There is something wrong with my Dyna!
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There is something wrong with my Dyna!
Two months ago when I bought my first 05 Dyna the bike ran ok but whenever I hit a bump the front fender would hit against the frame. The dealer acknowledged the problem & agreed to fix it while I waited. I noticed a custom 05 Dyna on the show room floor with only 900 miles on it and the bike was knock you dead beautiful. Foward controls, vance & hines short pipes, steel braided lines everywhere. Everything was chrome! The former owner must have put at least $2000 in the bike.
I asked the sales manager why the guy would put so much money into the bike only to get rid of it. The guy traded it in on a Road King. We made a deal and the bike was mine with 18 months of the original warrenty remaining. I changed all of the fluid over to synthetics and proceeded to ride my *** off. I noticed from the start that the bike ran stronger then the first one & a few days later I had to pass some traffic. The bike flies! I can turn it on in fifth gear at 50 MPH & it hits 100 in less then 10 secconds. If I drop a gear the front end lifts a couple inches off the pavement. I asked the sales guy to check out what the previous owner had done to the bike and he claims nothing. Years ago I had a stock metric bike that other bikes with major engine work couldn't run with. Anyone ever have a similiar experience?
I asked the sales manager why the guy would put so much money into the bike only to get rid of it. The guy traded it in on a Road King. We made a deal and the bike was mine with 18 months of the original warrenty remaining. I changed all of the fluid over to synthetics and proceeded to ride my *** off. I noticed from the start that the bike ran stronger then the first one & a few days later I had to pass some traffic. The bike flies! I can turn it on in fifth gear at 50 MPH & it hits 100 in less then 10 secconds. If I drop a gear the front end lifts a couple inches off the pavement. I asked the sales guy to check out what the previous owner had done to the bike and he claims nothing. Years ago I had a stock metric bike that other bikes with major engine work couldn't run with. Anyone ever have a similiar experience?
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RE: There is something wrong with my Dyna!
Over the years there have been cars, bikes, and other mechanical things that for no reason out perform a seemingly identical machine.
My dad had a ford car years ago that was head and shoulders above all the other models of that year.
Sounds like you got very lucky and got an exceptional performer. Congratulations.
Regards,
Bill
My dad had a ford car years ago that was head and shoulders above all the other models of that year.
Sounds like you got very lucky and got an exceptional performer. Congratulations.
Regards,
Bill
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RE: There is something wrong with my Dyna!
No joke here.....really....no joke......
Sure, I did a few mods to my 03' LowRider...I'll concede that.....but
There is no reason to explain why my Dyna runs like she does .........I have had riders on crotch rockets give me a second look when running side by side on the interstate.
The bike just screams and from what you described I'd swear you were talking about my own bike.
Sometimes I think there is just one born.
Enjoy your ride........
Sure, I did a few mods to my 03' LowRider...I'll concede that.....but
There is no reason to explain why my Dyna runs like she does .........I have had riders on crotch rockets give me a second look when running side by side on the interstate.
The bike just screams and from what you described I'd swear you were talking about my own bike.
Sometimes I think there is just one born.
Enjoy your ride........
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ORIGINAL: Hugo
Two months ago when I bought my first 05 Dyna the bike ran ok but whenever I hit a bump the front fender would hit against the frame. The dealer acknowledged the problem & agreed to fix it while I waited. I noticed a custom 05 Dyna on the show room floor with only 900 miles on it and the bike was knock you dead beautiful. Foward controls, vance & hines short pipes, steel braided lines everywhere. Everything was chrome! The former owner must have put at least $2000 in the bike.
I asked the sales manager why the guy would put so much money into the bike only to get rid of it. The guy traded it in on a Road King. We made a deal and the bike was mine with 18 months of the original warrenty remaining. I changed all of the fluid over to synthetics and proceeded to ride my *** off. I noticed from the start that the bike ran stronger then the first one & a few days later I had to pass some traffic. The bike flies! I can turn it on in fifth gear at 50 MPH & it hits 100 in less then 10 secconds. If I drop a gear the front end lifts a couple inches off the pavement. I asked the sales guy to check out what the previous owner had done to the bike and he claims nothing. Years ago I had a stock metric bike that other bikes with major engine work couldn't run with. Anyone ever have a similiar experience?
Two months ago when I bought my first 05 Dyna the bike ran ok but whenever I hit a bump the front fender would hit against the frame. The dealer acknowledged the problem & agreed to fix it while I waited. I noticed a custom 05 Dyna on the show room floor with only 900 miles on it and the bike was knock you dead beautiful. Foward controls, vance & hines short pipes, steel braided lines everywhere. Everything was chrome! The former owner must have put at least $2000 in the bike.
I asked the sales manager why the guy would put so much money into the bike only to get rid of it. The guy traded it in on a Road King. We made a deal and the bike was mine with 18 months of the original warrenty remaining. I changed all of the fluid over to synthetics and proceeded to ride my *** off. I noticed from the start that the bike ran stronger then the first one & a few days later I had to pass some traffic. The bike flies! I can turn it on in fifth gear at 50 MPH & it hits 100 in less then 10 secconds. If I drop a gear the front end lifts a couple inches off the pavement. I asked the sales guy to check out what the previous owner had done to the bike and he claims nothing. Years ago I had a stock metric bike that other bikes with major engine work couldn't run with. Anyone ever have a similiar experience?
The bike flies? No flying, but quick. One thing I have learned though, just about the time you think you have a fast bike, some young dude on a Triumph blows you helmet off.
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RE: There is something wrong with my Dyna!
Speaking of mods that could have taken place that go un-noticed. A buddy of mine drilled out the existing hole in the plunger part [sm=smiley25.gif] of his carb that really seemed to improve his throttle response. Has anyone else heard or done this?
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ORIGINAL: Dynamite
Speaking of mods that could have taken place that go un-noticed. A buddy of mine drilled out the existing hole in the plunger part [sm=smiley25.gif] of his carb that really seemed to improve his throttle response. Has anyone else heard or done this?
Speaking of mods that could have taken place that go un-noticed. A buddy of mine drilled out the existing hole in the plunger part [sm=smiley25.gif] of his carb that really seemed to improve his throttle response. Has anyone else heard or done this?
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