Or even fuel gauges. What was wrong with petcocks? When you had to flip over to reserve, it was time to look for a gas station.

 

I can really relate to Sgt Joseph. I prefer thr bare bones style, whether it be bike or truck.. I thought maybe the Super Glide was cheaper because of a downgraded frame or motor, or something. But if the only difference between it and the other Dyna's is just fluff, I think I may just end up with a Super Glide. I do admit though that I like the tank mounted speedo, but not enough to pay the difference for a different bike.

 

When I chose my FXD, I had looked and sat on a number of other bikes then narrowed my chooses down to the Dynas.
I specifically didn't get a FXDC because they had too much chrome for my taste, and the Bobs hadn't hit the market yet.
The only other bike I would chose, if I had it to do all over again would be the FLHR.
The FXD is a bargain. Of course since I bought mine, I have somehow managed to spend plenty more $$$ changing things..
I am sure they areless $$$, because they don't have the extra bling on them.
Love that silver engine.

DougJ

 

Only reason they're cheaper is to get all of us who already own superglides, who have also incidentally invested in thousands of dollars worth of HD parts, to think gee a brand new bike for cheaper than I paid for mine.... What a great deal I need to get my hands on one of those... I love it. Marketing strategies are awesome.

 

Actually they dropped the prices to be more competetive in the market with the Jap bikes. Now you can buy a big inch HD for the same money or less than some of the "big cc" metric bikes. Yes, the FXD was priced that cheap to draw more people into the showroom. This way the metric buyers find out they can own a HD for the same money and hopefully increase market share.

 

So with the prices dropped for '08, what does everybody think about the difference between a Custom and a FXD? I guess it comes down to how you feel about the Fat Bob tank. Just about all of the other differences are an easy add on or take off. Well, maybe not the wheels.

 

I think also that if you buy a base model with the intention of customizing it later, in the long run, it will cost you more than buying one already done (unless you do all the wrenching yourself, you'd safe a ton in labor costs) Case in point, you can buy an 07 or 08 SE Dyna CVO with the 110" motor for less than I have in my 07 96". Unfortunately for me, working overseas I haven't been around to do the work myself, so I had the dealer handle it for me. In the end, it cost me.

 

Greetings! I just joined so that I could post here. My first H-D was an 88' FXRS-SP. That bike came with the similar silver painted cases and polished aluminum covers and accents like the new FXD’s, very little chrome, if any. I like the mat finish on the new bikes. I went through that 88’ it and dropped some major bucks on making it mine. It stood out for a while. In the long run, as I look back, the money I spent on the performance parts were worth more than the flash I put on it.

Don’t get me wrong, I do understand why we are attracted to the other bikes in the line. They evoke that gut feeling that people want when they get in for the first time. I can understand that we'll always have different strokes for different folks but if you like simplicity, putting on miles then the new base line FXD's is a great value.

The last new H-D I owned was a 01’ Road King Classic. Great bike and extremely popular. It has the look. Anyhow, I just returned from my local dealership. Went specifically to look at the Fat bob and FXD.

I was marveling at how the got rid of all of the clutter and unnecessary hoses, etc. Clean lines, 96 CI Six speed... I can see myself on this bike. Speedo on the bars that I can see out of my full face lid. But wait, as mentioned for another thou you can get the “custom�… But for me, that money could go a lot further on the kind of practical stuff I dig.

If I get one, I’ll get heated grips, a shield and more comfy seat for the occasional “tour�. Cordura bags. That’d do it, I think. A wash and ride bike.