1983 Harley-Davidson Fxr

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What was your intended objective when you started the build?

Build a FLH to ride every day. My other bike are hard tail I wanted a Evey day bike

What motivated you to start your project?

I could not find a FLH I liked for the right money. So I bought a FXR to get the parts for the FLH

What was the most unique and creative thing you did to the bike?

All softail drive train

What are you most proud of?

How well it all worked out. The 5 speed transmission

What do other people say about your motorcycle?

They like the old look and love the updated drive

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Specifics

Make, Model & Year: Harley-Davidson Fxr 1983
Fondly known as: Little red
Time spent: 300
Motorcycle cost: 4500
Money spent: 5000
Engine: 1983 Harley-Davidson shovelhead. Truett Osborn flywheels, big bore cylinders with kB Pistons 10 to 1. Black diamond valves ss springs and collars and stroker push rod ss 560 s cam. Head polish and porting by owner.
Intake: Carburetor s&s G and air cleaner assembly
Exhaust: Drag pipes
Transmission: Harley-Davidson 5 speed modified to fit in 73 flh frame inner and outer primary cover 95 softail BDL belt and clutch 95 softail. Starter 95 softail.
Frame: Harley-Davidson 1973 FLH frame stock
Suspension: Swingarm stock chrome rear shock chrome inclosed v twin front end softail v-twin tins fat boy
Wheels, tires and brakes: 130 ×16 wide White Walls rims mid west rims. Front brake stock Harley-Davidson. Rear 4 piston Altima
Finish – Paint: Panting by owner and polish motor by owner
Accessories: Handle bar 883 Sportster grip vintage and controls v-twin mustang seat

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