Sources & Credits

Everything this site relies on, in one place. Each page also lists its own sources.

Books & literature

BookDoug Mitchel, Harley-Davidson Chronicle: An American Original, Publications International, 1997. ISBN 0-7853-2514-X. General history cited by Wikipedia for the original FX Super Glide.Link
BookNick Hinzo, The Bazaar Book of FXRs, self-published (listed as coming soon when checked in September 2026).Link
BookR.M. Clarke (compiler), Harley-Davidson FXR Series Performance Portfolio 1982-1992, Brooklands Books, 1999. ISBN 978-1-85520-496-6. Reprints of period road tests.Link
BookTimothy S. Remus, Harley-Davidson FXR Bible, Wolfgang Publications, 2021. ISBN 978-1-941064-55-9.Link
BookWillie G. Davidson, 100 Years of Harley-Davidson, Bulfinch Press, 2002. ISBN 0-8212-2819-6. Cited by Wikipedia for the meaning of "FX".Link

Magazine archives

MagazineAssembly magazine, "Switches & Relays: Cut the Chatter", August 1, 2006 (low coil voltage, contact chatter and welding).Link
MagazineBrian 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
MagazineCycle Guide, "Harley-Davidson FXRS Sport Edition: hog heaven" road test of the 1986 model, November/December 1985 (scan on the Internet Archive).Link
MagazineCycle Guide, "Harley-Davidson FXRS Super Glide II" road test, December 1981 (scan on the Internet Archive).Link
MagazineCycle Guide, "Harley-Davidson FXRS: the evolution of an institution" road test, January 1984 (scan on the Internet Archive).Link
MagazineCycle Guide, "Harley-Davidson FXRT: a long stroke in the mainstream" road test of the 1985 FXRT, October 1984 (scan on the Internet Archive).Link
MagazineCycle Guide, August/September 1987: Bike of the Year feature, and the test-summary table listing the December/January 1987 FXRS Low Rider Sport test (scan on the Internet Archive).Link
MagazineCycle Guide, Harley-Davidson FXRT test in the touring issue, March 1984 (scan on the Internet Archive).Link
MagazineCycle Source, "Big Joe's Sturgis FXR Show" (event report).Link
MagazineCycle Source, "FXR Spotlight" (ongoing feature on FXR builds).Link
MagazineCycle Source, "Warbird FXR" by Fault Line Kustoms.Link
MagazineCycle World, "1986 Buell RR1000", April 1986.Link
MagazineCycle World, "Harley-Davidson Convertible" road test, September 1989.Link
MagazineCycle World, "Harley-Davidson FLHTC" road test (first Evolution engine claims), November 1983.Link
MagazineCycle World, "Harley-Davidson FXRDG" road test, June 1984.Link
MagazineCycle World, "Harley-Davidson FXRS Low Rider Sport", June 1987 (part of a cruiser comparison; short spec box).Link
MagazineCycle World, "Harley-Davidson FXRS" road test, December 1981.Link
MagazineCycle World, "Harley-Davidson FXRS-SP" road test, July 1990.Link
MagazineCycle World, "Harley-Davidson FXRT" road test, August 1983.Link
MagazineCycle World, "Harley-Davidson Goes Topless", May 1989 (news of the FXRS Convertible).Link
MagazineCycle World, "Harley-Davidson Low Rider Custom FXLR" road test, January 1987.Link
MagazineCycle World, "Harley-Davidson Road King" road test (stock Evolution rear-wheel dyno run), May 1994.Link
MagazineCycle World, "Harley-Davidson for 1983", December 1982.Link
MagazineCycle World, "Haulin' Hogs", December 1991 (an S&S-built 1990 FXR Low Rider and a modified Sportster at the drag strip).Link
MagazineCycle World, "Hog Wild in the Gold Country", November 1992 (1993 FXLR Low Rider Custom vs Honda Shadow 1100 and Kawasaki Vulcan 88).Link
MagazineCycle World, "Long-Term Test: Harley-Davidson FXRS", September 1984.Link
MagazineCycle World, "Ninth Annual Ten Best Motorcycles of the Year", October 1984.Link
MagazineHot Bike, "Eric Bennett's La Ratonera FXR Super Glide II".Link
MagazineHot Bike, "Jam City Cycles Proves the Harley-Davidson FXR Is Still King".Link
MagazineHot Bike, "King of the Hill: Custom 1990 Harley-Davidson FXR".Link
MagazineHot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys: The History of the FXR" (photos from the Harley-Davidson Archives; interviews Bob LeRoy).Link
MagazineHot Bike, "The Last FXR".Link
MagazineHot Bike, "The Saga of the FXR" (includes an interview with Erik Buell).Link
MagazineHot Bike, "Trask Performance's Blown 1987 Harley-Davidson FXR Brawler".Link
MagazineKip Woodring, "Motorhead Memo: Charge it", Rider Magazine, February 20, 2011 (stock charging output by year).Link
MagazineKip Woodring, "Motorhead Memo: The Gentleman's Express", Rider Magazine, September 20, 2017 (year-by-year FXR history and VIN model codes).Link
MagazineMatthew Miles, "Return of the FXR", Cycle World, May 1999.Link

