Stopped by the Dealer today, and they were charging the battery on this classic 1985 FXRT. I know, it's not a RG, but heck, it's an FXRT Limited edition.
What is the differance between an FXRT and an FXRD? Is one the ultra version? I almost got an FXRT in 1985 and have been kicking myself for not doing it ever since.
I rode an 86 FXRP when it came out , was police bike , handled great
RD was Grand Touring
air rear suspension
rubber mounted bars
high spec stereo
full luggage ( hard saddle bags and tour pak was about half size of teh FL tour pak )
2 into 1 exhaust
You're close, the 1986 FXRD Grand Touring Edition was a limited production model, not necessarily intended, they just didn't sell, they were $10,200 and the EGC was $10,500. Harley people just didn't get the concept of a sport touring bike.
That said, first, the faring had a "back", the 'RT's faring was hollow, like your FXRP. The 'RD had glove boxes, and the same sound system as the EGC. An instrument pod was mounted on the handlebar clamp housing a clock, oil pressure gauge and something else that I can't remember.
It also had running boards for the rider and passenger, the 'RT had pegs.
The RD had a Tour Pack and special graphics and paint schemes, blue/silver, maroon/silver and midnight blue.
The exhaust was two into two but, like the EGC, one the left and right sides.
Harley only made about 900 of then and some were still on the showroom floor in 1988.
It was a great handling and riding bike, taller suspension like the 'SP but very few takers. It seems that anytime HD deviates from the "normal Harley" it won't sell.
Look at the V Rod and even our beloved Sharks, the Road Glides haven't had much of a following until fairly recently.
Thanks for the clarification. I had this bike in mind when I did my FXDL with bags, windshield, a small amplified speaker system that bolted in place of the handle bar clamp. I put over 108K miles and 48 states on that thing before converting to a bagger. I decided rather than run my Low Rider into the ground, a RG would be a worthy replacement.
I had people around me question the concept, but my Sport Tour Bike was awesome. He now works as my Sport bike. No Bags, No shield, and No tunes.
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