Let's hear about the FXR's here

Alvig · Sep 16th, 2008, 10:32 PM

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Originally Posted by glider

Here's a starter for the FXR group on the forum.

I have a 1986 fxrs, it was sitting in my garage for about 8 months, I had my hip replaced earlier this year and couldn't ride. When I start it up oils blows out of the breather coming up to the air cleaner. I changed the oil, filter, cleaned the screens, the check valve and check ball as well as bypassing the oil cooler. any ideas?

glider · Sep 16th, 2008, 10:35 PM

Most any of the bikes like the softail, FXR and sporties where the tank is higher than the engine will do that after sitting a while. Usually if it continues some work on the bypass valve in the oil pump is needed on most bikes.

Try some marvel mystery oil available at auto stores in the engine oil without overfilling it and that may clean out the passages and return it to normal again after running it a bit.

k9mog · Mar 2nd, 2009, 02:41 AM

I am customizing my '92 FXRS and tore it all the way down the the frame. I sent the motor back to HD for the re-man and it came back looking like it just came off the showroom floor. Haven't installed it back in the frame yet to see how it runs. My question is I want to run a larger rear wheel then the 140 I had on it. What is the largest size tire I can run without doing any modifications to the rear struts? Several HD mechanics have said that I can run up to a 160 with a chain without any (major) modifications. Any suggestions, opinions, advice?

glider · Mar 10th, 2009, 07:41 PM

We should see RichardS showing up here real soon now!

Let's see how long it takes 5...4...3...2...

I hear it coming now....closer and closer.....

I hear the keyboard going

RichardS · Mar 10th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Since as of today I own a 1993 FXRS-CON, I thought I'd bring this old thread back to life!!
If there are any other FXR owners still out there, let's hear from you!
I'd like to hear what you have and why you still love it, and why you're still riding it!
Even if you no longer have an FXR...if you had one at one time, I'd like to hear about your memories of it and how you feel about no longer owning that piece of Harley history!

here's a couple pics of mine that are a little different from the ones I already posted in another thread:

Let's see YOURS!!

RichardS · Mar 10th, 2009, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

we should see richards showing up here real soon now! :d

let's see how long it takes 5...4...3...2...

i hear it coming now....closer and closer.....

I hear the keyboard going :d

I knew this was coming!!!

STEVE07 · Mar 10th, 2009, 08:06 PM

Good timing Glider! He knows your thoughts,lookout Rich!

RichardS · Mar 10th, 2009, 08:10 PM

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Originally Posted by STEVE07

Good timing Glider! He knows your thoughts,lookout Rich!

I've said it before, Steve, and I'll say it again....he is downright SCARY!!

krikket · Mar 10th, 2009, 09:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by glider

We should see RichardS showing up here real soon now!

Let's see how long it takes 5...4...3...2...

I hear it coming now....closer and closer.....

I hear the keyboard going

Well done, Glider!! You never miss a beat!!!

glider · Mar 10th, 2009, 09:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by krikket

Well done, Glider!! You never miss a beat!!!

Try not to

Sep 16th, 2008, 10:35 PM	#22
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here Most any of the bikes like the softail, FXR and sporties where the tank is higher than the engine will do that after sitting a while. Usually if it continues some work on the bypass valve in the oil pump is needed on most bikes. Try some marvel mystery oil available at auto stores in the engine oil without overfilling it and that may clean out the passages and return it to normal again after running it a bit. __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Mar 2nd, 2009, 02:41 AM	#23
k9mog New Family Ride: 2007 Ultra Join Date: Feb 28th, 2009 Location: Bay Area California Posts: 6 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here I am customizing my '92 FXRS and tore it all the way down the the frame. I sent the motor back to HD for the re-man and it came back looking like it just came off the showroom floor. Haven't installed it back in the frame yet to see how it runs. My question is I want to run a larger rear wheel then the 140 I had on it. What is the largest size tire I can run without doing any modifications to the rear struts? Several HD mechanics have said that I can run up to a 160 with a chain without any (major) modifications. Any suggestions, opinions, advice?

Mar 10th, 2009, 07:41 PM	#24
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 20,467 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here We should see RichardS showing up here real soon now! Let's see how long it takes 5...4...3...2... I hear it coming now....closer and closer..... I hear the keyboard going __________________ Psssst! Please stop by the "self help section" for maintenance tips, diagnostic codes and much more. click me!>>Self Help Information and Tips<< click me!

Mar 10th, 2009, 07:46 PM	#25
RichardS Moderators Ride: 2003 Ultra Glide Join Date: Oct 3rd, 2008 Location: South Jersey Posts: 1,629 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here Since as of today I own a 1993 FXRS-CON, I thought I'd bring this old thread back to life!! If there are any other FXR owners still out there, let's hear from you! I'd like to hear what you have and why you still love it, and why you're still riding it! Even if you no longer have an FXR...if you had one at one time, I'd like to hear about your memories of it and how you feel about no longer owning that piece of Harley history! here's a couple pics of mine that are a little different from the ones I already posted in another thread: *Let's see YOURS!!* __________________ *Did the '60's really happen or was that a dream?*

Mar 10th, 2009, 08:06 PM	#27
STEVE07 Moderators Ride: 2007FLHTC Join Date: Oct 4th, 2008 Location: Kitchener Ontario Canada Posts: 3,071 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here Good timing Glider! He knows your thoughts,lookout Rich!

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