@@redriders7149 You’ll love it brother. I’ve had so many people try to buy mine it’s not even funny. I always tell them oh and I guess you want my gf too huh? Always gets a laugh.
@@ahenderson65 i think so to, in putting an american elite 200-55/17 on the rear and a dunlop 90/90/21 on the front. Shes a 2012 wg with original tires...lol. 7K miles for 9K. Id have loved to be closer to 8 but at 8k they all had scratches and dings. Ohh well.
The dyna is just a motorcycle plain and simple, I started out on triumphs,sportsters, superglides then I got old and wanted bags windshield and a heavy long distance bike now I’m real old and want just the plain simple motorcycle again went in a complete circle
Rode a 99 Dyna Superglide for 6 years until I bought a Road King. The Dyna handled better, and definitely had the power. 615 lbs dry was perfect. Power to weight was great in my opinion. Miss my Dyna
The "B" motor, is the solftail motor line. "B" stands for balanced. The Dyna has the "A" or standard, rubber mounted motor. The Dyna is the one that shakes at stoplights. If it has exposed rear shocks, it's in the Dyna family.
Shocks are gone from the DYNA line now. Now they have softail suspension or damn close to the same (hidden shocks). If they want to play the hide the shocks game it would be nice to see a mono shock design. Additionally why do guys who buy rockets for less Cha Ching. Get Ohlin forks and Brembo brakes. Right there Harley has two major setbacks for their hotrod the DYNA. If I could institute a standard for motorcycles. It would be anything over 600cc must have duel front disk brakes. Paint my picture (minus a mono-shock) and I bet you have some ideas floating around. Wish we had a motorcycle junk yard where I live. I would be their weekly waiting on the crashed rocket with a good set of Ohlin front forks that are the right dimensions. I also kick myself every day for not ordering a FXDX. I got my FXD a 2000 that was built APR 1999. Germany we could pick the model and that was all.
Had '82 fxs vance& hines, s&s, sweet bike... til got injured... not on bike... sold her. Learned to walk again... gained strength & confidence... raised 5 kids. Just bought, 30 days ago, an fxbb. Jury is still out on M8 but, FREEEDOM! Oh, yeah, man... freedom. That's what it's all about. God bless. Love you brother. Ride on!
I loooove my dyna. And I also love the vibrations at idle and rollin along. Reminds me of a big cammed v8 street car that rocks side to side at idle. Yeah baby!! 🇦🇺
The dyna as a rubber mount motor. The "B" motor stands for balanced motor like what's on the soft tail. I have a black 2003 super glide with a solo seat and down and out drag pipes. Put different jets on it. Plan on mild cam next winter. I WON my bike at the Zanesville, OH Vietnam Vets Bike Show. Four days later I rode her out to Sturgis from southeast Ohio. My first 1000 mile pip change was in Carson City, Iowa. It was freaking one of the best experiences I've ever had. Ole blackie had 7 miles on her when I got her. Her and I have had some adventures. She has lasted longer than any man has...lol..! My dyna is the perfect bike for me. The sportsters are top heavy and dont have enough ass for me to be happy riding one for long. My bike was meant for me, she is perfect. The dyna handles fantastic. I can throw into the turns with ease. I can handle a street glide just fine, but I'm going to be perfectly honest it's the parking that's a pain. Theres times when parking isnt ideal I have to strategically park it. I'm not to ashamed to admit it. Im a women and at times it's just to damn heavy. I don't like anyone touchinv my bike or help me back up so the Dyna is perfect for me. If they come.out with a limited edition Ill have one! With harleys bigger motor wow she will be wicked.
Mary Lee sweet. Enjoy yourself that whats its all about ey. Im not into harleys meself but 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 this is what id buy if i went to harley tho. Bigger than a sportster smaller than the whatever is bigger lol (i dunno i ride a Z900 😂👍🏿)
I’m a new first time Harley owner. Got an 05 Superglide Custom with efi. Has a Dakota digital dash. PM brakes, rotors, and billet wheels. Tbars. Cams. 100ci kit. It’s so much slower than my 07 ZX10R still but the Harley is better. It’s more comfortable right off. Crotch rockets suck for any type of long distance.
Dude, folks have a hardcore dyna following with tons of aftermarket stuff to accommodate the scenes. They dropped it because who ever is running Harley is a loon!
killaco23 no you dont stage 1, no you dont, not unless you weigh 120lbs wet not happening maybe 12.7-12.9, most stage 4-5 dynas can barely hit 11.8-12.2 i guarantee you arent hitting those numbers on a stage 1.
I had a 2004 just like this. Same color with spoked wheels. My biggest mistake was ever letting this go. Thanks for the POV video. Some great memories from that view
Been riding bikes for 60+ years. Always wanted a Harley, but it was always out of reach due to cost. Don't ask me how, but when the pandemic hit, it actually put me I a financial position to actually buy one (it was a bucket list item for me). I ended up getting a great deal on a low mileage "05 Dyna Wide Glide TC88. I absolutely love it! Probably spent more on upgrades and new parts than I originally spent for the bike, but it was worth every penny. For me, the weight to power ratio is perfect, and it handles like a dream. And of course, there is the "cool" factor of the chopper look. The wide glides have a bit more rake which really improves the look and provides better straight line handling at speed. I installed S&S cams and an open belt primary last year. I posted a couple of videos if anyone is interested. I will never sell it, and will pass it down to one of my sons to use. Best bike I've ever owned!
