What Does FLH Mean on a Harley?

The Harley-Davidson FLH motorcycle, manufactured by the Milwaukee-based Harley-Davidson Motorcycle Company, originated in 1949 as the Hydra-Glide touring model, so named for its hydraulically damped telescopic forks.

Whats the difference between FXR and FXD?

FXR is lighter, stronger, and has somewhat different geometry. Everything else is pretty much the same as the Dyna. The look of the FXR didn’t go over too big with the traditionalists and the FXR frame was supposedly more expensive to build.

What kind of Harley is an FXR?

The FXR chassis was essentially an FLT Tour Glide chassis with slightly bigger diameter frame tubes and a more conventional design around the steering head. As such, it had a rubber-mounted engine and a five-speed transmission, as opposed to the solid mounting and four-speed transmission of the original FX chassis.

What does the FX mean in Harley-Davidson?

(FX originally meant “Factory Experimental” The first one was the Super Glide FX) The third letter of the model designator reveals the frame style: D- “Dyna” frame (with the rubber mounted motor) HT – “Highway Touring” frame. ST – “Softail” frame.

Is an Electra Glide a FLH?

Since the introduction of the Hydra-Glide, the Duo-Glide and Electra-Glide models also were produced and carry the FLH designation. The FLH motorcycles continue in 2009 as Electra-Glides.

Is the FXR the best Harley?

The Harley-Davidson FXR platform has an almost magical reputation among the most seasoned Harley-Davidson enthusiasts. Quite simply it is touted as the best-handling Big Twin ever and has a cult-like following. I have ridden more than my fair share of FXRs over the years and all have handled downright fantastic.

Why is an FXR better than a Dyna?

Dyna’s have better brakes, stronger motor, digital dash and tach, bigger tank. FXR has the stiffer frame and Evo. Most are fairly worn out and need a couple grand put into them to make them really solid.

What years did Harley build FXR?

Introduced in 1982, the FXR was the first of Harley’s rubber-mounted customs, spawning an entire family of models that went out of production in 1995. But although the FXRs were gradually replaced by Dyna-series models, the Dynas have failed to erase fond memories of the FXR.

What does FXR mean on a Harley?

Harley Davidson Abbreviations – Deciphering the Code