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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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I'm going to be keeping my eye open for a good deal on a 2009ish+ WG over the winter, anything with these Dynas that are typically an issue that I should look for?

For example, my xln has bad gaskets on the rocker covers which leak oil. Do the Dynas have the same issue?

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Old Oct 20, 2012 | 11:32 AM
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Maintenance records are the 1st thing I'd look at/ask for.
 
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From the 07 models and later, I don't think there are any typical trouble areas with the Dynas. Certainly not leaky rocker gaskets. Of course no bike is potentially without mechanical problems.
Like AustinDave said, look at service records. Your local dealer can look up the VIN and see what warranty and dealer repairs have been done to the bike you're looking at.
 
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Originally Posted by thoner7
a good deal on a 2009ish+ WG
Let us know if you find ANY 2009 WG
 
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