Online sources

WebAmerican Legend Rider, "Jax Teller Bike: The Exact Harley-Davidson Dyna in Sons of Anarchy".Link
WebAndy Hornsby, "A Potted History of Harley-Davidson: Part 3 1979-2003", American-V (archived copy). The main source behind Wikipedia's FXR section.Link
WebBAKER Drivetrain, "High Torque Bearing Kit", PN 189-56.Link
WebBobber Brothers, "Sons of Anarchy Motorcycles: Jax's Bike".Link
WebBobber Brothers, "The Harley-Davidson and the Marlboro Man Bike".Link
WebCVOHarley.com forum, "Best FXR Kickstand?" (FXR3 with taller shocks; stand swap and an adjustable aftermarket stand).Link
WebCVOHarley.com forum, repost of a period article announcing the FXR2 and FXR3 (secondary).Link
WebCanadian Motorcycle Events, "Annual Northern FXR Jam" calendar listing (2026).Link
WebClockwatts, virtual dynamometer app website (describes an automatic measurement mode).Link
WebColony Machine 2442-8 cylinder studs for 1983 to 1998 Evo Big Twins, replaces OEM 16837-85C (Lowbrow Customs listing).Link
WebDadsVintageAds blog, back-issue listing for Cycle, January 1982 (cover and road test: Harley-Davidson FXRS).Link
WebDadsVintageAds blog, back-issue listing for Cycle, November 1983 (road test: Harley-Davidson FXRT Sport Glide, plus an Evolution engine tech analysis).Link
WebDirty Customz, "FXR Cartel kickstand mount plate" (mounts a 1999 and earlier style stand and mount on FXR models).Link
WebDraganfly Motorcycles, "Anti wet sumping valve 5/16, push on" (inline one way valve sold for British twins).Link
WebE.R.T. Products, "Harley Wet Sumping Solutions" (causes and check valve repair for Shovel and Evo external oil pumps), archived copy.Link
WebEast Coast FXR Jam, official site (event list and calendar), checked September 28, 2026.Link
WebFXR Bazaar, "2025 FXR Events, Jams and Shows" (blog post).Link
WebFXR Bazaar, "About" page, checked September 28, 2026.Link
WebFXR Bazaar, "Swingarm Isolator Mount for FXR" (replaces OEM 47564-86B).Link
WebFXR Bazaar, "The Triple Crown: Everything You Need to Know" (blog post).Link
WebFXR Bazaar, "West Coast FXR Jam" event page, checked September 28, 2026.Link
WebFXR Division, "+2 Extended Kickstand" for 1990 and earlier and 1991 and later FXR models.Link
WebFXR Division, "FXR Kickstand Secondary Spring Bracket 50064-91", 1991 and later FXR models.Link
WebFasterFXR, official site (FasterFXR Motorcycle Show notice), checked September 28, 2026.Link
WebGameSpot, "Harley-Davidson: Race Across America" review.Link
WebGeoffrey Bund, FXRP restore blog, "11/10/17 - The Jackshaft".Link
WebHD Forums, "'82 shovelhead: external oil lines".Link
WebHD Forums, "1986 FXR Evo 5SP - upgrade to Ball & Ramp".Link
WebHD Forums, "1989 design flaw" (left case bearing race and steel insert on 1989 to 1991 Evo cases).Link
WebHD Forums, "87 fxr Starter keeps cranking after turn off key".Link
WebHD Forums, "EVO 80ci engine improvements year to year?" (owner views on case years and cylinder studs).Link
WebHD Forums, "Evo - Wet Sumping", page 2 (feed line shut-off valves and other paths for oil into the engine).Link
WebHD Forums, "Evo wet sumping ?" (1989 Evo in an FXRS-SP build; oil out of the breather after sitting).Link
WebHD Forums, "FXR Models" discussion forum.Link
WebHD Forums, "FXR Swingarm issue (I think)".Link
WebHD Forums, "FXR transmission" (1988 FXR with a tapered mainshaft and Woodruff key; which splined shaft fits).Link
WebHD Forums, "Heavier duty jiffy stand spring?" (bushing the pivot block and building up the tab with weld).Link
WebHD Forums, "Intalling a shoot-off valve in the oil line to fix wet sumping problem".Link
WebHD Forums, "Jiffy stand help" (a Dyna that leaned too far; loose bracket bolts and a welded tab extension).Link
WebHD Forums, "Looking Back: The Harley-Davidson FXR2 and FXR3", 2019.Link
WebHD Forums, "Lowrider woes" (inner primary bearing fit; a post quoting the factory service manual).Link
