Models
Harley FXR Years and Models
Year by year
| Year | Models | Engine | Key changes | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1982 | FXR, FXRS | 80 ci Shovelhead | First year. New frame with the rubber-mounted drivetrain from the FLT, five-speed, chain final drive, three disc brakes. FXR: laced wheels, one-color paint. FXRS: cast wheels, two-tone paint. | Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys"; Cycle World, Dec 1981; Hot Bike, "The Saga of the FXR" |
| 1983 | FXR, FXRS, FXRT | 80 ci Shovelhead | FXRT added: frame-mounted fairing, hard bags, air suspension with anti-dive, enclosed chain. Only Shovelhead year for the FXRT. FXR and FXRS carry over. | Rider, Sep 2017; Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys"; Cycle World, Aug 1983; shovelhead.us, 1983; Cycle World, Dec 1982 |
| 1984 | FXRS, FXRT, FXRP, FXRDG | 1340 Evolution | Evolution replaces the Shovelhead; a few very early bikes may still have Shovelheads. FXRS becomes the Low Glide, lowered, single front disc. Base FXR dropped. FXRP police and limited FXRDG Disc Glide added. Wet diaphragm clutch replaces the dry clutch during the year. | Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys"; Cycle World, Sep 1984; shovelhead.us, 1984; Rider, Sep 2017; Cycle World, Oct 1984 |
| 1985 | FXRS, FXRT, FXRP, FXRC | 1340 Evolution | Belt final drive on most models. Limited FXRC Low Glide Custom. FXRS-SP offered as a suspension package on the FXRS. Early 1985 bikes can carry leftover dry clutch or chain drive parts. | Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys"; Rider, Sep 2017; Hot Bike, "The Saga of the FXR" |
| 1986 | FXR, FXRS, FXRT, FXRP, FXRD | 1340 Evolution | Base FXR returns as the Super Glide, chain final drive. FXRS renamed Low Rider, SP package still offered. FXRD Grand Touring Edition, one year only: FXRT with trunk, stereo, floorboards. | Rider, Sep 2017; Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys"; Wikipedia, "Harley-Davidson Super Glide"; Cycle World, Dec 1986 |
| 1987 | FXR, FXRS, FXRS-SP, FXRT, FXRP, FXLR | 1340 Evolution | FXLR Low Rider Custom added: 21 inch laced front, solid rear wheel. FXRS-SP a separate model per Rider and the 1987 owner's manual, Hot Bike says 1988 Conflict. | Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys"; Cycle World, Jan 1987; Rider, Sep 2017; Harley-Davidson 1987 Owner's Manual |
| 1988 | FXR, FXRS, FXRS-SP, FXRT, FXRP, FXLR | 1340 Evolution | 39mm forks across the line. Buckhorn bars on the FXR. 850 numbered 85th Anniversary FXRS, black and gold. | Rider, Sep 2017; Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys" |
| 1989 | FXR, FXRS, FXRS-SP, FXRT, FXRP, FXLR, FXRS-CONV Conflict | 1340 Evolution | 40mm Keihin CV carb. Charging up from 22 to 32 amps. New compound starter. FXRS Convertible launched per Rider, about 300 built. Hot Bike says 1990, and the 1989 owner's manual does not list it. | Rider, Sep 2017; Rider, "Charge it"; Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys"; Harley-Davidson 1989 Owner's Manual |
| 1990 | FXR, FXRS, FXRS-SP, FXRS-CONV, FXRT, FXRP, FXLR | 1340 Evolution | Splined transmission mainshaft and new clutch hub replace the tapered shaft and Woodruff key. Revised diaphragm clutch. | H-D Tech Tips #17, Aug 1989; 1989 FXR transmission gears fiche; 1990 FXR transmission gears fiche; Rider, Sep 2017; Harley-Davidson 1990 Owner's Manual; Harley-Davidson 1990 FXRP/FLHTP Owner's Manual |
| 1991 | FXR, FXRS, FXRS-SP, FXRS-CONV, FXRT, FXRP, FXLR | 1340 Evolution | Mainshaft part changes again (35042-91), so the 1990 shaft is one year only. Dyna chassis debuts on the limited FXDB Sturgis. FXR and Dyna built side by side through 1994. | Andrews catalog, 5-speed shafts; Hot Bike, "The Saga of the FXR"; Wikipedia, "Harley-Davidson Super Glide" |
| 1992 | FXR, FXRS, FXRS-SP, FXRS-CONV, FXRT, FXRP, FXLR | 1340 Evolution | Caged needle cam bearing. Fit a full complement bearing any time the cam cover is off. Last year for the FXRT and FXRS Low Rider per Rider and Wikipedia, Moto Gallery says 1993 Conflict. | Rider, Sep 2017; Wikipedia, "Harley-Davidson Super Glide"; Moto Gallery FXR overview; Harley-Davidson 1992 FLHTP/FXRP Owner's Manual |
| 1993 | FXR, FXRS-SP, FXRS-CONV, FXLR, FXRP unverified | 1340 Evolution | FXRT and FXRS Low Rider dropped. The Dyna FXDL takes the Low Rider name. | Rider, Sep 2017; Wikipedia, "Harley-Davidson Super Glide"; Harley-Davidson 1993 Owner's Manual |
| 1994 | FXR, FXLR, FXRP unverified | 1340 Evolution | Last year of regular FXR production. New shouldered cylinder studs (16837-85C) on engines built from March 22, 1994. | Hot Bike, "The Saga of the FXR"; Wikipedia, "Harley-Davidson Super Glide"; Moto Gallery FXR overview; H-D Service Bulletin M-1043, 1994 |
| 1995 to 1998 | None | None | Dyna models replace the FXR. | Wikipedia, "Harley-Davidson Super Glide"; Hot Bike, "The Saga of the FXR" |
| 1999 | FXR2, FXR3 | 1340 Evolution | Factory revival, built in York, Pennsylvania, 900 of each. Mechanically the 1994 FXR plus a new wiring harness, vacuum fuel valve, nine-plate clutch and five-hole derby cover. FXR2: 21 inch laced front, chromed slotted rear. FXR3: two-tone flames, ThunderStar cast wheels. | Cycle World, May 1999; Cycle World's Big Twin, 1999 (via Hot Bike); Hot Bike, "The Saga of the FXR" |
| 2000 | FXR4 | 1340 Evolution | Last FXR and last Evolution Big Twin. Floating rotors with dual four-piston calipers, laced 19 inch front, solid chrome rear. 1,000 built per Hot Bike, run set for 970 per Rider Conflict. | Rider, Sep 2017; Hot Bike, "The Saga of the FXR"; Hot Bike, "The Last FXR" |