Is the fxr a good all rounder Any help would be great

As a huge fan of the Dyna family, I'm also keen on an FXR. That said, they are getting long in the tooth and a well set up Dyna is better (in my opinion). For the prices being asked generally, I'd recommend a newer FXD family member and you should be good to ride on for 100,000 + km with the normal preventative maintenance. FXDL is my pick!

This should stir the pot and get some responses for you

And yes, close to the perfect all rounder in my opinion.

Great all-rounder I reckon. But Im biased... Parts are a biatch at times to find and fuggin expensive.

As with any bike, reliability depends on yours and the previous owner's maintenance regime.

Keep the oils clean and mounts tight and you'll be laughing.

My daily is 24 years new and I wouldn't trade up for quids.

 

 

Definitely one of the best Harley's ever made! The have great ground clearance, are not too heavy and are one of the best handling bikes that came out of the factory. I rode my 86 FXR as a daily ride for 25 years and have only recently bought a Sporty as my Daily while the FXR is my weekend cruiser now (I tend to ride her fast so things wear out too quickly for me).

The Evo engines ones a solid and can handle a lot of engine mods/horsepower without breaking.

I like the fact you can buy an old Police fairing and saddle bag kit and then pretty much have a touring bike in about a days work.

It's a case of function over looks with an FXR.

If I was gonna buy another bike, it would be an FXR. Fairing, bags and your away. Legend.

The bikes are fucking awesome but they're old, so just know what you're getting into.

If you're deadest on an FXR, nothing else will make you happy. This was the position I was in. I didn't want a dyna or a TC, I wanted an Evo FXR. And I love it.

If you're just after a good allrounder, you'd be hard pressed to chose a 10-12k/25yr old FXR over a 12k/10yr old Dyna. Both will accomplish the same things realistically (Yes the FXR frame handles better, but its not like you'll be timing your laps or pushing it to the edge)

In saying that, once they're setup, they're great. I wouldn't hesitate to ride mine around the country.

 

Live the way you talk about your bike John R 

Could put a photo up perhaps . Is that a yamawhore 4 fiddy in your avatar ( if that's the right word) 

Clearly you omg for a KATO - just did the Simpson last year on my 530 fir the second time . A weapon . The test had 1190 Adv bikes ...... talk about heavy and what a pain the soft sand 

Cheers 

 

Fuck yeah, depends what your intentions are, so many choices, the rarest are the shovel fxr's, then there's the fxrt's, fxrd's and fxrp's, all these have that super cool fairing, doesn't matter which model they are all good, left original or customized they all look great, and that evo motor is the final iteration of the single cam motor dating back to 1936, they are a great motor,  the evo has a lot of history behind it,

You can't go wrong with an fxr,

The best Harley made since 1985.
Just my 2c

The best Harley made since 1985.
Just my 2c

Yes! I have a 1992 FXR. The Evo engine went to heaven years ago, so be aware those old multi-pressed cranks can fly apart. The top end was fine and I sold it to half fund a new enginee, and that replacement is chugging along. Keep an eye on the rubber engine mounts, and I advise some McGyver work on the dogs breakfast that passes for electrical wiring. After that, enjoy the FRAME. Best lean angles out there for a Harley. Leave the stock 13.5 inch shock height as is if you have the chance. Mine has responseive steering in the city and sweepers and works best in switch back stuff with its intended shock height in place. I personally think you get an FXR if you want and understand the benefits of its Buell designed and hand welded frame, if you like pushing the lean angles, and you enjoy laughing at the aesthetic bores who think the triangle is ugly.