This FXR-based factory special was introduced for the 1984 model year as the Disc Glide, part of Harley-Davidson’s early Evolution-era custom lineup. It paired the rubber-mounted FXR chassis with distinctive factory trim intended to give the motorcycle a more finished, upscale look than the standard FXR models of the day. The bike stood out for its burgundy-and-black color scheme, extensive chrome treatment, and the signature disc-style rear wheel that inspired the nameplate.
Harley-Davidson parts literature shows the model continued through the late 1984 to 1986 model-year range, making it a relatively short-lived but notable variant in the company’s mid-1980s big-twin history. It arrived during a transitional period for Harley-Davidson, when the brand was moving away from the last Shovelhead-era machines and refining the FXR platform as a more modern, better-handling alternative within the lineup.
Because of its limited run and its role as an early factory-custom FXR, this model is remembered as an enthusiast bike rather than a mass-market staple. It occupies a niche between the classic Super Glide-derived performance customs and the later, broader FXR and Dyna family machines that followed.