fxr look like street bob : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

smoked shoulder · 06-17-2009, 05:46 PM

hi new to this site and i was wondering if anyone knows if an 89 fxr can be made to look like a street bob i really like the look of the street bob the bikes kind look like an fxr stle frame ? tanks for any info or pictures

nightrob · 06-17-2009, 05:49 PM

Welcome to the site, and yes I suppose it could be made to look that way with enough work.

smoked shoulder · 06-17-2009, 05:51 PM

thanks but i dont want to modify the frame but if i could use some bolt on parts with out to much mdification

2blackbelts · 06-17-2009, 05:59 PM

Shouldn't be hard at all. Basically drag bars, dual headlights, seat change, similar tank, different front wheel and fender, gauges, tailight and turn signals, rear fender.

That will be a close upgrade. Might be cheaper just to buy the bike.

2 bb

nightrob · 06-17-2009, 06:05 PM

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Originally Posted by 2blackbelts

Shouldn't be hard at all. Basically drag bars, dual headlights, seat change, similar tank, different front wheel and fender, gauges, tailight and turn signals, rear fender.

That will be a close upgrade. Might be cheaper just to buy the bike.

2 bb

Street Bob not FatBob but still same principal

moneaux · 06-17-2009, 07:46 PM

Hmmm...

smoked shoulder · 06-17-2009, 08:41 PM

what do think kinda close

Photo John · 06-18-2009, 02:46 PM

That is a Dyna, not an FXR.

smoked shoulder · 06-21-2009, 03:14 PM

the dynas look like the fxrs

fxr57 · 06-21-2009, 04:51 PM

Not sure what to do about the battery box? That's one of the gimme's of the fxr family.

claydbal · 06-21-2009, 06:14 PM

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Originally Posted by smoked shoulder

the dynas look like the fxrs

no, they dont. lots of difference. to make a dyna sorta look like a fxr, you would have to relocate the battery box and fuse panel, just to start. then there is the swingarm, tank, etc:

smoked shoulder · 06-21-2009, 06:20 PM

is the swing arms longer on the dynas

claydbal · 06-21-2009, 06:30 PM

man, you are going in reverse. there is nothing close between a fxr and a streetbob. why ruin a fxr trying to make it something less than what it is ? please find a good home for that fxr before you waste it! if you want a street bob, trade your fxr and $2000, it will be lots cheaper and both parties will be happy.

plugeye · 06-22-2009, 07:22 AM

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Originally Posted by smoked shoulder

is the swing arms longer on the dynas

dont know, but the dyna swinger is heavier

Dave63 · 06-22-2009, 08:13 AM

You can make an FXR look like anything....but it's one of the best handling bikes Harley ever made. I'd keep it close to what it is, if it were mine. Just sayin'....