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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 06:24 AM
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If you don't buy that bike, I'd like to know where it is. Anywhere close and I'd absolutely be taking a hard look at it.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 07:44 AM
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How do you tell a regular Dyna from the Convertible ?
Windshield bags and rake?
 

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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 09:40 AM
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Originally Posted by GBHH
How do you tell a regular Dyna from the Convertible ?
Windshield bags and rake?
...and taller suspension.
 
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Old Jan 12, 2026 | 12:15 PM
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Yes, and yes.

As mentioned quick attach saddle bags and windscreen. Bags are on the smaller side. Yes the bike sits taller with more ground clearance. Taller shocks and that 28* rake makes it taller. Rear turn signals are in a different location to accommodate the bags. Speedo and tach are mounted on the bars like a sporty and the convertible has a different fuel tank. 4.9 gallon tank and has only one fuel cap with a crossover tube on bottom of tank. The only gauge on the tank is a fuel gauge dead center of the tank in a panel/cowl. Also has dual disc brakes up front. Key is on right side under seat and above trans. Comes with a second set of foot rests like forward controls but does not have forward controls. It is a mid control bike.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2026 | 08:00 AM
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Originally Posted by HarvHD
That's a great idea for removing the filter.
What about installing the new one? Do you fill it with oil before installation (thereby still making a bit of a mess)? I know some engines are not at all tolerant of starting with a dry filter.
I fill the filter about 1/4 full then install it. No mess and there's just enough oil in there to eliminate a totally "dry" start condition. Don't know if this is needed or not, but it gives me a little peace of mind.
 
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Old Jan 13, 2026 | 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti
I fill the filter about 1/4 full then install it. No mess and there's just enough oil in there to eliminate a totally "dry" start condition. Don't know if this is needed or not, but it gives me a little peace of mind.
Same here

Of course the VIN is the most reliable way to tell, with GGL after 1HD1
 
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Old Jan 13, 2026 | 06:13 PM
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The early Harley’s and this is the section for them - everyone the filter is in the exit to the oil tank and not in the feed side when filling it would matter
 
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Old Jan 16, 2026 | 10:29 AM
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Originally Posted by Bubba Zanetti
I fill the filter about 1/4 full then install it. No mess and there's just enough oil in there to eliminate a totally "dry" start condition. Don't know if this is needed or not, but it gives me a little peace of mind.
Originally Posted by johnjzjz
The early Harley’s and this is the section for them - everyone the filter is in the exit to the oil tank and not in the feed side when filling it would matter
Listen to Johnjzjz...No need to worry over Dry start when Filter is in Return side.. No ADBV needed nor Desired Either...
 
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Old Jan 17, 2026 | 01:14 PM
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Originally Posted by GBHH
How do you tell a regular Dyna from the Convertible ?
Windshield bags and rake?
The convertible has dual front disc brakes plus a tach, things the Super Glide (like mine) lack...
 

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Old Jan 17, 2026 | 01:22 PM
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Originally Posted by GBHH
How do you tell a regular Dyna from the Convertible ?
Windshield bags and rake?
All late EVO Dynas had the same 28* rake except the wide glide which had 32.
 

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