So a little explination on why Harley dropped the Dyna, from a Harley salesman, and total Dyna bro. The long story short is the new 18 Softtail frame made the Dyna frame obsolete, so they combined the lines. Now a slightly more nerdy in depth commentary. So the Dyna frame was always a lightweight agile platform, vs the Softtail was always a heavier more rigid platform. Due to it's light weight frame the Dyna was less rigid and more prone to twisting under stress even under it's own power. (Magic numbers being around 100-110 ftlbs or hp) when they redesigned the new Softtail frame I'm 2018 they were able to chave 35lbs of weight and make it 34% more rigid. This made the Dyna obsolete, as you now had a Softtail frame that was as light as a Dyna and even more rigid than previous Softtail models. that's why they moved some of the most popular dyna models over to the new Softtail platform, such as the lowrider and FatBob as well as revived a few previously defunct dyna models such as the FXDR, and Sport Glide. I'm sure with Harley's promise to release some obnoxious number of models over the next ten years we will see more dyna models make the same switch.(wide glide super glide ect)
From a world market standpoint. Emmision standards in Europe are very strict, the engines used in the old dynas aren't up to par so they'd be losing 1/5 of their market automatically, either they drop the line, or change the engine. And as you said, the frame is obsolete, might as well merge them into softails. Same reason they dropped so many sportsters, the evo engine doesn't meet the strict standards in europe
went on a ride with about 100 harleys last weekend and 2 dyna in the pack. My lowrider and a street bob. Every stop sucked waiting on those heavy slugs to get up some speed. I like my dyna power
Brandon Taylor your dyna does .2 -.5 faster in the 1/4 mile stock..... And calling a harley powerful.... All i gotta say is ehhhhhh my 750 honda magna, which is a cruiser btw, would destroy any dyna and any m8 stock to stock.
If I wanted fast I would have kept my CBR1000RR. That's not where I am in life anymore. The Yamaha VMax murders every cruiser on the market but you don't see everyone jumping for a 200hp cruiser.
The Dyna line was dropped as part of a costs saving move. They went to a semi-modular manufacturing process. All new models will use the same motor, mounted in a very similar frame, (certainly with the same motor mount at it's heart) with a lot of interchangeable parts. The sales leader for the last few years of the mixed models was the soft-tail. So now, all bikes for the most part will be variations on the soft-tail. This saves a lot in tooling, training, and manufacturing expenses. Even the options on the motor are modular, basically what size bore do you want in the cylinders? One apparently overlooked advantage for the owners in this move is that maintenance and aftermarket upgrading will be simplified. But in a way, the company sold it's soul with this move, as most of their line will now just be variations of the same model. This may come back to hurt the company in the long run, but time will tell. I remember the fuss back when the EVO motor came out and all the predictions for the end of the company back then. (Yeah, I'm that old, much older than that, too. I can remember when panheads were cut into choppers because there were a lot of cheap ones around. I'm practically ancient :D) I can see the possibility of the line being expanded again in the future if the market allows. They are having some teething pains right now, which is not unusual for a new engine and model of any vehicle. If you do buy a new (2018) Harley, avoid any model with a hydraulic clutch which IIRC is only on the big touring bikes at this point. They are having an issue with oil migration on those, and haven't found a fix yet. There are also reports of oil sumping issues on some M8 motors that have been aftermarket upgraded. In no way am I saying not to buy a Harley if you want one, just to be aware of the issues and know what to watch out for at the dealer.
Best bike I ever had was a 2002 Dyna Wide Glide. It was carbureted and did that awesome tha thump tha thump tha thump ide 😎. It would idle so slow and always drew a crowd when I fired it up. People don’t get to hear the old Harley idle sound anymore. I sold it 3 years ago and deeply regret it. I wanted to take long rides and I got pretty stiff and sore on it after awhile. But I shoulda just kept it as a last of its kind trophy. I think in the future it won’t be knuckleheads that’s so rare...it will be Harley’s that had a carbed engine at all! Big mistake. Matter of fact I think I’m going to find a 2003 100th anniversary model and store it away. Not a big deal now but give it another 30 years
I have a 94 Wide Glide with just over 16000 original miles. Also have a 98 heritage. People ask me which one I like better. I put it like this. I've been married Faithfully for over 26 years to my wonderful wife. On those days I go out to the garage to play with one of my two mistresses. If I feel like a smooth classy elegant ride I grabbed the heritage. On those days I feel nasty I grabbed the Dyna. She Rumbles and Shakes and lets me get free and loose and wild with her. For those that ride they understand the love affair. PS my wife rides her own bike as well.
I own a 05 Dyna, just fits, feels old school. I love it, got 65,000 on her! Did away with plastic cam adjusters, went gear drive, running a S&S cam, sweet bike!
I was just going to write " get gloves!" till you noticed it yourself. In my 30 years of motorcycle driving there where some stupid moments that I drove without a helmet( on a very hot Greek island ) but never ever without gloves. It's so important.
I just sold my Honda shadow 750 just today and used that money to go get myself a bike I been looking at for a while Originally was going to get an iron 883 but i wanted something with more power and 6 gears for highways So I got a 2007 Dyna superglide 👌🏼👌🏼
My 95 Dyna Low RIder rocks. It has the best engine Harley ever built, The Evolution. Never been opened and runs perfectly. I figured out how to chop the neck on the boxy frame and put 43.5 degrees and 6" over forks on it (Has 4" of trail) and14" apes. It's engineered very well and looks badass and can still do a U-turn in 18 feet. Still wears it's 26 year old factory paint too in perfect condition.
My first harley was a 1948 police bike back in the 60's. I just bought a 1997 dyna wide glide and it seems like a decent bike. Not sure why they would drop the line.
