Advice on buying an FXR -87
#31
Is it only the convertible or do all FXRS models come with the mount behind the sidecovers?
#32
Just the convertible model would have the mounting point. All I know is that my 1990 Convertible is listed as FXRS, not sure if they made other FXRS models without the mounting point. The Convertible model also has the longer tubes on the front and dual disc brake that your bike has. If you do have the mounting point welded to your frame then it started life as a convertible model.
#33
#34
The forks and front wheel look stock Harley to me, as do the rotors and calipers, which is why I suggested it may be an FXRS. It's not easy to confirm the original spec, which IMHO probably included what you currently have. It may also be a European spec bike, which could explain its original higher ride height and twin front brakes. To this day overseas models of some bikes are different to US spec ones.
Note... My 1982 FXRS came with mags... [I still have them...disks on] the Dealership put spokers onto it so that I would Buy the Damn thing...Jap lookin POS!!!!
The VIN did Not Change... only the Wheels... Before it left the Dealership even!!!!! Not rocket science...
#35
If it was in fact an FXRS originally ... or even an FXRS-SP... the VIN would certainly bear this out... no such thing as a Bike that does Not match the VIN...Unless someone changed something...
Note... My 1982 FXRS came with mags... [I still have them...disks on] the Dealership put spokers onto it so that I would Buy the Damn thing...Jap lookin POS!!!!
The VIN did Not Change... only the Wheels... Before it left the Dealership even!!!!! Not rocket science...
Note... My 1982 FXRS came with mags... [I still have them...disks on] the Dealership put spokers onto it so that I would Buy the Damn thing...Jap lookin POS!!!!
The VIN did Not Change... only the Wheels... Before it left the Dealership even!!!!! Not rocket science...
#36
By the '80's, certainly the '90's... not too many of us rode "Stock"
#37
If it was in fact an FXRS originally ... or even an FXRS-SP... the VIN would certainly bear this out... no such thing as a Bike that does Not match the VIN...Unless someone changed something...
Note... My 1982 FXRS came with mags... [I still have them...disks on] the Dealership put spokers onto it so that I would Buy the Damn thing...Jap lookin POS!!!!
The VIN did Not Change... only the Wheels... Before it left the Dealership even!!!!! Not rocket science...
Note... My 1982 FXRS came with mags... [I still have them...disks on] the Dealership put spokers onto it so that I would Buy the Damn thing...Jap lookin POS!!!!
The VIN did Not Change... only the Wheels... Before it left the Dealership even!!!!! Not rocket science...
Last edited by grbrown; 10-09-2019 at 08:23 AM.
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#38
I agree with all that. On the other hand Harleys were rather less precise in their build standard and specs back then, than they are in more recent years. As a simple example, the wiring of my FLHS bears little resemblance to the wiring diagrams in the FSM, which are of little use to me (my bike is an International spec), but only around 20 were imported to the UK that year. OP's bike may have been delivered new with that front end, alternatively was modified by the dealer or first owner, which seem the most likely explanations. On the other hand a later owner may have front-ended the bike, spoiled the forks and swapped then for a take-off FXRS front end - who knows?!
My point is two-fold... the VIN is the Final word on "what is it" !!! and modifications could be ongoing from pre-purchase on!!!
as you have opined...
#39
Actually I assume the basic operational Wiring is Like they have been since the '70's... ie white, is hot to coil ...blue, is lights at the breaker...grey, 12v at ignition breaker.. yellow and white,..high and low beam, green, accessory and blinkers...oh and purple and brown, left and right signals... and differences???? maybe International vs Domestic...Radio's and the like I have zero Idea...
My point is two-fold... the VIN is the Final word on "what is it" !!! and modifications could be ongoing from pre-purchase on!!!
as you have opined..
My point is two-fold... the VIN is the Final word on "what is it" !!! and modifications could be ongoing from pre-purchase on!!!
as you have opined..
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