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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 12:14 PM
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Any site that points out the differences? Or can anyone tell me the exact difference with the later models? Trying to see if the fxdx is worth it.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 12:38 PM
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Same frame and rake , etc. , just the cosmetics are different ..........
 
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Originally Posted by Dynaglide68
Same frame and rake , etc. , just the cosmetics are different ..........
Not just cosmetics, also suspension, FXDX has fully adjustable rear and front (2000-later) suspension
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 02:20 PM
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We'll im thinking about picking up a 99 FXD super glide and just blacking it out and new suspension. Is the tank the same size?
 
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Originally Posted by gnstalodz
We'll im thinking about picking up a 99 FXD super glide and just blacking it out and new suspension. Is the tank the same size?
Exact same tank, just different paint scheme
 
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Old Nov 2, 2011 | 02:33 PM
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I'm sure I just need to get used to the size, they're a bit larger than the 300lb jap bikes
 
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Originally Posted by Good_Apollo
Not just cosmetics, also suspension, FXDX has fully adjustable rear and front (2000-later) suspension
Also the front rake is 28 degrees verses (I believe) the standard 32 degrees. This changes the handling and makes it more responsive - at the cost of straight line stability i.e. it wants to turn and requires more effort to go straight

Finally it has dual front disks.

After that its more black than chrome.

There are many write-ups on the FXDX:
http://www.chuckhawks.com/super_glide_sport.htm

http://www.carolenash.com/insidebike...-glide-sport-/

http://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bi...ort-1998-2005/

http://www.motorcycle.com/manufactur...xdx-13174.html
 
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It doesn't suffer at all with straight line stability. It drives very easy and no effort to go straight. I'm not sure where you got that from. If you have one, something might not be right with yours.
I wouldn't trade mine for any other Dyna. It is definitely worth it. However, if you are looking for a low slung cruiser, look elsewhere. The FXDX sits higher than all other Dynas.
 
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Originally Posted by JohnC FXDX
It doesn't suffer at all with straight line stability. It drives very easy and no effort to go straight. I'm not sure where you got that from. If you have one, something might not be right with yours.
I wouldn't trade mine for any other Dyna. It is definitely worth it. However, if you are looking for a low slung cruiser, look elsewhere. The FXDX sits higher than all other Dynas.
I didn't say it "suffered" from straight line stability. What I said was the less the rake the less it wants to go straight. The more the rake (like a chopper) the more stable it is going straight and the less it wants to turn. This is physics - there is a trade-off to the rake. Read about it.

Bottom-line to say it suffers on a FXDX is a judgement and I wasn't judging. I was simply stating the engineering trade-off and that the FXDX has a lower rake.

My 2000 FXDX (see my signature) is very stable and a pleasure to ride. That said it isn't as friendly going down the freeway mile after mile as my roadking is. It isn't just the frame, weight, height etc. Most other harleys have a larger rake than the FXDX and are less effort to tour long distances. However, for the twisties I will ride my FXDX because it flips. Nothing is for free!
 
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More infor on rake:

Sketch out your design to visualize the frame. Be sure to include the angle of the steering head, the tube that connects the front fork and handlebar to the frame. Depending on the look you are aiming for, this angle can range from a "steep" 26 degree angle for greater maneuverability to a longer, "raked-out" 40 degree angle for extra stability. Keep in mind that there will always be a trade off between handling and stability, so choose your angle wisely.

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read the rake discussion on this:
http://books.google.com/books?id=XoM...page&q&f=false
 
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