Never in my entire life would I ever say this until watching your video; I WANT A DYNA! That true road, man and machine combination makes so much sense to me now. It’s pure. No rpm tach, fuel gauge, Neut light, face wind shield. Just you and the road dammmmm
My Dyna has a tachometer, gear indicator , fuel gauge, clock , speedometer , neutral light , oil light , electrical system warning light and a range indicator . What Dyna are you looking at ?
@@bobgibb2781 you know man we are on a channel that shows videos of motorcycles. This video is about a Dyna. I don’t know you. I don’t post video and we have no communication aside from this video here on this channel. In the video there is a Dyna motorcycle. That is the one I am talking about
I have 2 Dyna Wide Glides…best Harley in my opinion. One with 20” ape hangars, and the other with drag bars and extended front end (10” over on tubes = 45’ rake - awesomeness 😎). Love your humor and Praising our Lord 🙏🏻😊👍🏻
Got a 2003 FXD, 2 years ago with 7k on it.. Was a clean slate and Ive been doing my thing to it ever since.. Last upgrade is on order. A matching rear wheel.. 18inch x3.5inch RC Components Mission Chrome. Got a 21inch x 3.5inch front on it and many things that I just wanted to do.. I love it and its my keeper. Had 4 HDs before this one, but this is the one. Just right for me..
The Softail line has the B motor which has a balancing unit in it. The B motor was designed to solid mount, the motor on the Dyna, the FX ( sportster) and the FL line is rubber mounted.
I have a 2004 FXDL and I love it, I also have FLTR the biggest problem with the Dyna is the single disk brake . Twice people pulled out in front of me and I couldn't stop and crashed. Four times people pulled in front of me and the dual disk brakes on the FLTR made the difference. I will keep my FXDL because it' feels like the road.
Rode My Dyna- Convert 70,000 miles. It came with leather bags and a windshield. I rode it to Harley's 100th B- Day in Milwaukee. I added baby apes and it was perfect fit for Me.
My first Harley was a 94 Sporty 1200 joved that bike, still got it actually. Bought my 2012Superglide about 7 years ago. At 5ft 5 it just fits me so much better than the Sporty 😊❤
I have a 94 FXDL (bought new) with over 100k of beating the crap out of it. Still runs. I'll go anywhere on that bike the bagger guys will go, I don't have a windshield. I just got a 2022 FXBBS. Great bike, runs like a runaway freight train. Handles better than my old lowrider, but the lowrider has a mo comfy ride.
Luv my 02 Super T,turns on a dime+stretch out on long trip. Carb+exhast tweaked perfect,tall padded sissybar,platform from passenger footpegs,saddlebags+Removed windshield ferring.
Just bought my 2nd Dyna, a 2016 Low Rider with 273 miles on it! I already have a 2013 Super Glide Custom and love it so much I immediately wanted another. Dyna is classic HD and I love the big twin shaking in the frame. Then you get it to speed and it smooths out like butter! I used to have a 2003 Fat Boy and didn’t like the “B” motor nearly as much. The Dyna is so much smoother at cruising speeds. Plus, what’s cooler than a Dyna? Also, love this guy in the vids, seems like a good dude and does a great job with the vids.
Im rewatching some older vids with new appreciation since i upgraded to a new harley, anyway, i don’t wear gloves if all im doing is riding like you are. Its just an easy neighborhood stroll.
SOA made motorcyclying popular not dynas! Club style dynas were being built before the show. Let me guess SOA made ape hangers(mayans) popular too? Oh and the Baggers(Grim Bastards)? The Orange Dyna(Grim Bastards)? Which was built by Goldie of 1down MC! Stop using the SOA Excuse!
Not really. New Softails ride better than built Dynas, and they can pull off retro hardtail looks while riding better than built Dynas! I sold a clubbed Low Rider to buy a Softail Street Bob, and I've never been faster.
Softails had the "B" motor of the Twin Cam. Dynas and Touring models shared the rubber mounted twin cams until the Milwaukee 8 came out and the dyna was nixed. Ride safe bro!
Srkcycles it's all good brother! You're spot on about the Dyna's man. Not many people bought Dynas, and people now miss what they don't have. I know those that have them, including myself, love them!
Layman Scott correctomundo.b motors are counterbalanced cause they're rigid mount in softails.i love the dyna shake at idle feels soo good and smooths out perfectly at speed.rip dynas 1991-2017.i love my 01 fxdwg man that's 4ever.
I think you are right. I loved my Street Bob. It was unique. As soon as I got my 883 (first Harley) I quickly realized everyone and their mothers had one. When I upgraded to the Street Bob (Dyna), I got compliments by everyone. Little old ladies would compliment it and then tell me to be careful because they had a son around my age. Had to get ride of my S.B. and I have to say I am not a fan of the new Softtail Street Bobs. I'll have to ride one and see if the ride is the same, but until then, my heart is set on a Sportster 48 Custom with mini-apes. Good video.
I have a 2002 FXDL, that has the hot forged cranckshaft. It has a stage 4 kit, bigbore and stroker, 103ci and i shaved the weight down to 263kg fully fueled. With better the shocks this thing rides and handles like it should have from the start. Best handling Harley so far.
Man, I hope you're right about bringing back the Dynas. I had an '04 Dyna just like the one you're riding, and it was SWEET! Handled like a Sportster, but pulled like any of the other bikes in the brand. I've been kicking myself for selling it (health reasons) for years now.
100% agree with this video! I would've purchased one if I could right now, 2 weeks out of my MSF, love that old-school look! I would buy one right now!
Hit the nail on the head, even if the Dyna comes back it won’t be the same. I traded my dyna for a 17 FXDLS last year because I want the classic feel of the bike, something the Milwaukee cannot replicate.
