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Harley FXR Years and Models References

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Sources

  1. Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys: The History of the FXR" (photos from the Harley-Davidson Archives; interviews Bob LeRoy). Link
  2. Hot Bike, "The Saga of the FXR" (includes an interview with Erik Buell). Link
  3. Hot Bike, "The Last FXR". Link
  4. Kip Woodring, "Motorhead Memo: The Gentleman's Express", Rider Magazine, September 20, 2017 (year-by-year FXR history and VIN model codes). Link
  5. Wikipedia, "Harley-Davidson Super Glide" (FXR section), and the sources it cites, including Andy Hornsby, "A Potted History of Harley-Davidson", American-V. Link
  6. Moto Gallery, "1982-2000 Harley-Davidson FXR" resource guide (secondary buyer's guide). Link
  7. Cycle World, "Harley-Davidson FXRS" road test, December 1981. Link
  8. Cycle World, "Harley-Davidson for 1983", December 1982. Link
  9. Cycle World, "Harley-Davidson FXRT" road test, August 1983. Link
  10. Cycle World, "Long-Term Test: Harley-Davidson FXRS", September 1984. Link
  11. Cycle World, "Ninth Annual Ten Best Motorcycles of the Year", October 1984. Link
  12. Cycle World, "Harley-Davidson", 1987 Previews and Riding Impressions, December 1986. Link
  13. Cycle World, "Harley-Davidson Low Rider Custom FXLR" road test, January 1987. Link
  14. Matthew Miles, "Return of the FXR", Cycle World, May 1999. Link
  15. Brian Blades, FXR2/FXR3 story, Cycle World's Big Twin, April/May 1999, republished by Hot Bike as "Back When the Harley-Davidson FXR Made Its Return". Link
  16. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., 1987 All Models Owner's Manual (FXRT specifications page 12, FXR, FXRS, FXRS Sport Edition and FXLR specifications page 34, tire pressures pages 14 and 36). Scanned copy hosted by Ratbike Service. Link
  17. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., 1989 All Models Owner's Manual (model list and specifications). Scanned copy hosted by Ratbike Service. Link
  18. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., 1990 All Models Owner's Manual (FXRT specifications page 18, FXR, FXRS, FXRS-SP, FXRS-CON and FXLR specifications pages 50 to 51, tire pressures page 52). Scanned copy hosted by Ratbike Service. Link
  19. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., 1990 FXRP and FLHTP Police Models Owner's Manual (police equipment, specifications pages 84 to 85). Scanned copy hosted by Ratbike Service. Link
  20. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., 1992 FLHTP and FXRP Police Models Owner's Manual (specifications). Scanned copy hosted by Ratbike Service. Link
  21. Harley-Davidson Motor Co., 1993 Owner's Manual, international edition in English, French, German and Spanish (model list includes the FXR, FXRS-SP, FXRS-CON and FXLR). Scanned copy hosted by Ratbike Service. Link
  22. shovelhead.us, "1983 Harley-Davidson" model year history page (enthusiast site; production figures). Link
  23. shovelhead.us, "1984 Harley-Davidson" model year history page (enthusiast site; production figures). Link
  24. Kip Woodring, "Motorhead Memo: Charge it", Rider Magazine, February 20, 2011 (stock charging output by year). Link
  25. Harley-Davidson, Technical Tips #17, August 1989, "1990 Insights" (1340 mainshaft changed from a taper to a straight spline; clutch hub nut torque; pinion shaft change). Copy hosted by Sportsterpedia. Link
  26. Harley-Davidson parts fiche, 1989 FXR Low Glide, "Transmission Gears" (mainshaft 35042-85, clutch key 37523-85; dealer online parts finder). Link
  27. Harley-Davidson parts fiche, 1990 FXR Low Glide, "Transmission Gears" (mainshaft 35042-90, no clutch key listed; dealer online parts finder). Link
  28. Andrews Products catalog, page 23, transmission shafts: 296800 (1981 to 1984 chain drive, replaces 35042-79), 296850 (1985 to 1989 belt drive, 35042-85), 296900 (1990 only, 35042-90) and 296910 (1991 and later, 35042-91). Link
  29. Harley-Davidson, Service Bulletin M-1043, "New Cylinder Base Gaskets and Cylinder Studs", May 24, 1994. Copy hosted by Hammer Performance. Link

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