1982 Harley Davidson FXR Shovelhead 5 speed (rare) Test Drive Review

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[@davemagee]

FXR shovel great bike I had the last of the fxrs spent alot on it to give more power it worked handles so good. Low 12sec 1/4 mile then hill climbed it . My mate who just passed away has had it since I sold it to him 24 years now. Rip my brother from NZ

[@craigpennington1251]

Had one of these and it was and still is awesome. Dude I was around in 82 and bought mine at Doc's H.D. Kirkwood, Mo. brand new. It was my 3rd bike and I was in my 30s. Still love the panheads & shovelheads.

[@davidyager8817]

A little warm up on the motor would have been nice.

[@jradish]

right

[@timryerson6733]

the best hd I have right now is my 1982 fxrs love that bike probably will never get rid of it

[@deadaccount-rip]

It's always impressive to me that this guy can find a while to ramble on for 10 minutes while having no clue what he's talking about.

[@Frankfoot986]

Frx? Lol

[@mmanente]

Watching this video enraged me a little. Hahah just kidding. Here’s a few things wrong with your info 1. That’s not a choke it’s an enricher and should never be ridden with it on. It’s only for starting the bike. 2. Yes it is a shovel head like you first said not a panhead. 3. Hahaha It’s definitely NOT a rigid. 4. What you’re saying about the transmission is wrong. I️ think what you meant was when the fxr came out in the 1982 the big twin was the shovelhead. In 1984 1/2 Harley released the Evo. So you mean it’s rarer because the FXR was only a Shovelhead for 2 1/2 years but it had a 5 Speed from 82-94 5. Even the best bone stock shovel FXR is only worth about $6K to 10K max. An loaded FXRT or FXRP will sometimes bring those numbers

[@michaelhutson9268]

yep i told him too

[@waylonstar4423]

I let calling it a choke slide but when he said turn it off half way down the road I was like straight to the comments

[@user-fr3jp4fv5w]

Ты сказал очень тупую вещь насчёт подсоса. Подсос и обогатитель-одно и тоже(чем же обогащается смесь?-воздушной заслонкой, она же подсос). Её не обязательно перекрывать полностью, её можно перекрывать на ходу, на горячем двигателе, чтоб движок не заглох при сбросе газа, если в дороге у тебя случилась проблема с холостыми оборотами и ты не можешь её устранить на месте. Вы, американцы, всегда делаете только так, как написано в книжке? Даже в ущерб ситуации?

[@tommys2979]

Why does harley put the word "choke" on it then....correct me if im wrong enrichers are on efi engines to get them upto operating temperature quicker. Kind of like how efi cars have closed and open loop to get the cold engine upto temp quicker

[@cassandra4096]

An fxr with a good shovel, could this be the best bike in the world? i think so:)

[@maddogrob]

*FXR with an EVO: EXCUSE ME?!?!

[@stevedavies9061]

@@maddogrobdefinitely shovelhead

[@nitroxsam66]

Why is it "impressive" that the bike starts easily? I have 2 FLH Shovels that are older than the one in the video. Guess what? They both start easy, every time. Just gotta maintain em like anything else.

[@slowpokebr549]

it's coming from a guy that thinks an 82 is a rigid.

[@JusKat58]

Shovels always start up

[@malibuman72]

Friend has one of these...tank and handlebars been changed....runs awesome and of course being a shovel head it sounds awesome

[@josephbourdeau7316]

Stop smacking your mouth so damn much to XD

[@doylee469]

Joseph Bourdeau its his signiture move, why you hating

[@tobleroneyremorse1117]

Its Misophonia. The struggle is real. I feel ya.

[@luisloya1120]

Sweet video bro. I graduated from High school in 1982. I'd Love to get one. 😍

[@GiancarloFloyd]

I've always liked the center dash on the FXRs.

[@68weebee]

That's a real cool bike!

[@michaelsmith1094]

Buck horn bars, I love em. what needs to be restored?

[@LemonHolidayProd]

That shovelhead sound is so good

[@frednouvertne4216]

Errors in the video are funny to me, however you weren't even born. All is forgiven. I demoed one in 82 but the $6500 was too much. I had a 79 XLCH (kick only) bought brand new for half that price. However, I was totally impressed with the whole package and the Shovelhead. was fantastic. Nice video. FXR is one of the best handling Big Twins prior to the new Sorftails. :)

[@Tomcaatt]

The fxr had the new racing frame and was the first dyna ( rubber mounted motor ) ,and the first 5 speed Harley I think pre cursor to police bikes or maybe both that year "all fx's have rear shocks the "R"designation means rubber mounted motor , basically a sportster with a big motor set up . Very cool and rare bike ! I've got the same year fxb sturgis twin belt drive .