Had an 03 883r I loved because I felt like I was riding a motorcycle, vibration,you could feel the mechanical nature of it. Traded for an flh. Hated it, too heavy, had no rider/machine feel to it. traded it for a 14 low rider. couldn't be happier.
When I was a kid I use to travel a lot of times. I would see all the bikers at Gila Bend and I have had the thought of wow! I wanna be like them when I grow up. I'm 24 and got my motorcycle and I love the cruiser bikes
I just had my barbers 1983 FXR in my shop to go over. The cool thing about it is it is still factory original but he plans to do a bunch of changes to it. I am not a fan of the FXR but I advised him not to hack it up someone will want that bike as it is but I think he will do it anyway. I have a FLSTF with no windshield or bags not what I usually ride so it is getting a windshield.
Anyone saying HD made a mistake dropping the Dyna line is nuts. Long runs of their lines mean that their new bikes compete against used bikes. They've got to have some bread and butter lines, but cancellation is what makes them desired. You wouldn't be thinking of Dyna right now if you could buy it off a showroom floor. With so many models, HD has a great opportunity to rotate lineups. I think they need to start capitalizing on that to give consumers a sense of urgency. With all the new bikes they have planned, I think you're going to see a lot of limited runs lasting a year or two on legacy models.
Twin cam B motor means the crank is balanced, whereby the motor does not need to be rubber mounted. Unlike all the touring motors, which are rubber mounted and not balanced as such. Therefore, the B-motor is actually smoother and hard mounted.
Softail twin cam had the B motor, B for balance shafts. Dynas used the A motor, the same one used in the bagger. The A motors are rubber mounted to dampen vibrations, the Softail had a solid mounted engine which made the B or balance motor necessary.
That is not a 2005. It is at least an '06 with the 49 mm forks and the battery cover being the visual cues. Keep up the good work and keep sharing the good news about Jesus Christ! God bless!
It's funny that you mentioned the size. I've always considered the Dyna to be the grown man's version of the Sportster! (No offense Sportster riders. I have a 6 foot 4 bouncer friend who rides a Sportster because he likes the look).
I thought the b stands for balanced motor which means it has counter balancers to smooth out the motor, so kind of the opposite of what you said. Depending how unbalanced the crankshaft is, it could tear apart a motor, every motor should have a balanced crankshaft.
Yeah he got a little lost on his Tech right there. The B engine like you said has two rotating counter balancers run off a chain. The whole thing smells of a long stop on the side of the road somewhere. Thanks I like my TC 88 as it was made with the Timken bearings. Why HD went backwards is just more money for someone. The B engines are fine up to about 6200 RPM then it does the reverse and stove pipes the engine. You have worthy wisdom.
I have a 2004 Dyna superglide FXDI and it runs and looks great. , lots of internal upgrades and suspension upgrades , will keep til it kills me or i die then someone else can enjoy it
Dyna's are nice but there is a huge used market. So why by new? Plus Harley made huge improvements to its touring line. Street glides can do everything a dyna can do so can a road glide. I have a 2015 road glide . i was torn when i was looking for a bike i love the dyna . i took my time i shopped around and went with the road glide because im 6 foot 8 and it fit the best but was very agile . i rarely cruise when i ride. I like to mob hard and fast i like to corner the road glide and street glide can do everything a dyna does. Even wheelie. I beat my bike and i love it and it loves me back the only flaw i found that was a true factory flaw was the shifter linkage it gave out out me when i was far from home in the mountains. I shifted with my hand manually all the way home i ordered upgraded linkage it works great. I did find multiple bolts that should have had locktite on them no big deal and the chrome on all the exhaust components was very cheesy. I think Harley almost does this on purpose to upsell after market exhaust. When buying your first new bike don't be tempted at the dealer to upgrade things through them. Take your bike home ride it learn it service it yourself . break it in hard do not baby the bike. Order parts online and install them yourself . this helps you learn your bike. Get a second opionion if its a huge project but most bolt on upgrades can be done at home by yourself with basic tools. You will save money and learn your bike. Ive owned many bikes my road glide was my first new bike ever. Ill keep it forever. If i break it ill fix it. If the electronics fail ill upgrade. If your over 6 ft and you ride more than 50 miles on average look at street glides or road glides. You will not regret it. The comfort handling and nimble behavior of those two bikes is easily equal to a dyna.
You're half right. Twin-Cam Softails had the "B" motor, which had Mitsubishi style balance shafts. It was introduced in 2000 a year after the Dyna and Touring Twin Cams, which were rubber mounted.
Kinda true. I remember they discontinued Twinkies and people flipped - even the people that didn't eat them were pissed because they had been around so long. I think Ford is bringing back the Ranger too.
I think they talked about recreation of the BEST FRAME Harley ever built the FXRT/FXRS/FXRP Frames.. they brought out a limited edition in 2000 and sold right out.. put a Milwaukee 8 in one... SICK.. I’d buy one TOMORROW
The market was over saturated with cruisers that very few people were interested in buying. Touring and hard baggers have been the bikes of choice for the last 15 years.
I have one of those that year, same exact color.I bought it repoed in 06 with 3100 on it for 10 grand. But It had every thing on it. Bags, luggage rack, tail light ext kit, engine guard, detachable wind shield. I will never get rid of it.
As I Dyna owner I’ll say this. They are awesome bikes and they’ll be HD’s McRib Sandwich for years to come.
Allan H yes sirrrr 👌
And as a McRib lover and come this saturday a 2012 Wide Glide owner..... Great analogy.
