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May 13, 2016 | 10:19 AM

#21

multihdrdr

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Originally Posted by fxdli

Order back rests for the two bikes, perhaps that will change your thinking?

He has a 05 FXDL I have 04 FXDLI

I think...No, I know the difference is because of the "I"

It's "just the facts, ma'am"

May 13, 2016 | 10:20 AM

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Originally Posted by Super Glidester

I put saddlebags from an 01 Wide Glide on my 05 Super Glide. Bolted up no problem, now getting the Detachable Sissy bar side plates to work along with them without relocating the turn signals was a challenge. I have always thought parts interchange from 99-05?

Within the same model, or across the entire Dyna line? Seats definitely don't. The attachement points on the frame changed in '04. They went from separate bent metal hoops for the front seat tab and rear tank tabs to the integrated tank/seat "barrel". The later style is much cleaner looking and required quite a bit less welding.

Besides that, there is also a pretty significant difference between the WG frame and front end than the rest of the Dynas. (oh, and fenders. And tank, I think. Maybe console. And wiring harness... Dammit, just consider the WG a unique bundle of parts. PITA!)

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May 13, 2016 | 10:24 AM

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PapaThiele

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Originally Posted by fxdli

I have a 2004 an my Bud has a 05. 04 Backrest won't work on his, mounting holes different.

Damn MoCo Bastards!

May 13, 2016 | 12:34 PM

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JayStronghawk

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Can't verify this for positive sure but my Indy told me today that my 05 Dyna Front Axle is 1" and the Rear is 3/4" .. Will find out for sure soon enough ..

May 13, 2016 | 12:40 PM

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multihdrdr

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Originally Posted by JayStronghawk

Can't verify this for positive sure but my Indy told me today that my 05 Dyna Front Axle is 1" and the Rear is 3/4" .. Will find out for sure soon enough ..

So is the 2004...made the change to 1" (front) in 2004 (except FXDWG), then to 25mm in 2008.

May 13, 2016 | 02:10 PM

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JK_Showtime

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Definitely having a 04 or 05 can be difficult at times for buying parts. The most difficult thing is that it is almost impossible at times to find a used seat for my 05 on somewhere like craigslist. I have an 05 FXDCi which was the fuel injected super glide custom.

May 13, 2016 | 02:17 PM

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cggorman

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Might be worth trying a seat from any other dyna between 04-05. I was told the 99 WG used a different seat than the rest of the bikes. The LePera Silhouette I bought fits it just fine but isn't listed in the compatibility list.

May 13, 2016 | 03:26 PM

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Ok Boys an Girls as they say a pictures worth a 1,000 words. So 2 pictures must be worth a total of 2,000 words. I am sure you will use all 2,000 words.

Differences Between Model Years?-mounting-holes-001.jpg

2005 FXDL with a 5" spread C/C

Differences Between Model Years?-mounting-holes-002.jpg

2004 FXDLI with a 9.5" spread C/C

Last edited by fxdli; May 13, 2016 at 03:30 PM.

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May 13, 2016 | 03:36 PM

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multihdrdr

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Originally Posted by fxdli

Ok Boys an Girls as they say a pictures worth a 1,000 words. So 2 pictures must be worth a total of 2,000 words. I am sure you will use all 2,000 words.

Attachment 471980 2005 FXDL with a 5" spread C/C

Attachment 471981 2004 FXDLI with a 9.5" spread C/C

Here's a picture...