WebHD Forums, "Lucifer's Hammer: Battle of the Twins Champion Race Bike".Link
WebHD Forums, "Primary Vent", page 3 (primary venting through the transmission mainshaft).Link
WebHD Forums, "Recreating the Silver Screen's Black Death FXR" (cites Easyriders, May 1997).Link
WebHD Forums, "Rocker Box Oil Leak".Link
WebHD Forums, "Stator plug issue?".Link
WebHD Forums, "The ABCs of Harley-Davidson Custom Vehicle Operations".Link
WebHD Forums, "Upgrading from a 22 amp system to a 32 amp system".Link
WebHD Forums, "Wheel bearing sizes" (an old H-D bearing cross reference list posted by a member; origin unconfirmed).Link
WebHD Forums, "Where's my Primary Bearing Inner Race??" (honed 6205 bearings for a slip fit; a stock 6205 is a press fit on the mainshaft).Link
WebHD Forums, "starter would not disengage" (1989 FXR; solenoid return spring broken, contacts stuck).Link
WebHD Forums, Classic section, "Mainshaft upgrade" (1989 tapered to splined: gearset, clutch, starter and primary parts).Link
WebHD Forums, Evo section, "Crack on crank primary lip".Link
WebHD Forums, Shovelhead section, "Keep burning up solenoid to starter cables..." (a starter cable that caught fire; relay test).Link
WebHD Forums, Shovelhead section, "Left engine case surprise" (1981 Shovel; aligning the engine and transmission to the inner primary).Link
WebHDTimeline forum, "FXR Starter question" (1988 FXR).Link
WebHarley-Davidson Forums, "Hair line crack" (shop repair with a ductile iron ring).Link
WebHarleyTechTalk forum, "Clutch hub nut" (tapered mainshaft; a 1978.5 to 1984 service manual quoted; clean dry tapers and key fit).Link
WebHot Wheels Wiki, "Harley-Davidson Fat Boy".Link
WebInternet Movie Cars Database (IMCDb), Harley-Davidson FXR family vehicle listings. Individual listings are linked on each entry.Link
WebJ&P Cycles team, "Step By Step Instructions For Testing Your Harley's Charging System", RevZilla Common Tread, April 5, 2021.Link
WebJIMS, "Sealed Inner Primary Bearing Upgrade Kit", 5-speed Big Twin 1985-2006 (dealer listing with fitment notes).Link
WebJalopnik, famous Harley-Davidson motorcycles on the big screen (Terminator 2 Fat Boy).Link
WebJames Gaskets online store, "Kit, Crankcase Saver, RCM, Shovel" (gasket and lock tabs). The store also lists RCM and Foamet versions for Evo.Link
WebLaconia Motorcycle Week, "East Coast FXR Show" event listing (2026).Link
WebLowbrow Customs, "Harley-Davidson Motorcycle VIN Lookup and Decoder Chart".Link
WebMark DiPietro, "In The Shop: Blown Evo Cam Bearing", Fix My Hog, May 1, 2023.Link
WebMoto Gallery, "1982-1983 Harley-Davidson FXR Shovelhead Guide" (secondary buyer's guide).Link
WebMoto Gallery, "1982-2000 Harley-Davidson FXR" resource guide (secondary buyer's guide).Link
WebMoto Gallery, "2000 Harley-Davidson FXR4" resource guide (secondary buyer's guide).Link
WebMotorcycle Online, "Harley-Davidson FXR4: FXR + EVO = Head Turner", October 13, 1999, as reposted on the CVOHarley.com forum.Link
WebNational Insurance Crime Bureau, VINCheck (theft and total-loss records).Link
WebOpen-Meteo, free weather API (forecast and historical archive).Link
WebPlayStation Blog, "Building Deacon's Bike in Days Gone", April 23, 2019.Link
WebRB Racing, Mickey Rourke / Marlboro Man bike page.Link
WebRogue, "Swingarm Upgrade" (rubber-mount Clevebloc rear steer and a spherical bearing retrofit), bikerrogue.com.Link
WebSlashGear, "What Kind Of Harley-Davidson Did Jax Teller Ride?"Link
WebSound Harley-Davidson, "Harley-Davidson Motorcycles in Movies".Link
WebSturgis Buffalo Chip, "FXR Show and Dyna Mixer" event page (2026).Link
WebTV Movie Cards, 1985 FXR Super Glide "Stop Pretending" dealer hang tag listing.Link
WebThe Nostalgia Shop, original 1984 FXRT Sport Glide advertisement listing.Link
WebTrue Power: Dyno & Accel, Google Play listing (describes an automatic run trigger).Link
WebTwin Power, mainshaft support bearing BC-6205-2RS, 25 x 52 x 15 mm, OEM 8975 (Dennis Kirk listing with 1984 FXR fitment).Link
