First Dyna, necessary mods?
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Yeah, op need to search for parts that you find interesting. If you ask whats best, what do you recommend etc, you will get many answers. Seems like you have done your research and know what you want to do...
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Yea man i appreciate it, i have been looking at a few different routes, kind of set on or would like to find a nice set of mids for the bike to change up the foot position, considering 2-1 pipes but wondering if it would require rejetting unless i just kept pipes on it like i have now, 2 up seat, some kick-back/pull-back style risers with comfortable bars etc.
But now that I've ridin with the current apes and the forwards i like that too, i think i just would like to switch it up and make it really how i want it
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Nice ride! I have an 02 FXDL with the 88 Stage 4 so I guess its a 95 or 97 now. The main issue I run into with the older FX's is the availability of replacement parts. There are not many manufacturers of good, quality OEM replacement parts. There are the usual names like Roland Sands, Drag Specialties, Kuryakyn, etc.
I tend to check some of the used MC parts stores on eBay. They usually have some very good or perfect parts at a greatly reduced price. For example I found a brand new wrinkle black coil cover for the mine for like $20.00. The only issue I have with eBay is the shipping cost,. If you find a seller with multiple parts available, they may be agreeable to pack them in the same box and you'll save on shipping. The eBay point is made because you can refurbish most of the parts yourself with a beer or 2 and a good tv show.
There is a further forward mid-controls mounting kit for the FX's (not FXDWG) that puts the pegs about 2' forward of the original position and won't interfere with the exhaust. The 1996-2005 FX's were exhaust mounting bracket nightmares. The rear muffler to muffler stabilizing bracket got in the way of everything. If the exhaust is not stock and the brackets removed then no problem. You may want to relocate the rear master cylinder, There were kits available at one time. This is just one example of the rear exhaust bracket getting in the way of the other parts.
From my own experiences, I have listed some issues to consider on a 20 year old Evo or TC Dyna (or any old bike) in no particular order and I will leave out Evolution specific engine items:
**asterisk** indicates a possible safety issue in my mind...
If you are in the habit of going to a repair shop for moderate to heavy repairs, these are big, big$$$ ticket items and hence, the reason they have most likely been ignored over the last 20 years. But if you are cool with wrenching your own ride then the snow season will be your friend and will give you an opportunity to do a lot of this yourself. Definitely get an Dyna Glide specific model year service manual. If you have a mid or wide glide front end then Clymers makes a good combined book for the FX models. This will come in handy when you rebuild the neck bearings as the narrow glide is different then the wide glide neck.
Others will chime in with other ideas and keep in mind.......your mileage may vary based on riding style and actual condition of the bike.
Happy riding.
I tend to check some of the used MC parts stores on eBay. They usually have some very good or perfect parts at a greatly reduced price. For example I found a brand new wrinkle black coil cover for the mine for like $20.00. The only issue I have with eBay is the shipping cost,. If you find a seller with multiple parts available, they may be agreeable to pack them in the same box and you'll save on shipping. The eBay point is made because you can refurbish most of the parts yourself with a beer or 2 and a good tv show.
There is a further forward mid-controls mounting kit for the FX's (not FXDWG) that puts the pegs about 2' forward of the original position and won't interfere with the exhaust. The 1996-2005 FX's were exhaust mounting bracket nightmares. The rear muffler to muffler stabilizing bracket got in the way of everything. If the exhaust is not stock and the brackets removed then no problem. You may want to relocate the rear master cylinder, There were kits available at one time. This is just one example of the rear exhaust bracket getting in the way of the other parts.
From my own experiences, I have listed some issues to consider on a 20 year old Evo or TC Dyna (or any old bike) in no particular order and I will leave out Evolution specific engine items:
**asterisk** indicates a possible safety issue in my mind...
- Riser bushings if factory, replace with solid or poly
- **Front and rear brake line banjo fitting corrosion. Even if the factory black coating is intact, the banjo fitting is most likely rusted.
- Front and rear brake caliper bleeder fitting most likely buggered up from use.
- **Front and rear wheel bearings and races
- Rear Drive pulley tooth wear/breakage
- Drive belt tooth wear/breakage
- Primary Drive Chain tensioner (guide) shoe wear TC88 and up
- Cam chain tensioner (guide) shoe, both inner and outer TC88 and up
- Crank shaft runout TC88 and up
- Breather replacement in the rocker boxesTC88 and up
- **Front and rear motor mounts replacement due to age or deterioration
- **Steering head rebuild. Cups, races, bearings, and dust covers.
- **Front fork oil, springs, and seals especially since the front end was changed from a narrow to wide glide, with parts unknown.
If you are in the habit of going to a repair shop for moderate to heavy repairs, these are big, big$$$ ticket items and hence, the reason they have most likely been ignored over the last 20 years. But if you are cool with wrenching your own ride then the snow season will be your friend and will give you an opportunity to do a lot of this yourself. Definitely get an Dyna Glide specific model year service manual. If you have a mid or wide glide front end then Clymers makes a good combined book for the FX models. This will come in handy when you rebuild the neck bearings as the narrow glide is different then the wide glide neck.
Others will chime in with other ideas and keep in mind.......your mileage may vary based on riding style and actual condition of the bike.
Happy riding.
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OP's bike is an Evo. It has no timing chain or tensioners. Evolution engines has a single camshaft that is gear driven.
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Nice ride! I have an 02 FXDL with the 88 Stage 4 so I guess its a 95 or 97 now. The main issue I run into with the older FX's is the availability of replacement parts. There are not many manufacturers of good, quality OEM replacement parts. There are the usual names like Roland Sands, Drag Specialties, Kuryakyn, etc.
I tend to check some of the used MC parts stores on eBay. They usually have some very good or perfect parts at a greatly reduced price. For example I found a brand new wrinkle black coil cover for the mine for like $20.00. The only issue I have with eBay is the shipping cost,. If you find a seller with multiple parts available, they may be agreeable to pack them in the same box and you'll save on shipping. The eBay point is made because you can refurbish most of the parts yourself with a beer or 2 and a good tv show.
There is a further forward mid-controls mounting kit for the FX's (not FXDWG) that puts the pegs about 2' forward of the original position and won't interfere with the exhaust. The 1996-2005 FX's were exhaust mounting bracket nightmares. The rear muffler to muffler stabilizing bracket got in the way of everything. If the exhaust is not stock and the brackets removed then no problem. You may want to relocate the rear master cylinder, There were kits available at one time. This is just one example of the rear exhaust bracket getting in the way of the other parts.
From my own experiences, I have listed some issues to consider on a 20 year old Evo or TC Dyna (or any old bike) in no particular order and I will leave out Evolution specific engine items:
**asterisk** indicates a possible safety issue in my mind...
If you are in the habit of going to a repair shop for moderate to heavy repairs, these are big, big$$$ ticket items and hence, the reason they have most likely been ignored over the last 20 years. But if you are cool with wrenching your own ride then the snow season will be your friend and will give you an opportunity to do a lot of this yourself. Definitely get an Dyna Glide specific model year service manual. If you have a mid or wide glide front end then Clymers makes a good combined book for the FX models. This will come in handy when you rebuild the neck bearings as the narrow glide is different then the wide glide neck.
Others will chime in with other ideas and keep in mind.......your mileage may vary based on riding style and actual condition of the bike.
Happy riding.
I tend to check some of the used MC parts stores on eBay. They usually have some very good or perfect parts at a greatly reduced price. For example I found a brand new wrinkle black coil cover for the mine for like $20.00. The only issue I have with eBay is the shipping cost,. If you find a seller with multiple parts available, they may be agreeable to pack them in the same box and you'll save on shipping. The eBay point is made because you can refurbish most of the parts yourself with a beer or 2 and a good tv show.
There is a further forward mid-controls mounting kit for the FX's (not FXDWG) that puts the pegs about 2' forward of the original position and won't interfere with the exhaust. The 1996-2005 FX's were exhaust mounting bracket nightmares. The rear muffler to muffler stabilizing bracket got in the way of everything. If the exhaust is not stock and the brackets removed then no problem. You may want to relocate the rear master cylinder, There were kits available at one time. This is just one example of the rear exhaust bracket getting in the way of the other parts.
From my own experiences, I have listed some issues to consider on a 20 year old Evo or TC Dyna (or any old bike) in no particular order and I will leave out Evolution specific engine items:
**asterisk** indicates a possible safety issue in my mind...
- Riser bushings if factory, replace with solid or poly
- **Front and rear brake line banjo fitting corrosion. Even if the factory black coating is intact, the banjo fitting is most likely rusted.
- Front and rear brake caliper bleeder fitting most likely buggered up from use.
- **Front and rear wheel bearings and races
- Rear Drive pulley tooth wear/breakage
- Drive belt tooth wear/breakage
- Primary Drive Chain tensioner (guide) shoe wear TC88 and up
- Cam chain tensioner (guide) shoe, both inner and outer TC88 and up
- Crank shaft runout TC88 and up
- Breather replacement in the rocker boxesTC88 and up
- **Front and rear motor mounts replacement due to age or deterioration
- **Steering head rebuild. Cups, races, bearings, and dust covers.
- **Front fork oil, springs, and seals especially since the front end was changed from a narrow to wide glide, with parts unknown.
If you are in the habit of going to a repair shop for moderate to heavy repairs, these are big, big$$$ ticket items and hence, the reason they have most likely been ignored over the last 20 years. But if you are cool with wrenching your own ride then the snow season will be your friend and will give you an opportunity to do a lot of this yourself. Definitely get an Dyna Glide specific model year service manual. If you have a mid or wide glide front end then Clymers makes a good combined book for the FX models. This will come in handy when you rebuild the neck bearings as the narrow glide is different then the wide glide neck.
Others will chime in with other ideas and keep in mind.......your mileage may vary based on riding style and actual condition of the bike.
Happy riding.
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Would highly recommend replacing stock seat and rear shocks; makes a huge difference. For performance I would look at the Stage 1 upgrade in replacing the exhaust, air filter along w tuner. I did some other things to my bike over the last year but the above made the biggest differences for me. On my winter project wish lists for this year is changing the handle bars and front suspension.
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