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

Hahahahaa!

[@richardmainegra79]

not to change the subject...but what kinda setup are u usin camerawise.....I noticed very little wind noise....and lots of beautiful putt putt.....

[@bradspatz7690]

Easy to pick out a salesman on commission, ha ha, .....1982 FXR, 80 INCH SHOVELHEAD ENGINE, in a swingarm suspension, not a Panhead, not a Ridgid, not a Choke, ...by the way, the '82Ford GT mustang was badass,and Sturgis was attended by REAL bikers,.....good times, you missed.

[@clintonbloyd5305]

The amount of incorrect statements made in this video hurts. Gotta love the old super rare rigid Panhead FXR. They're very illusive.

[@Zerk_Ziegler]

You mean Panhead FRX :)

[@yuk-erkmckirk9277]

This guy is a fuckwit of the highest degree .SRK stands for suck rancid kocks.

[@punster331]

just bought one today I love it

[@lisar3006]

My 1972 FLH starts way easy. I turn on the gas with the ignition off I pull the choke give the throttle two twist kick it twice turn on the ignition and it starts with the first kick .I have an electric starter but rarely use it. The bike is factory original equipment with a Bendix carburetor it was an old Tampa PD bike I bought in 89 and rebuilt. I have two Twin Cams I wish I had never bought they are not designed for an old garage mechanic like to work on me I should have tracked down a good Evo. Nice looking bike.

[@jukeboxheros7021]

Had a 91 fxrs evo and a 96 evo springer regret selling them, but got a 98 fxstc and tomorrow going to check out a 78 shovelhead. Just might bring her home. O'yeah!

[@johnnybrace]

great bike...runs down the road nice

[@cjhudson419]

i got number 422 of the 1991 daytona 50th aniversary. mine has under 16 k all original. 3rd gen. was my grandpas. 80 ci. carburated. never 1 single issue.

[@Srkcycles]

+Cj Hud I had one also super cool bike

[@7viewerlogic670]

Sounds good!

[@terryjohn]

i take it ya in ya 30s.in 1982 i was into sportsters,not the oil tight engines today,but real bikes.i luved em...im 55 now,but prefare the custom bikes from 85-till today. i wont ever want to go back to 1982 tho.bike wise..

[@lisar3006]

I have an 83 FXR Super Glide 5 speed HD in my garage right now it belongs to my barber. I am going over it it has a ton of issues. It is very factor outside of the S&S carburetor. It starts and will go in first and 3rd gear. but it is puking oil and sucking air at the manifold. I pressure washed the oil off to see what is what.

[@robertutecht3125]

I owned one for 15-16 yrs, sold it to buy a S1 Buell. The Buell was more fun than a pair of blonde twins. Twenty Six years later I still miss my FXR . Ride Hard, Die Fast

[@user-KrackerJack]

I bought my first Harley right around that time It was an 1976 fxe super glide was called the great American freedom machine

[@chuk2795]

What part of PA r u in looks like your near me

[@rangercisco1]

Fxr/fxrt/fxrp, chassis design by Eric Buell, first new design after AMF. I liked the cop version 🤙🏼

[@genxmurse7019]

It was a great bike made during a time when most American-made cars sucked.

[@Srkcycles]

true

[@EarlGuyton425]

I'm a Harley owner, but also a car person and they did make some great cars in 1982. lincoln full size town cars with the 302 and your Chevrolet full size with the 305 were great cars! Plus your GM pickup line and Ford pickup line were great great vehicles with the 302 and 351 windsors in the Ford line. Also consider my 1998 dodge ram has the great 318 LA V8 which is 1960s material You cannot say that your full size or some medium sized cars in 82 were not good

[@genxmurse7019]

By no means was I talking about the whole lineup. I loved the Hurst Olds, the all-metal F150s, Broncos, etc. Now, as far as those GM J-bodies & 267ci V8s, (just to name a few) are concerned...You've gotta be kidding, bro!

