Help with Engine ID Decode - Scratching Head.....
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This appears to have the complete powetrain from a 09 including the 6 speed.
then the black 110 heads on silver cases, may or may not have 110 pistons but you would have to take it apart to tell.
Edited: Also, according to this video, the cylinder heads color should have matched the engine, and they do not.. The guy in the Video from Kaplan cycles, is extremely knowledgeable.
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Last edited by 98hotrodfatboy; Jan 26, 2025 at 09:02 AM.
"GM" = model - FXDI (Super Glide)
"4" = engine code - 1584 ESPFI (96" EFI)
"9" = date code - 2009
"305474" = last 6 digits on the VIN the frame the engine was shipped from the factory in.
I would venture to say that the SE110 heads are the originals. It does not make sense to repower the lower half and not the upper half if there was damage to the sleeves, or other parts on the upper half.
So it appears its a 09 lower half gear box with a 6 speed married to an upper half 02 CVO engine with the SE 110 heads and remainder of the 02 original upper half. Would that still make it a 88" or a 96"? It would be a 96" because of the crank and pistons.....?
So a 2002 FXDWG3 CVO SE with the 2009 lower half with the six speed tyranny and the 2002 original upper half.
Last edited by Aged Rider; Jan 26, 2025 at 04:23 PM.
Edited: Also, according to this video, the cylinder heads color should have matched the engine, and they do not.. The guy in the Video from Kaplan cycles, is extremely knowledgeable.
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The engin/head colors were specific to the CVO models at the time. Silver lower half and either Black or Chrome Colored upper half. The two models that year were Black w/Silver-Black, Blue w/Silver-Chrome Color.
I obviously have the Black-Silver-Black. Each model came with about $8K of upgrades over the standard rides. Chrome everywhere, ostriches seats, SS braided lines, special paint and decalling, etc etc etc. Also there are many restricted sale parts. Like the decalling on the fenders and gas tank
...you cant get replacements unless you surrender the old ones and you will POTA if you can find the part now.
I'm looking for the original battery cover in Black. Hell I'll take it in pink and paint it if I have to. The original is no longer available and Harley Parts wants $80 for a Chrome not even close look a like that is actually worth about $2.50. But it says Harley just like because it says Corvette you are gonna pay 6 times what it is worth.
Last edited by Aged Rider; Jan 26, 2025 at 05:04 PM.
The standard engine was a stock TC-88, same as a regular Dyna.
HARLEY-DAVIDSON’S CVO PROGRAM TAKES THE DYNA WIDE GLIDE TO ITS ABSOLUTE EXTREME WITH THE NEW FXDWG3
MILWAUKEE, WI (July 12, 2001) - What do you get if you take a Dyna Wide Glide and stock it ‘til it’s black and blue? You get the latest creation from Harley-Davidson’s Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) Program — the FXDWG3.
Built on the framework of a Dyna Wide Glide, the FXDWG3 includes accessories you can only find on a Harley-Davidson CVO motorcycle. These custom features include a chrome fuel tank console created specifically for the CVO bike by Willie G; a custom leather and ostrich seat and pillion; chrome floating brake rotors and a lowered front and rear suspension.
2002 Dyna Wide Glide FXDWG3
The custom paint work exemplifies the phrase “less is more” and couples the rich luster of its color-matched frame with hot-rod style flames that stretch across the fairing, tank and back fender. The FXDWG3 will be produced in two custom color schemes, but a total of no more than 2000 of these custom models will be manufactured. Riders can choose between:
Navy Blue Pearl with Silver Leaf Flames with Grey Leather and Ostrich Seat
or
Vivid Black with Gold Leaf Flames with Black Leather and Ostrich Seat
The FXDWG3 incorporates all of the Dyna Wide Glide model updates for model year 2002, including the 150mm rear tire. In addition to the 1450cc Twin Cam 88 engine, the standard features are as follows:
Color-Matched Frame, Chin Fairing and Headlight Fairing
Color-Matched Battery Cover and Electrical and Coil Covers
1450cc Twin Cam 88 Powertrain finished in Silver and Chrome
Low Profile Rear Shocks with Chrome Cups
Lowered Chrome Front Fork Assembly with Chrome Billet Fork Dust Seal Covers and Chrome Sliders
Chrome LightningStar Custom Wheels
LightningStar Rear Belt Sprocket
Teardrop Floating Brake Rotors (front & rear)
Silver Brake Calipers (front & rear)
Chrome Handlebars
Chrome Brake and Clutch Levers
Chrome Switch Housings
Rear Axle Tensioner Chrome Covers
Billet-style Wide-band Handgrips, Foot Pegs, Chrome Billet Brake Pedal Pad and Shifter Peg
Chrome Billet-style Brake and Shifter Levers with Chrome Mounting Brackets
Chrome Billet Shift Linkage
Chrome Billet Twin Cam 88 Mirrors
Chrome Left-hand Passenger Foot Peg Support
Braided Stainless Steel Clutch, Idle and Throttle Control Cables
Coated, Braided Stainless Steel Brake Lines (front & rear)
Chrome Front Axle Nut Cover Kit
Chrome Voltage Regulator
Chrome Lower Belt Guard
Chrome Oil Filter Mount and Chrome Dipstick
Upper Fork Nut Cover Kit
Polished Stainless Steel Rear Brake Rod
Rolled–back Front Fender
Chrome Full-Length Custom Fuel Tank Console with Silver Speedometer Gauge Face
Bullet Turn Signals
Chrome Swingarm
Slash Cut Mufflers with Full Muffler Shields
Custom Indoor Storage Cover
Leather Seat and Pillion featuring Genuine Ostrich Inserts
Air Cleaner, Timer and Derby Covers with Color-Matched “Harley-Davidson” Lettering
H-D Factory Security System with Alarm Siren
Suggested U.S. retail for the FXDWG3 is $22,995 ($23,285 in California).
