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Convertable
I hope this isn't a stupid question but, what does convertable mean. I have been shopping around for an HD and have seen Low Rider convertable, softail convertable and wide glide convertable, what does that mean? Thanks
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RE: Convertable
Not sure what it means really. I sort of consider my super glide a convertible because I can easily swap out the windshield, seats, and sissy bar and go from what amounts to a touring/distance setup to a cruising setup in minutes. Other than that, not sure what it could mean. It certainly doesn't mean they come with a top that goes up and down. hahaha 
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Kody, Here's a site that'll give you a good description of the Dyna Convertible:
http://www.chuckhawks.com/dyna_convertible.htm
http://www.chuckhawks.com/dyna_convertible.htm
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Not sure what it means really. I sort of consider my super glide a convertible because I can easily swap out the windshield, seats, and sissy bar and go from what amounts to a touring/distance setup to a cruising setup in minutes. Other than that, not sure what it could mean. It certainly doesn't mean they come with a top that goes up and down. hahaha
Not sure what it means really. I sort of consider my super glide a convertible because I can easily swap out the windshield, seats, and sissy bar and go from what amounts to a touring/distance setup to a cruising setup in minutes. Other than that, not sure what it could mean. It certainly doesn't mean they come with a top that goes up and down. hahaha
There are enough after market quick detach accessories to turn HD sport bikes into more long distance rides.
Harley has marketed a number of convertibles over the years. I think the Dyna Convertiblewas introducedin 1999.
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So, I was at least on track with what I thought it meant. Sounds like the convertable is/was just a marketing thing where they equipped the bike with stuff you can do yourself anyway.
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I have a '92 Dyna owners manual and it shows the Dyna Convertable as an availablemodel. So it goes back at least that far.
Chris
I have a '92 Dyna owners manual and it shows the Dyna Convertable as an availablemodel. So it goes back at least that far.
Chris
Seems Harley was building convertible FXs before they were FXDs, almost before I was born.
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Yep, looks like I was way off base sayin 1999. Oh well, don't know what I am talking about 1/2 the (well maybe 1/4)
Seems Harley was building convertible FXs before they were FXDs, almost before I was born.
DougJ
Did they have harley's during the Civil war ?
ORIGINAL: SgtThump
I have a '92 Dyna owners manual and it shows the Dyna Convertable as an availablemodel. So it goes back at least that far.
Chris
I have a '92 Dyna owners manual and it shows the Dyna Convertable as an availablemodel. So it goes back at least that far.
Chris
Seems Harley was building convertible FXs before they were FXDs, almost before I was born.
DougJ
Did they have harley's during the Civil war ?
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ORIGINAL: DougsDyna
Yep, looks like I was way off base sayin 1999. Oh well, don't know what I am talking about 1/2 the (well maybe 1/4)
Seems Harley was building convertible FXs before they were FXDs, almost before I was born.
DougJ
Did they have harley's during the Civil war ?
ORIGINAL: SgtThump
I have a '92 Dyna owners manual and it shows the Dyna Convertable as an availablemodel. So it goes back at least that far.
Chris
I have a '92 Dyna owners manual and it shows the Dyna Convertable as an availablemodel. So it goes back at least that far.
Chris
Seems Harley was building convertible FXs before they were FXDs, almost before I was born.
DougJ
Did they have harley's during the Civil war ?