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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 02:39 PM
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Default 2008 Dyna Wide Glide Custom Winter Project

Well, got myself into this, guess I have to build my way out.

Picked up a 08 WGC basket case for a winter project.
pretty much picked up most of what I need.
still missing a couple things here n there. Biggest thing I need is a service manual.
anyway youre welcome to tag along and see what happens.
haven't had a HD in aHlot of years.
​years.last was an 07 sporty and prior o thst was a 54 Hardtail with a 84 Evo engine shoved in it.

I'm sure I'll be asking lots of stupid questions

Cheers folks


 
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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 03:25 PM
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Are you planning on putting it back to pure stock? Just cleaning it up the way it sits? Or making it into your idea of what it should be? Anyway.....I'm following. Love "build" threads. BTW..... I'm for putting it back to stock myself.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 03:56 PM
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I don't think that's a Wide Glide, looks like Super Glide Custom (FXDC). Silver motor and mid-glide forks with 19" front wheel give it away.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 04:46 PM
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Honestly just picked it up and was that's what I was told. Haven't owned a HD in a Lotta years. Lots to catch up on.
 
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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 05:09 PM
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That looks like the North Koreans tried to counterfeit a Harley, anything you do to it is gonna be an improvement, looking forward to the build

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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 06:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Reindeer
I don't think that's a Wide Glide, looks like Super Glide Custom (FXDC). Silver motor and mid-glide forks with 19" front wheel give it away.

That's what I was going to say but Reindeer beat me to it. Most definitely not a WG, FXDC all the way. I'm looking forward to the progress.

You came to the right place for help. The Dyna section is the best part of the forum. Lots of knowledge to be had here.
 
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Hmm ... "basket case" ?? ... not quite

Originally Posted by Reindeer
I don't think that's a Wide Glide, looks like Super Glide Custom (FXDC). Silver motor and mid-glide forks with 19" front wheel give it away.
Additionally to Reindeer's accurate comments , it doesn't look like an 2008 ... probably 2007


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Old Oct 2, 2021 | 09:55 AM
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Originally Posted by multihdrdr
Hmm ... "basket case" ?? ... not quite .
Yeah, I think it has to be spread over two or more broken down cardboard boxes, or at least one actual basket to qualify.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2021 | 10:02 AM
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Originally Posted by multihdrdr
Hmm ... "basket case" ?? ... not quite



Additionally to Reindeer's accurate comments , it doesn't look like an 2008 ... probably 2007


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OK, I'll bite. I honestly can't figure out the year. What about it looks 2007?
 
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Old Oct 3, 2021 | 11:52 AM
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Hey folks. Thanks for all the feedback.
haven't had any time to dig into the bike yet.

Decoded the Vin and yup you folks are on rhe money and I stand, well sit as I type this, corrected.

She is actually a FXDC Dyna Super Glide Custom

Vin has her as a 07 but reg is 08. Could have been built late in the season. Unknown and to much digging to find out.

Sourced out most parts needed still need a couple more

Again thanks again folks for setting things straight
 
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