So you want a Harley FXR?

[@shadetreesurgeon]

There's a hurricane coming! So if you want to contact The Ride Factory about buying this FXR you'll have to email them: [e-mail]

[@johnnythemenace9926]

My ass, damn winds are only supposed to be gust up to 70. No even enough to come down and board up the windows

[@LittleMoes_Motivation]

Honestly, i need a second bike.... would absolutley love to buy this!!! Maybe i can sell my soul to buy it?? Lol ....

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Fair enuff 😂

[@LittleMoes_Motivation]

Hey ShadeTree.... you doin any new content for patreon members?

[@lowcountryrob170]

Living just up the road in Savannah, GA, we all know a Cat I is a slightly extended afternoon thunderstorm. The only problem with Eta is she’s moving slow and there may be some flooding. It’s been raining on and off fairly heavily for the last couple of days, and it doesn’t take a lot to make Savannah flood. Thanks for the info, as I learned something new today, and to me, that makes today a great day. Keep 2 wheels on the ground.

[@derekwiser4749]

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.

[@thomaswolf3210]

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.

[@BigSmittyRiding]

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!

[@denniscassillo2032]

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

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

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!

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I wish man, just don’t have the room for it right now

[@gvs1173]

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

[@packgrog]

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

[@yankeeryder7430]

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...!!!!

[@aamantium1]

I know a guy that will seriously underpay you for that bike. DM me for info.

[@harleycamper5577]

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

[@walterfechter8080]

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).

[@choppols1]

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

[@justsomeoneinthecommentsse5249]

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.

[@MarketStreetRumble]

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

[@hansonschmid9548]

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.

[@7thSentinel]

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

[@pastorfrankie]

Omg. I used to ride from Bronx to florida every year. Lol. I love here now. Say easier. Jus sayin 👍🏼😇

[@rhettrostyle5189]

Don’t talk about it, DO IT

[@Brian_Homer]

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

[@ecrusch]

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

[@bradedwards6527]

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

[@shenanigansofmannanan]

⭐

[@robertbelote5273]

Your missing a sportster my good man

[@TeensierPython]

That is a decent collection. But I agree. You need a sporty.

[@vapor101]

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.

[@obfuscated3090]

Multiple FXR owner here and they really weren't because they had the same Evo as their contemporaries and those were not faster than a Shovelhead, just a lot more reliable. (The early Evos made about 57HP vs the ~54HP Shovels, I have a couple of Shovel Low Riders too.) Bikers believe MANY old wives tales. The first thing everyone did on either was pay the "Harley tax" and swap carb and cam while pressing out the baffles with a hydraulic press. At the time they didn't sell (the market killed FXR in the end) and were called Rubber Glides and Ugly Glides. Good for me since my '88 went cheap but I should have bought the RT next to it. Before the Marlboro Man made ruining FXR frames fashionable they were cheap which was a good thing since they don't weigh much and the Evo versions were pleasantly reliable.

[@rev.scruffy2249]

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

[@sonnydaze7608]

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

[@rondavandorsser8651]

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

[@obfuscated3090]

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.

[@RidingintheOzarks]

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

[@slowmotorbike3418]

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

[@williamwallace1127]

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

[@jvalusmc0331]

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!

[@justin.s9783]

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

[@richardwaldron222]

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

[@rubberlover666]

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.

[@Grizz-106]

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.

[@generichards6497]

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.

[@JamesRook]

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

[@williamtuel5252]

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

[@ascendantmaster]

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!🤘🏼

[@Springfield2016]

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

[@DennisJPolson]

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

[@kevinrogersjr8997]

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

[@TheNick727]

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

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Hah! True true

[@williebutler1736]

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 😊

[@stevenwalde4624]

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

[@alissarobertson8840]

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.

[@arthurleino]

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.

[@JR-bj3uf]

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

[@MrFrankthefun]

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

[@pipes9878]

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....... 🤦‍♂️🤷‍♂️😂🤣😂

[@shadetreesurgeon]

I mean... where’s the lie? 😂

[@pipes9878]

@@shadetreesurgeon 🤣👍

[@joedavenport3263]

Bike salesman of the year.

[@DarCHellmut]

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!

[@javiergallegos5777]

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

[@MrPAULONEAL]

It looks good in the movie...

[@obfuscated3090]

That movie ruined MANY FXRs because of the stupid rake job which destroys the only great feature of an FXR, the handling! Please use an aftermarket frame instead since you're after the look and not the performance. It will be cheaper too and you can bolt in a much later drivetrain including a Twin Cam or M8. The identical look can be gotten with a Dyna (much more common and less expensive) too. That Marlboro Man thing is pure "bar bike" which is fine (most HDs are owned by posers anyway) so best not to butcher a real FXR frame for no gain. Noobs don't understand how those changes affect motorcycles.

