Dyna Meaning
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RE: Dyna Meaning
A newby's 2 cents, I'd bet on "dynamic" given the following bits and pieces. The Dynas represented change I assume.
HD used the term "dynamic" in 1977:
1977
Harley-Davidson introduces the FXS Low Rider® to the public in Daytona Beach. With drag style handlebars, unique engine and paint treatments, the Low Rider lives up to its name by placing the rider in a lowered seating position than was typical. Later in the same year, Willie G. Davidson's dynamic version of the Sportster, the Cafe Racer, is released.
From Websters:
Dyanmic:marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change <a dynamic city> b:energetic, forceful <a dynamic personality>
From Wikipedia:
Dyna
[/align]Design work began on the replacement for the FXR chassis shortly after the first FXR bikes were offered.[7] The Dyna chassis was introduced in 1991 with a limited-production FXDB Sturgis model. The engine mounting system was more vibration-resistant than that of the FXR.[8]
The Sturgis was followed in 1992 by the limited-edition FXDB Daytona and the regular-production FXDC Dyna Glide Custom.
In 1993 the faired and bagged FXRT Sport Glide was discontinued and the FXRS Low Rider was displaced by the FXDL Dyna Low Rider, although the FXRS-Conv Convertible and FXRS-SP Low Rider Sport the continued to be offered. The FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide was introduced in the same year. The Low Rider Sport was discontinued in 1994.[7]
Between the 1991 introduction of the Dyna chassis and the end of the 1994 model year, all Dyna models had a 32° rake. In 1995 the FXD Dyna Super Glide and the FXDS-Conv Dyna Glide Convertible were introduced. These Dynas had a 28° rake and replaced the FXR Super Glide and the FXRS-Conv Low Rider Convertible, which were the last FXR models in regular production.[7]
The FXD Super Glide, the FXDL Low Rider, and the FXDWG Wide Glide have been in production ever since. The FXDX Super Glide Sport was introduced in 1999, featuring improved suspension components and triple disc brakes. The FXDX-T Super Glide T-Sport, with a fork mounted fairing and improved detachable saddlebags, replaced the FXDS-Conv Dyna Convertible in 2001, and was discontinued in 2004.[7][9]
The FXDC Super Glide Custom returned to the line in 2005.[10]
In 2006, a new Dyna chassis was introduced.[11] In the same year, the base FXDI Super Glide became a single-seat motorcycle, the FXDBI Street Bob, a minimal, single seat Dyna Glide motorcycle was added to the lineup, the limited edition FXDI35 35th Anniversary Super Glide was offered, and the FXDX Super Glide Sport was discontinued.[URL=http:
HD used the term "dynamic" in 1977:
1977
Harley-Davidson introduces the FXS Low Rider® to the public in Daytona Beach. With drag style handlebars, unique engine and paint treatments, the Low Rider lives up to its name by placing the rider in a lowered seating position than was typical. Later in the same year, Willie G. Davidson's dynamic version of the Sportster, the Cafe Racer, is released.
From Websters:
Dyanmic:marked by usually continuous and productive activity or change <a dynamic city> b:energetic, forceful <a dynamic personality>
From Wikipedia:
Dyna
[/align]Design work began on the replacement for the FXR chassis shortly after the first FXR bikes were offered.[7] The Dyna chassis was introduced in 1991 with a limited-production FXDB Sturgis model. The engine mounting system was more vibration-resistant than that of the FXR.[8]
The Sturgis was followed in 1992 by the limited-edition FXDB Daytona and the regular-production FXDC Dyna Glide Custom.
In 1993 the faired and bagged FXRT Sport Glide was discontinued and the FXRS Low Rider was displaced by the FXDL Dyna Low Rider, although the FXRS-Conv Convertible and FXRS-SP Low Rider Sport the continued to be offered. The FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide was introduced in the same year. The Low Rider Sport was discontinued in 1994.[7]
Between the 1991 introduction of the Dyna chassis and the end of the 1994 model year, all Dyna models had a 32° rake. In 1995 the FXD Dyna Super Glide and the FXDS-Conv Dyna Glide Convertible were introduced. These Dynas had a 28° rake and replaced the FXR Super Glide and the FXRS-Conv Low Rider Convertible, which were the last FXR models in regular production.[7]
The FXD Super Glide, the FXDL Low Rider, and the FXDWG Wide Glide have been in production ever since. The FXDX Super Glide Sport was introduced in 1999, featuring improved suspension components and triple disc brakes. The FXDX-T Super Glide T-Sport, with a fork mounted fairing and improved detachable saddlebags, replaced the FXDS-Conv Dyna Convertible in 2001, and was discontinued in 2004.[7][9]
The FXDC Super Glide Custom returned to the line in 2005.[10]
In 2006, a new Dyna chassis was introduced.[11] In the same year, the base FXDI Super Glide became a single-seat motorcycle, the FXDBI Street Bob, a minimal, single seat Dyna Glide motorcycle was added to the lineup, the limited edition FXDI35 35th Anniversary Super Glide was offered, and the FXDX Super Glide Sport was discontinued.[URL=http:
dyna-
a combining form meaning “power,” used in the formation of compound words: dynamotor.
Also, dynam-, dynamo-.
Origin:
combining form of Greek dýnamis power, dýnasthai to be able
a combining form meaning “power,” used in the formation of compound words: dynamotor.
Also, dynam-, dynamo-.
Origin:
combining form of Greek dýnamis power, dýnasthai to be able
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