Diff from FXD and FXDX?
Not just cosmetics, also suspension, FXDX has fully adjustable rear and front (2000-later) suspension
Exact same tank, just different paint scheme
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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.
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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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 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.
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.
and
read the rake discussion on this:
http://books.google.com/books?id=XoM...page&q&f=false
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.
and
read the rake discussion on this:
http://books.google.com/books?id=XoM...page&q&f=false