Keep your eye open for evo dynas man i just got a 96 fxds at the end of september and ive already done bars and wiring, fairing, new lighting. Just ordered cam upgrade stuff and picking up a seat soon i got it all original with just screamin eagle mufflers on it and 47k for 3400 bucks. Youll find one keep your eye on marketplace and craigslist
YOU WATCH YOUR MOUTH!!! The dyna is perfect once you upgrade the brakes, suspension, the frame, wheels the tires l, and the engine. Plus all the stuff to make it look better. I’m just realizing it’s not perfect.
Reason to purchase it is the big grin you get once you start the engine and starts rolling. they look and sound badass and are super fun to ride. also Harleys vibrate less than chinese cruisers when youg et them up to high rpm due to the rubber mounted engines. People who say harley shakes too much have not ridden a Harley
I think the reason Harley never "fixed" the death wobble issue is that it has a lot to do with the alignment of the motorcycle. In the service manual for my 01 DX, you need to loosen the engine mounts and run the bike to seat the engine right. Steering head adjustment also needs to be on point. Tires have a lot to do with it as well. I love these bikes. They are simple, easy to work on, burly ass bikes that will run forever. Not the fastest but so much fun. I've contemplated getting rid of it a few times for something newer and faster, but I just can't do it. They never feel the same to me. They always feel fragile and cheap compared to my DX.
The fix for the wobble is to throw away the stock rear mounts..and put Glide Pro pivot or Mad monkey billet mounts and pivot.and performance grade springs in the fork.tubes..
Got a 2011 Dyna, pretty much stock atm, not planning to do a clubstyle or wheeling with it, just love the vibrations, the sound and the cruisin'. Lots of defects, don't care at all. I love it and that's enough for me.
I have a 08 FXDL, I love the bike plenty of power, and style. Only Mods are Python pipes, Air intake and 11" straight bar risers everything else is bone stock. I actually ride the Dyna more than any of my Super Sports, CBR600rr and CBR1000rr
Never owned a dyna, but I experienced a death wobble (especially on rain grooves) on my 1996 Harley FLHT on the way to Sturgis last summer. Lyle and Stanley at Speed Pros Shop in Piedmont installed a "Touring Link" stabilizer on my bike. It attaches to frame and motor. No more wobble! Lyle got part from J and P Cycles. I think it goes for around $230.00. Solved my problem. Stay safe.
My sportster death wobbles with the slightest breeze and hitting 100 is like warping through time with vibration if the speed wobble doesn't get you first. Lol
Robbie's Incoherent thoughts people always talk about wobble, just replace all the oem mounts and you will be fine.. no nee to spend any money on upgraded mounts, the Oem ones work great, they just wear out that's all
@@Voltomess Not impossible. I've been riding for 5 years and I've had 4 bikes, about to be 5. Never more than 1 at a single time. I just switch it up a lot. Except for my latest bike they were all under 2 grand. Not to mention the 3 little dirt bikes I've owned over the years, each for $500. Not saying 2k isn't a lot for someone but it's hardly trust fund money.
I've got a 98 wide glide with a 100" stroker motor and 18" apes. Had the wobble. Spent $400 on true traxx....$25 on new neck bearings and $25 on new front wheel bearings and wobble gone. It's the neck bearings that accentuate the wobble. So for $450 I got rid of the wobble. There is a fix and it's not expensive. Dynas are the most sought after and most commonly owned Harley. Don't hate, appreciate.
I have a 2012 Dyna and love it. Tried selling 🤑🤑🤑 it 3 times I think and each time I pulled out of the Deal.. Think I’m destined to just keep it... If the bike puts a SMILE 😃 on your DIAL, the money is a Secondary factor... Great Video 🎥 keep up the great work mate!!!! 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
@@billharden7127, mine’s a streetbob, I’ve done some work to it and have plans for more, will someday get a bagger, I have to say though, I’m going to give Indian a good look before I decide on what to buy, test rode a Challenger, nice bike, just felt a little underpowered.
I just bought a low mileage Dyna for six grand, whoever had it before me must have ripped it down to the frame and totally rebuilt it with every custom part known to man. Got a super expensive bike for a steal.
What year and model? I bought a low mileage Dyna for 7000 and it was a total POS. Over 4000 dollars into the repairs just to get it running and fix the problems that happened again and again and again. So I’m curious about your year and model
I don't really stunt anymore but I fucking love my dyna and wouldn't trade it for any other bike. I would just have to have multiple scoots. People I work with criticize it, saying it's no good over 300 miles. I'll ride my fxd anywhere they take their road glides. Nimble and punchy baby!
@@maxtharipper Keeping the front of the engine straight in the rear swinger or bolts to the engine case, Straight Only letting the engine go up-and-down and not side to side. There are videos on TH-cam that you can see it explained, Big bear choppers shows why the stock mounts are bad those Are the mounts I install on my bike.
It makes me wonder how much investment bias is a factor with Harley owners being so into their brand. A person who invests with a decent amount of resources into anything tends to try and look at their decision in a positive light. When something questions their bias, people tend to dig even deeper into their position. I'm glad that you can look at the positives and negatives of the Dyna.
It's deeper than investment bias...the fact is Americans Love Harleys and have for over 100 years..many of the things people hate about them are the things others Love them for...also the fit and finish of hd is not matched by most, proof that is in the resale value..there just a loved peice of Americana that I hope never goes away..ps, I also love metrics..I don't understand why we can't Love all bike, but I say screw that!✌
It's simple supply and demand. The reason the used bike prices are so high Is because they are very desirable. Nobody wants metric cruisers because they just are not as cool, they have no soul. Harley Davidson is such an iconic American brand it is almost ingrained into the American mythos. For a lot of people it's going to be Harley Davidson or nothing.
