Common Problems With Dyna Models?
5th Gear
Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 9
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From: IA
I bought a 99 Wide Glide new and put 36k miles on it over 15 years and the only mechanical issue I ever had was a crank sensor that had fouled up after riding many miles in the rain. Got the sensor replaced and sealed up and had no other problems. Just tires and fluids for maintenance. The cam tensionor sometimes needs attention but that is with all the twin cam engines and not Wide Glide specific (I never had any issues with mine).
FWIW I traded my 99 Wide Glide in on a new '14 Street Glide last year and put 3500 miles on that and then sold it. I am back on a Wide Glide this year. It's really hard to beat that bike...
FWIW I traded my 99 Wide Glide in on a new '14 Street Glide last year and put 3500 miles on that and then sold it. I am back on a Wide Glide this year. It's really hard to beat that bike...
Novice
Joined: Mar 2015
Posts: 23
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From: NY
I did almost the same. Had a street bob, traded for a road glide, now I'm on a wide glide. It's not that I didn't like the road glide but it just wasn't a dyna. The wide glide is definitely my favorite out of all 3, none of them gave me any issues though.
Some of these responses are downright glorious!
I bought my '11 SB new and have put 26,000 miles on it so far. I ride it to work just about every day. I've made modifications, but nothing to the motor (unless you count air cleaner and exhaust). I've kept up on maintenance and haven't had any issues. Absolutely love it!
I bought my '11 SB new and have put 26,000 miles on it so far. I ride it to work just about every day. I've made modifications, but nothing to the motor (unless you count air cleaner and exhaust). I've kept up on maintenance and haven't had any issues. Absolutely love it!
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 180
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From: meridianville, al.
Dynas
I bought my '09 in 2011 with 700 miles on it. First 10,000 miles stock. Bored it to a 107 from Fuel Moto and now have 20,000 on it. I have had no issues and it is a great bike, fun to ride, and now has a lot of power(105 hp and 110 ft lbs). I also had the bike painted like the '08 Dyna CVO.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 618
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From: beaumont texas
09 fxdc with 40k miles. Stage 1 with very little problems. Regular maintenance here. And still loving it
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
Posts: 550
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From: Twin Cities,Mn.
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Here's some problems you'll face owning a Dyna:
You'll have bagger guys in do rags and wolf t-shirts telling you you can't ride long distance on a Dyna.
People will ask you if it's a Sportster.
Guys with Softails will make a point of telling you how they test rode a Dyna and their Softail rides better.
You'll have to cancel your eharmony account cause you'll be swimming in hot chicks.
You'll have bagger guys in do rags and wolf t-shirts telling you you can't ride long distance on a Dyna.
People will ask you if it's a Sportster.
Guys with Softails will make a point of telling you how they test rode a Dyna and their Softail rides better.
You'll have to cancel your eharmony account cause you'll be swimming in hot chicks.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 15,434
Likes: 14,310
From: Illinois
This. Personally, I would not have gotten any other HD bike than a Dyna. That is just me. Others might go another way.
