I bought this as my first bike and would love to hear everything you guys know about it! Everything from motorquirks, riding tips and tricks for this particular bike,upgrade suggestions, etc... ANYTHING! Thanks guys! Remember, I'm new to this world, so don't assume I know anything.

Here's a pic and the specs that I know...





- It's been lowered
- V&H "Short Shots" pipes added
- Progressive shocks added
- I think the handlebars have been changed
- Stage 1 kit (what does this mean exactly?)
- New battery with connector installed to keep it on a charger all winter (without having to remove the battery)
- Mid controls and highway pegs
- It's in the shop now having small bullet turn signals added (stock ones were removed)

Here's the info from the dealer website:

GENERAL INFO
Manufacturer - Harley-Davidson®
Model Year - 1992
Model - FXDC Dyna Superglide Custom
Color - Silver / Black
Displacement - 80 in³
Miles - 18268

POWERTRAIN
Engine - OHV V-Twin Evolution Big Twin
Cooling - Air cooled
Displacement - 1340cc (80 ci.)
Bore x Stroke - 88.8 x 108mm
Compression Ratio - 8.5:1
Torque - 78ft lb @ 4000rpm
Fuel System - Single Keihin 40 mm Carburator
Exhaust - Vance & Hines short shots
Horsepower - 67 hp @ 5000rpm

DRIVETRAIN
Transmission - 5 speed, 1 down - 4 up pattern
Lubrication - 3 litres HD 20-50 Motor oil
Final Drive - Kevlar belt

DIMENSIONS
Wheelbase - 1587 mm
Seat Height - 685.5 mm
Ground Clearance - 1422 mm
Dry Weight - 598 lbs
Fuel Capacity - 18.57 litres
Suspension - front 39 mm Showa forks w/ adj. rebound damping and preload
Rake - 28 degrees
Trail - 104.1 mm

 

I should also mention that even though I saw newer used bikes a little over my price range, I really like the looks of these slightly older models. This is the look I've always preferred. The guys at the dealership said this bike gets ridden alot by guys that work there, because it's unusual to see a '92 in this great of condition and they think it's pretty cool. Could've been blowing smoke, though, I dunno.

Chris

 

If that was my bike I wouldn't do anything to it...just keep it well-maintained, maybe get another seat (maybe solo?) & just ride it! Nice bike, enjoy!

 

Thanks! Yeah, I like the look of a solo seat much more, but the wifey thinks she'll enjoy riding on the back. If she realized she doesn't like it, I'll change it out real quick.

 

stage 1 is just high flow air cleaner and exhaust improves performance over stock. that said its a good looking byke, ride and enjoy . keep up maintenece and ride the **** out of her

 

Even for riding 2-up, I'd still get another more lower-profile 2-up seat that goes with the natural lines of the bike more. Is that even the original stock seat? You could get the current FXDC stock seat like in the pic attached below on mine? Alot of people like the Low Rider 2-up stock seat as well.

 

The service guy did tell me that it's the stock seat, which according to him, you don't see very often. I agree the seat is a little cheesy looking... I'm sure I'll end up doing something about that at some point. I can't believe I'm already putting together a list of things to upgrade, but I am. Some ideas are billet grips like in the pic below.



Also wanting to put on a chrome tank dash and leather tank panel. I think that alone would add quite a bit to the looks.

 

Looks to be in Nice Shape stock seat is unusual because it did not look good and is uncomfortable so everyone changed them. It will be up to you and your taste other than that ride safeand enjoy

 

Here's a dumb newbie question, but I assume that it's really easy to change a seat. Is that correct?

 

Yep 2 min job. Nice bike BTW