@@redriders7149 You’ll love it brother. I’ve had so many people try to buy mine it’s not even funny. I always tell them oh and I guess you want my gf too huh? Always gets a laugh.
@@ahenderson65 i think so to, in putting an american elite 200-55/17 on the rear and a dunlop 90/90/21 on the front. Shes a 2012 wg with original tires...lol. 7K miles for 9K. Id have loved to be closer to 8 but at 8k they all had scratches and dings. Ohh well.
So overrated and bound to give you diarrhea?
The dyna is just a motorcycle plain and simple, I started out on triumphs,sportsters, superglides then I got old and wanted bags windshield and a heavy long distance bike now I’m real old and want just the plain simple motorcycle again went in a complete circle
Rode a 99 Dyna Superglide for 6 years until I bought a Road King. The Dyna handled better, and definitely had the power. 615 lbs dry was perfect. Power to weight was great in my opinion. Miss my Dyna
The "B" motor, is the solftail motor line. "B" stands for balanced. The Dyna has the "A" or standard, rubber mounted motor. The Dyna is the one that shakes at stoplights. If it has exposed rear shocks, it's in the Dyna family.
sportster has exposed rear shocks, as well as the fxr and all touring frames if they were to remove the bags.
@@jradish Exactly my 08 Nightster has exposed rear shocks
Secondary primary drive on the left with shocks is a Dyna.
Mine too. A 2012 Superglide.
Shocks are gone from the DYNA line now. Now they have softail suspension or damn close to the same (hidden shocks). If they want to play the hide the shocks game it would be nice to see a mono shock design.
Additionally why do guys who buy rockets for less Cha Ching. Get Ohlin forks and Brembo brakes. Right there Harley has two major setbacks for their hotrod the DYNA.
If I could institute a standard for motorcycles. It would be anything over 600cc must have duel front disk brakes.
Paint my picture (minus a mono-shock) and I bet you have some ideas floating around.
Wish we had a motorcycle junk yard where I live. I would be their weekly waiting on the crashed rocket with a good set of Ohlin front forks that are the right dimensions.
I also kick myself every day for not ordering a FXDX. I got my FXD a 2000 that was built APR 1999. Germany we could pick the model and that was all.
Had '82 fxs vance& hines, s&s, sweet bike... til got injured... not on bike... sold her. Learned to walk again... gained strength & confidence... raised 5 kids. Just bought, 30 days ago, an fxbb. Jury is still out on M8 but, FREEEDOM! Oh, yeah, man... freedom. That's what it's all about.
God bless. Love you brother. Ride on!
I loooove my dyna. And I also love the vibrations at idle and rollin along. Reminds me of a big cammed v8 street car that rocks side to side at idle. Yeah baby!! 🇦🇺
The sound of freedom
The dyna as a rubber mount motor. The "B" motor stands for balanced motor like what's on the soft tail. I have a black 2003 super glide with a solo seat and down and out drag pipes. Put different jets on it. Plan on mild cam next winter. I WON my bike at the Zanesville, OH Vietnam Vets Bike Show. Four days later I rode her out to Sturgis from southeast Ohio. My first 1000 mile pip change was in Carson City, Iowa. It was freaking one of the best experiences I've ever had.
Ole blackie had 7 miles on her when I got her. Her and I have had some adventures. She has lasted longer than any man has...lol..! My dyna is the perfect bike for me. The sportsters are top heavy and dont have enough ass for me to be happy riding one for long. My bike was meant for me, she is perfect. The dyna handles fantastic. I can throw into the turns with ease. I
can handle a street glide just fine, but I'm going to be perfectly honest it's the parking that's a pain. Theres times when parking isnt ideal I have to strategically park it. I'm not to ashamed to admit it. Im a women and at times it's just to damn heavy. I don't like anyone touchinv my bike or help me back up so the Dyna is perfect for me. If they come.out with a limited edition Ill have one! With harleys bigger motor wow she will be wicked.
Mary Lee sweet.
Enjoy yourself that whats its all about ey.
Im not into harleys meself but 👍🏿👍🏿👍🏿🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺 this is what id buy if i went to harley tho. Bigger than a sportster smaller than the whatever is bigger lol (i dunno i ride a Z900 😂👍🏿)
Thanks for your "B" correction! Some engines are mounted to the frame without isolators.
Very kool
I ride a RK and feel the same as you and your Dyna-they're great bikes.
I wanted a wide glide since I graduated high school in 08 and I finally got a 2016 2 days ago! I absolutely love it!
I’m a new first time Harley owner. Got an 05 Superglide Custom with efi. Has a Dakota digital dash. PM brakes, rotors, and billet wheels. Tbars. Cams. 100ci kit. It’s so much slower than my 07 ZX10R still but the Harley is better. It’s more comfortable right off. Crotch rockets suck for any type of long distance.
Amen to that
Dude, folks have a hardcore dyna following with tons of aftermarket stuff to accommodate the scenes. They dropped it because who ever is running Harley is a loon!
@Samuel Gunner you're right, no one cares
My Dyna is amazing. I will probably keep it forever.
killaco23 I love my dyna too!! I'll never sell it either!
me too, I will never will never let my dyna go!
mystic1754 prolly still barely hits low 12s maybe high 11s
Sean Butler I run low 12s with a stage 1. So!?
killaco23 no you dont stage 1, no you dont, not unless you weigh 120lbs wet not happening maybe 12.7-12.9, most stage 4-5 dynas can barely hit 11.8-12.2 i guarantee you arent hitting those numbers on a stage 1.