Well if you know the negatives and plan to change them. When all is said and done.. you have made it your own. And it's a different connection. I have a 2015 lowrider. It felt like a giant mini bike when I bought it. Completely underwhelming. It does cruz nice 2 up. Wich is why I bought it. Old lady wanted to go for rides. I didn't want a full dresser. But it's a love hate relationship instantly. Youde love to be able to afford to fix the things you hate for the sake of the bike. Lol. But honestly suspension first!! Do that and you can start to feel the bikes potential. To be atleast satisfying. Anyone telling you these bikes are fast or handle well stock. Simply doesn't have a clue what they are talking about. Or has never experienced a good handling fast bike.
I like Harley Davidson for so many reasons they are American first off I love the power and torque, the sound, the look, the shake of them when idle and the respect between Harley owners and vets
The thing I like most about your video is the replies. There is a lot of comment on what can fix the issue versus live with it if it is an issue. I think I may have experienced it a couple times but that was at like 90 MPH on interstate, and yes it may have been grooved. Regardless, I love my Dyna except the weight. Wish it were a couple hundred lighter, but what the heck .....1500 cc . ....
Interesting video and some good points. I have a Dyna but I didn't buy it because I wanted a fast high performance crotch rocket, I bought it because I wanted a Dyna - same as my other two Harleys. I have had the high performance stuff and, mainly due to old injuries, can't be doing with that anymore. The Harley is a more relaxed ride and it feels like you are riding fast when really your'e not - which is a good thing! They are not easy to ride (I have a BMW for that!), but are very rewarding to ride. So don't kid yourself that it's hi tech or super efficient, it aint. It is fun though.
After watching this I feel super lucky, I just bought my first one. 2000 FXD for $4,600 with only 7,800 miles. It definitely needs some upgrades to fit me better but I still am happy with it for a starter motorcycle
Harley upgraded/fixed the Dyna speed/death wobble by discontinuing the Dyna and coming out with the superior softail frame which handles way better for braking and high speeds.
Might want to change title from why my Dyna sucks too why my one wheeled driving sucks!? How can you see where your going an who your running over? Bet your neighborhood just loves you with pies an cakes for Christmas? All in fun, be careful! Or maybe I should say be more careful! I can share with you some laughs, I own a 03' 100' anniv Dyna FXDX!
I bought mine to cruise not fly lol or I would have kept my V-45 Magna that thing would bury the speedo in 3 rd gear had 6 This is my bike I got a few ago and I personalized it New mustang seat V&H long shots quick detachable bags too and a new shield with radio and I really enjoy it th-cam.com/video/TUULz8WqyGc/w-d-xo.html
The one thing I hate about the dyna is that everyone that has a dyna frame calls there bike a dyna. The dyna frames is the frame for so many different bikes over like 35 yrs. It makes no sense when you tell someone you ride a dyna. You have that video where the guys rented what looks like a fxdb and say it's shit performance there are better bikes than that for performance on a dyna frame (like a fxdx) people need to stop with this dyna shit and say what bike you actually ride. No you can call it whatever you want I don't really give a shit lol.
Lol. All the reasons you hate a dyna. Yet you have not one but two. Any plans of selling for the ridiculous price they cost, to buy that Yamaha you mentioned? Just saying.
More power to ya...but I sure don't miss the hard and long startups in cold weather. Far as I know it's just as easy to tune a fuel injected system. You'd pull out a laptop rather than wrenches. 🤓
My Dyna has no wobble. Must be your maintenance. Harleys were never meant for stunt bikes so not sure why you are doing it and complaining about it. Next time I will try and get my mule to be a race horse.
Everyone is a critic untill they feel that super glide smooth ride and quick handling. Its like anything else, not built flr performance out of the box, but it can be rebuilt that way. I love my fxd.
I agree except the death wobble. I haul ass on mine constantly and have upgraded my suspension. Soft rear shocks and tight springs in the front and an alignment. Never has done the wobble since the upgrades. Maybe it depends on the parts you use to build the bike. Was not cheap at all to get it to this status either 😂
That’s why I bought a XR1200. The Harley character, decent speed, Planted...no death wobble at almost 140mph, able to drag knee, harder to find too and they always draw attention and questions. only downfall is not to comfy for passenger....
I've owned 2 Dynas, and FXDI and an FXLR and I only had 1 problem and it was with both of them. When the weather was cold (like below 0 to maybe 30 degrees F) They did not want to start. I used to drain the battery just cranking and cranking trying to start them. Then Jump them with my truck battery and they would fire up as soon as I touched the starter button. I sure do miss them
I snagged my 2016 dyna street bob completely decked out with top aftermarket. Brakes. Motor mounts. Seat. Sissy bar. Hard saddle bags. The works. 7500 miles. I paid 9k.
Just for reference, the sputhe engine stabilizer kit alongside brand new Harley motor mounts will prevent all forms of speed wobble on a dyna up to about 95 mph, after that the rest is just dialing in your front suspension to prevent it completely. When the front is too soft it will cause high speed wobble no matter what else you do
My 2003 cost a lot less than that. I wouldn’t change it for a soft tail. I much prefer this bike. That guy is an idiot knocking it but he did buy a high mileage one.
I have a Dyna. I bought it because it was a 100th Anniversary bike. It's fun to ride, and I sure don't hate it. The really funny part is, I have a Yamaha Roadliner, which is much more comfortable and out performs the H-D. I'm not a brand loyalist.
You are spot-on with the speed wobble but it is easy to fix yourself you just have to add the two missing chassis stabilizers/links that the factory did not put on to save a few pennies. I went with Sputhe but there are other brands. What's ironic is the rubber Mount Sportster comes stock with all three chassis links and it's a cheaper bike.
