Let's hear about the FXR's here

glider · Apr 23rd, 2008, 08:54 AM

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

ProF · Apr 23rd, 2008, 03:39 PM

I have an 86 FXRS that I bought new and have been riding all these years. At last count, I have just over 200,000 miles on it, 4 drive belts, 2 sets of brake rotors, 3 stators, and countless tires, batteries, and brake pads.

The motor was rebuilt, top and bottom, about 4 years ago, and a new oil pump was put in. It has never had a tranny problem, and other than a couple of clutch plates put in about 15 years ago, no clutch issues.

Wiring is getting a bit problematic, as some of the wires are brittle and occasionally break inside the insulation, which makes it hard to find where the problem is. I've done quite a bit of rewiring on an ad hoc basis.

A month ago, I retired the bike and bought an 03 RG. What a difference! Not so much in terms of better or worse, but just very different.

Not sure what to do with the FXRS.... I'd sell it, but the wife is "nostalgic" and thinks I should keep it. But the garage is very small and there's really no room for two bikes. Plus registration, insurance, etc. etc. We're still discussing it.

I gotta say, it's been a great bike. Been to Sturgis on it (from Los Angeles), as well as back and forth to work for 20 years. Rarely had a problem with it. But I'm really enjoying my "new" Geezer Glide!

bkrhoades · Apr 23rd, 2008, 06:36 PM

Thnx Glider your a saint!!!!!

glider · Apr 23rd, 2008, 06:45 PM

Glad to help out!

Apyle · Apr 24th, 2008, 12:16 AM

Finally a place on the site to call home, thanks glider!!!

glider · Apr 24th, 2008, 06:51 AM

OK now, let's see some posts.

Apyle · Apr 24th, 2008, 07:27 AM

My fxrs was pulled out of a barn about this time last year. It is a 1987 fxrs lowrider, it has 14,000 original miles on it. I was amazed how little it took to revive it. It took a new air filter, a carb rebuild, new plugs, wires, and a little work to the tank. I had it running (after a 10 year stay in that barn) in less than a week. Now I'm starting to work to get the 10 years of barn crud off from it. That seems to be more of a problem than the fixing of the mechanical problems. But we're just calling it a work in progress, I guess it doesn't have to be all done at one time. It seems to be finally starting to clean up.

~~Gary12850~~ · Apr 24th, 2008, 04:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ProF

I have an 86 FXRS that I bought new and have been riding all these years. At last count, I have just over 200,000 miles on it, 4 drive belts, 2 sets of brake rotors, 3 stators, and countless tires, batteries, and brake pads.

The motor was rebuilt, top and bottom, about 4 years ago, and a new oil pump was put in. It has never had a tranny problem, and other than a couple of clutch plates put in about 15 years ago, no clutch issues.

Wiring is getting a bit problematic, as some of the wires are brittle and occasionally break inside the insulation, which makes it hard to find where the problem is. I've done quite a bit of rewiring on an ad hoc basis.

A month ago, I retired the bike and bought an 03 RG. What a difference! Not so much in terms of better or worse, but just very different.

Not sure what to do with the FXRS.... I'd sell it, but the wife is "nostalgic" and thinks I should keep it. But the garage is very small and there's really no room for two bikes. Plus registration, insurance, etc. etc. We're still discussing it.

I gotta say, it's been a great bike. Been to Sturgis on it (from Los Angeles), as well as back and forth to work for 20 years. Rarely had a problem with it. But I'm really enjoying my "new" Geezer Glide!

I would bronze it and put it in a museum... 200K very cool...

boilerman · Apr 24th, 2008, 08:35 PM

Well, it's not an FXR but an FXE... 1983 to be exact. I am replacing the alternator and voltage regulator. The plug between the two was corroded and I was getting tired of kicking it. So I bought a 32 amp upgrade from Drag Specialties. I installed the voltage regulator and have only to make the final connection below the battery.

So now I am ready to install the new alternator rotor and stator. What is the best way to get the primary sprocket nut off? Is it left hand or right hand thread? I have a belt drive on the primary. Will I need to remove the inner primary case? Will the rotor stator just pull off the shaft?

Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated.

glider · Apr 24th, 2008, 08:53 PM

The motor sprocket nut goes on and off as a normal thread ,the nut that holds the clutch housing and plates is a reverse thread.

If you don't have the right tool to look the pulley, you could put the trans in 5th gear and have someone sit on the brakes. Better to have the right tools in any case. A bit of heat on the compensator nut will ease the removal if there was lock tite used in the assembly.
No impact tools.

