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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 11:14 AM
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As was mentioned a Dyna has an official model designation of FXD__ or FLD__. That plus if it has rear exposed shocks and isn't a Sportster with the unit construction engine (everything in a single case) and it's a current model, it's a Dyna.

If it's a pre Twinkie engine and has rear shocks then it's NOT on the website anyway and isn't your original question.

I'm not sure what the confusion is. The HD website is fairly self-explanatory. This isn't rocket science.
 
Old Jul 23, 2014 | 12:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Unbalanced Bob
OP is playing ya like a fish on a line.
Lol yes he is.
 
Old Jul 23, 2014 | 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by Unbalanced Bob
OP is playing ya like a fish on a line.

I feel the same way. He says that he isn't new to Harleys but Dyna's are one of the basic bikes out there and he says he doesn't know what one looks like, crazy.
 
Old Jul 23, 2014 | 02:01 PM
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Originally Posted by I like Harley's
And how can I know due to the bikes name if it's a dyna but doesn't have the word "dyna" in its name???
The guy riding it will have a big smile on his face!
 
Old Jul 23, 2014 | 05:46 PM
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Originally Posted by Dan28
The only Dyna you should consider is a Wide Glide, forget all the others.
WHOA, There big dog, Them's is fightin word's..
 
Old Jul 23, 2014 | 05:55 PM
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Originally Posted by tmanbuckhunter
An FXR is not a god damn Dyna. If it doesn't have "FXD" in it's name it's not a Dyna. Twinkie riders....
From all FXR owners, thanks for setting the record straight!
 
Old Jul 24, 2014 | 02:49 PM
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Originally Posted by fullswedge
WHOA, There big dog, Them's is fightin word's..
A fella is entitled to his opinion..... especially when it is right.
 
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Old Jul 24, 2014 | 04:31 PM
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this is what i meant when i said " it doestnt say dyna" on their site



http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ide-glide.html

none the less thanks for clarifying how to identify a dyna.
 



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