WebU.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall lookup by VIN.Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "1982 fxr starting issue" (relay location and click test; burnt solenoid contacts).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "1985 FXRS Primary leak".Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "90 tapered shaft in pre 90 tranny" (1990 only splined shaft swap, the old school hub fix, owner experience with tapered shafts).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Broken Clutch hub-reason?" (1987 FXR; broken hub and a damaged mainshaft; nut torque and key fit).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Broken O-ring lip on L/S motor case".Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "EVO case issues, what to look for", page 3 (cracked O-ring lip on the left case).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Engine case lip at inner primary sheered off".Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Floppy Jiffy Stand" thread (1985 FXRS; spring, pin and worn bore).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Gear oil leaking into primary?".Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Jiffy Stand for FXR", page 2 (owner notes on the two FXR stand types).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Late 84 FXR oil leak at mainshaft" (owner and mechanic discussion).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Looking for late 84 FXRT jiffy stand" (rounded frame slot; a bolt used as a stop).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Ok just got a fxr confused on tapered trans" (how the tapered hub works; the 1984 to 1989 hub cracking at the keyway).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Starter issues on 80 inch Evo" thread (no fuse in the main starter cables; do not fit a bigger fuse).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Starter will not disengage" (1988 FXR starter that ran until the battery cable came off).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "Tapered to Splined Shaft Conversion Write up" (1989 FXR converted with a 1990 only mainshaft and 1990 style clutch).Link
WebV-Twin Forum, "clutch hub broken" (key height and slot depth, steel center replacement hubs, locking the key in the shaft).Link
WebV-Twin Manufacturing 12-1487, oil pump check valve kit (ball, spring and cap; listed for FXR 1982 to 1994), dealer listing.Link
WebV-Twin Manufacturing online catalog, Big Twin 1984 to 2007, Hub page (37550-84A hubs, reinforcement sleeves for hubs at the tapered end, reinforced steel center hub kit).Link
WebV-Twin Manufacturing online catalog, Big Twin 1984 to 2007, Primary page (12-0369 bearing for 8980, listed as 2 shield).Link
WebV-Twin Manufacturing online catalog, Primary, "Case Saver" page (inner primary repair gasket kits; also a nylon chain guard sold under a similar name).Link
WebVehicle-recall.co.uk, Harley-Davidson Softail recall RM/93/001, March 1, 1993 (starter relay short; sealed relay, moved).Link
WebVercel, Privacy Policy.Link
WebVintage Paper Ads, 1982 Harley-Davidson FXR Super Glide II advertisement listing.Link
WebWWAG, "Main shaft support bearings for Big Twin" (80-204 replaces OEM 8980 and 80-201 replaces 8975, both 25 x 52 x 15 mm).Link
WebZodiac inner clutch hub, replaces OEM 37550-84A, with a tapered sleeve and reinforcement washer (Iron Stable dealer listing).Link
WebeHarleyParts, "Primary Housing Bearing Late 1984 FLT, FXR", part 8980 (listed as obsolete).Link
Webshovelhead.us, "1982 Harley-Davidson" model year history page (enthusiast site; production figures).Link
Webshovelhead.us, "1983 Harley-Davidson" model year history page (enthusiast site; production figures).Link
Webshovelhead.us, "1984 Harley-Davidson" model year history page (enthusiast site; production figures).Link