Apr 23rd, 2008, 08:54 AM	#1
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,068 My Mood:	Let's hear about the FXR's here Here's a starter for the FXR group on the forum. __________________ 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!

Apr 23rd, 2008, 03:39 PM	#2
ProF Contributor$ Ride: '03 Road Glide Join Date: Mar 17th, 2008 Location: So. Cal. Posts: 302 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here I have an 86 FXRS that I bought new and have been riding all these years. At last count, I have just over 200,000 miles on it, 4 drive belts, 2 sets of brake rotors, 3 stators, and countless tires, batteries, and brake pads. The motor was rebuilt, top and bottom, about 4 years ago, and a new oil pump was put in. It has never had a tranny problem, and other than a couple of clutch plates put in about 15 years ago, no clutch issues. Wiring is getting a bit problematic, as some of the wires are brittle and occasionally break inside the insulation, which makes it hard to find where the problem is. I've done quite a bit of rewiring on an ad hoc basis. A month ago, I retired the bike and bought an 03 RG. What a difference! Not so much in terms of better or worse, but just very different. Not sure what to do with the FXRS.... I'd sell it, but the wife is "nostalgic" and thinks I should keep it. But the garage is very small and there's really no room for two bikes. Plus registration, insurance, etc. etc. We're still discussing it. I gotta say, it's been a great bike. Been to Sturgis on it (from Los Angeles), as well as back and forth to work for 20 years. Rarely had a problem with it. But I'm really enjoying my "new" Geezer Glide! __________________ I doubt, therefore I might be.

Apr 23rd, 2008, 06:36 PM	#3
bkrhoades Start The Engine Ride: 1987 fxr lowrider Join Date: Mar 22nd, 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 21 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here Thnx Glider your a saint!!!!!

Apr 23rd, 2008, 06:45 PM	#4
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,068 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here Glad to help out! __________________ 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!

Apr 24th, 2008, 12:16 AM	#5
Apyle Community Star Ride: 1987 FXRS LOWRIDER Join Date: Jan 26th, 2008 Location: st.louis MI Posts: 481 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here Finally a place on the site to call home, thanks glider!!!

Apr 24th, 2008, 06:51 AM	#6
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,068 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here OK now, let's see some posts. __________________ 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!

Apr 24th, 2008, 07:27 AM	#7
Apyle Community Star Ride: 1987 FXRS LOWRIDER Join Date: Jan 26th, 2008 Location: st.louis MI Posts: 481 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here My fxrs was pulled out of a barn about this time last year. It is a 1987 fxrs lowrider, it has 14,000 original miles on it. I was amazed how little it took to revive it. It took a new air filter, a carb rebuild, new plugs, wires, and a little work to the tank. I had it running (after a 10 year stay in that barn) in less than a week. Now I'm starting to work to get the 10 years of barn crud off from it. That seems to be more of a problem than the fixing of the mechanical problems. But we're just calling it a work in progress, I guess it doesn't have to be all done at one time. It seems to be finally starting to clean up.

Apr 24th, 2008, 08:35 PM	#9
boilerman Start The Engine Ride: 1983 HD FXE-80 Join Date: Jan 19th, 2008 Posts: 21 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here Well, it's not an FXR but an FXE... 1983 to be exact. I am replacing the alternator and voltage regulator. The plug between the two was corroded and I was getting tired of kicking it. So I bought a 32 amp upgrade from Drag Specialties. I installed the voltage regulator and have only to make the final connection below the battery. So now I am ready to install the new alternator rotor and stator. What is the best way to get the primary sprocket nut off? Is it left hand or right hand thread? I have a belt drive on the primary. Will I need to remove the inner primary case? Will the rotor stator just pull off the shaft? Any help or advice would be greatly appreciated. __________________ BOILERMAN

Apr 24th, 2008, 08:53 PM	#10
glider Community Liaison Ride: 07 Road King Classic Join Date: Jun 21st, 2007 Posts: 21,068 My Mood:	Re: Let's hear about the FXR's here The motor sprocket nut goes on and off as a normal thread ,the nut that holds the clutch housing and plates is a reverse thread. If you don't have the right tool to look the pulley, you could put the trans in 5th gear and have someone sit on the brakes. Better to have the right tools in any case. A bit of heat on the compensator nut will ease the removal if there was lock tite used in the assembly. No impact tools. __________________ 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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