2000 FXR what do I need to look for?
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Road Captain
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2000 FXDL what do I need to look for?
Shopping for a new ride after my Sporty got smoked by an a$$hat making a left turn, and currently my first choice is a 2000 Dyna, the one pictured below in particular. Has 30,000 km and a 5 speed, carbed. I'm not very familiar with the BTs so I guess I could use some suggestions on what I need to look for. Do I need to worry about cam chain tensioners? Any 'quirks' I should know about this model? It's listed as a Low Rider... is that in fact what it is?
Your input is appreciated!
Your input is appreciated!
Last edited by John_K; Apr 20, 2014 at 07:17 PM. Reason: change from FXR to FXDL
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If the tensioners have not at least been looked at, then yes, do so before buying. It can be expensive to have done. If you can wrench then no big deal. Bottom end of the 2000 TC is pretty much bulletproof. Check it like you'd check a used car, only more so. Tires, fluids, etc. Nice looking bike.
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Road Captain
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Thanks for the clarification! What's the diff from a Low Rider to say a Superglide? Suspension?
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...are those straight shots? Sound should be good too! It seems your unfortunate accident has become a blessing in disguise.
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Road Captain
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If the tensioners have not at least been looked at, then yes, do so before buying. It can be expensive to have done. If you can wrench then no big deal. Bottom end of the 2000 TC is pretty much bulletproof. Check it like you'd check a used car, only more so. Tires, fluids, etc. Nice looking bike.
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You can switch the '07-up style cam chest, but it'll cost ya...part number for the kit is 25284-11 + cams and other things. There's plenty of threads for reference.
A cheaper alternative is to use Cyco tensioner shoes (I'll be doing that in a few weeks)
Gear drive is the best way because you get rid of the tensioning system altogether, but you need to have practically 0 runout on your crank amongst other requirements...
A cheaper alternative is to use Cyco tensioner shoes (I'll be doing that in a few weeks)
Gear drive is the best way because you get rid of the tensioning system altogether, but you need to have practically 0 runout on your crank amongst other requirements...
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Road Captain
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Pipes are V&H yeah I'm really looking forward to seeing this bike... gotta wait for the payout cheque! I'll be on crutches for the next month with an ankle fracture and ligaments 
and likely until July before I'm anywhere near ready to put some normal weight on it.
A nice bike in the stable would make me feel a lot better about this whole mess!
and likely until July before I'm anywhere near ready to put some normal weight on it.A nice bike in the stable would make me feel a lot better about this whole mess!
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difference between a low rider and superglide, the low rider has a 32 degree neck superglide has 28, low rider has a speedo and tach on the tank , superglide has speedo on bars, low rider has black and chrome engine, superglide has grey and polished aluminum engine, low rider has dual front discs and superglide single front disc brake.
Those are the big difference
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Those are the big difference
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difference between a low rider and superglide, the low rider has a 32 degree neck superglide has 28, low rider has a speedo and tach on the tank , superglide has speedo on bars, low rider has black and chrome engine, superglide has grey and polished aluminum engine, low rider has dual front discs and superglide single front disc brake.
Those are the big difference
Welcome from Ontario , Ottawa
Those are the big difference
Welcome from Ontario , Ottawa