Cries of heartbreak echoed across the internet when Harley-Davidson discontinued the revered Dyna. But it’s easy to forget that the Dyna’s inception caused an outcry of its own. That’s because it replaced what many consider one of The Motor Co.’s most iconic motorcycles—the Harley-Davidson FXR.
Introduced in 1982 as an answer to the sportier bikes coming out of Japan, the FXR quickly became known as a Harley that could carve corners. It was so popular, that Harley brought it back as a limited release in the late 90s, alongside its replacement, the Dyna.
Jens vom Brauck isn’t much of a Harley guy, but that hasn’t stopped him from building one of the slickest custom FXRs we’ve seen. The man behind JvB-moto is known for his modern style, and has a knack for trimming the fat off a bike while perfecting its ergonomics.…