hitting the frame????

[craiggerhd]

just wondering if anybody riding an fxr has issues with hitting the frame on the road when you are riding 2 up?
falling in love with the fxr ,but need to ride 2 up every so often

any feedback appreciated, thx guys

 

[gator508]

Have you tried adjusting the shock preload, had the same problem on my 1200until I stiffened them up. Good luck!

 

[craiggerhd]

thanks gator, i ride a FXDL right now that we have the problem, even with the shocks set to max height/stiffness, i am looking to change bikes and was wondering if the FXR's act the same, not ready to go to a bagger.....

 

[Breeze3at]

thanks gator, i ride a FXDL right now that we have the problem, even with the shocks set to max height/stiffness, i am looking to change bikes and was wondering if the FXR's act the same, not ready to go to a bagger.....

Hi; Just to make sure we have the models right. You are considerinig changing from an '05 FXDL Twin Cam, to a late '80's to a mid '90's Evo (except for the special editions made later) FXR? Nothing wrong with that, I just wanted to know.
What part of your frame hits? I have scraped mufflers, but not the frame on my FXDC.

 

[KennedyFXR]

I'm lowered 2" all the way around, and the only problem I ever have with rubbing is I'll occasionally drag my pipes, or my front left peg on the forward controls.

 

[murf]

Stock clearance on a FXR is more than a FXD by design. All things being equal you should be better off then. The FXR was designed to handle first and do everything else second. I have had forward controls on my FXR and my '06 FXD and it sure feels like I am leaning more, at times, on the FXR.

 

[craiggerhd]

hi guys, and thanks again for the replys, yes i am looking to change to model that will not hit, mostly we are hitting the rear left footpeg bracket, and also the bottom of the case has a large cooling fin that looks like it is made to take the hit, i have carved some good ruts in the asphalt with that baby, all standard for the FXDL's according all the forums i have read.
the stock clearance being higher should make the difference in hitting or not, my FXD handles really well, i can only look forward to a bike that handles even better
if you guys are cruising with your oi' lady on the back and not having issuses hitting, other than some pipes, that is what i was hoping to find out
thanks to you all

 

[NEWHD74FAN]

Can't "change" much the actual contact areas...but stiffening up the preload with proper spring rates for forks and rear shock and possibly raising the bike a bit will go a long way to optimize bike for 2up riding. Getting a new bike is drastic, but you know a bike MADE for 2up riding would be a better...albiet more expensive way to go...as the FXDL is not really a 2 up machine with margin for touring bits when you start packing for the long haul. I ride my Sporty 2up once in awhile, but no delusion that it is a seriously 2up touring machine...no excuses here!