Reference works

ReferenceAndrews 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
ReferenceHarley-Davidson Motor Co., 1985 FLT/FXR Models Owner's Manual, part no. 99465-85 (specifications pages 77 to 80, tire pressures, and vehicle identification). Scanned copy hosted by Ratbike Service.Link
ReferenceHarley-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
ReferenceHarley-Davidson Motor Co., 1989 All Models Owner's Manual (model list and specifications). Scanned copy hosted by Ratbike Service.Link
ReferenceHarley-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
ReferenceHarley-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
ReferenceHarley-Davidson Motor Co., 1992 FLHTP and FXRP Police Models Owner's Manual (specifications). Scanned copy hosted by Ratbike Service.Link
ReferenceHarley-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
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1982 FXR Low Glide, "Clutch" (hub 37550-41B, key 37523-15A; dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1982 FXR Low Glide, "Frame, Rear Fork and Jiffy Stand" (dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1982 FXR Low Glide, "Starter Switches" (dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1984 FXR Low Glide, "Clutch - Early 1984" (dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1984 FXR Low Glide, "Clutch - Late 1984 & Later" (hub 37550-84A, nut 37496-84; dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1984 FXRS Low Glide, "Primary Housing 1984" (dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1985 FXRS Low Glide, "Primary Housing 1985 & Later" (dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1989 FXR Low Glide, "Transmission Gears" (mainshaft 35042-85, clutch key 37523-85; dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1990 FXR Low Glide, "Clutch - 1990 & Later" (hub 37550-90A; dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1990 FXR Low Glide, "Transmission Gears" (mainshaft 35042-90, no clutch key listed; dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1994 FXR Low Rider Custom, "Frame, Rear Fork & Jiffy Stand, FXR Models" (dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1994 FXR Low Rider Custom, "Oil Pump" (dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson parts fiche, 1994 FXR Low Rider Custom, "Switches & Circuit Breakers, FXR Models" (dealer online parts finder).Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson, "1999 Harley-Davidson Parts Catalog: FXR2 Models" (catalog 99426-99A), on the Harley-Davidson Service Information Portal.Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson, "1999 Harley-Davidson Parts Catalog: FXR3 Models" (catalog 99427-99A), on the Harley-Davidson Service Information Portal.Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson, "2000 Harley-Davidson Parts Catalog: FXR4 Models" (catalog 99429-00A), on the Harley-Davidson Service Information Portal.Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson, "Replacement Cylinder Studs for XLH & 1340cc Engines" (old 16837-85B and new 16837-85C studs). Copy hosted by Sportsterpedia.Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson, 1999 FXR2 Owner's Manual (part no. 99479-99, specifications page 99), on the Harley-Davidson Service Information Portal.Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson, 1999 FXR3 Owner's Manual (part no. 99568-99, specifications page 99), on the Harley-Davidson Service Information Portal.Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson, 2000 FXR4 Owner's Manual (part no. 99569-00, specifications page 107), on the Harley-Davidson Service Information Portal.Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson, Service Bulletin M-1043, "New Cylinder Base Gaskets and Cylinder Studs", May 24, 1994. Copy hosted by Hammer Performance.Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson, Service Letter ML-271, Technical Tips, July 31, 1985, item 9 (late 1984 primary leaks and the clutch pushrod vent flat), page 5. Copy hosted by Sportsterpedia.Link
ReferenceHarley-Davidson, Tech Tip TT254, "Evolution Style Base Gaskets", August 1, 2006. Copy hosted by Sportsterpedia.Link
ReferenceHarley-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
ReferenceHarley-Davidson, Technical Tips #30, July 1992 (base gasket material change; main drive gear spacer and seal change). Copy hosted by Sportsterpedia.Link
ReferenceJIMS, instruction sheet for tool No. 967, inner primary cover bearing and seal remover and installer.Link
ReferenceJTEKT Koyo, product detail, 6205 2RS deep groove ball bearing.Link
ReferenceJames Gaskets catalog, page 119, primary cover gasket kits: Case Saver Evo, Big Twin, Twin Cam and Case Saver Shovelhead.Link
ReferenceNHTSA, recall 92V180000, Harley-Davidson, starter relay, 1989 to 1992 Softail models (FXST, FXSTC, FXSTS, FLSTC, FLSTF, FLSTS), reported December 14, 1992.Link
ReferenceNSK, Rolling Bearings catalog E1103, deep groove ball bearings (6205DDU, contact sealed).Link
ReferenceNTN Americas bearing finder, 6205LLUC3 deep groove ball bearing, double contact sealed.Link
ReferenceRivera Primo, Pro-Clutch installation instructions (copy hosted by V-Twin Manufacturing): factory clutch hub nut torque by year and a tapered shaft hub removal tool.Link
ReferenceSAE International, J1349 Engine Power Test Code, Spark Ignition and Compression Ignition, Net Power Rating.Link
ReferenceSKF, deep groove ball bearing 6205-2RSH, 25 x 52 x 15 mm, contact seals both sides (product page).Link
ReferenceSportsterpedia, "EVO: Engine Control", Starter and Solenoid section (relay, solenoid, currents and welded contacts; written for Evo Sportsters, same relay and solenoid layout).Link
ReferenceTE Connectivity, white paper, "Proper Coil Drive" (low coil voltage, low contact force and tack welding).Link
ReferenceWikipedia, "Harley-Davidson Dyna".Link
ReferenceWikipedia, "Harley-Davidson Evolution engine".Link
ReferenceWikipedia, "Harley-Davidson Shovelhead engine".Link
ReferenceWikipedia, "Harley-Davidson Super Glide" (FXR section), and the sources it cites, including Andy Hornsby, "A Potted History of Harley-Davidson", American-V.Link
ReferenceWikipedia, "Harley-Davidson: Race Across America".Link

