[John O]

Gentlemen,
I have a line on a 1982 FXR. Original owner, 4000 miles, stone stock for $7000.00. The price seems reasonable but I have a few questions and am looking for some sage advice. It's a 1340 shovel head...were these the HD frankenstein motors? Build from an assortment of parts laying around the factory? I'm pretty sure this was a new model at the time and I'm aware it ran for several years with the evo engine...should I be concerned about the early design of the frame, drivetrain, suspension, etc.? I already have unhealthy relationships with a wife, a girlfriend, lucas electrics and several amal carbs, I'm looking for a solid bike not another love affair with a difficult personality. I check in on this board alot and I would trust and appreciate any feedback......Johnny O

 

[John O]

Thanks guys...I guess my biggest concern is the time frame of when it was built. AMF/Harley transition. I've heard stories of the factory building engines with various pieces as opposed to a standard production line...sort of like what Triumph did towards the end. I got no problem working on a bike that's a 82 as long as it's all an 82 and not a pieced together machine of various years.

 

[John O]

Gentlemen,
Thank you. I've had quite a few unit triumphs over the years and can appreciate the constant fiddling involved. I have an evo harley and it's dependable but cookie cutter. I'm looking for something a little different but well built. Thanks for the sage advice...this is a great board, props.
Johnny O