Common Problems With Dyna Models?
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Twin Cities,Mn.
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 hatensionor problems 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...
Last edited by Brettfullthrottle; May 11, 2015 at 08:58 PM.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Twin Cities,Mn.
Haha I'm liking these responses so far. The reason I ask is because all bikes no matter what make and model seem to have their issues. Bikes I have owned in the past had little things like the fuel gauge sensor being inaccurate, the speedometer being up to 10% off at times, and various whistles and squeaks. Granted these were cheaper Japanese sport bikes and not a much higher priced Harley. I suppose I have high expectations in terms of quality and craftsmanship of the Dyna model.
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From: Albuquerque, NM
I bought my 2007 used 5&1/2 years ago. I've put on over 46,000 miles since then. I did a stage 1, cams, and dyno tune. It's been rock solid reliable. The only thing I've heard about with dynas is the 2006 models.
Good Luck
Good Luck
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
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From: Manila, Philippines
Yes, the fuel gauge is inaccurate. Rely on trip meter. My speedo is off, but I am usually speeding anyway. Nothing that would strand you.
The 2006s is the only recent year with issues with the stator.
The 2006s is the only recent year with issues with the stator.
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From: In The Corn, Illinois
The biggest problem I have with my Dyna is too much time at work and not enough time to ride. Winter is also an issue, sitting in the house while it snows wishing for bike season.
I rode mine 10,000km across Australia and back and I had a real issue getting off and going back to work. The bike went perfectly, was comfortable and brilliant in all conditions (ok loose gravel was marginal but I just lowered the tyre pressures into the twenties and gassed it...!)
Oh, another problem was scraping all the road bugs off my teeth from the sustained idiot-grin I developed!
Oh, another problem was scraping all the road bugs off my teeth from the sustained idiot-grin I developed!
Nothing at all..
Bought my 2015 Dyna Wide Glide with 4 miles on it. Regular maint, gas, oil, and tires and a **** load of grins!! 21,000 miles later, she fires with the first push of the button and just looks back over her shoulder and says "What are you waiting for?"
"Nothin' like a Wide Glide. Nothing like a Harley."
"Nothin' like a Wide Glide. Nothing like a Harley."
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Road Master
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Belle River Ontario
Haha I'm liking these responses so far. The reason I ask is because all bikes no matter what make and model seem to have their issues. Bikes I have owned in the past had little things like the fuel gauge sensor being inaccurate, the speedometer being up to 10% off at times, and various whistles and squeaks. Granted these were cheaper Japanese sport bikes and not a much higher priced Harley. I suppose I have high expectations in terms of quality and craftsmanship of the Dyna model.
if you dont mind working on them then buy a used bike, because no matter what bike you buy, if its used your going to have to do some work on your own to it, whether its just changing the fluids or fixing what the previous owner did to it.
now specifically with dynas, they are a unique bike in the way the power train is mounted, these rubber mounts can and do fail, but the biggest problem is that they are so easy to customize that you will find yourself adding or changing things to make it better...its deep hole....