Question for you all.
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Long Island, NY
Personally I a little biased - but 01 and 02 are the best "old ones".
As mentioned - Forged crank (so no need to weld the crank I'm guessing if you want to goose the motor).
Cam tensioners are a crap shoot - I'm around 20k+ and they look fine.
03 - I think they changed the crank and went with a pressed unit. And a buddy complains about the heads on his 05 - something with valve guides.- Always something.
Still trying to figure out whats different between 01 and 02 - I think its the pivot bolt thru the tranny that holds the swing arm. I think the 02's are a bit heftier. Again no need to worry unless your prone to daily hole shots.
BTW if you like the heavy front end (49mm forks and mid-glide trees) of the newer models - the whole unit bolts right in.
George
As mentioned - Forged crank (so no need to weld the crank I'm guessing if you want to goose the motor).
Cam tensioners are a crap shoot - I'm around 20k+ and they look fine.
03 - I think they changed the crank and went with a pressed unit. And a buddy complains about the heads on his 05 - something with valve guides.- Always something.
Still trying to figure out whats different between 01 and 02 - I think its the pivot bolt thru the tranny that holds the swing arm. I think the 02's are a bit heftier. Again no need to worry unless your prone to daily hole shots.
BTW if you like the heavy front end (49mm forks and mid-glide trees) of the newer models - the whole unit bolts right in.
George
as said, you're better off with a 90's dyna than 80's-90's fxr.
I ended getting my 08 dyna for only $2,000 more than the cheapest fxr i could find in this part of the country (and it was an 83 model at that)
I ended getting my 08 dyna for only $2,000 more than the cheapest fxr i could find in this part of the country (and it was an 83 model at that)
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: West New york, NJ
I was able to pick mine up for a very reasonable price. It's an '01. I believe the reason why the '02 is the best year is because it is last year for better crank and bearings, but the first year for the improved swing arm. My '01 was only $5600 and is in excellent condition. 15,900 miles and never seen rain. I just took my time and kept looking.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Everywhere, USA
I love my '05...though admittedly I don't have EFI...or 6th gear...or a bigger motor....or wider forks...or the same multitude of parts available for the more recent years.
Seriously, I really do love my '05.
I ride the crap out of this thing!!!
Seriously, I really do love my '05.
I ride the crap out of this thing!!!
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From: Along the shoreline in SW FL
I'd give my Dyna...an my left nut...for an 82/83 FXR. That's a Shovelhead FXR...which I'm eagerly looking for.
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