FXR Buyer's Guide References

Sources

1. Lowbrow Customs, "Harley-Davidson Motorcycle VIN Lookup and Decoder Chart". Link
2. Harley-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
3. Kip Woodring, "Motorhead Memo: The Gentleman's Express", Rider Magazine, September 20, 2017 (year-by-year FXR history and VIN model codes). Link
4. National Insurance Crime Bureau, VINCheck (theft and total-loss records). Link
5. U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, recall lookup by VIN. Link
6. Hot Bike, "Separating the Men From the Boys: The History of the FXR" (photos from the Harley-Davidson Archives; interviews Bob LeRoy). Link
7. 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
8. Harley-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
9. NHTSA, recall 86V087000, Harley-Davidson, swingarm pivot shaft bolts, 1986 FXR and FLT series, reported July 9, 1986. Link
10. Harley-Davidson, "1999 Harley-Davidson Parts Catalog: FXR2 Models" (catalog 99426-99A), on the Harley-Davidson Service Information Portal. Link
11. Harley-Davidson, "1999 Harley-Davidson Parts Catalog: FXR3 Models" (catalog 99427-99A), on the Harley-Davidson Service Information Portal. Link
12. Harley-Davidson, "2000 Harley-Davidson Parts Catalog: FXR4 Models" (catalog 99429-00A), on the Harley-Davidson Service Information Portal. Link
13. NHTSA, recall 99V200000, Harley-Davidson, fuel tank vent fitting, 1999 Dyna, Softail and CVO FXR2 and FXR3 models, reported July 23, 1999. Link

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