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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@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

[@АлександрПоцелуйко-к6в]

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

[@mrpoizun]

@@tommys2979 It's an enrichener, adding more gas to the intake. A choke chokes off the air . Both make a richer mixture.

[@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.

[@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

[@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.

[@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. :)

[@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.

[@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!

[@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

[@londohondo]

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.

[@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!

[@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

[@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.

[@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

[@michaelsmith1094]

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

[@malibuman72]

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

[@68weebee]

That's a real cool bike!

[@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.

[@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.....

[@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

[@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

[@misfitsailor]

5:43 Amish buggy?

[@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. 🤘

[@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

[@ThatHuskyisCrazy]

They say it's the best handling Harley.

[@fvgc454ss]

Erik Buell designed the chassis

[@LemonHolidayProd]

That shovelhead sound is so 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..

[@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

[@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 🦘🦘🦘

[@canadianloon6433]

All the FXRs were better than current bikes

[@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.

[@rangercisco1]

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

[@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!!!

[@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

[@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!

[@thatsmrharley2u2]

No back brakes. Impressive.

[@waynenocton]

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

[@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.

[@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

[@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

[@mopar21]

FRX? DUMB....

[@nordicheat906]

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

[@chuk2795]

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

[@gordonhodgson8403]

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

[@xlrider1565]

Question; why did you say that's the rest of the test drive of this awesome 1982 5 speed PANHEAD?

[@gurnblanstein9816]

82 Panhead rigid lmao? Yeah okay...

[@SaurianSoul]

You Harley guys are the actual worst...

[@adrenaline5965]

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

[@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.

[@batman1989keaton]

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

[@Srkcycles]

nice!

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@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.

[@johnnybrace]

great bike...runs down the road nice

[@danielbujas3492]

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

[@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

[@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).

[@60pablos]

you are the pennsylvania state??

[@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

[@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

[@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.

[@darrenoliverio7259]

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

[@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

[@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

[@7viewerlogic670]

Sounds good!

[@EarlGuyton425]

I am age 61, so I can reference back to the shovel head, not by here say, but by mass memory. Harley today IS NOT BETTER as for the evo and cvo and even the M8. The shovel head if used as a passenger vehicle and not hot roded gave people atleast 80k miles and many police used the shovel and many of them went over the 100K mark. With a Harley its all based on stroke and final gear ratio, such as if I put a 4 inch stroke shovel engine in my 2002 softail 1450 cvo, based on my use it is a FACT I would have less trouble and the shovel would last longer. Any evo or cvo today does not last as long as the same shovel per stroke and gear ratio. This fact means that Harley deliberately made their Vtwin engines to break sooner and cost more money and break down more often. I lived it, so I know what I am talking about and know about how large cities police forces used the shovel heads. Plus, I have owned EVO and own a CVO engine now. The shovel was bare bones mechanical without unnecessary nonsense. The kehim carburetors were cheaply built, so many modified to a SS carb, but on the kehin if when you were ready to park it and you turned your fuel off and then let it run 30 seconds so the fuel bowl in the carb could half empty, you could even get good luck out of those. The shovel is better than the Harley engine of today. Even though I love my 02 softail, I swear I could get more use if it had a 4 inch stroke shovel instead

[@piewolfe]

You are "Dead On" right about the durability and efficiency of the Shovel... Also the older 4 speed trannys were 'Rock Solid'.

[@EarlGuyton425]

True. I remember my 80 superglide 1200 shovel started up just as fast as these dual and single fire ignitions of today. I am for improvements in the engine line, but when an engine has cam cahinas and tensioners and electronics and it starts no faster plus breaks down more often and cost serious serious big sums of MONEY and causes you to have to increase your tools at hand, then that is the advanced FOOL that defeats purpose. The evos and cvos also do not shake any less or vibrate any less. If any shovel had good ignition wiring and the engine was still balanced on rebuild as it was when new, those did not shake or vibrate and in Houston Texas where I was born and live I remember cops used your shovel and those lasted a good 100k usually. Even your pan head and knuckle head were as good as today.

[@Tomcaatt]

Fxr's are good for building and racing , What's rare about this one is that it's a shovel fxr , most are evo's built many more years than the pre 84's although screaming eagle parts didn't come out till the evo , my 86 ( 245 of 500) you could do wheelies in first and second all day ,

[@jeffmartin8527]

Earl Guyton i

[@freedom24v86]

Earl Guyton bwahah 100k miles? rookie numbers bud i had 500k miles,( problem free ) outta evolution ( 95 softail ) ... rebuilt the motor at 600k miles.... many put 250k-400k miles as the average life span of a evolution motor... however idk about the twin cams and the Milwaukee 8 aint been out long enough to know a damn thing.

[@TheBgred1]

its amazing now

[@HowNotTo365]

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

[@keeto56]

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

[@freedomviewer]

How old are you?

[@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 ☺

[@dennisschell5543]

'82 Honda Magna... 😎

[@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.

[@dankhimself]

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

[@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.

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

Frx ? Rare ? Panhead ?

[@whatyoumakeofit6635]

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

[@juliancraft4503]

god the mouth noises

[@Srkcycles]

thanks

[@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

[@carl9531]

1982 fxb sturgis.

[@joneno1820]

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

[@robertjeffery6100]

Its a shovel with a swing arm frame hahahahaha

[@josephbourdeau7316]

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

[@joelpico3493]

how much looking for another fxr

[@Srkcycles]

it was 4500 but it sold

[@joelpico3493]

+Srkcycles thank you

[@brianmadsen4587]

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

[@grampageorge3407]

FXR

[@jtsgarage2999]

ill trade you one like it for a newer Harley

[@electricritual4197]

smack spit much?

[@Srkcycles]

yes sir all the time all day long, thanks for noticing

[@BlindTom61]

FXR ya nitwit...

[@richardmainegra79]

wind noise...wind noise.....why is there NO wind noise? was your mic in a full helmet....?

[@enricomandragona163]

Really

[@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 🤔

[@teeceemoo]

I'll take two please...

[@DRSmith-wq4td]

maybe if we bought it from YOU it would cost 12.000.00 dollars...otherwise 2,500.00

[@garyjubar5733]

Dr. Smith, both of you are off on the value. Completely restored it would not be worth 12,000, but just the way it is, it is worth more than 2500.

[@mikekovalak229]

In your dreams