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Old Jul 23, 2014 | 12:19 AM
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I'm new to this forum but not new to Harley's and I'm confused as to the dyna models so my question(s) is : how do u know which bike is a dyna but also wich model dyna because it doesn't say so on the harley site ???? and how to know if it's in production??? I'd really appreciate if someone clarifies it up ... Thanks !!
 
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dynas have the traditional shock absorber setup on the rear. for models look at the other differences in the bikes
 
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You have Sportsters, Dynas, Softtails, and Touring models. The MOCO website has them each in their own section and if they're being displayed they're in the current production run.
 
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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???
 
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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???
Dyna Glide Models:
  • Super Glide
  • Super Glide Sport
  • Super Glide Custom
  • FXR Super Glide
  • Dyna Glide Convertible
  • Super Glide T-Sport
  • Dyna Glide Police
  • Dyna Switchback
  • Low Rider
  • Street Bob
  • Fat Bob
  • Wide Glide
 
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Originally Posted by Sharpie
Dyna Glide Models:
  • Super Glide
  • Super Glide Sport
  • Super Glide Custom
  • FXR Super Glide
  • Dyna Glide Convertible
  • Super Glide T-Sport
  • Dyna Glide Police
  • Dyna Switchback
  • Low Rider
  • Street Bob
  • Fat Bob
  • Wide Glide

Do the dyna models change or remain constant ?
 
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Different Dyna models come and go. There is cosmetic differences when a new model year comes out. Also other changes like the 88 ci engine, the 96, 103 etc...
 

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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???



Dude, if it's listed under the DYNA headline on the Companies website, it's a Dyna!
 
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Just curious as to how come on the harley site they don't include the word "dyna" in the bikes name when it's in fact a dyna??
 
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For the same reasons they don't call other models a Softailbreakout or a Touringultraclassic!
 



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