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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 03:27 PM
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There are also significant differences during different year ranges... Every Dyna frame changed in 2006, getting heavier and bulkier. For example, much of the frame (but not all) went from 1.25" diameter to 1.5". Something changed in the rear as well to allow for wider rear tire fitment.
 
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Dyna Frame Rakes

1991
32° - FXDB Sturgis

1992
32° - FXDB Daytona ... FXDC Super Glide Custom

1993 - 2005
28° - All (except FXDL & FXDWG)
32° - FXDL Low Rider ... FXDWG Wide Glide

2006 - Later
29° - All (except FXDWG)
34° - FXDWG Wide Glide


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Originally Posted by multihdrdr
Dyna Frame Rakes

1991
32° - FXDB Sturgis

1992
32° - FXDB Daytona ... FXDC Super Glide Custom

1993 - 2005
28° - All (except FXDL & FXDWG)
32° - FXDL Low Rider ... FXDWG Wide Glide

2006 - Later
29° - All (except FXDWG)
34° - FXDWG Wide Glide


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I thought my Special was 30.5?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 07:18 PM
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The List above is for Frame neck rake (angle) ... NOT Total Fork Angle which includes Tree Rake

You have 1.5° Tree Rake
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by multihdrdr
The List above is for Frame neck rake (angle) ... NOT Total Fork Angle which includes Tree Rake

You have 1.5° Tree Rake
Right, my fork angle is 32 deg, isn’t it? Or am I not understanding the whole topic?
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 07:43 PM
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You have a 29° Frame with 1.5° Trees (Low Rider Trees) = 30.5° Total Fork Angle


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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by multihdrdr


You have a 29° Frame with 1.5° Trees (Low Rider Trees) = 30.5° Total Fork Angle


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Hmm. Ok. I read otherwise.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 07:52 PM
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Show it ... if you're motivated.

Otherwise we'll just leave it at that you digested some Bad Info ... It's everywhere out there you know




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Take it easy Multi. No one Is challenging your authority. :-) It was only on third party spec lists. Which are not necessarily worth the pixels they are displayed on.

https://ultimatemotorcycling.com/201...e-specs-price/

https://www.totalmotorcycle.com/moto...on-Low-Rider-S

 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 08:19 PM
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I can't take it any easier ... really


Yeah, First one is totally wrong...
  • Rake: 30.5 degrees
  • Fork angle: 32 degrees

So here's from Harley 2017 Dyna Parts Catalog, which just shows the Frame spec, but disproves the premise of 32° Total ... find your bike in there

https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....18306690567385








 

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