Hey all
Ive had a 2001 FXDXT and I am now looking at a 99 dyna convertible. is there any difference in the stance, rake, etc between the FXDX and the convertible?

thanks all

 

I've wondered about this as well, as I once saw a post that implied that the FXDX had less rake than other Dyna models...

A lot of the spec sheets I've found online for older bikes often don't contain rake and trail, but I did find one that does. Here's what's listed for model year 2002 Dynas, Rake/Trail:

FXD: 28/4.1
FXDX: 28/4.1
FXDXT: 28/4.1
FXDL: 32/5.1
FXDWG: 32/5.1

I don't know whether there was actually anything different about the frame/steering head/triple trees that accounted for the differences above, or whether it was primarily a factor of higher/lower rear ride height that resulted in the differences.

Maybe someone else knows for sure...

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/photo...eyDavidson.htm

 

I don't think the FXDL and the WG have the same rake... Makes that data questionable.

 

That can't be accurate

 

Yeah, it could be... It was just the only site I could find that listed rake and trail for a variety of models in one place.

 

Keep in mind that's referring to an '02...I'm sure I remember reading somewhere that the older Low Riders had the same frame as the Wide Glides. '06 and newer the Low Rider frame is the same as the Super Glide and Street Bob, just has 1.5 deg (I think) additional rake in the trees.

As always... I could be wrong.

 

Ahhh, right. Maybe it's correct then. Just another example of me having no idea what I'm talking about lol.

 

For the sake of conversation, I came up with these specs for '06+ models:

FXD, FXDC, and FXDB - 29 degree in the neck, 0 degree trees = 29 total
FXDL - 29 degree in the neck, 1.5 degree trees = 30.5 total
FXDWG - 32 degree in the neck, 2 degree trees = 34 total

I couldn't come up with anything conflicting with what F86 posted above for the older bikes. The Low Rider and Wide Glide apparently had the same frame/rake, the Wide Glide just had longer (and wider of course) fork legs and taller rear shocks.

 

Just to make it a little more fun...

FXDF 29° Frame -1° Trees = 28° Total (Negative Rake Trees...that's a for sure)

Which has nothing to do with the OP's question...BTW


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just found this
With its 28 degree steering head and decent lean angles (33.5 degrees right, 34.5 degrees left), which it shares with the Dyna Super Glide Sport, the Convertible feels and handles more like a big standard than a cruiser. The sport chassis, cast aluminum wheels, vibration isolation-mounted engine, and triple disc brakes with 4-piston calipers reinforce that image. But the stepped seat, only 27.75 inches from the ground, and ape hanger handlebars are pure cruiser.