The Roadliner was dogshit , with metrics they had better options out there, and as for the Dyna yeah it needs some upgrades but the platform is so large to customize and huge aftermarket support, you can get s soort bike but you aint going far , so each to his own, they have a huge following just like the FXR. Dont see that witj Yamaha, just saying. 6:26
I agree with you. I paid 8k for my 2011 superglide with under 5k miles. I’ve spent a few grand already in upgrades and definitely not done. Overall, This is definitely one of my favorite bikes I’ve ever owned.
One of my bikes is a 1999 FXDX that I bought new 21 years ago. For a Harley it handles great. Compared to a modern sportbike - not so much. I have doubled the HP/torque output and my next build will cost me another $13k. There is no way to recoup the $$$ I have in it so I might as well run it forever. Darn good bike that has served me well. Another thing a Dyna isn't - a touring bike. You don't want to pull 500 mile days on one...
I'm sorry to see your support dwindle on the Tube :-( I have a 2012 Dyna, I upgraded suspension and performance but no death wobble and I am incapable of your wheelies!!! Goodnight Jon boy!
Just bought my first street bike at 59 years old and went with a 2000 Dyna wide glide. As soon a I saw it I knew it was the one I wanted. After watching videos of the infamous death wobble I decided to go over everything to prevent it if possible. Changed motor mounts, checked wheel bearings, etc. One thing never mentioned is what speed it happens at?
The obvious, change the stock suspension. Yes, the engine mounts suck, but thats an easy fix for the rider who wants more from their dyna....Predator for front, Custom Engineerings motor mount for the rear. This dyna will rider like its on rails. Pricey upgrades for parts I expect should come stock....but thats all you have to do to a Dyna to turn it into an AWESOME bike.
Wow, commenting on a 2 year old video. Just hanging out in the dungeon. Watching TH-cam. Traded my all time dream bike, 2013 wide Glide. In 2020 for the SGS. Miss my old bike. Love the new one. Great videos. Thank you for sharing
The Dyna line (RIP) was an oddity in an odd lineup of bikes. They are cool but have inherently built in issues which for myself I would never own one. The late 70s FXE at least mounted it's drivetrain and suspension rigid with bolts, not rubber. The isolastic mounting of engine and swingarm on 70s Britbikes is what killed off those brands. Knowing that, what the hell was HD thinking?
The Isolastic mountings on the Norton Commando didn't kill it off. On the contrary, it kept it popular for many years past the Japanese invasion. It was voted Superbike of the year in the UK for 7 years in a row.
@@harrywragg9883 Imagine that, a Britbike being superbike of the year in the UK... Mounting the drivetrain like that is fine unless you start making real power. My buddy has a Dyna with a 120R engine. He refers to it as the "Deathtrap". Once he sorted the bike he quit riding it.
So ridiculous, if you want a Dyna your not going to consider a sport bike or Yamaha cruiser. Like I need a video to tell me a GXR will out perform a Dyna , really thanks captian obvious
I bought a 2012 Dyna wide glide from a Harley dealership for $8400.00 it had 17000. Miles on it. Completely serviced including new tires. That was 2 years ago and 26,000 miles ago. So I have close to 44k on it now. Never had a hint of the death wobble. Love the bike I new it was the bike for me when I sat on it. It was like stepping into the modern world. My previous bike was a 05 soft tail. I do miss the the little quirks of the carburetor and the soft spongy brakes. But it look good and was great to ride. Except the seat sucked. I was at the dealer looking to test ride a loner seat. Next thing you know I'm test riding a dyna and calling my wife to tell her I bought a new used bike.Yeah that didn't go over well. But I love the bike. Going to hot rod it out here soon and by a bagger to go on the long hauls. But no death wobble.
I've had my Fat Bob six years. Other bikes have come and gone through my garage, I own two Harleys and a Kawasaki right now, but I'm never selling this Dyna
Except that it's alot more than different graphics and also the king and glides and are not softails... but I do still agree sir, dropping the dyna was ignorant and people should be fired!😎
Genuine question which dyna is the best evolution of the dyna platform I have a street Bob and a lowrider. Harley really should have fitted a industrial alloy swingarm has standard. I’ve never experienced a wobble but my bikes have 49mm tree truck forks. And I do use the two inch drop kit in the forks. I ride a lot harder than 99% of any Harley riders like your self I ride super bikes. Supermoto and motocross.
I guess I don't have that speed itch that many do nowadays. I had my '10 FXDC up to 100 once after I first bought it. Looking back, it was just dumb. My bike was bought for cruising...thats all I need it for. 🤷♂️
I’m also wondering how the factory is launching a bike with an unstable body. Even if the Dyna engine is part of the body, would you imagine that you don't have to buy any extra chips for the rear wheel to follow the front wheel, for example in the event of overtaking? I have a 1996 FXDWG. The app has a Yamaha V-Star and I wouldn’t even take it for free. The bike is ugly and breathless although the quality inevitably shines through. I consider Americans to be `corner slots` when it comes to motorcycle technology. Admittedly, Indians bikes are high quality. I think so especially when I wonder how water gets into the gearbox even though the gurus have done all the tricks. But it's charisma and engine. When Evo takes a potatopotato gallop, everything is forgiven! Except for the overcharge!
I was thinking about getting a Dyna but I got a gen 2 vmax instead. The Dyna is super cool but I think it really is only worth if like... you just want a Dyna haha
well said. Lol. The dyna is kind of like an old muscle car - handling sucks, doesn't have the best performance, but it sounds gnarly and looks cool (to some people).
Have a 2001 dyna. I'm 67. Had faster bikes. Triumphs, Royal Enfields, Norton's, BSA's. Even a 1000 Kaw. The 88 is torquey. I could get around on a 3 speed trans. It's old school. Pushrods n a carb (at least I don't have to tickle it). Good bike to cruise around with. Wife likes it too.