[@grimeyhonkyracing3938]

@@obfuscated3090 brian bosworths fxr in the movie stone cold was chopped and raked too. Looked good but he said handled like shit for his stunt riding scenes.

[@andrewhanson6053]

Love the videos. I have to watch em all. One day I will go on a bike cruise with you. Once I move to Florida. Lol

[@robarnold4570]

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

[@MrMichaelConstantine]

Paint job is so 80's. It's actually quite bad in my opinion. I'm all for people being patriotic, but yeah, paint job is not great.

[@foreigncorrespondent5140]

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.

[@shano81]

I want an FXR this is incredibly timely

[@davebrunson125]

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

[@randallbeach787]

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

[@pebear]

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.

[@GMCJay_lly]

Hey shadetree, What the deal with the current inventory of fxr's???? Currently looking for one. Any help would be appreciated! Cape Coral here. 239 Thank you!

[@s.gossett5966]

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.

[@jdheavy38]

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.

[@wpmiller6387]

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

[@kylepayne9657]

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

[@kevthebusman4768]

That FXR is mint. The way to go Shadetree.

[@jax6239]

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

[@SpiffMcFluff]

Dude, this video was awesome. While I really enjoy your Florida shenanigans (Let's be really brutally honest. You're Florida Man with a bike, and that's what we all came here for), it was really awesome to see another video that is super informative and (while I enjoy your sarcastic rants more than a large majority of the population) a touch toned down on the "anger", and humorous, well planned, and well executed. Great video, my man. I think I'm gonna go buy an FXR XD

[@richardalvis4695]

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.

[@rattletrap1]

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

[@didierlancien8700]

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

[@Skillet_1.0]

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" ✌🍺

[@walterfechter8080]

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

[@ShawnCantwellKnives]

My 83 Honda Shadow had that triangle in the frame.

[@grim265]

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

[@srvsteve71]

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!

[@tobycatron2103]

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.

[@777RocketS]

She's Gorgeous! Love the sound

[@timcastens1150]

The Evo had the breaker less ignition and it didn't leak.

[@KRANKiT]

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

[@ANONYMOUSBIKERUSA]

word of the day, "cattywompass" lol that bike is clean man! and super cool paint job! I'd rock that puppy! love the dissertation at the end, always well thought out and eloquently stated by you GOOD SIR............keepin in weird bro ski aka CAPTAIN DADDY lmao

[@BikerBabeBeth]

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

[@stephenbrown571]

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

[@aquahombre]

I would love to hear that Shovelhead run.

[@AdaMoto83]

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

[@whitelightning3330]

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!!

[@roymoderatto]

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!

[@95egkp]

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

[@Thebigmilkfish]

I have a 74 shovel 85 FXRT 2010 road glide custom. My fxrt is my favorite

[@eb2536]

I live in CA, and bought my Harley from FL. It was cheaper even with shipping for what I would buy it for over here. Friggin CA man

[@Str8fckn]

U guys Stay safe Josh, etta looks fierce..

[@opie2579]

Love seeing the Crossbones in the newest Shadetree vid, I own the 2008 model

[@jasonadams5187]

Awesome video Shadetree keep them coming thanks for the great content

[@Jhasbro77]

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

[@ChefPelle]

You have a different frame though

[@aamantium1]

I have a buddy that did that with a 97, same frame right?... Anyway, he retro fit some fxr side covers and nobody could tell the difference on initial appearance. Just an idea

[@ChrisCromwellHP]

Ahhh!! The Pirate returns!! I missed you! LOL! 😀😀

[@richardalvis4695]

You did the price! Good job shadetree.

[@Moelester692]

Bought a very similar condition fxr in ca and paid 11k . It was bone stock clean with 3200 miles

[@brettkelly4575]

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

[@hsmith3844]

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

[@fxrjoe4894]

Mine is pretty fast my friend. All the bolt ons.

[@brownchicken1314]

Another fav you tube channel! Love the chey.flip and shadtree wenesdays!🤘

[@shadetreesurgeon]

🤘🏻🤘🏻🤘🏻

[@Shutchohole]

Trickle down FXRnomics. Gimme some of that coolness!

[@robertwatson39]

Josh, that FXR from the Ride Factory looked nip notch. 29k and only 6k ( $7,500AUD ) is a steal. What were they a 1340cc ? Since I started watching your channel I have looked for FXR’s out here for sale and am yet to find one. Another great video from Down Under.

[@shadetreesurgeon]

Yup! 80inch evo was right at 1340

[@quintenmurray6881]

Caddywampus Learning new words today Thanks Shadetree