL's .. Plus the early 90's FXDL's has breaks for day compared to the FXR's .. Hell, I pretty much love every carbureted Harley Davidson motorcycles built to be honest.. I didn't mind when cars went from old carburetors to fuel injection but I can't imagine I'll every own another fuel injected Harley " two completely different experience " Davidson , but the people that ride them are two different type of people for the most part ..

You did the price! Good job shadetree.

Its official, I can't take my eyes off the Triumph in the background.

It's nice! But lookit that Black Bonnie behind it! 🤩

Trickle down FXRnomics. Gimme some of that coolness!