I dodged the dead cat back in the early/mid 90's. When my '85 FXR started getting some miles on her...70k or so if I remember correctly, I offered her up for sale. Had her sold for more then I paid...but as some here might remember... the stupid "Harley-fad" thing was starting to kick in, and I wasn't able to locate a suitable replacement. After a while, I gave my list of "possibles" to the guy who wanted to buy my bike, and decided to just keep her. Fast forward to today...I still have her. She's The Moonraker......my '85-'99-08 FXR. Originally purchased new in 1985. Ran the first motor 185,000 mi. before replacing it with a '99 "crate motor". Went through the tranny in '08. Replaced bushings and bearings, retained the original gearset. She's @ 248,000 mi. now and most definitely NOT FOR SALE.
She shows her age a bit these days, but then so do I. We've shared the road from Canada to Key West, from the Atlantic to the Pacific. 700 mi. days are NO PROBLEM.(Mustang Seat in case you're curious) The best ( or worst...) was a straight through 24 hour ride, 1300 mi. or so....I don't recommend that..just sayin'.
Might could do more on a Dresser...but I ain't old enough for that yet

 

Check this out. Nice 99 for 7k
http://www.hogs4sale.com/items/item6973.htm

 

That's the one Woodnbow.

 

Nice bike, looks well cared for. Now all you need to do is rack up the miles like Guido!

 

but it's no FXR... ;-)

 

Im surprised how many of you guys like FXRs,i seem to remember that they were originally made for the european market and because of the frame didnt sell to well in America.

 

I think they have always had a sort of cult following. Back then the FXR didn't look like a Harley was supposed to look so many prospective buyers passed on it. Plus at that time in the US, sport oriented Harley riders most often rode Sportsters. Harley's style guru's did all they could to make the FXR appeal to the masses, crappy lowered suspension etc. but they never took off. Along came the FXD with a cheaper frame and a traditional Harley FX style and the rest is history...

Now as then FXR riders tend to be almost fanatical in their devotion to the "greatest Harley ever built". Just don't bring up the crappy stock suspension and brakes... ;-)

 

85 fxr here...that dead cat just nicked me back about 7,8 years ago. All I needed was a good indy and now I can't ride my fxr enough.
As someone else posted... I too have a mustang seat that I purchased back in 95... Love it!

 

I have an FXR has an E84 clutch which is different. It has 10 springs and 3 bolts. No retaining clip and no small plate the adjuster screws in. Adjuster screws directly into the outer pressure plate. The Ring gear welds on. It uses a shovelhead style starter shaft. I now wish I hadn't bought this one, it has been a money pit. I have been wrenching on it since Jan and it still ain't right. So far it's been a pretty garage ornament. Coulda sunk less into my Ironhead and come out better.