Custom Harley FXR Low Rider Is Red (Blue?) Hot
Stunning (and shockingly stock) FXR Low Rider proves that you don’t have to change everything to rack up awards.
When it comes to custom Harley-Davidson motorcycles, build plans are typically pretty radical. They involve essentially scrapping everything that makes a Harley a Harley and starting over from scratch. Often with a new frame, wheels, bodywork, you name it. But this 1987 FXR Low Rider build, which we spotted over at Crown Concepts, is something well, different. Not that it isn’t a full-on custom, but because it retains much of its original character.
Instead of ditching all the stock H-D stuff, the builder of this gorgeous bike kept the original FXR Low Rider frame, swing arm, stretch, and even rake. Rather than tinkering with all that stuff like most people do, they simply chose to enhance it. But enhance might be an understatement given the bike’s incredible custom paint. Designed by Mike Learn and laid down by Steve Slater, you’d be hard pressed to find sweeter licks anywhere.
To complement this old school FXR Low Rider and its incredibly paint, the rest is essentially chrome. That includes the equally beautiful (and hard to clean) 100-spoke TRU-BALANCE wheels. Slap a custom Danny Gray seat on there, and you’ve got one gorgeous ride we’d be proud to ride (or show off) anywhere.
Engine work on this beautiful FXR Low Rider is mild, consisting of Dave Mackie heads and some cam work. But you don’t really need to do a whole lot to a bike so visually stunning. Because we’re guessing that the classic Harley has racked up more awards than miles at this point in life. All of which is proof that you don’t always have to go crazy changing everything on a custom bike to make it truly custom!
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