We all know why Jap bikes were built,..right ? Back in the days we Harley riders did,…and more important we wrench them and also made a lot of our parts ourselves. I doubt this is a pride anymore 🤔
I have DYNA Lowrider s. I ride hard. And never had this wobble I use the crap Harley tyres. I’ve got the original Harley bars on it too. I have got stiffer fork internals and compared to your my forks are about four inches shorter which make for a stiff front with a steep rake. I can’t say this is the reason why it’s never happened. But I throw it in to tight bends from high speed wile trying to scrub to much speed off I race it like a superbike. And I do ride super bikes. Supermoto enduro motocross. I love it’s low centre of gravity even with abs and upgraded brakes I have to use the engine to do most of the stopping. I’m not a Harley Rider but I love mine. Harley keep trying to get me to buy a new plastic version. I’ll stick to my DYNA. Maybe those tall bars and long thin forks are part of this wobble problem. Love you blogs. If I didn’t own a Lowrider s I’d have the blacked out super glide sport.
My 03 Dyna had a death wobble at like 80 my 04 Dyna fuel injected 96- inch never had a death wobble up until I replaced the rear tire and at that point I realized my front tire was real cut up and choppy and it gave me the death wobble but I put my girl on the back and do the same speeds and I didn't have the death wobble my 04 I could do 90 almost a 100 never got the wobble at a y speed
Alright i get it, harleys arent the best for this, but I want a harley that can go fast, be bad ass, wheelie, and still carve, the best a harley can, what harley should I look for? I'm looking at a $15K finish line here. So bang for buck, coolest best performing harley?
"If you hit corners crazy fast".. its just bullshit.. nr 1 these bikes are not made for that.. nr 2.. you will get a wobble on any 80s-90s sport bike doing that.
Like FXR, Dynas are keepers. They dont make it any more; and to make it real Yours, you need to Put time, knowlge, love an money. they are crude honest bikes with a cool subculture
Your correct, you gotta change every fucking thing but that's what is fun about owning a Harley, you don't want your bike looking like anyone else's, you build your girlfriend AKA bike around your ass their have it! I am getting ready to buy a road king, change everything. This will be my show bike and my last bike, 30 years of riding 3 bikes. Don't be saying my new girlfriend suck, Lol! Enjoyed the video.
Dyna Death Wobble= Rubber mounted engines/transmission. The swingarm mounts through the transmission and NOT the frame. DEATH WOBBLE. Now the 99.9% expert diehard decade long dyna owners are going to their garage and are about to feel real stupid when they realize this. You're welcome. 🤣 🤣
Nice garage dude, my Dyna wide glide gets delivered Wednesday, With a great selection of upgrades VnH longshots, led light conversion, uprated forks, flush mounted gas cap and led fuel gauge, and Willwood brake conversion , it’s my first Harley, I hope I like it 💪🏻👍🏻
I agree the dyna wobbles suck ass and have almost taken me out a few times but I just hang on and when in doubt throttle out....good suspension and steering stabilizer and better motor mounts cleared that up made my own front motor mount and works a hell of alot better then any on the market
Thing only thing I hate about Dynas is that I dont have one yet
Keep your eye open for evo dynas man i just got a 96 fxds at the end of september and ive already done bars and wiring, fairing, new lighting. Just ordered cam upgrade stuff and picking up a seat soon i got it all original with just screamin eagle mufflers on it and 47k for 3400 bucks. Youll find one keep your eye on marketplace and craigslist
My thoughts exactly
Fuckin right
You’ll love it bro ignore the haters
Hell yeah brother. Pick one up, your soul will thank you.
Love my 01 fxd super
Ya man at 110 any curve on the highway will give you a wiggle
Hahaha! For sure!
YOU WATCH YOUR MOUTH!!! The dyna is perfect once you upgrade the brakes, suspension, the frame, wheels the tires l, and the engine. Plus all the stuff to make it look better. I’m just realizing it’s not perfect.
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Haha!!
Oh not too mention the cam tensioner system oh and the stator is prone to melting . There’s all those and more fun surprises waiting for you
An air cooled v twin is a simple design. They’ve been making them since 1909. No excuse not to ha e perfected it by now. Just sayin’
This dude ever raced/thrashed...ANYTHING!!
Reason to purchase it is the big grin you get once you start the engine and starts rolling. they look and sound badass and are super fun to ride.
also Harleys vibrate less than chinese cruisers when youg et them up to high rpm due to the rubber mounted engines. People who say harley shakes too much have not ridden a Harley
Had a dyna twin cam with a S&S super E carb and straight pipes. The quickest harley I've ever owned. Loved it.
I think the reason Harley never "fixed" the death wobble issue is that it has a lot to do with the alignment of the motorcycle. In the service manual for my 01 DX, you need to loosen the engine mounts and run the bike to seat the engine right. Steering head adjustment also needs to be on point. Tires have a lot to do with it as well. I love these bikes. They are simple, easy to work on, burly ass bikes that will run forever. Not the fastest but so much fun. I've contemplated getting rid of it a few times for something newer and faster, but I just can't do it. They never feel the same to me. They always feel fragile and cheap compared to my DX.
The fix for the wobble is to throw away the stock rear mounts..and put Glide Pro pivot or Mad monkey billet mounts and pivot.and performance grade springs in the fork.tubes..
Got a 2011 Dyna, pretty much stock atm, not planning to do a clubstyle or wheeling with it, just love the vibrations, the sound and the cruisin'.
Lots of defects, don't care at all.
I love it and that's enough for me.
Hells yeah! Every bike has its own character. Just a matter of matching the right bike with the right rider.
I have a 08 FXDL, I love the bike plenty of power, and style. Only Mods are Python pipes, Air intake and 11" straight bar risers everything else is bone stock. I actually ride the Dyna more than any of my Super Sports, CBR600rr and CBR1000rr
Never owned a dyna, but I experienced a death wobble (especially on rain grooves) on my 1996 Harley FLHT on the way to Sturgis last summer. Lyle and Stanley at Speed Pros Shop in Piedmont installed a "Touring Link" stabilizer on my bike. It attaches to frame and motor. No more wobble! Lyle got part from J and P Cycles. I think it goes for around $230.00. Solved my problem. Stay safe.
