1992 FXRS Low Rider
Riders call it the “RS”
Facts as of Oct 30, 2026. Built from the FXR Archive database. General facts for the 1992 FXRS, not any one bike.
Still on the road
about 1,2861992 FXRS bikes left
of 2,309 built
about 15,655FXRS bikes left, all years
of 30,419 built, 1982 to 1992
An estimate, not a count. Built numbers come from The Bazar Book of FXRs (page 88). Each year is worn down 3% a year for 3 years, 2% for 5, then 1.5%, to Jan 1, 2026.
From: FXRs on the Road
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Gearbox and gearing
| Teeth | Engine 24, clutch 37, gearbox 32, rear 70 |
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| Overall ratios | 10.93, 7.45, 5.4, 4.16, 3.37 |
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| Gearbox oil | 20 to 24 oz |
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| Mainshaft | Straight spline |
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From: FXR Transmission Info
Charging system
| Output | 32 amps |
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| Stator | 29970-88A (now 29970-88D) |
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| Regulator | 74519-88 |
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| Rotor | 29957-81B, the same on every FXR |
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| Battery | 65991-82A |
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From: FXR Charging System
Known Issues
- #3 Charging system: stator and regulator All years
- #4 Stator plug failure Evo, 1984 to 1994 and CVO
- #6 Evo top end oil weeps 1984 to 1994 and CVO
- #7 The FXR wobble: swingarm bushings and isolators All years
- #8 Walking inner primary race 1985 to 1994 and CVO
- #10 Inner cam bearing 1992 to 1994 and CVO
- #11 Starter spins but will not crank All years
- #12 Cracked engine case O-ring lip All years
- #13 Wet sumping after the bike sits All years
- #14 Weaker 1989 to 1993 Evo cases 1989 to 1993
- #15 Evo cylinder studs: the 1994 change 1984 to early 1994
- #16 The gangster lean: a worn jiffy stand All years
- #17 Runaway starter: a stuck relay or solenoid All years
From: Known Issues
Recalls that may apply
- 92V108000, July 22, 1992 (1986 to 1992 FXR): The fuel tank leaked in impact testing done by Harley-Davidson. Fix: Repair the motorcycles so the tank does not spill fuel.
Whether a recall covers one bike depends on its VIN. Check it at nhtsa.gov/recalls.
From: Historical Recalls
Road tests and reviews
- Cycle World, Dec 1981: 1982 FXRS (Shovelhead). 14.26 s at 91.46 mph quarter mile, 50 mpg.
- Cycle Guide, Dec 1981: 1982 FXRS (Shovelhead). 13.917 s at 93.07 mph quarter mile, 40 to 47 mpg.
- Cycle Guide, Jan 1984: 1984 FXRS Low Glide (Evolution). 13.917 s at 94.57 mph quarter mile, 38 to 48 mpg.
- Cycle, Jan 1982: FXRS road test (cover story).
- Cycle World, Sep 1984: Long-term test of a 1984 FXRS, 10,000 miles.
From: Period Road Tests, Modern Reviews
Factory books
| Owner's manual | All models (1992), 99466-92. Open it here. |
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| Parts catalog | FXR models (1991 to 1992), 99450-92A. Open it on Harley's site. |
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| Service manual | FLT, FXR (1991 to 1992), 99483-92. For sale only |
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From: FXR Manuals