Scene directory: company pages

Each Builders & Parts listing was checked against these public company pages on September 28, 2026.

CompanyAccutronix: accutronix.comLink
CompanyAlloy Art: alloyart.comLink
CompanyARH Custom UK: arhcustom.co.ukLink
CompanyArlen Ness: arlenness.comLink
CompanyBAKER Drivetrain: bakerdrivetrain.comLink
CompanyBar None Moto: barnonemoto.comLink
CompanyBare Knuckle Performance: bareknuckleperformance.comLink
CompanyBassani Xhaust: bassani.comLink
CompanyThe Bazaar Book of FXRs: bazaarbook.bigcartel.comLink
CompanyBelt Drives Ltd. (BDL): beltdrives.comLink
CompanyBennett's Performance: bennettsperformanceinc.comLink
CompanyBung King: bungking.comLink
CompanyCNC Cycle Works: cnccycles.com.auLink
CompanyCustom Chrome Europe: custom-chrome-europe.comLink
CompanyCustom Cycle Engineering: customcycleengineering.netLink
CompanyCycle One Manufacturing: cycleonemanufacturing.comLink
CompanyCycle Source Magazine: cyclesource.comLink
CompanyDeviant Fabrications: deviantfabrications.comLink
CompanyDirty Customz: dirtycustomz.comLink
CompanyFasterFXR: fasterfxr.comLink
CompanyFault Line Kustoms: faultlinekustoms.comLink
CompanyFLO Motorsports: flomotorsports.comLink
CompanyFranky's Motorcycles: frankysmotorcycles.nlLink
CompanyFXR Bazaar: fxrbazaar.comLink
CompanyFXR Division: fxrdivision.comLink
CompanyHawg Halters (HHI): hawghalters.comLink
CompanyHeman Fabrication: hemanfabrication.comLink
CompanyIron Stable: ironstable.appLink
CompanyJ&P Cycles: jpcycles.comLink
CompanyJam City Cycles: jamcitycycles.comLink
CompanyJan Willem Boon: jwboon.comLink
CompanyJD Customs & Fabrications: jdcustomsandfabrications.bigcartel.comLink
CompanyKinetic Structures: kineticstructures.comLink
CompanyKleen Moto: kleenmotollc.comLink
CompanyKlock Werks: getklocked.comLink
CompanyKraus Motor Co.: krausmotorco.comLink
CompanyLegend Suspensions: legendsuspensions.comLink
CompanyMID-USA Motorcycle Parts: mid-usa.comLink
CompanyMM Performance: mmperformance.deLink
CompanyNowaskey Extreme Performance: nowaskey.comLink
CompanyPaughco: paughcoparts.comLink
CompanyPerformance Machine: performancemachine.comLink
CompanyRamjet Racing: ramjetracing.comLink
CompanyRoland Sands Design: rolandsands.comLink
CompanyRolling Thunder Frames: rollingthunderframes.comLink
CompanyRWD V-Twin: rwdvtwin.comLink
CompanyS&S Cycle: sscycle.comLink
CompanyThe Speed Merchant: thespeedmerchant.netLink
CompanyThe Speed Shop Canada (Valley Speed): valleyspeed.netLink
CompanySpeed-Kings Cycle: speed-kingscycle.comLink
CompanySumax Cycle Products: sumax.comLink
CompanyThrashin Supply Co.: thrashinsupply.comLink
CompanyTrask Performance: traskperformance.comLink
CompanyV-Twin Manufacturing: vtwinmfg.comLink
CompanyVulcanworks: secure.vulcanworks.netLink
CompanyZipper's Performance Products: zippersperformance.comLink

