Let's hear about the FXR's here

RichardS · Mar 12th, 2009, 09:16 AM

What's going on Fellas??

I know FXR's aren't THAT rare!!

I'd like to hear about some others!

Anybody out there among our 10,000 members riding one, or has owned one, and can share their pics and experiences?

Apyle · Mar 12th, 2009, 11:35 AM

Well I was doing some routine maintenance on my fxrs lowrider the other day and I noticed a rub mark in the inside of my primary cover. I first thought compensator nut but it was tight. But the primary chain wasn't, my thoughts are the chain had about 1 1/4" of slop in it could it have hit the inside of the cover?

glider · Mar 12th, 2009, 01:05 PM

Could be the chain if it is in line with where the chain rides. May be time for a replacement. How much adjustment is left on the adjuster?

Apyle · Mar 12th, 2009, 01:20 PM

More than three quarters of the adjustment left.

Redhamster212 · Mar 12th, 2009, 03:54 PM

Hi, i have a FXRS-C 1993, question is what is the small manifold that connects the front forks, it has a valve in the end of a small hose that looks like a tyre valve.
Is this standard and if so is there a certain pressure you run
Lurchy

glider · Mar 12th, 2009, 04:06 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redhamster212

Hi, i have a FXRS-C 1993, question is what is the small manifold that connects the front forks, it has a valve in the end of a small hose that looks like a tyre valve.
Is this standard and if so is there a certain pressure you run
Lurchy

That's the anti dive solenoid that closes when you apply the brakes to trap the air in the forks to prevent excess nose dive because of the extra air in the bars.
You should hear a faint click from the solenoid when applying the brake. It doesn't require a lot of pressure, usually less than 10-15 Lbs but check into it before you do any damage with too much pressure.
It's standard on the FXR line you have.

Redhamster212 · Mar 13th, 2009, 04:31 AM

Thanks Glider,
but how does this solenoid valve work, does it isolate the front forks when brake is applied?, reason i ask is that the end of the hose that exits the bottom of the solenoid has a valve in it which stops whatever escaping , spose it goes with what you said about 10-15 lbs pressure in it, by the way, i have heard from Andrews as i asked about valve train noise running a EV27 cam, their reply was to check backlash on cam gears, oil pump etc as it transfers to the heads (so they say) and makes it seem like valve probs, i would really like to get it quiet, just to match all the other triumphs in repairs i have had Due to Help from all those (incuding you Glider) on this forum, thanks again
Lurchy

glider · Mar 13th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Redhamster212

Thanks Glider,
but how does this solenoid valve work, does it isolate the front forks when brake is applied?, reason i ask is that the end of the hose that exits the bottom of the solenoid has a valve in it which stops whatever escaping , spose it goes with what you said about 10-15 lbs pressure in it, by the way, i have heard from Andrews as i asked about valve train noise running a EV27 cam, their reply was to check backlash on cam gears, oil pump etc as it transfers to the heads (so they say) and makes it seem like valve probs, i would really like to get it quiet, just to match all the other triumphs in repairs i have had Due to Help from all those (incuding you Glider) on this forum, thanks again
Lurchy

Yes. that's what the valve does. The bars for this setup are involved in the air reservoir too and that's the reason for the valve to isolate the air stored in the bar from the forks when the breaks are applied and the solenoid closes.
From the way you describe your system, it sounds as if the bars have been replaced with a different type without the air capability and you have just a hose with a valve in it attached to the manifold.

On the cam issue, when you replace a cam with an aftermarket cam, it's not uncommon to pick up valve train noise because of the ramp angle on the replacement cams being steeper than the stock cam.

Redhamster212 · Mar 14th, 2009, 02:21 AM

Thanks Glider,
i need to know what is missing of my ride, al i can see when looking at the top of the Front Forks is a small tube connecting the two forks together, directly under this tube (In the Middle of it) is a electric solenoid, under the solenoid, a hose comes of and has a, (what looks like a tyre valve in the end of the hose with a worm drive clip to hold it in), i bought this baby second hand and have spent alot of time fixing bits and pieces, need to get it right.
Is it a problem that is risky, accident wise?,

Also a question for Richards,
Like your bike man, looking at your pictures, ( Is it the Clutch Basket in the pic of the Primary cover i can see in your pics of your 1993 FXRS-Con),

(i am hoping i have not done the wrong thing by asking questions to two different people in this forum)
Lurchy

glider · Mar 14th, 2009, 09:08 AM

Where you see that small hose with the tire valve in it should attach to a nipple on the handlebars if they were the stock bars and the filler valve would be concealed under the cap on the left hand grip if it were stock.
No problems with your setup, it just reduces the air quantity and will reduce the advantage of the larger quantity to soften the ride more.