My sportster death wobbles with the slightest breeze and hitting 100 is like warping through time with vibration if the speed wobble doesn't get you first. Lol
I've got 50,000 miles on mine and zero wobble,...
Dyna is best of the 36 bikes I've owned...
Robbie's Incoherent thoughts people always talk about wobble, just replace all the oem mounts and you will be fine.. no nee to spend any money on upgraded mounts, the Oem ones work great, they just wear out that's all
What year
36 motorcyckles? eithr youi 200 years old or extremely rich
You've had 35 other Harleys?
@@Voltomess Not impossible. I've been riding for 5 years and I've had 4 bikes, about to be 5. Never more than 1 at a single time. I just switch it up a lot. Except for my latest bike they were all under 2 grand. Not to mention the 3 little dirt bikes I've owned over the years, each for $500. Not saying 2k isn't a lot for someone but it's hardly trust fund money.
I've got a 98 wide glide with a 100" stroker motor and 18" apes. Had the wobble. Spent $400 on true traxx....$25 on new neck bearings and $25 on new front wheel bearings and wobble gone. It's the neck bearings that accentuate the wobble. So for $450 I got rid of the wobble. There is a fix and it's not expensive. Dynas are the most sought after and most commonly owned Harley. Don't hate, appreciate.
I have a 2012 Dyna and love it. Tried selling 🤑🤑🤑 it 3 times I think and each time I pulled out of the Deal.. Think I’m destined to just keep it... If the bike puts a SMILE 😃 on your DIAL, the money is a Secondary factor... Great Video 🎥 keep up the great work mate!!!! 👍👍👍👍🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺
Happy to hear that you backed out each time it's meant to be brotha
Biggest HD owner move.. Put it on sell just too show off but never sell it xD love it
Have a 2012 dyna too, absolutely love it and may get something else one day but will never sell this one.
@@karateman856 I have a 2012 dyna wide glide. I l love it's not going anywhere. I will buy a harley turing bike in the future.
@@billharden7127, mine’s a streetbob, I’ve done some work to it and have plans for more, will someday get a bagger, I have to say though, I’m going to give Indian a good look before I decide on what to buy, test rode a Challenger, nice bike, just felt a little underpowered.
I just bought a low mileage Dyna for six grand, whoever had it before me must have ripped it down to the frame and totally rebuilt it with every custom part known to man. Got a super expensive bike for a steal.
What year and model? I bought a low mileage Dyna for 7000 and it was a total POS. Over 4000 dollars into the repairs just to get it running and fix the problems that happened again and again and again.
So I’m curious about your year and model
😂😂😂
It's a 2007 Dyna Street Bob with just under 20K miles.
Cant blame the bike...it was you who didnt look it over good enough.You can't expect used bikes to be perfect.
I don't really stunt anymore but I fucking love my dyna and wouldn't trade it for any other bike. I would just have to have multiple scoots. People I work with criticize it, saying it's no good over 300 miles. I'll ride my fxd anywhere they take their road glides. Nimble and punchy baby!
Hey man if you're happy with the bike you didn't pay too much
Engine mounts,and suspension fix mine, I know that for a fact , and so do you John you Road it too.😁
Hahaha! Yours runs like a top!
What do engine mounts help with?
@@maxtharipper Keeping the front of the engine straight in the rear swinger or bolts to the engine case, Straight Only letting the engine go up-and-down and not side to side. There are videos on TH-cam that you can see it explained, Big bear choppers shows why the stock mounts are bad those Are the mounts I install on my bike.
It makes me wonder how much investment bias is a factor with Harley owners being so into their brand. A person who invests with a decent amount of resources into anything tends to try and look at their decision in a positive light. When something questions their bias, people tend to dig even deeper into their position. I'm glad that you can look at the positives and negatives of the Dyna.
Sunk cost all the way! 🤣🤜🤛
It's deeper than investment bias...the fact is Americans Love Harleys and have for over 100 years..many of the things people hate about them are the things others Love them for...also the fit and finish of hd is not matched by most, proof that is in the resale value..there just a loved peice of Americana that I hope never goes away..ps, I also love metrics..I don't understand why we can't Love all bike, but I say screw that!✌
It's simple supply and demand. The reason the used bike prices are so high Is because they are very desirable. Nobody wants metric cruisers because they just are not as cool, they have no soul.
Harley Davidson is such an iconic American brand it is almost ingrained into the American mythos. For a lot of people it's going to be Harley Davidson or nothing.
Well if you know the negatives and plan to change them. When all is said and done.. you have made it your own. And it's a different connection. I have a 2015 lowrider. It felt like a giant mini bike when I bought it. Completely underwhelming. It does cruz nice 2 up. Wich is why I bought it. Old lady wanted to go for rides. I didn't want a full dresser. But it's a love hate relationship instantly. Youde love to be able to afford to fix the things you hate for the sake of the bike. Lol. But honestly suspension first!! Do that and you can start to feel the bikes potential. To be atleast satisfying. Anyone telling you these bikes are fast or handle well stock. Simply doesn't have a clue what they are talking about. Or has never experienced a good handling fast bike.
I like Harley Davidson for so many reasons they are American first off I love the power and torque, the sound, the look, the shake of them when idle and the respect between Harley owners and vets
The thing I like most about your video is the replies. There is a lot of comment on what can fix the issue versus live with it if it is an issue. I think I may have experienced it a couple times but that was at like 90 MPH on interstate, and yes it may have been grooved. Regardless, I love my Dyna except the weight. Wish it were a couple hundred lighter, but what the heck .....1500 cc . ....
