FXDWG Evo or TC?
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Got it finally!!!
Thank you for all your replies.
Today I went to see two Dynas and ended up with the best one out of two: 06!!!
I'm really surprised by the performance, I must say.
I have never owned HD, but this one goes like a stink
From tomorrow, I'll be dealing with new paint choice and leaking fork seal.
Could someone confirm the fork oil capacity and viscosity as well?
How do I get to the seal?
Does it seat in the alloy "part", on top of the lower fork?
BTW, there's no info on the primary bearing but I cannot hear any disturbing noises coming out from the engine.
Do I have to start worrying?
According to the speedo, there's 20.000 something miles on it.
The engine gets hot though
Is there a place I could get an owners manual from?
Today I went to see two Dynas and ended up with the best one out of two: 06!!!
I'm really surprised by the performance, I must say.
I have never owned HD, but this one goes like a stink
From tomorrow, I'll be dealing with new paint choice and leaking fork seal.
Could someone confirm the fork oil capacity and viscosity as well?
How do I get to the seal?
Does it seat in the alloy "part", on top of the lower fork?
BTW, there's no info on the primary bearing but I cannot hear any disturbing noises coming out from the engine.
Do I have to start worrying?
According to the speedo, there's 20.000 something miles on it.
The engine gets hot though
Is there a place I could get an owners manual from?
With this bike you are gonna need a SM. Look on ebay and/or amazon. Get the OE H-D manuals not the other brands. Parts manual is very handy and the EDM is good to have also. Same with OM.
Good luck and ride safe.
Good luck and ride safe.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2012
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From: Florida
SM = Factory Service Manual. Excellent advice.
You'll want to get a motorcycle jack and modify it to work on the Dynas (there's a thread in the Dyna section) to make doing the forks and other work a breeze. Post up some pics when you can.
You'll want to get a motorcycle jack and modify it to work on the Dynas (there's a thread in the Dyna section) to make doing the forks and other work a breeze. Post up some pics when you can.
I agree about getting a lift. Both J&S and Pitbull have USA made lifts that work on any Dyna. A unit that has to be modified, is most-likely a knock-off of those two companies products and is made in some Pacific rim country.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2012
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From: PA
I was in same boat not long ago. I spent several months trying to find the right bike at the right price.
I juggled with EVO vs TC, EFI vs. carb, Road King Vs. Wide Glide, 5sp vs 6sp, etc, etc. Ended up going with an '04 WG non EFI. It was the right price, 1 owner, mostly stock other than upgraded pipes and some other add ons but nothing major.
Never owned an EVO so I'm not well versed, I been aroudn them and can say that they certainly do have a better classic harley sound in my opinion.
I would have liked to go with a RK as I like the classic looks of the RK, the added comfort for longer distances, the hard bags for storage, etc. When I sat on one it just seemed like a lot of bike at that moment, but I think it could be easily acclimated.
However, I also like that look old school look of the Wide Glide too so it was tough choice I guess.
My plan is to see how things go with WG and maybe upgrade to RK later on or hell, pay off WG keep it and buy RK next? Never know, but then again there's a lot of Harleys I like other than these models as well.
I think you made the right choice, it don't matter what anyone says really, as long as you like the bike, it fits you as a person and feel you got a fair deal thats all that matters.
Some peopel can say "you should have bought a CVO model or Street GLide" well...truth is they dont have to pay for it, you do!
I juggled with EVO vs TC, EFI vs. carb, Road King Vs. Wide Glide, 5sp vs 6sp, etc, etc. Ended up going with an '04 WG non EFI. It was the right price, 1 owner, mostly stock other than upgraded pipes and some other add ons but nothing major.
Never owned an EVO so I'm not well versed, I been aroudn them and can say that they certainly do have a better classic harley sound in my opinion.
I would have liked to go with a RK as I like the classic looks of the RK, the added comfort for longer distances, the hard bags for storage, etc. When I sat on one it just seemed like a lot of bike at that moment, but I think it could be easily acclimated.
However, I also like that look old school look of the Wide Glide too so it was tough choice I guess.
My plan is to see how things go with WG and maybe upgrade to RK later on or hell, pay off WG keep it and buy RK next? Never know, but then again there's a lot of Harleys I like other than these models as well.
I think you made the right choice, it don't matter what anyone says really, as long as you like the bike, it fits you as a person and feel you got a fair deal thats all that matters.
Some peopel can say "you should have bought a CVO model or Street GLide" well...truth is they dont have to pay for it, you do!
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I have an '06 Wide, and an '07 RKC. Love 'em both, but REALLY love my Dyna. Yes, do educate yourself about the '06 IPB and Rotor issues. Not huge, but definite issues with the '06 Dynas. Search my thread "Finally, Good News...". There's a currently active thread (...Recall Letter) on the IPB issue that links to my old thread; all you'll need to know about the IPB. Good choice, you'll love the 6-speed and FI.
Last edited by PKellyMc; Sep 17, 2012 at 02:31 AM.
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Fork oil anyone?
Thanks for an excellent advice guys!
Right, I'm taking yellow parts to the painters, to put pearl black or graphite, should have it painted next week so post up some pics then.
There's been talk about metallic red / cherry or alpine white colour but that's the last choice for now.
I have also ordered fuel tank cap, mirror and few others, to replace scratched ones.
For the moment I'm trying to fix a leaking front end.
Now I really need to know what's the capacity of fork oil and it's weight.
I have cheched on the net but my search was unssuccesful.
Could someone please, please help? - 2006 Dyna Wide Glide - 49mm forks
I took my bike for a spin today, 150 miles, performed flawlessly apart of... front end.
Right, I'm taking yellow parts to the painters, to put pearl black or graphite, should have it painted next week so post up some pics then.
There's been talk about metallic red / cherry or alpine white colour but that's the last choice for now.
I have also ordered fuel tank cap, mirror and few others, to replace scratched ones.
For the moment I'm trying to fix a leaking front end.
Now I really need to know what's the capacity of fork oil and it's weight.
I have cheched on the net but my search was unssuccesful.
Could someone please, please help? - 2006 Dyna Wide Glide - 49mm forks
I took my bike for a spin today, 150 miles, performed flawlessly apart of... front end.
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Think I found it