[@EarlGuyton425]

Right. Ive only owned and like full size cars and your full sized pickups, so when I think of 1982, I can see GOOD. But then in the 1960s some horrible junk was made. In 1961 ro 63 , olds and buick made this awfull 215 aluminum in some medium sized cars V8 and ford in some of the pickups up until 1966 used the horrible 292 V8 Yblock engine. But then the same years you get the 223 6 or 352 FE V8 in the same ford pickup if you looked before you purchased and those two engines were wonderful. Over all though in large car line and pickups the 80s decade had good quality

[@fvgc454ss]

In 82 most all cars anywhere sucked

[@waynenocton]

My 83 FXR Shovelhead gets dropped off this evening. So must were 4 speed?

[@jasonsteele6196]

How much are or were you asking for it and we're are y'all located? A fella may want to know that information

[@user-KrackerJack]

The FXR was one of the best handling bikes Harley Davidson made but when they first came out nobody wanted because of the different frame the FXR had

[@TheBgred1]

its amazing now

[@CountryHouseGent]

Beautiful. The old boy can still show the youngsters a thing or two. :) Did you find out what the smoke was all about?

[@Srkcycles]

lol yeah it can

[@doncarlo5]

FRX ???? ... dude , where do these kids come from ? I miss the old times, where people could do an oil change without needing a lap top ... LOL

[@adrenaline5965]

awsome, awsome, awsome... ever ridden a CB 750 or R90S?

[@canadianloon6433]

All the FXRs were better than current bikes

[@barryblack5562]

Ha listen whipper snapper you talk of 82 like we were all still to invent the wheel. I have a modern KTM I turn off all the electronic crap and I barely notice it's any different from what I rode back in that day. Back brakes have barely improved from the drum. I have to virtually stand on mine to get it to lock up. Love your work. Cheers 🦘🦘🦘

[@gregr1672]

That is a nice bike, shovels need attention more so but excellent engines! Have you ever thought about what would happen to your legs if you go down wearing those shorty pants an socks? I ask because I once had a buddy who fell over sideways on his shovel and his intoxicated state rendered him unable to get bike off him. The pipes burnt through his jeans and boots , dam near lost his leg from infection. I always shake my head at guys riding in shorts and flip flops! Just sayin!

[@ianrogers3749]

Damn srk you got some haters down here! Keep up the kick ass videos brother!

[@SaurianSoul]

People are mad he doesn't get every fact about every bike right.

[@Tomcaatt]

Ha 82 was first year of the buyback, should have a1982 eagle plate on front fender, fxr was first harley I ever owned and best bike I've ever owned , very strength designed light weight frame , first rubber mounted motor built for speed and secure handling , in case you didn't know , that's a shovelhead motor on yours ( only 82 -84) I have same year fxb sturgis dual belt , great year ,great bike !

[@ronbookland8667]

82 to early 84, shovelhead. 84 (84 1/2) first evo FXRP police, windshield, registered as 84.

[@ThatHuskyisCrazy]

They say it's the best handling Harley.

[@fvgc454ss]

Erik Buell designed the chassis

[@scottdog3304]

Called it an FRX, said it had a rigid frame with springs in the seat and finished by saying it was a "1982 Panhead"... Really? Other than that, oh the sweet sound of a shovel. I love my 1982 FXRS!!!

[@donkurtz6789]

I have a 75 fxe and love it, it only has 34000 miles. I put all but 12000 on it. I'm the 2nd owner.

[@cjhudson419]

i got the 91 daytona. 3rd gen from my grandpa. 16 k miles. all original. 5 sp 80 ci. merica baby. fuck a fuel injected harley

[@60pablos]

you are the pennsylvania state??

[@sporsterini]

!st time I rode a FXR EVO, it blew my mind. Power of a big twin that handles like a Sporty. Maybe even better..

[@thebeyonder2353]

First Harley I had was a 1982 FXRS lowrider once ride one wont want to ride anything else, and yes it was a shovelhead too

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

FXRS wasn't a Lowrider.

[@thebeyonder2353]

@@thatsmrharley2u2 Yes it was

[@firstnamelastname7688]

@@thatsmrharley2u2 yes it was

[@firstnamelastname7688]

I just picked up an 82 fxrs with only 35K miles on a shovelhead and i love that thing. 🤘

[@batman1989keaton]

Dude that is cool as heck, I'm an 82 model! Lol

[@Srkcycles]

nice!

