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Old Sep 19, 2010 | 04:56 AM
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Originally Posted by JohnCT
Thanks everyone. I can see that the shocks are shorter, but can't see anything in the spec that says that there's additional rake on the Low Rider.

Johnct
There is additional rake in the trees 1.5 degrees. Note the Fork angle of 30.5 vs 29 on the Custom

FEATURES:
FXDL Dyna Low Rider features:
• Vibration isolated Twin Cam 96 engine
• 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission
• Silver powder-coated engine with chrome treatment
• NEW Braided brake lines
• Chrome Staggered Shorty Dual exhaust
• 160 mm-17 rear / 100 mm-19 front tires
• Black 10-spoke Cast Aluminum wheels 19-inch front / 17-inch rear
• Wrap-around rear fender
• 4.8-gallon Fat Bob fuel tank
• Low-rise handlebar on pull-back risers
• 30.5-degree fork angle
• Lowered rear suspension
• Two-up Dyna Classic seat
• Mid-mount foot controls
• Highway pegs
• Handlebar-mounted indicator cluster
• Single floating front brake rotor
• Optional Chrome Aluminum Profile laced wheels
• Optional Smart Security System
SPECIFICATIONS:
2008 harley-davidsonŽ SPECIFICATIONS1 dynaŽ FXDL DynaŽ Low RiderŽ
ENGINE
Engine Air-cooled, Twin Cam 96™
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic,
self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.75 in. (95.25 mm) x 4.38 in. (111.25 mm)
Displacement 96 cu. in. (1584 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.2:1
Fuel System5 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Fiberglass Media, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump
DRIVETRAIN
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive6 Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch 9-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive™
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S. HDI JPN
• 1st 9.312 9.312 9.030
• 2nd 6.421 6.421 6.266
• 3rd 4.774 4.774 4.630
• 4th 3.926 3.926 3.807
• 5th 3.279 3.279 3.179
• 6th 2.790 2.790 2.706
CHASIS
Frame Mild steel, tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped,
cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swing Arm Mild steel, rectangular tube sections, stamped junctions; MIG welded
Front Fork 49 mm with polished aluminum fork triple clamp and dual-rate springs
Rear Shocks Coil-over shock
Wheels(Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum option): Black, 10-Spoke Cast Aluminum
105th Anniversary Wheels (Chrome, Profile Laced Aluminum option) Gloss Black Painted Cast Aluminum
• Front 19 in. x 2.50 in. (482.60 mm x 63.50 mm)
• Rear 17 in. x 4.50 in. (431.80 mm x 114.30 mm)
Brakes:
• Caliper Type 4-piston front and 2-piston torque-free rear
• Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
(floating, front only)
• Front (floating) 11.80 in. x .20 in. (299.72 mm x 5.08 mm)
• Rear 11.50 in. x .23 in. (292.10 mm x 5.84 mm)
Suspension Travel:
• Front Wheel 5 in. (127 mm)
• Rear Wheel 3.10 in. (78.74 mm)
PERFORMANCE
Engine Torque (per SAE J1349)8:
• North America 92 ft. lbs. @ 3000 rpm (124.75 NM @ 3000 rpm)
Lean Angle (per SAE J1168): Right: 30.5° Left: 31°
Fuel Economy: (EPA urban/highway test) 34/53 mpg (6.92/4.44 L /100 km)
DIMENSIONS
Length 93.10 in. (2364.74 mm)
Overall Width 36.30 in. (922.02 mm)
Overall Height 47 in. (1193.80 mm)
Seat Height:
• Laden 25.80 in. (655.32 mm)
• Unladen 26.80 in. (680.72 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.92 in. (124.97 mm)
Rake (steering head) 29°
Fork Angle 30.5°
Trail 4.50 in. (114.30 mm)
Wheelbase 64.60 in. (1640.84 mm)
Tires (DunlopŽ Harley-DavidsonŽ Series, bias blackwall front and rear):
• Front – D401F 100/90-19 57H
• Rear – K591 160/70B17 73V
Fuel Capacity (warning light at approximately 0.9 gal.) 4.80 gal. (18.17 L)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3 qts. (2.84 L)
Transmission Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)
Primary Chain Case Capacity 1 qts. (0.95 L)

Weight
• As Shipped 641 lbs. (290.75 kg)
• In Running Order 672 lbs. (304.81 kg)
• Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1085 lbs. (492.15 kg)
Gross Axle Weight Rating:
• Front 390 lbs. (176.90 kg)
• Rear 695 lbs. (315.25 kg)
ELECTRIC
Battery Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
(per Battery Council International Rating)
Charging Three-Phase, 40-amp system
(493W @ 13.5V, 2000 rpm, 540W max power @ 13.5V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
• Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
• Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
• Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
• Indicator Lamps High beam, directional light bar, neutral,low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals,security system10 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings
Electric Power Outlet Standard
STYLING/CONVENIENCE
Engine Trim Black powder-coated engine with chrome treatment covers
Exhaust System Chrome, staggered shorty exhaust with dual mufflers
Fenders and Supports
• Front Sport fender with painted brace supports
• Rear Sport wrap-around fender with chrome supports
Foot Supports and Controls
• Rider Mid-mounted footpegs with brake & shift levers; highway pegs
• Passenger Standard footpegs
Handlebar Style Chrome, pull-back
Seat Type and Style One-piece, two-up Dyna™ classic
Fork Lock Common with ignition key
Hazard Warning Integrated into turn signal controls
Smart Security System Next-generation hands-free security fob; operates based onproximity to vehicle
COLORS
Vivid Black, Pacific Blue Pearl, Black Pearl, White Gold Pearl, Dark Blue Pearl (new),
Candy Red Sunglo (new), Suede Blue Pearl/Vivid Black, Vivid Black/Mirage Orange Pearl (new), Copperhead Pearl/Red Hot (new), Golden Glow/Black Glow (new), Purple Haze (new), Anniversary Copper Pearl/Vivid Black (new)
WARANTY
Warranty 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval First 1,000 miles (1,600 km), every 5,000 miles (8,000 km) thereafter 1 Vehicles depicted may differ from vehicles manufactured and delivered. Specifications and prices listed may differ from specifications and prices of vehicles manufactured and delivered. All product descriptions (including depictions, specifications, dimensions, measurements, ratings and competitive comparisons) are based on available information at the time of publication. Although such descriptions are believed correct, errors and changes can occur and complete accuracy cannot be guaranteed. Harley-Davidson may make changes at any time to prices and specifications, and may change or discontinue models, without notice and without incurring any obligation.
 

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