Interesting video and some good points. I have a Dyna but I didn't buy it because I wanted a fast high performance crotch rocket, I bought it because I wanted a Dyna - same as my other two Harleys. I have had the high performance stuff and, mainly due to old injuries, can't be doing with that anymore. The Harley is a more relaxed ride and it feels like you are riding fast when really your'e not - which is a good thing! They are not easy to ride (I have a BMW for that!), but are very rewarding to ride. So don't kid yourself that it's hi tech or super efficient, it aint. It is fun though.
After watching this I feel super lucky, I just bought my first one. 2000 FXD for $4,600 with only 7,800 miles. It definitely needs some upgrades to fit me better but I still am happy with it for a starter motorcycle
Love my Dyna! Never had a speed wobble, ever!
Harley upgraded/fixed the Dyna speed/death wobble by discontinuing the Dyna and coming out with the superior softail frame which handles way better for braking and high speeds.
IF you want a Dyna without a wobble, buy a 2020 FXLRS.
See if you can put your gauges about 4" higher.
Might want to change title from why my Dyna sucks too why my one wheeled driving sucks!? How can you see where your going an who your running over? Bet your neighborhood just loves you with pies an cakes for Christmas? All in fun, be careful! Or maybe I should say be more careful! I can share with you some laughs, I own a 03' 100' anniv Dyna FXDX!
You by a Dyna for cruising and comfort . I bought a 98 Dyna Superglide and I wouldn’t ride anything less
I bought mine to cruise not fly lol or I would have kept my V-45 Magna that thing would bury the speedo in 3 rd gear had 6 This is my bike I got a few ago and I personalized it New mustang seat V&H long shots quick detachable bags too and a new shield with radio and I really enjoy it th-cam.com/video/TUULz8WqyGc/w-d-xo.html
The one thing I hate about the dyna is that everyone that has a dyna frame calls there bike a dyna. The dyna frames is the frame for so many different bikes over like 35 yrs. It makes no sense when you tell someone you ride a dyna. You have that video where the guys rented what looks like a fxdb and say it's shit performance there are better bikes than that for performance on a dyna frame (like a fxdx) people need to stop with this dyna shit and say what bike you actually ride. No you can call it whatever you want I don't really give a shit lol.
Lol. All the reasons you hate a dyna. Yet you have not one but two. Any plans of selling for the ridiculous price they cost, to buy that Yamaha you mentioned? Just saying.
Carburetor is a plus! Easy to work on and tweak as opposed to a fuel injection system.👍
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Except Harley's fuel injection never needs work....
More power to ya...but I sure don't miss the hard and long startups in cold weather. Far as I know it's just as easy to tune a fuel injected system. You'd pull out a laptop rather than wrenches. 🤓
My Dyna has no wobble. Must be your maintenance. Harleys were never meant for stunt bikes so not sure why you are doing it and complaining about it. Next time I will try and get my mule to be a race horse.
Everyone is a critic untill they feel that super glide smooth ride and quick handling. Its like anything else, not built flr performance out of the box, but it can be rebuilt that way. I love my fxd.
If you want a bike with a terrible death wobble, get a first generation v-max.
Is that a death threata a love letta.
I agree except the death wobble. I haul ass on mine constantly and have upgraded my suspension. Soft rear shocks and tight springs in the front and an alignment. Never has done the wobble since the upgrades. Maybe it depends on the parts you use to build the bike. Was not cheap at all to get it to this status either 😂
you still alive bro?
That thing sounds amazing.
8:15 that bagger is horrendous! He's gonna crash riding like that!
I’ve experienced that same death wobble on my sportster. I’m sure the cause is something very different but I do think that’s worth mentioning
anything with dual rear shocks can death wobble
the only that sucks is that they arent as good as the FXR they replaced. I have both. FXR handles far better.
That’s why I bought a XR1200. The Harley character, decent speed, Planted...no death wobble at almost 140mph, able to drag knee, harder to find too and they always draw attention and questions. only downfall is not to comfy for passenger....
I have one ☝️ the wobble is a issue. When the wobble is worse than normal the front tire has gone flat in the passing lane.
How I got my road name- Wobbles.
What? No!
i have two 96 FXD's any bike that's not a harley sounds funny and can not be compared to a Harley for that reason
I've owned 2 Dynas, and FXDI and an FXLR and I only had 1 problem and it was with both of them. When the weather was cold (like below 0 to maybe 30 degrees F) They did not want to start. I used to drain the battery just cranking and cranking trying to start them. Then Jump them with my truck battery and they would fire up as soon as I touched the starter button. I sure do miss them
I snagged my 2016 dyna street bob completely decked out with top aftermarket. Brakes. Motor mounts. Seat. Sissy bar. Hard saddle bags. The works. 7500 miles. I paid 9k.
Hard to wheelie? You must be new here
kickstand sucks, almost dropped it in front of the original owners while purchasing in vegas.
Just for reference, the sputhe engine stabilizer kit alongside brand new Harley motor mounts will prevent all forms of speed wobble on a dyna up to about 95 mph, after that the rest is just dialing in your front suspension to prevent it completely. When the front is too soft it will cause high speed wobble no matter what else you do
If you want heated seats etc just get a car
These click-bait titles are becoming cringey. The content is good enough and will get views without that bs.
I wish that were the case, but sadly, TH-cam is a tough game. people love the drama. Lol.
Dyna bro’s gonna come find you and take your dyna jon
Hahaha!
I LOVE my Dyna. Installed true track mounts and haven't had an issue since.
Mine doesn't wobble until about 120.
@@downtime4563 that's when it happens is around that speed you also need to check if the rear wheel is running true
Best bike HARLEY BUILT OVER ALL. Mostly if there TRICKED OUT 😮 i got a 05 n no wobble but i did all new bushings.
Have a 04 dyna, bought this week a 883. Wauw what a great concept
My 2003 cost a lot less than that. I wouldn’t change it for a soft tail. I much prefer this bike. That guy is an idiot knocking it but he did buy a high mileage one.
