2006 FXDL 88 or 96?

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Sep 5, 2018 | 07:30 AM

Standup303

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2006 FXDL 88 or 96?

I am looking at a used 2006 FXDL and the owner is saying it's a 96ci. I have read some spec articles stating the 2006 was an 88 and also some articles that say its a 96ci...which is it? I would go look at it but it's a 2 hour drive and do not want to waste my time if it's a 88.

Sep 5, 2018 | 07:50 AM

brownie4412

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It should be an 88 unless it’s a stroker. The 96a wasn’t out till 07. If I may ask, why is an 88 a waste of your time?

Sep 5, 2018 | 07:52 AM

kcfocust

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From what I've seen, the 88 was still in the 2006. 2007 appears to be when the 96 started.

Sep 5, 2018 | 08:58 AM

Jay Guild

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Stock it is an 88. They could have stroked it to a 96 or bore it to a 95, 97, or 98. I'd ask what engine work was done to it before questioning the ci.

Sep 5, 2018 | 01:09 PM

02fx4dude

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06 Dyna has the 88ci and 6-speed trans. A lot of people see the six speed and assume it is a 96 bolted to it.

Sep 5, 2018 | 03:00 PM

iDc

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Is the power even that noticeable between the 88 and 96?

The gearing is supposedly 'better' on the 06 with the 88...

Sep 5, 2018 | 03:10 PM

brownie4412

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Is the power even that noticeable between the 88 and 96?

The gearing is supposedly 'better' on the 06 with the 88...

there's a differnce. Not so much to be able to call the 88 a waste of time. The main advantage I see to going 96 over 88 would be future engine mods.

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Sep 5, 2018 | 03:30 PM

Standup303

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I am in the hunt for a 96ci because I currently have a 2011 FXDWG I will essentially be trading for the low rider, I am not going to trade in to down grade to a smaller motor. I plan on bumping it up to a 110" and want to stick with the 96" base. I will say the 88 is tempting too as there is MUCH more used inventory on Craigslist etc.. of the older FXDL. I have never personally ridden an 88ci bike but I have noticed much less availability in big bore options. 98" is the largest I have seen available. I talked to the owner and he realized it was in fact an 88ci and changed the ad.