Best Dyna Years?

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Oct 27, 2020 | 12:20 PM

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Graham UK

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I love my 2015 Dyna Low Rider; it performs and handles well - it's a lot of fun in the twisties. The only reliability issues I've had are the rear and front brake switches (the front one lets dirt in easily which jams it up) which causes the rear brake light to go on permanently until it blows (and that rear bulb itself is quite unique); and the front motor isolator, which easily gets covered in oil during oil changes, rotting the rubber and so causing vibration - I'm having mine replaced next week at 25,000 miles. At around 35,000 miles I may have the cam chain tensioners checked, but I'm not anticipating a problem. One dealer told me the best 103 engines are post 2012. Having test ridden a 2011, which was nowhere near as smooth as my 2015, I think he may be right.

Oct 28, 2020 | 02:50 PM

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NMU

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Originally Posted by Bob_fxdb

Yes, them evo’s<3 watch out when they stop leaking, that’s when your engine dry

My '98 Doesnt drip an ounce.

Oct 28, 2020 | 02:58 PM

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BelchFire

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My '09 Super Glide was my first Harley and I couldn't be more pleased. The cam chain tensioners were upgraded in '07, I believe, so unless this one develops a leak, I'm not too concerned.

Oct 28, 2020 | 10:42 PM

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REW13

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Like my 01...guess I'm Partially driven towards it since I own one.. Rode an 04 and an 07 and the 01..

Oct 29, 2020 | 07:53 AM

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Elwaupo

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I have a 2015 and I love it. I recently installed Screaming Eagle 255 cams along with Bassani exhaust and it runs even better now, it ran good as a stocker. No issues with the bike.

Oct 29, 2020 | 07:55 PM

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bigal51

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2014 to 2017 are the best. Don't let anyone try to tell you different. They have ALL the upgrades to to dyna line as well as the best 103 twin cam.

Oct 30, 2020 | 02:39 AM

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Graham UK

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Originally Posted by bigal51

2014 to 2017 are the best. Don't let anyone try to tell you different. They have ALL the upgrades to to dyna line as well as the best 103 twin cam.

I absolutely agree. It is one of the bizarre outcomes of novelty driving demand that companies produce a product and gradually address the faults that come to light, improving each model year, until everything works really well, at which point the model is scrapped and a new one introduced, and the long, painful journey of identifying and addressing faults and making improvements starts all over again. The last years of any model or platform tend to be the best.

Nov 3, 2020 | 03:28 PM

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snake_eyes

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Quote:

Originally Posted by bigal51

2014 to 2017 are the best. Don't let anyone try to tell you different. They have ALL the upgrades to to dyna line as well as the best 103 twin cam.

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Originally Posted by Graham UK

Totally agree. If you can find a '17 that you like and can afford why would you look at any other year? I got my "used" '17 FXDB with 143 miles on the clock and I couldn't be happier!