[@nordicheat906]

My brother was made in 1982 and hes cool. Jk no hes not. Now i have to share this with him.

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

No back brakes. Impressive.

[@gordonhodgson8403]

An old harley that fires straight up. Thats me impressed hahaha

[@larrypeterson526]

ShovelHead, Bonehead not PanHead!

[@Srkcycles]

yeah read the title, it says shovel head doesnt it. i made the mistake when i did the video. thanks for watching

[@TheGary75511]

Go away, Shovel Mouth!

[@adamziolkowski2549]

O come on now!!!

[@michaelhutson9268]

took the words right out of my mouth-also not a rigid!

[@fooodeater]

well, it is a “frx” after all

[@timcastens1150]

Didn't know they still made shovel heads in 82 since the evolution engine came out in 80, I passed up buying one. Wish I had gotten it.

[@nschein2378]

Evo came out in 84

[@timcastens1150]

@@nschein2378 I was stationed in the Philippines in 80, Harley had a deal going where they'd ship the bike to your hometown for free, it'd be there when you got there, the brossure had all their models and they were pushing the new evo engine with breaker less ignition, I wore that brossure out, never got the bike I was an E1 at the time, hadn't even caught my ship yet. That threw me when they said 84, I was there in 80 81, I wish someone else could comment I'm not crazy I don't think, the brossure was really pushing the new evo engine that didn't leak, I've read what your saying saying but I had the brossure in 80, so I don't know. Brossure said nothing about nuckle heads.or shovel heads

[@mordechajzuckerman9088]

beatiful;-)

[@freedomviewer]

How old are you?

[@donwaltman4276]

Can't believe I haven't seen this one before. Was waiting for Sean to say the cigarette lighter was inop. He's a madcap, accelerating as he sez the rear brakes don't work.

[@velvetkilla9911]

don't be surprised it's Harley davidson best motorcycle ever I have 2.

[@Srkcycles]

so cool

[@dankhimself]

Agreed. Can't find something better. I have all the stock parts for mine but I removed the engine for storage while I'm building a mostly billet engine. Great bike, handles great and all it need is more power.

[@cjhudson419]

i like my 91 daytona 50th aniversary

[@robertjeffery6100]

Nice scoot

[@gurnblanstein9816]

82 Panhead rigid lmao? Yeah okay...

[@SaurianSoul]

You Harley guys are the actual worst...

[@dennisschell5543]

'82 Honda Magna... 😎

[@livingthedash6727]

I have a 1982 Lowrider FXR all original, motor never torn apart, runs and rides great. No idea how much it's worth. Any ideas? 27K miles.

[@fvgc454ss]

Still got that 82?

[@livingthedash6727]

@@fvgc454ss yes I do.

[@fvgc454ss]

@@livingthedash6727 original paint?

[@livingthedash6727]

@@fvgc454ss negative. Repainted.

[@alext4031]

beautiful bike...i like the sound of the shovelhead...too bad that the quality of the video is not so good.

[@Srkcycles]

wow them fighting words, this video is recorded in 4k HD, whats wrong with the quality?

[@alext4031]

I apologize, I did not mean to upset you, I think my PC has a bug, when i saw the video the maxim quality was 360p...

[@Srkcycles]

oh i was just joking around. Im not upset. but i do put in extra effort to record and upload my videos in the best resolution possible, uploading takes forever... thanks for watching

[@dankhimself]

I have one too. But it's not an FRX.

[@robdonell9915]

Dang, mine broke down with 350 miles on it. (It was a $3.00 oil line valve). They listed at $8,300; the dealer sold me a customer cancellation for the price of a deluxe Sportster.

[@robdonell9915]

@ 6:15 - 6:20 “….cool ? Nothing.” Yamaha V-max , Suzuki Intruder

[@danielbujas3492]

Man this is old..... and that's why it's so good.... The old Harley vs modern bullshit....

[@rm250z_mann9]

dude 1st it was an frx lol.you caught that one.but rigid mount? educate urself plz haa.fxr's were the original rubber mounted fx models.pre dyna glide.nice bike ☺

[@HowNotTo365]

For everyone drooling on themselves over these. It was just left over bagger frames and sportster front ends lol. "Racing frames"😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@joneno1820]

It’s a shovel. At the end you called it a pan. Lol

[@LyonhartZ2]

I have the exact same bike, but in better shape. let me know if anyone intereested. NYC

[@Srkcycles]

better shape than this? impossible

[@LyonhartZ2]

+Srkcycles 13,000 miles. look at my video. have Ape Hangers

[@tommygunntattoo]

Hope you got good coin for that.