Not the sharpest knife in the drawer are ya Sonny boy.
Just dull enough to get by. 🤙💯
I'd never buy a Dyna simply because the new Softail frame is sooo much better. The Softail LowRider S even has decent brakes and suspension stock.
The softails are pretty nice, no doubt about it.
I have a Dyna. I bought it because it was a 100th Anniversary bike. It's fun to ride, and I sure don't hate it. The really funny part is, I have a Yamaha Roadliner, which is much more comfortable and out performs the H-D. I'm not a brand loyalist.
I have a 97 Lowrider and I love it. They're not for everybody but that bike caused me to fall in love with Harleys.
The one thing i truly hate about the dyna is ... not having the money to own one.
lol
why u gotta do those titles like Yammie now. Its so damn annoying
YT is a game - you have to play it a certain way. Ive been doing titles like this since the beginning.
You are spot-on with the speed wobble but it is easy to fix yourself you just have to add the two missing chassis stabilizers/links that the factory did not put on to save a few pennies. I went with Sputhe but there are other brands. What's ironic is the rubber Mount Sportster comes stock with all three chassis links and it's a cheaper bike.
I believe they fixed it from 2012 forward
@@snakebite6511 That Lowrider S had a ton of parts on it, did he say if they did the motor mounts??
Dang bro you need some vans and Dixon's bro
Indeed.
The Roadliner was dogshit , with metrics they had better options out there, and as for the Dyna yeah it needs some upgrades but the platform is so large to customize and huge aftermarket support, you can get s soort bike but you aint going far , so each to his own, they have a huge following just like the FXR. Dont see that witj Yamaha, just saying. 6:26
I agree with you. I paid 8k for my 2011 superglide with under 5k miles. I’ve spent a few grand already in upgrades and definitely not done. Overall, This is definitely one of my favorite bikes I’ve ever owned.
One of my bikes is a 1999 FXDX that I bought new 21 years ago. For a Harley it handles great. Compared to a modern sportbike - not so much. I have doubled the HP/torque output and my next build will cost me another $13k. There is no way to recoup the $$$ I have in it so I might as well run it forever. Darn good bike that has served me well.
Another thing a Dyna isn't - a touring bike. You don't want to pull 500 mile days on one...
The newer bigger dyna's can be served as a touring bike. With the right bags and windows u can easy be out in the open for a week or so. No problems
I've a 2015 dyna and absolutely love it, excellent machine. Each to their own , believe your talking crap .
I'm sorry to see your support dwindle on the Tube :-( I have a 2012 Dyna, I upgraded suspension and performance but no death wobble and I am incapable of your wheelies!!! Goodnight Jon boy!
Fortunately, the channel is still growing. But I'm always looking for ways to grow more. Thanks for the support, my man!
Just bought my first street bike at 59 years old and went with a 2000 Dyna wide glide. As soon a I saw it I knew it was the one I wanted. After watching videos of the infamous death wobble I decided to go over everything to prevent it if possible. Changed motor mounts, checked wheel bearings, etc. One thing never mentioned is what speed it happens at?
The obvious, change the stock suspension. Yes, the engine mounts suck, but thats an easy fix for the rider who wants more from their dyna....Predator for front, Custom Engineerings motor mount for the rear. This dyna will rider like its on rails. Pricey upgrades for parts I expect should come stock....but thats all you have to do to a Dyna to turn it into an AWESOME bike.
You gotta look badass, even if the engine is in the frame by only two mounts. The Dyna is overrated, it’s the man’s sportster.
He talks about money spent on upgrades, then rides a wheelie, destroying his front fork seals, can't fix stupid
Wow, commenting on a 2 year old video. Just hanging out in the dungeon. Watching TH-cam. Traded my all time dream bike, 2013 wide Glide. In 2020 for the SGS. Miss my old bike. Love the new one. Great videos. Thank you for sharing
The Dyna line (RIP) was an oddity in an odd lineup of bikes. They are cool but have inherently built in issues which for myself I would never own one. The late 70s FXE at least mounted it's drivetrain and suspension rigid with bolts, not rubber. The isolastic mounting of engine and swingarm on 70s Britbikes is what killed off those brands. Knowing that, what the hell was HD thinking?
The Isolastic mountings on the Norton Commando didn't kill it off. On the contrary, it kept it popular for many years past the Japanese invasion. It was voted Superbike of the year in the UK for 7 years in a row.
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Imagine that, a Britbike being superbike of the year in the UK... Mounting the drivetrain like that is fine unless you start making real power. My buddy has a Dyna with a 120R engine. He refers to it as the "Deathtrap". Once he sorted the bike he quit riding it.
So ridiculous, if you want a Dyna your not going to consider a sport bike or Yamaha cruiser. Like I need a video to tell me a GXR will out perform a Dyna , really thanks captian obvious
I bought a 2012 Dyna wide glide from a Harley dealership for $8400.00 it had 17000. Miles on it. Completely serviced including new tires. That was 2 years ago and 26,000 miles ago. So I have close to 44k on it now. Never had a hint of the death wobble. Love the bike I new it was the bike for me when I sat on it. It was like stepping into the modern world. My previous bike was a 05 soft tail. I do miss the the little quirks of the carburetor and the soft spongy brakes. But it look good and was great to ride. Except the seat sucked. I was at the dealer looking to test ride a loner seat. Next thing you know I'm test riding a dyna and calling my wife to tell her I bought a new used bike.Yeah that didn't go over well. But I love the bike. Going to hot rod it out here soon and by a bagger to go on the long hauls. But no death wobble.
I don't need this negativity in my life.
Just bought 1999 FXDX with 1600 miles from original owner who worked on development team for the Dyna. No death wobble yet haha.
