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Old Nov 5, 2018 | 09:08 AM
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Default Swapping a motor

I am not sure if this is the right place to ask this but...i am wondering if i can swap a J 2007 Harley FXD Dyna Super Glide into my 2001 Dyna Wide Glide?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2018 | 09:45 AM
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Nope.. You might get away with the whole drive train, engine, tranny, primary but motor connection and primary changed when HD went to the 6 speed tranny on non cvo bikes.
 
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