Image credits

Image	Credit	License and changes
Home page hero: a 1985 FXRT on a beach	Motorcycle photo by the FXR Archive editors. Beach background by dronepicr, via Wikimedia Commons (Golden hour Kaanapali beach Maui Hawaii (31868793448).jpg)	Background: CC BY 2.0. Modified: cropped and color graded, and the motorcycle was cut out of its own photo and composited in, with shadows and tire tracks added.
1984 FXRP police model at the Harley-Davidson Museum.	Michael Barera, via Wikimedia Commons (Harley-Davidson Museum April 2024 37 (1984 FXRP Police--OHV V-Twin).jpg)	CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized to 1200 px wide and metadata removed; no other changes.
A 1992 FXRS, per the photographer. This bike has aftermarket changes, so it is not in factory trim.	Maggi1109, via Wikimedia Commons (Harley Davidson FXRS.jpg)	CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized to 1200 px wide and metadata removed; no other changes.
Evolution engine display at the Harley-Davidson Museum.	Michael Barera, via Wikimedia Commons (Harley-Davidson Museum February 2024 14 (Engine Room--Evolution, 1984-99).jpg)	CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized to 1200 px wide and metadata removed; no other changes.
Shovelhead engine display at the Harley-Davidson Museum.	Michael Barera, via Wikimedia Commons (Harley-Davidson Museum February 2024 13 (Engine Room--Shovelhead, 1966-84).jpg)	CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized to 1200 px wide and metadata removed; no other changes.
The 1971 FX Super Glide, the original Super Glide the FXR family later replaced.	Michael Barera, via Wikimedia Commons (Harley-Davidson Museum April 2024 26 (1971 FX Super Glide--OHV V-Twin).jpg)	CC BY-SA 4.0. Resized to 1200 px wide and metadata removed; no other changes.
A 1999 FXR3 from the right side, with the green flame paint and five-spoke cast wheels.	Photo: FXR Archive collection (CVO 1999 to 2000 page)	Used with permission. Background replaced with a plain studio backdrop, license plate blanked where visible, resized, metadata removed.
Front three-quarter view: flamed tank, chrome headlight and the 19 inch five-spoke cast front wheel.	Photo: FXR Archive collection (CVO 1999 to 2000 page)	Used with permission. Background replaced with a plain studio backdrop, license plate blanked where visible, resized, metadata removed.
Rear three-quarter view with the stepped seat, sissy bar and chrome exhaust.	Photo: FXR Archive collection (CVO 1999 to 2000 page)	Used with permission. Background replaced with a plain studio backdrop, license plate blanked where visible, resized, metadata removed.
From above and behind: the flame pattern on the tank and the tank-top dash. The license plate has been blanked.	Photo: FXR Archive collection (CVO 1999 to 2000 page)	Used with permission. Background replaced with a plain studio backdrop, license plate blanked where visible, resized, metadata removed.
The tank dash with its two round gauges, the flames up close, and the stepped seat.	Photo: FXR Archive collection (CVO 1999 to 2000 page)	Used with permission. Background replaced with a plain studio backdrop, license plate blanked where visible, resized, metadata removed.
