General Topics/Tech Tips Discussion on break in periods, rider comfort, seats and pad suggestions. Tech tips as they become available will be posted here.

2012 fxdc

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 24, 2017 | 09:03 PM
  #1  
Rhineb's Avatar
Rhineb
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Jan 2017
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
From: Peru, IN
Default 2012 fxdc

I just recently purchased a 2012 dyna super glide 96 ci stock other than python pipes and a SE heavy air breather and I'm ready for the next upgrade. I was just wondering if anyone had any comments on what the next performance upgrade I should look for. Most bang for my buck. Thanks
 
Reply
Old Jan 24, 2017 | 11:01 PM
  #2  
Yamaharley's Avatar
Yamaharley
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2016
Posts: 2,530
Likes: 546
From: Wayne County, PA
Default

I would check to see if it has some sort of tuner to help compensate for the air cleaner and pipes. Welcome to the forum.
 
Reply
Old Jan 25, 2017 | 05:50 AM
  #3  
grbrown's Avatar
grbrown
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 45,429
Likes: 2,897
From: Bedford UK
Default

High from the UK and welcome to HDF. You are asking what is called an 'open question', in other words one for which there is no simple answer! There are a number of options, such as new cams, or bigger cylinders, higher CR, ported heads, etc. Each change gives improved performance, but adds costs. Only you can decide how much to spend and what degree of improvement is going to be worthwhile for you. As a member of HDF you have access to sponsors, some of whom offer different engine upgrade packages, so take a good look around. Hillside Cycle and Fuel Moto can give you good solid proven engine packages, as a starting point.
 
Reply
Old Jan 27, 2017 | 02:15 PM
  #4  
brad75raiders's Avatar
brad75raiders
Road Warrior
15 Year Member
Photogenic
Photoriffic
Liked
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 1,560
Likes: 66
From: Oakdale Ca.
Default

I went with a used power commander 100$ Ultima quick pushrods 89$ and a Andrews 48 $212.. Bike rocked pulled 94hp 106tq. That was on a 07 dyna with the 96'
 
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
KDH92
Engine Mechanical Topics
53
Dec 1, 2015 06:11 AM
ramrod03
Welcome Area Only
5
Dec 23, 2012 03:20 PM
mikepett
Softail Models
38
Oct 25, 2012 03:51 PM
V2Evo96
Touring Models
15
Jul 1, 2011 11:37 PM
XKnight
Touring Models
22
Jan 28, 2010 12:50 PM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:43 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE