I know there are tons of threads comparing FXR's to early and late model dynas but I got a chance to ride an FXR the other day for a sec. Had a little bit more vibes but felt much more nimble than my Dyna. I keep hearing that FXR's are great canyon bikes, which makes me want one even more. Am I crazy for wanting a bike that is possibly 20 years older than my current one?

 

Nope, go for it....I'd love to get an fxr.

 

Keep your twin cam.... find a good deal on an fxr... park them next to each other and see if they mate.

 

Haha, we'll see. I'm gonna give it a couple weeks and then definitely make up my mind.

So are there better years to look for with them?

 

From what I have looked into, and im no expert on the matter, it depends on what you want to do. I think 86 and older had the rear shock mounted more verticle which is better for handleing but they still had 35mm forks. Id look for the cleanest bike with the best deal.

 

there is a 94 for near me that I am quite intrigued by as we'll. does anyone know why they stopped making them? the one I am looking at has cams and pushrods as well as an SS front end. how reliable are these bike in comparison to my 12 wide glide. Would you trade and why or why not?

 

94? I thought the the last year was 93? I know the moco stopped production due to the cost of the frame. They had cvo models in 99 and 2000. Good luck with the deal. Personally I wouldnt trade a 2012 bike for a 20 yr old bike ever. Ive also never ridden an fxr so that opinion could change. If I had my way id have an fxr parked next to my tsport. That day will come.

 

Here are a couple of pics of the FXR in question. http://imgur.com/a/gMMiC. I'm with you ace2001, right on the fence, if you do it, i'll do it haha. just kidding the fact that the bike 18 years old is what is stopping me.

 

I know nothing special on this subject, but I have to say that FXR looks great!

 

Good looking FXR right there! ..... but go test ride an FXDF fat bob and see how it handles compared to the FXR. I have an FXDF and Im completely blown away by how fantastic a bike it is for the twisties! Dual front disk brakes, dyna chassis, modern twin cam engine. Everything that makes a modern bike great to get on fire up and just goooooooooooooo for miles and miles and miles. But if this is just for the weekend.... buy it and keep both.