[@enricomandragona163]

Really

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

I grew up on the gas tank of my dads 78'

[@JusKat58]

I bought my '82 brand new. Other than changing out those ugly pipes for straight pipes, she is still 100% original. Shame the dork giving the commentary didn't know if it was a shovel or a pan, whether it was rigid or not (not).

[@StatmanRN]

MY first HD I bought it a year old. Still have it but its apart right now. Was doing a semi custom, now Im considering a resto

[@keeto56]

Video camera mounted to your head makes for a terrible video (the riding part was ok). The bike is awesome.

[@josephbourdeau7316]

Smack. Smack smack smack. Smack. Smack smack smack.

[@mopar21]

FRX? DUMB....

[@carl9531]

1982 fxb sturgis.

[@grampageorge3407]

FXR

[@juliancraft4503]

god the mouth noises

[@Srkcycles]

thanks

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Frx ? Rare ? Panhead ?

[@brianmadsen4587]

7.53 It´s NOT a Panhead :-) But very nice bike.

[@misfitsailor]

5:43 Amish buggy?

[@joelpico3493]

how much looking for another fxr

[@Srkcycles]

it was 4500 but it sold

[@joelpico3493]

+Srkcycles thank you

[@chade355]

LOL...I can never find the kickstand on my FXRS, either. It farther back than my Sportster.

[@Srkcycles]

itss like 20 feet behind you lol

[@johnbrooks6949]

My rubber is worn out were the kickstand stop that sits in the frame supper hard to access tottaly need that fixed

[@teeceemoo]

I'll take two please...

[@darrenoliverio7259]

keep riding with an inoperable rear brake.....smart

[@jeslop5257]

how can i tell if i have a 5 speed

[@bodeine454]

Lol, if you can shift past 4th gear but not into 6th!

[@1941392]

@@bodeine454 🤔

[@obfuscated3090]

They aren't all that rare. The only reason to buy one over a later FXR is if its near mint condition and you intend to keep it that way for collectors. Otherwise, go for 1993 and later for the splined shaft transmission and MUCH better Denso starter which is still used by Harley today. The early brakes and 35mm forks well, suck. FXRs are huge fun. Every biker should try one.

[@garyjubar5733]

The best starter on a Harley is that lever on the right hand side with the pedal on it. Very reliable.

[@fvgc454ss]

They made shovelhead fxrs for 2 years. They are plenty rare. Not many left on the road 40 years later. Especially unmolested

[@robertjeffery6100]

Its a shovel with a swing arm frame hahahahaha

[@robertavellino5826]

hard to find a shovelhead mechanic

[@Tomcaatt]

Shovelhead s were made for the customer to work on with a pack of tools ( at least to get em home ) ,that's one thing so cool about em.

[@michaelhutson9268]

yep like my '69 Triumph or my '71 Commando

[@obfuscated3090]

That's why you become your own Shovelhead mechanic. If you aren't a mechanic or determined to become one, Shovels are a highly questionable choice. I enjoy mine but I am a mechanic. The shovelhead.us site has an outstanding forum. The AMCA do too.

[@lophloph07]

If it is an unmolested fxr then its not a riged frame.. fxr predecessor to the dyna its shovelhead not a panhead. Also if that is an s&s carb its not a choke its an enrichener and yournot suposed to ride with that on. And for S&S carb to work properly the bike needs aftermarket cam, ignition , lifters and open headers(straightpipes) that bike does not sound cammed out.. Not trying to be a smart ass just stating what i know. Still a cool bike.

[@texasdirtbikerider3335]

I want bad! And man people tear you up in the comments. People make mistakes he can’t be 100% correct 100% of the time that would make him god lol

[@SebSar-ef4zj]

FXR Harleys are truly lovely bikes. But the original buckhorn handlebars are not only uncool, but also uncomfortable and uninspiring. Whatever possessed Harley Davidson factory to released bikes with these silly handlebars ! It was extra expense for every FXR owner to replace them with much nicer handlebars.

[@jtsgarage2999]

ill trade you one like it for a newer Harley

[@user-me8uj1lb2r]

Not a panhead nor is it an frx get it right

[@BlindTom61]

FXR ya nitwit...