I had a 2004 just like this. Same color with spoked wheels. My biggest mistake was ever letting this go. Thanks for the POV video. Some great memories from that view
I love my 2013 wide glide, wouldn't trade it for anything.
Got my Dyna!
Never giving it up!
Super Glide Sport!
Picking up an 03 tomorrow. Cant wait!
Been riding bikes for 60+ years. Always wanted a Harley, but it was always out of reach due to cost. Don't ask me how, but when the pandemic hit, it actually put me I a financial position to actually buy one (it was a bucket list item for me). I ended up getting a great deal on a low mileage "05 Dyna Wide Glide TC88. I absolutely love it! Probably spent more on upgrades and new parts than I originally spent for the bike, but it was worth every penny. For me, the weight to power ratio is perfect, and it handles like a dream. And of course, there is the "cool" factor of the chopper look. The wide glides have a bit more rake which really improves the look and provides better straight line handling at speed. I installed S&S cams and an open belt primary last year. I posted a couple of videos if anyone is interested. I will never sell it, and will pass it down to one of my sons to use. Best bike I've ever owned!
So a little explination on why Harley dropped the Dyna, from a Harley salesman, and total Dyna bro.
The long story short is the new 18 Softtail frame made the Dyna frame obsolete, so they combined the lines.
Now a slightly more nerdy in depth commentary. So the Dyna frame was always a lightweight agile platform, vs the Softtail was always a heavier more rigid platform. Due to it's light weight frame the Dyna was less rigid and more prone to twisting under stress even under it's own power. (Magic numbers being around 100-110 ftlbs or hp) when they redesigned the new Softtail frame I'm 2018 they were able to chave 35lbs of weight and make it 34% more rigid. This made the Dyna obsolete, as you now had a Softtail frame that was as light as a Dyna and even more rigid than previous Softtail models. that's why they moved some of the most popular dyna models over to the new Softtail platform, such as the lowrider and FatBob as well as revived a few previously defunct dyna models such as the FXDR, and Sport Glide. I'm sure with Harley's promise to release some obnoxious number of models over the next ten years we will see more dyna models make the same switch.(wide glide super glide ect)
From a world market standpoint. Emmision standards in Europe are very strict, the engines used in the old dynas aren't up to par so they'd be losing 1/5 of their market automatically, either they drop the line, or change the engine. And as you said, the frame is obsolete, might as well merge them into softails. Same reason they dropped so many sportsters, the evo engine doesn't meet the strict standards in europe
Yeah but the softball framed dynas are ugly. I have 16 and I love it also have an older fxr but they new frame nope I just can't do it
My 2005 TC 88 Lowrider EFI Is just an awesome motorcycle!
I have a 05 wide glide injected with a stage 2 kit, best bike I have ever owned. It’s arctic white, really beautiful bike too.
went on a ride with about 100 harleys last weekend and 2 dyna in the pack. My lowrider and a street bob. Every stop sucked waiting on those heavy slugs to get up some speed. I like my dyna power
Brandon Taylor your dyna does .2 -.5 faster in the 1/4 mile stock..... And calling a harley powerful.... All i gotta say is ehhhhhh my 750 honda magna, which is a cruiser btw, would destroy any dyna and any m8 stock to stock.
Sean Butler Harleys are powerful, just because your bike goes faster doesn't mean you have to "1-up" this guy.
Sean Butler, a honda will never be as cool as a Harley.
If I wanted fast I would have kept my CBR1000RR. That's not where I am in life anymore. The Yamaha VMax murders every cruiser on the market but you don't see everyone jumping for a 200hp cruiser.
F C my vtx1800 was made in America. 😉 harley gets built outside the freedom walls.
The Dyna line was dropped as part of a costs saving move. They went to a semi-modular manufacturing process. All new models will use the same motor, mounted in a very similar frame, (certainly with the same motor mount at it's heart) with a lot of interchangeable parts. The sales leader for the last few years of the mixed models was the soft-tail. So now, all bikes for the most part will be variations on the soft-tail. This saves a lot in tooling, training, and manufacturing expenses. Even the options on the motor are modular, basically what size bore do you want in the cylinders?
One apparently overlooked advantage for the owners in this move is that maintenance and aftermarket upgrading will be simplified. But in a way, the company sold it's soul with this move, as most of their line will now just be variations of the same model. This may come back to hurt the company in the long run, but time will tell. I remember the fuss back when the EVO motor came out and all the predictions for the end of the company back then. (Yeah, I'm that old, much older than that, too. I can remember when panheads were cut into choppers because there were a lot of cheap ones around. I'm practically ancient :D) I can see the possibility of the line being expanded again in the future if the market allows.
They are having some teething pains right now, which is not unusual for a new engine and model of any vehicle. If you do buy a new (2018) Harley, avoid any model with a hydraulic clutch which IIRC is only on the big touring bikes at this point. They are having an issue with oil migration on those, and haven't found a fix yet. There are also reports of oil sumping issues on some M8 motors that have been aftermarket upgraded. In no way am I saying not to buy a Harley if you want one, just to be aware of the issues and know what to watch out for at the dealer.
Thank You for the information.
Best bike I ever had was a 2002 Dyna Wide Glide. It was carbureted and did that awesome tha thump tha thump tha thump ide 😎. It would idle so slow and always drew a crowd when I fired it up. People don’t get to hear the old Harley idle sound anymore. I sold it 3 years ago and deeply regret it. I wanted to take long rides and I got pretty stiff and sore on it after awhile. But I shoulda just kept it as a last of its kind trophy. I think in the future it won’t be knuckleheads that’s so rare...it will be Harley’s that had a carbed engine at all! Big mistake. Matter of fact I think I’m going to find a 2003 100th anniversary model and store it away. Not a big deal now but give it another 30 years
I have a 94 Wide Glide with just over 16000 original miles. Also have a 98 heritage. People ask me which one I like better. I put it like this. I've been married Faithfully for over 26 years to my wonderful wife. On those days I go out to the garage to play with one of my two mistresses. If I feel like a smooth classy elegant ride I grabbed the heritage. On those days I feel nasty I grabbed the Dyna. She Rumbles and Shakes and lets me get free and loose and wild with her. For those that ride they understand the love affair. PS my wife rides her own bike as well.
