[Ryno]

I've got a 91 FXR with an evo, so i can't speak to the shovel, but the FXR setup itself is a great ride. If thats 4k original miles and 1 owner for $7k, i would probably do it. I'd feel better paying $6k, but its still a good ride for the money. Rubber-mount, handles killer and one of the smoothest rides HD made. Not the "coolest" thing to look at, but i've noticed a lot more interest in them over the last few years. Probably because they're rare. Get it, freshen up the motor and ride it!

 

[Ryno]

My uncle has a 79 or 80 FX that he bought during the AMF years. One of the baddest bikes i've ever ridden. It's set up for grudge matches, and he's got a couple of motors for it but runs a 103" shovel most of the time. I asked him about the AMF bikes and he said he got one of the good ones. He ran the shit out of his for years without any issues. He was saying it was just a gamble. Two of his buddies bought similar bikes. One never worked right and the other one fell apart. His seemed like it was always right on.
I guess it helped that he took great care of it.

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.