Harley-Davidson’s CVO program, which created the enormously successful Custom FXR line and the Screamin’ Eagle Road Glide, was established in order to test Harley-Davidson’s ability to produce highly customized and accessorized, low-volume, niche motorcycles. The overwhelming success of these elite custom lines has proven that Harley-Davidson’s CVO program is second to none.
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
I would venture to say that the SE110 heads are the originals. It does not make sense to repower the lower half and not the upper half if there was damage to the sleeves, or other parts on the upper half.
So it appears its a 09 lower half gear box with a 6 speed married to an upper half 02 CVO engine with the SE 110 heads and remainder of the 02 original upper half. Would that still make it a 88" or a 96"? It would be a 96" because of the crank and pistons.....?
So a 2002 FXDWG3 CVO SE with the 2009 lower half with the six speed tyranny and the 2002 original upper half.
I'd expect that if you were to pull the motor apart you might find aftermarket cams, pistons in it..
What do you need for parts? How does the bike run?
I'd expect that if you were to pull the motor apart you might find aftermarket cams, pistons in it..
What do you need for parts? How does the bike run?
As for parts, I replaced the ape hangers as well as the 42" fork tubes and returned them to factory specs. I am having a hell of a time trying to find info on the stearing head. The bearings are in bad shape because the modifier did not pack them properly, used the wrong grease. The races are shot. A number of flat spots on both the upper and lower races so I'll have to replace those. As far as the steering head/triple tree, all I can find on it is a AXL stamp with the number 7. The AXL is one design with the A on top, the X in the middle using one of the A legs, and the L is on the bottom also using one of the X legs to make the L. Otherwise than that, I can't for the life of me find the manufacturer. Also the steering head connecting bolt - the top threads into the top triple tree and the bottom threads have been cross threaded. Someone tried to fit the fork lock to the bolt and ground the bolt taking a good sized chunk out of it. I have to replace it but it looks like I'll have to manufacture a duplicate. Easy enough to do on my bench top lathe.
I need to replace the gas tank gecause the previous dumped the bike putting a wicked dent into the left side which messed with the float on the gas gauge. I have a new tank.
As I said, I am going to replace the fork tubes to factory but am going to put the sliders from the 42" tubes. Its chrome vs aluminum and the chrome won out. I really like the sliders from the extended fork.
I also have to redo the wheels as the chrome is shot. So I'm thinking of powder coating the triple tree front and rear wheels' and gas tank.
I also need to replace the 5 SS weaved cables. The two throttle, front brake, rear brake, and clutch.
When I removed the ape hangers I found that one of the Kuryakyn hand grips is bent and one is missing the end cap. The wiring for the switch controls is all screwed up with 18 awg mixed with 16 awg wire. Colors don't match so I'll be rewiring that. The front brake light switch seal is gone so I will be putting in a new brake light switch.
One of the rear turn signals is missing. Another replacement.
I may replace the forward controllers. Hate to loose the originals but I have not really given that much thought as of yet.
Ill be busy for at least a couple of weeks. Hate to loose the riding time here in Florida as the weather is supposed to be ideal the next two weeks.
Mostly cosmetic things.
Most of it is cosmetic and really nothing motor or trany or primary caused issues.
Last edited by Aged Rider; Feb 2, 2025 at 01:57 AM.