I own a 05 Dyna, just fits, feels old school. I love it, got 65,000 on her! Did away with plastic cam adjusters, went gear drive, running a S&S cam, sweet bike!
imagine my 91 daytona
what does the chain gear drive change cost..thanks
Got a 2009 Dyna here, agree 100% on what you say... greetings from Brasil
Love my 99 Dyna superglide!! Changed bars n intake n it rocks !!! Wouldn’t sell it ! Love the handling, love the sound
"Back in Jesus's time when people rode motorcycles". Love it!
2010 Dyna Street Bob FXDB - owned 8 years, starts everytime, never loses a drop of oil, fast enough :)
I was just going to write " get gloves!" till you noticed it yourself. In my 30 years of motorcycle driving there where some stupid moments that I drove without a helmet( on a very hot Greek island ) but never ever without gloves. It's so important.
I just sold my Honda shadow 750 just today and used that money to go get myself a bike I been looking at for a while
Originally was going to get an iron 883 but i wanted something with more power and 6 gears for highways
So I got a 2007 Dyna superglide 👌🏼👌🏼
I too believe that the Dyna will return.
Faith....
Traded my 2000 Sportster for a 08 Dyna Low a few yrs back. This is the deal. Spoked rims, 96ci and sitting low. It's a comfortable & cool ride.
Had Sportsters, Softtails and baggers, nothing beats a Dyna! Best all-around Harley for the money.
My 95 Dyna Low RIder rocks. It has the best engine Harley ever built, The Evolution. Never been opened and runs perfectly. I figured out how to chop the neck on the boxy frame and put 43.5 degrees and 6" over forks on it (Has 4" of trail) and14" apes. It's engineered very well and looks badass and can still do a U-turn in 18 feet. Still wears it's 26 year old factory paint too in perfect condition.
My first harley was a 1948 police bike back in the 60's. I just bought a 1997 dyna wide glide and it seems like a decent bike. Not sure why they would drop the line.
I bought a 2014 superglide custom with under 4k miles on it 2 years ago for my first bike. I absolutely love it
Never in my entire life would I ever say this until watching your video; I WANT A DYNA!
That true road, man and machine combination makes so much sense to me now. It’s pure. No rpm tach, fuel gauge, Neut light, face wind shield. Just you and the road dammmmm
My Dyna has a tachometer, gear indicator , fuel gauge, clock , speedometer , neutral light , oil light , electrical system warning light and a range indicator . What Dyna are you looking at ?
@@bobgibb2781 you know man we are on a channel that shows videos of motorcycles. This video is about a Dyna. I don’t know you. I don’t post video and we have no communication aside from this video here on this channel. In the video there is a Dyna motorcycle. That is the one I am talking about
I have 2 Dyna Wide Glides…best Harley in my opinion. One with 20” ape hangars, and the other with drag bars and extended front end (10” over on tubes = 45’ rake - awesomeness 😎).
Love your humor and Praising our Lord 🙏🏻😊👍🏻
Got the 1st year. Lots of motor in a smaller frame. Love it. 👍
I got a 07 super glide. Hell yeah. Love my bike.
Have a 2013 dyna superglide(fxdc)great bike,good power and good handling,really enjoy mine
I've had 3 dynas and I absolutely love them,I now have an 05 fxdi cruiser
Got a 2003 FXD, 2 years ago with 7k on it.. Was a clean slate and Ive been doing my thing to it ever since.. Last upgrade is on order. A matching rear wheel.. 18inch x3.5inch RC Components Mission Chrome. Got a 21inch x 3.5inch front on it and many things that I just wanted to do.. I love it and its my keeper. Had 4 HDs before this one, but this is the one. Just right for me..
The Softail line has the B motor which has a balancing unit in it.
The B motor was designed to solid mount, the motor on the Dyna, the FX ( sportster) and the FL line is rubber mounted.
I have a 2004 FXDL and I love it, I also have FLTR the biggest problem with the Dyna is the single disk brake . Twice people pulled out in front of me and I couldn't stop and crashed. Four times people pulled in front of me and the dual disk brakes on the FLTR made the difference. I will keep my FXDL because it' feels like the road.
This guy just seems like a really cool guy to hang out with.
Don’t get me wrong I love the bikes but my favorite part about your videos is how you give a verse or 2 every time, it’s amazing!!
if harley re introduced an fxr line. pfft. theyd make ALOT of money
That would turn it back into a waiting list. Check this guy. He has it.
th-cam.com/video/Rj8g7EvaLpM/w-d-xo.html
Amen
Absolutely. I'd have one.
i have a 92 low rider custom, my buddy has a FXR3 in mint condition, he wants to sell it, i told him hes crazy.
I have a 1987 fxlr with an v124. She’s a beast!
I have a 96 FXD and I love it! Take the toy away and bring the demand back. I could totally see Harley-Davidson using that marketing ploy.
Man, I just found this channel and I love it! Keep on shining that light from 2 wheels, Brother!
Okay okay I'm sold ! How much for that bike Preacher Man ?