Mar 12th, 2009, 09:16 AM	#31
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Mar 12th, 2009, 11:35 AM	#32
Apyle Community Star Ride: 1987 FXRS LOWRIDER Join Date: Jan 26th, 2008 Location: st.louis MI Posts: 473 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here Well I was doing some routine maintenance on my fxrs lowrider the other day and I noticed a rub mark in the inside of my primary cover. I first thought compensator nut but it was tight. But the primary chain wasn't, my thoughts are the chain had about 1 1/4" of slop in it could it have hit the inside of the cover? __________________ Money can't buy happiness, but it sure can rent it for a while!

Mar 12th, 2009, 01:05 PM	#33
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 Could be the chain if it is in line with where the chain rides. May be time for a replacement. How much adjustment is left on the adjuster? __________________ 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 12th, 2009, 01:20 PM	#34
Apyle Community Star Ride: 1987 FXRS LOWRIDER Join Date: Jan 26th, 2008 Location: st.louis MI Posts: 473 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here More than three quarters of the adjustment left. __________________ Money can't buy happiness, but it sure can rent it for a while!

Mar 12th, 2009, 03:54 PM	#35
Redhamster212 Start The Engine Ride: 1993 FXRS-C Join Date: Mar 1st, 2009 Location: Mackay, Qld, Australia Posts: 13 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here Hi, i have a FXRS-C 1993, question is what is the small manifold that connects the front forks, it has a valve in the end of a small hose that looks like a tyre valve. Is this standard and if so is there a certain pressure you run Lurchy

Mar 13th, 2009, 04:31 AM	#37
Redhamster212 Start The Engine Ride: 1993 FXRS-C Join Date: Mar 1st, 2009 Location: Mackay, Qld, Australia Posts: 13 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here Thanks Glider, but how does this solenoid valve work, does it isolate the front forks when brake is applied?, reason i ask is that the end of the hose that exits the bottom of the solenoid has a valve in it which stops whatever escaping , spose it goes with what you said about 10-15 lbs pressure in it, by the way, i have heard from Andrews as i asked about valve train noise running a EV27 cam, their reply was to check backlash on cam gears, oil pump etc as it transfers to the heads (so they say) and makes it seem like valve probs, i would really like to get it quiet, just to match all the other triumphs in repairs i have had Due to Help from all those (incuding you Glider) on this forum, thanks again Lurchy

Mar 14th, 2009, 02:21 AM	#39
Redhamster212 Start The Engine Ride: 1993 FXRS-C Join Date: Mar 1st, 2009 Location: Mackay, Qld, Australia Posts: 13 My Mood:	Re: Antidive setup 1993 FXRS Thanks Glider, i need to know what is missing of my ride, al i can see when looking at the top of the Front Forks is a small tube connecting the two forks together, directly under this tube (In the Middle of it) is a electric solenoid, under the solenoid, a hose comes of and has a, (what looks like a tyre valve in the end of the hose with a worm drive clip to hold it in), i bought this baby second hand and have spent alot of time fixing bits and pieces, need to get it right. Is it a problem that is risky, accident wise?, Also a question for Richards, Like your bike man, looking at your pictures, ( Is it the Clutch Basket in the pic of the Primary cover i can see in your pics of your 1993 FXRS-Con), (i am hoping i have not done the wrong thing by asking questions to two different people in this forum) Lurchy Last edited by Redhamster212; Mar 14th, 2009 at 02:35 AM. Reason: Afterthoughts (And Spelling)

Mar 14th, 2009, 09:08 AM	#40
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 Where you see that small hose with the tire valve in it should attach to a nipple on the handlebars if they were the stock bars and the filler valve would be concealed under the cap on the left hand grip if it were stock. No problems with your setup, it just reduces the air quantity and will reduce the advantage of the larger quantity to soften the ride more. __________________ 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!

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