Super Glide Custom
Road Captain
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 545
Likes: 2
From: Yukon, Canada
Just picked mine up at the beginning of the month. I am loving this machine. Having the 6 speed tranny is really nice - never had a bike with a 6th gear before. Just go buy one. It's the best bang for the buck bike, and it's a blast to ride. It's a blank slate for you to shape it to your vision: be that new bars, more chrome, less chrome, exhaust, seat, ect ect...
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 1,382
Likes: 0
From: Southern Maryland
As stated previously the FXDC is probably the best bang for your buck. It is also one of the most versatile bikes in the H-D line up. Great for cruising and touring. As for all the chrome a little TLC is all it takes. You won't be disappointed should you decide on one. IMHO
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 119
Likes: 0
From: St. Cloud, Florida
Love my 09 FXDC. I am into restored Corvettes where originality is the goal. So I have a penchant for completely stock. I also like that it is a big twin that handles well. The FXDC had the right look for me just as it is without requiring any change. Only takes a few minutes after a ride to clean up the areas that pick up road debris with a detailer wax squirted on a micro towel.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 2,136
Likes: 20
From: Trophy Club, TX
Doc, I've had mine for just under two years now and love her. I traded in a 1200C after 10 years and haven't looked back. She has great power, handling and is pretty darn comfortable. That being said, the only relatively "major" changes that I've made have been in the saddle and handlebar area. I switched out the stock seat for a Mustang Vintage Wide Touring seat and the buckhorns for Low Rider bars on 6" pull back risers. As for cleaning, the chrome's alot easier than it looks. What I've found works great (and I'm not alone in this) is Lemon Pledge. It works great for the paint and the chrome.
Good luck
Good luck
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
From: Fairborn Ohio
Go for it you will not be sorry, for the extra money you get two up seat, rear pegs, ignition switch and the speedo in the dash and lots of chrome, + vivid black and chrome is sic. However I am really partial to my Red Hot Sunglow and chrome.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 1,463
Likes: 12
From: San Antonio, TX
Hey group, new member here. Been riding for about 40 years now, just got rid of my most recent new bike (a Nightster, looks great parked, didn't like riding it). I've owned lots of different bikes over the years; H-D, Triumph, Honda, Yammy, Kaw.
Started looking at a new Dyna and orginally was interested in the Super Glide. Took a good look at the Custom and I must say I was impressed. Most of my riding will be under 200 miles at a shot but I did like the 2 up saddle, pegs and general look of the bike but.....I'm not big on chrome.
The one I'm looking at is Vivid Black, dig the old school tank badge, but not sure about all that other chrome. It does seem to be a great value for all you get.
So, how is it living with one? Thanks for your replies, Doc.
Started looking at a new Dyna and orginally was interested in the Super Glide. Took a good look at the Custom and I must say I was impressed. Most of my riding will be under 200 miles at a shot but I did like the 2 up saddle, pegs and general look of the bike but.....I'm not big on chrome.
The one I'm looking at is Vivid Black, dig the old school tank badge, but not sure about all that other chrome. It does seem to be a great value for all you get.
So, how is it living with one? Thanks for your replies, Doc.
You dont have to be crazy about chrome, as the custom has just enough chrome without going overboard...imho(although I like chrome and am therefore a bit biased=))).
As you can see alot of us have gone in different directions with the standard FXDC.
The bike is absolutely fantastic on long hauls as well as short trips.
I would recommend the FXDCustom over the FXD/standard for one reason alone:
The fat tank with built in speedo.
I think you get premium paint options with the FXDC too.
The fxdc also has the chrome engine kit which POPS the paint.
Good luck and enjoy.
Cheers,
Tom
Last edited by ZeroFiveFour; Jul 17, 2009 at 04:38 PM.