I've had my Fat Bob six years. Other bikes have come and gone through my garage, I own two Harleys and a Kawasaki right now, but I'm never selling this Dyna
To bad Harley went the way of the Automaker's only having one model with different graphics.. Harley screwed up dropping the original Dyna!
Except that it's alot more than different graphics and also the king and glides and are not softails... but I do still agree sir, dropping the dyna was ignorant and people should be fired!😎
We do love dem Dynas
Genuine question which dyna is the best evolution of the dyna platform I have a street Bob and a lowrider. Harley really should have fitted a industrial alloy swingarm has standard. I’ve never experienced a wobble but my bikes have 49mm tree truck forks. And I do use the two inch drop kit in the forks. I ride a lot harder than 99% of any Harley riders like your self I ride super bikes. Supermoto and motocross.
I guess I don't have that speed itch that many do nowadays. I had my '10 FXDC up to 100 once after I first bought it. Looking back, it was just dumb. My bike was bought for cruising...thats all I need it for. 🤷♂️
4 grand? that's pretty good deal, that will get you a beat up 90s sporster where I live.
but then again makes sense, home market, vs I live in europe.
I’m also wondering how the factory is launching a bike with an unstable body.
Even if the Dyna engine is part of the body, would you imagine that you don't have to buy any extra chips for the rear wheel to follow the front wheel, for example in the event of overtaking?
I have a 1996 FXDWG.
The app has a Yamaha V-Star and I wouldn’t even take it for free. The bike is ugly and breathless although the quality inevitably shines through.
I consider Americans to be `corner slots` when it comes to motorcycle technology.
Admittedly, Indians bikes are high quality.
I think so especially when I wonder how water gets into the gearbox even though the gurus have done all the tricks.
But it's charisma and engine. When Evo takes a potatopotato gallop, everything is forgiven!
Except for the overcharge!
I love my 08 Dyna w/ SnS motor.
I also have a '73 shovel head.
Really love my Dyna.
I was thinking about getting a Dyna but I got a gen 2 vmax instead. The Dyna is super cool but I think it really is only worth if like... you just want a Dyna haha
well said. Lol. The dyna is kind of like an old muscle car - handling sucks, doesn't have the best performance, but it sounds gnarly and looks cool (to some people).
Just build a chopper bro. Epitome of aesthetic brodi. Will get all the soccor moms lookin at you. Just can't touch 🤣
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Have a 2001 dyna. I'm 67. Had faster bikes. Triumphs, Royal Enfields, Norton's, BSA's. Even a 1000 Kaw. The 88 is torquey. I could get around on a 3 speed trans. It's old school. Pushrods n a carb (at least I don't have to tickle it). Good bike to cruise around with. Wife likes it too.
Lol the 1% of the riders
We all know why Jap bikes were built,..right ? Back in the days we Harley riders did,…and more important we wrench them and also made a lot of our parts ourselves. I doubt this is a pride anymore 🤔
I have DYNA Lowrider s. I ride hard. And never had this wobble I use the crap Harley tyres. I’ve got the original Harley bars on it too. I have got stiffer fork internals and compared to your my forks are about four inches shorter which make for a stiff front with a steep rake. I can’t say this is the reason why it’s never happened. But I throw it in to tight bends from high speed wile trying to scrub to much speed off I race it like a superbike. And I do ride super bikes. Supermoto enduro motocross. I love it’s low centre of gravity even with abs and upgraded brakes I have to use the engine to do most of the stopping. I’m not a Harley Rider but I love mine. Harley keep trying to get me to buy a new plastic version. I’ll stick to my DYNA. Maybe those tall bars and long thin forks are part of this wobble problem. Love you blogs. If I didn’t own a Lowrider s I’d have the blacked out super glide sport.
My 03 Dyna had a death wobble at like 80 my 04 Dyna fuel injected 96- inch never had a death wobble up until I replaced the rear tire and at that point I realized my front tire was real cut up and choppy and it gave me the death wobble but I put my girl on the back and do the same speeds and I didn't have the death wobble my 04 I could do 90 almost a 100 never got the wobble at a y speed
Alright i get it, harleys arent the best for this, but I want a harley that can go fast, be bad ass, wheelie, and still carve, the best a harley can, what harley should I look for? I'm looking at a $15K finish line here. So bang for buck, coolest best performing harley?
"If you hit corners crazy fast".. its just bullshit.. nr 1 these bikes are not made for that.. nr 2..
you will get a wobble on any 80s-90s sport bike doing that.
Like FXR, Dynas are keepers.
They dont make it any more; and to make it real Yours, you need to Put time, knowlge, love an money.
they are crude honest bikes with a cool subculture
Your correct, you gotta change every fucking thing but that's what is fun about owning a Harley, you don't want your bike looking like anyone else's, you build your girlfriend AKA bike around your ass their have it! I am getting ready to buy a road king, change everything. This will be my show bike and my last bike, 30 years of riding 3 bikes. Don't be saying my new girlfriend suck, Lol! Enjoyed the video.
Dyna Death Wobble= Rubber mounted engines/transmission. The swingarm mounts through the transmission and NOT the frame. DEATH WOBBLE. Now the 99.9% expert diehard decade long dyna owners are going to their garage and are about to feel real stupid when they realize this. You're welcome. 🤣 🤣
Nice garage dude, my Dyna wide glide gets delivered Wednesday,
With a great selection of upgrades VnH longshots, led light conversion, uprated forks, flush mounted gas cap and led fuel gauge, and Willwood brake conversion , it’s my first Harley, I hope I like it 💪🏻👍🏻
I’ve been looking at getting a super glide. It will be my first cruiser. Coming over from my gsxr 750
I agree the dyna wobbles suck ass and have almost taken me out a few times but I just hang on and when in doubt throttle out....good suspension and steering stabilizer and better motor mounts cleared that up made my own front motor mount and works a hell of alot better then any on the market