any fxdx's out there
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RE: any fxdx's out there
I think of the FXDX as "the thinking man's HD". It seems like FXDX/FXDX-T guys are [warning: gross generalization] slightly different than rest of the Dyna crowd. Not sure exactly what it is...
For me, it's my "do everything" bike. When I'm feeling a bit more aggressive, I ride the Buell. When I'm heading for dirt, I ride the Honda. The rest of the time it's the FXDX. I bought her because I wanted a practical "all-around" bike, but it sure is pretty, eh?
-BAKA
For me, it's my "do everything" bike. When I'm feeling a bit more aggressive, I ride the Buell. When I'm heading for dirt, I ride the Honda. The rest of the time it's the FXDX. I bought her because I wanted a practical "all-around" bike, but it sure is pretty, eh?
-BAKA
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RE: any fxdx's out there
ORIGINAL: HOGRIDA_06
Didin't say I hate it. All I said is I don't care for his. Mainly because he hasn't taken care of it in a while and it runs and handles like crap. Other than the FXDX's I've seen in this thread his is the only one I've seen. Please don't put words in my mouth.
ORIGINAL: glide05
In 2005 HD had 4 distinct platforms in the dyna class, excluding FI and Custom. They were FXD, FXDX, FXDL, and FXDWG.
I think the FXDX was one of the more difficult bikes to sell in the entire HD lineup - even though it was one of the best handling HD big twins ever produced. The look did not appeal to the HD crowd - who largely cares less about handling performance and more about curb appeal (not being critical here - just stating fact).
So - what did Harley do??? First off - they redesigned the chasis for all dyna models - happens every so often anyway. Then they took the performance suspension parts off the FXDX and replaced them with $10 shocks. They moved the speedo to the tank, new bars, took one of the brake discs off, gave the thing a new name with a new paint scheme. Saved them a bunch of money. What was the new model called - "Street Bob". No escaping your roots
Brilliant marketing by HD - most people hated the FXDX - HD reduced the cost of a model they couldn't sell, made it look different - and charged the same amount of $.
ORIGINAL: HOGRIDA_06
My father in law has a FXDX(bone stock) that I never really cared for. But Sharkey's bike is Hot. I likes.
My father in law has a FXDX(bone stock) that I never really cared for. But Sharkey's bike is Hot. I likes.
I think the FXDX was one of the more difficult bikes to sell in the entire HD lineup - even though it was one of the best handling HD big twins ever produced. The look did not appeal to the HD crowd - who largely cares less about handling performance and more about curb appeal (not being critical here - just stating fact).
So - what did Harley do??? First off - they redesigned the chasis for all dyna models - happens every so often anyway. Then they took the performance suspension parts off the FXDX and replaced them with $10 shocks. They moved the speedo to the tank, new bars, took one of the brake discs off, gave the thing a new name with a new paint scheme. Saved them a bunch of money. What was the new model called - "Street Bob". No escaping your roots
Brilliant marketing by HD - most people hated the FXDX - HD reduced the cost of a model they couldn't sell, made it look different - and charged the same amount of $.
I was just trying to make a point here in the Street Bob Forum that in fact the FXDX was the predecessor to the St. Bob, and that the two are not radically different from a finish standpoint. The lack of "FXDX" replies just illustrates my point that HD took a machine that was a poor seller, took hundreds of $ out of the COGs, charged the same $ - and sold a ton of them.
I did not intend to take your words out of context - and aparrently I did. My mistake.
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RE: any fxdx's out there
Since there were not too many pics of the fxdx to show up here, I thought I would post a pic of the fxdx's Grandpa, the fxe. Born in the last century to the proud parents fl and xl. His Godfather, Willie G, gave him the power and comfort of the fl coupled with the handeling of the xl. All your current day Dynas come from good roots.
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RE: any fxdx's out there
check my gallery for more photos of my 2000 fxdx. the sig picture is my tank and engine. I have ridden nearly every bike in the current H-D lineup, and have no desire to part with my SS, but wouldn't mind adding a Road Glide to my stable. If I had a Road Glide I would strip down the FXDX and make a cafe style bike out of it.
I have the following mods:
custom paint
open element air cleaner w/ skull cover
V&H Pro Pipe
Saddles: Stock, sundowner, and mustang vintage wide solo
H-D Dyna "Big Bag" Saddlebags
Quick Detach windshield
Quick Detach Sissybar with backrest and rack
H-D FLSTF (Fatboy) handlebars
Braided stainless brake lines
Braided stainless fuel line crossover
FXDWG forward controls (maintained mid mount pegs for versatility)
Engine Guard
assorted chrome covers
I have the following mods:
custom paint
open element air cleaner w/ skull cover
V&H Pro Pipe
Saddles: Stock, sundowner, and mustang vintage wide solo
H-D Dyna "Big Bag" Saddlebags
Quick Detach windshield
Quick Detach Sissybar with backrest and rack
H-D FLSTF (Fatboy) handlebars
Braided stainless brake lines
Braided stainless fuel line crossover
FXDWG forward controls (maintained mid mount pegs for versatility)
Engine Guard
assorted chrome covers
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RE: any fxdx's out there
Here is my 99 FXDX. Love it. The pipes are gone and a good portion of the skull cover is now wrinkle black. My new Works shocks, springs, and Bub Jug huggers will be here this week and ill snap some more pics.
