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Old Mar 20, 2013 | 09:41 PM
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Default FXR vs FXDX/FXDP
I want either an FXR or Dyna with a tall suspension.

Would I be better off with a '90 or '91 FXR or a 2003/2004 FXDX or FXDP?

I realize one is a 23 year old bike with an Evo and the other would be ten years old with a TC88A.

Price being close, which would you go with?
 
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FXDX for me, but also own a fxr4. What are you looking for twisties?
 
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Yes. I've had nothing but sportbikes to date.
 
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love my 99 FXR2!
 
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EVO FXR

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My choice would be an FXPD for the rake and florboards.
 

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