Big Red back on the road in factory-style red and gold, fairing and hard bags intact, with Danny's 89-inch engine inside.	Photo: FXR Archive collection (Stories: Big Red Rides Again)	Used with permission. Resized, metadata removed; no other changes.
Big Red's fifth-gear pull (chart from the FXR Archive Dyno app).	Chart: FXR Archive Dyno app (Stories: Big Red Rides Again)	Used with permission. Chart exported by the app. Resized, metadata removed.
Big Red parked on a country road shoulder, helmet on the seat, with the gold-striped saddlebags and short windscreen in place.	Photo: FXR Archive collection (Stories: Big Red Rides Again and FXRT page)	Used with permission. License plate blanked, helmet stickers blurred, resized, metadata removed.
A front three-quarter view showing the red fairing with its gold pinstripe, the round headlight and the chrome exhaust.	Photo: FXR Archive collection (Stories: Big Red Rides Again and FXRT page)	Used with permission. Background replaced with a plain studio backdrop, resized, metadata removed.
Old Next to New: Big Red beside a modern Harley.	Photo: FXR Archive collection (Stories: Big Red Rides Again)	Used with permission. Background blurred, another vehicle's license plate covered, metadata removed.
An FXRT, side view, on a studio backdrop.	Photo: FXR Archive collection (FXRT page and Models cards)	Used with permission. Background replaced with a plain studio backdrop, resized, metadata removed.
An FXRT, side view, outdoors.	Photo: FXR Archive collection (FXRT page)	Used with permission. Retouched to remove a person and small identifying details, resized, metadata removed.
Motorcycles parked outside a roadside bar at dusk (home page Scene tile)	AI-generated illustration, FXR Archive	Made for this site. Cropped to 4:3, resized, metadata removed.
A Road Test magazine cover (home page Road Tests and Reviews tile)	Illustration by FXR Archive, fictional magazine cover	Made for this site. Not a real magazine or cover.
Phone Dyno graph (home page and Tech page Phone Dyno tile)	Chart by FXR Archive from Phone Dyno demo data	Made for this site.
The Official FXR Tier List chart (Tier List page, plus its home and Culture cards)	Chart by FXR Archive	Made for this site.

This table lists the photos, illustrations and charts on this site. The app screenshots and dyno charts on the Phone Dyno and Dyno & Performance pages come from the FXR Archive Phone Dyno app. We do not use film stills, magazine scans or game art. The video thumbnails on the Modern Reviews page are not hosted here: they load from YouTube and belong to each video's creator.

Contributors & acknowledgements

Research and writing by the FXR Archive editors.

Thanks to Cycle World for keeping its magazine archive online, to Hot Bike, Rider and the other publications cited here, to the IMCDb contributors who identify vehicles on screen, and to the Wikimedia Commons photographers whose work appears on this site.

Pop culture entries also cite IMCDb listings, news sites and auction or dealer pages. Those links are on each entry on the Pop Culture page.