Please Note: This bike is a part of the James Richard Kries Estate Collection. As it is part of an estate, we do not have any history for these bikes. They have been sitting for several years and will need recommissioning before they are rideable.
Considered by some to be the first factory custom bike, the Harley-Davidson FX Super Glide was Willie G’s brainchild and an attempt to satisfy the countless H-D enthusiasts that would customize their brand new Harleys.
Willie decided to build a production bike that offered custom looks – the “FX” title stands for Factory Experimental. Combining parts from the FLH (the frame/rear suspension/drivetrain) and XL (front suspension/headlight/brakes) models, you also got buckhorn handlebars and a distinctive boattail fender – though the rear fender was quickly changed to appease styling criticisms.
For 1984, the Super Glide got the new 80 cubic inch Evolution V-twin engine with a five speed transmission, and it was the last year of chain drive. As Cycle World puts it, “the FXR’s most enduring characteristic is its chassis design built on a robust frame said to be far more rigid than anything Harley-Davidson had produced to date. Twin Showa shocks, a Sportster-derived front end, and triple disc brakes all contribute to a cruiser many still believe to be the best-handling Harley of all time.”
This example is VIN: 1HD1EBL38EY114665. The seller titled it in 1986.
The odometer shows 42,459 miles.
Maintenance:
We do not have any maintenance history for this bike.
Modifications:
Medallion from Peterson’s Harley-Davidson of Miami.
It is riding on Dunlop/Harley-Davidson D401 tires that have aged out.
The sale does not include any keys.
Cosmetic Blemishes: please see the album in the “Photos” tab for all known cosmetic blemishes. Here is a selection:
Currently located in Miami, Florida, this Harley-Davidson is offered on a clean Florida title.
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