Same$$ FXDX VS FXDB?
If you're not a perfectionist (I am), you can get all the stock wiring, clutch cable, even the brake line to work with up 6" risers without too much "massaging". The only investment is longer throttle cables.
There is no need to extend the wiring harness, there is "extra" wiring to be had by pulling it out of the frame at the head tube. The most important purchases are the brake lines and throttle cables. Kuryakyn makes a great looking bag set for Dynas called "Gran Throwover".
There is no need to extend the wiring harness, there is "extra" wiring to be had by pulling it out of the frame at the head tube. The most important purchases are the brake lines and throttle cables. Kuryakyn makes a great looking bag set for Dynas called "Gran Throwover".
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From: Genova, Italy
People here keep saying the DX handles better and that should be used as a deciding factor in getting the bike. Unless I am missing something here, I saw no mention of anyone doing any motocross racing. These are Harley cruisers we are talking about. Last I check, Dyna's handle just fine.
Also, suspensions can be upgraded on ANY bike (if needed).
To pay the same price for a FXDX as your would a current version Dyna w/ a 6 speed gearbox, FI, bigger engine,etc. just isn't worth it. IMO you will gain more benefit out of improvements the SB offers than you would the handling of the FXDX.
Hell, I know a guy who rides a Gold Wing, and I shi-t you not, he will dust most people here in the twisties. You may disagree, but the bike is only as good as the rider....
Also, suspensions can be upgraded on ANY bike (if needed).
To pay the same price for a FXDX as your would a current version Dyna w/ a 6 speed gearbox, FI, bigger engine,etc. just isn't worth it. IMO you will gain more benefit out of improvements the SB offers than you would the handling of the FXDX.
Hell, I know a guy who rides a Gold Wing, and I shi-t you not, he will dust most people here in the twisties. You may disagree, but the bike is only as good as the rider....
I think so too. I've got an FXDX my 2002, and I had a test ride on a FXDB.
The 2nd in more modern end easy, but are things that I don't look for on a Harley. FXDX is easy and safe, handling, braking are good, but act like a different motorcycle, for me a lot more enjoyable, and I ride in Italy, where roads are generally more twisted (... a lot of curves, it's correct?)
FXDB remembered me my old Honda Shadow: a very good motorcycle, but not a Harley...
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Good on ya, geat choice. Bought a 2000 FXDX 'bout this time last year and love it although I have modded it so that any handling gains it may have had over a SB are well and truly gone due it being lowered. But I didn't buy a HD to go fast through twisties.
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With stock bars you can run 6in risers pretty easily. Some repositioning of harnesses and cables will work fine. The only one that will give you issues is the brake line. The metal part can be straightened for some more length but it's not aesthetically perfect. I'm running 6in risers and nightster bars now with all stock wires and cables. It's 10-1/2in from my top tree to the controls. This week I'm stitching to 9-1/2 risers with the same bars and I had to change some stuff around. Brake line, clutch cable, pulled more wire length from inside the frame. Throttle cable is stock and has plenty of length. You made a good choice, that bike is sweet and even those hard bags look good on there.
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With stock bars you can run 6in risers pretty easily. Some repositioning of harnesses and cables will work fine. The only one that will give you issues is the brake line. The metal part can be straightened for some more length but it's not aesthetically perfect. I'm running 6in risers and nightster bars now with all stock wires and cables. It's 10-1/2in from my top tree to the controls. This week I'm stitching to 9-1/2 risers with the same bars and I had to change some stuff around. Brake line, clutch cable, pulled more wire length from inside the frame. Throttle cable is stock and has plenty of length. You made a good choice, that bike is sweet and even those hard bags look good on there.
Less trouble... sweet
not even clutch cable...? I'll be replacing just a brake line than..
is nightsters bar bit shorter with same shape right? and where did you set you riser? Brand?
i can take risers off your hand as well..
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Depends on what your plan is for the bike. If forwards, apes, slammed shocks and willie g skulls blow your skirt up..then get the SB. If none of that appeals to you and you like bikes that are awesome at everything...then no question get the fxdx. It does seem though as the dyna camp is clearly divided on this. As most if not all SB, and WG owners simply love to hate on the DX. Inferiority complexes come in all shapes and sizes.
I have both in my garage. A 2002 DX and an '11 SB. Both are different riding bikes. They are both set up almost identicle. The SB has longer legs on the highway, but the DX is tighter in the corners.
I dont think theres a clear winner. If both bikes were the same price, same miles, and same condition, the DX has better "stock" suspension and brakes. The SB has more motor, longer chasis and more gears....Id still have to flip a coin.
There would still be upgrades to do to either one.
I dont think theres a clear winner. If both bikes were the same price, same miles, and same condition, the DX has better "stock" suspension and brakes. The SB has more motor, longer chasis and more gears....Id still have to flip a coin.
There would still be upgrades to do to either one.
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I put 24k miles on my 06 StreetBob, great bike, loved it. Sold it when I fell upon hard times of which I am still in, and rebounded to a 2000 FXDX with 4k miles on the odo 
Like Shiftace said, If you want a pretty bike get a Street Bob, if you want an all around runner, that will stop well and function when pushed harder get a FXDX.
Im a old sport bike guy, so the show style bikes didnt appeal to me as much as a more business style FXDX.
Both are great bikes, so get what you want.
Like Shiftace said, If you want a pretty bike get a Street Bob, if you want an all around runner, that will stop well and function when pushed harder get a FXDX.
Im a old sport bike guy, so the show style bikes didnt appeal to me as much as a more business style FXDX.
Both are great bikes, so get what you want.
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I have both in my garage. A 2002 DX and an '11 SB. Both are different riding bikes. They are both set up almost identicle. The SB has longer legs on the highway, but the DX is tighter in the corners.
I dont think theres a clear winner. If both bikes were the same price, same miles, and same condition, the DX has better "stock" suspension and brakes. The SB has more motor, longer chasis and more gears....Id still have to flip a coin.
There would still be upgrades to do to either one.
I dont think theres a clear winner. If both bikes were the same price, same miles, and same condition, the DX has better "stock" suspension and brakes. The SB has more motor, longer chasis and more gears....Id still have to flip a coin.
There would still be upgrades to do to either one.
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From: North Jersey
I would have gone with the SB. With good shocks and fork work from Race Tech along with True Track you have a very good handling HD. I put on a Lendell disc with Performance Machine 6 caliper brake up front and it stops on a dime and does not fade in the twisties. Handles great for a HD other than it's to easy to ground out the exhaust. Next will be tires that grip better. All said and done most of us have done most of this or some of these to their Dyna's already. Over all IMO there's no comparison. 10 years is a long time. Good luck & enjoy your new bike.