Buying a Dyna T-Sport
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From: Alberta
We will not likely see anything like it again from HD. ALL 56 of the potential customers are on this forum right now...some guys here have made huge improvements to other Dynas; so anything is po$$ible. I was ready to put a Rifle fairing on an X if I couldn't find a T. Mines a keeper.....
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If you want the ultimate FXDX, try this. Install a front fork brace, better tires than stock dunlops(metzeler/pirelli/Conti,etc.),and a true track stablizer system. Then get a pair of HD floating rotors for the front. Use Kevlar aftermarket pads. Optional would be a steering stabilizer, which i have not tried because fairing and oil cooler are in the way.. The end result is a bike with world-class handling and brakes. You just would not believe the braking improvement over the stock brakes.
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Done. Metzler ME880.
Well, no.
Done. HogPro floating rotors.
Yep. Couldn't agree more.
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6th Gear
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Fxdxt
Thanks guys for all the wonderful comments. I failed to mention in my first post that I'm an old Norton rider. I still have my 1974 850 Commando that I bought new. Just a little too valuable now for a daily rider. Anyone who has ever ridden a Commando knows how well they handle and the tremendous torque. The 850 has a 28 degree rake on the front end. Funny thing, when HD built the FXDXT they changed the rake from 30 degrees to 28 degrees. And with the 88 twin cam you have all the torque you need coming off the corners. The T-Sport is sort of like sex. I knew I was going to love it even before I tried it. I will try to post pics as soon as possible. Thanks again.
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You in some kinda parallel world there? I sold a Combat Commando to pay for my T-Sport habit...103 by HQ, engine mounts and aluminum swingarm by Sputhe, aluminum wheels/stainless spokes by Buchannans and composite rotors by Lyndal...weight with 1/2 tank of gas is 607lbs. 111hp/117tq with 100ft lbs at 2200...not world class handling or power but good enough for me.
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Um, this is spooky. I had a restored, back to almost factory new condition(except for the 18" rim i laced to the rear hub) 1973 750 Commando back in the late 80's early 90's. Wonderful bikes. You could still get factory new parts back then like the seat and mufflers. It even had continental "tyres" on it.
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6th Gear
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Now I know where all the old Norton riders went. OK.....These rest of you old Snortin' Norton riders can now fess up. I didn't figure you were riding Road Kings or Gold Wings. Once you get that adrenaline rush, you're hooked.