Rode My Dyna- Convert 70,000 miles. It came with leather bags and a windshield. I rode it to Harley's 100th B- Day in Milwaukee. I added baby apes and it was perfect fit for Me.
My first Harley was a 94 Sporty 1200 joved that bike, still got it actually. Bought my 2012Superglide about 7 years ago. At 5ft 5 it just fits me so much better than the Sporty 😊❤
A dyna is my absolute dream bike. I have a Vulcan that barely works that is my only vehicle. But God willing one day I will have a dyna
Allen Baker haaa yea and u can spend twice as much getting it fixed wen it too breaks down on you.
The Vulcan is pretty sweet. So is the Dyna.
Steven Evans yeah ok what broke, or should I say what did you break. No bike can protect it self from a bad rider.
sounds legit...
Keep saving.Had my 98 FXDWG for 14 years .Beaut Bike . ( in fact at my age my last ever bike )
Allegedly the M8 won’t fit in the current Dyna frame. I won’t be selling my Low Rider S for any new version IF it ever appears
It has
I have a 94 FXDL (bought new) with over 100k of beating the crap out of it. Still runs. I'll go anywhere on that bike the bagger guys will go, I don't have a windshield. I just got a 2022 FXBBS. Great bike, runs like a runaway freight train.
Handles better than my old lowrider, but the lowrider has a mo comfy ride.
Luv my 02 Super T,turns on a dime+stretch out on long trip. Carb+exhast tweaked perfect,tall padded sissybar,platform from passenger footpegs,saddlebags+Removed windshield ferring.
The pipes on this bike sound killer. The Dyna series was always my favorite. Great review.
I own a 06 and it will be. Worth a lot more in years to come, so hang on to them people.
got a 91 daytona 50th aniversary. number 422 outa 1700
I have always loved the Dyna. Such a classic! So saddened when Harley dropped it
Just bought my 2nd Dyna, a 2016 Low Rider with 273 miles on it! I already have a 2013 Super Glide Custom and love it so much I immediately wanted another. Dyna is classic HD and I love the big twin shaking in the frame. Then you get it to speed and it smooths out like butter! I used to have a 2003 Fat Boy and didn’t like the “B” motor nearly as much. The Dyna is so much smoother at cruising speeds. Plus, what’s cooler than a Dyna? Also, love this guy in the vids, seems like a good dude and does a great job with the vids.
Im rewatching some older vids with new appreciation since i upgraded to a new harley, anyway, i don’t wear gloves if all im doing is riding like you are. Its just an easy neighborhood stroll.
DYNAS were just starting to get popular! Thanks to them cali stunt riders doing wheelies and etc. Bad move by Harley.
SouthernBLACKneck ....cough cough sons of anarchy cough cough.....
SOA made motorcyclying popular not dynas! Club style dynas were being built before the show. Let me guess SOA made ape hangers(mayans) popular too? Oh and the Baggers(Grim Bastards)? The Orange Dyna(Grim Bastards)? Which was built by Goldie of 1down MC! Stop using the SOA Excuse!
I think every move Harley does is a bad one lol
SouthernBLACKneck Well said man. It gets old hearing people think that.
Not really. New Softails ride better than built Dynas, and they can pull off retro hardtail looks while riding better than built Dynas! I sold a clubbed Low Rider to buy a Softail Street Bob, and I've never been faster.
Love my 2011 Dyna Super Glide and will probably always keep it even if I do buy a touring bike
Softails had the "B" motor of the Twin Cam. Dynas and Touring models shared the rubber mounted twin cams until the Milwaukee 8 came out and the dyna was nixed. Ride safe bro!
+J Lip06 oh cool thanks for clearing that up for me.
Srkcycles it's all good brother! You're spot on about the Dyna's man. Not many people bought Dynas, and people now miss what they don't have. I know those that have them, including myself, love them!
"B" was counterbalanced bit more than the other Twin Cam motors.
"B" for Balanced. Not on the Dyna bikes.
Layman Scott correctomundo.b motors are counterbalanced cause they're rigid mount in softails.i love the dyna shake at idle feels soo good and smooths out perfectly at speed.rip dynas 1991-2017.i love my 01 fxdwg man that's 4ever.
I think you are right. I loved my Street Bob. It was unique. As soon as I got my 883 (first Harley) I quickly realized everyone and their mothers had one. When I upgraded to the Street Bob (Dyna), I got compliments by everyone. Little old ladies would compliment it and then tell me to be careful because they had a son around my age. Had to get ride of my S.B. and I have to say I am not a fan of the new Softtail Street Bobs. I'll have to ride one and see if the ride is the same, but until then, my heart is set on a Sportster 48 Custom with mini-apes. Good video.
I have a 2002 FXDL, that has the hot forged cranckshaft.
It has a stage 4 kit, bigbore and stroker, 103ci and i shaved the weight down to 263kg fully fueled.
With better the shocks this thing rides and handles like it should have from the start. Best handling Harley so far.
Man, I hope you're right about bringing back the Dynas. I had an '04 Dyna just like the one you're riding, and it was SWEET! Handled like a Sportster, but pulled like any of the other bikes in the brand. I've been kicking myself for selling it (health reasons) for years now.
100% agree with this video! I would've purchased one if I could right now, 2 weeks out of my MSF, love that old-school look! I would buy one right now!
Hit the nail on the head, even if the Dyna comes back it won’t be the same. I traded my dyna for a 17 FXDLS last year because I want the classic feel of the bike, something the Milwaukee cannot replicate.
At this point Sean is the most real, down to earth humble Moto guy on youtube. Props
My dad got an ‘03 Dyna Low Rider and it is probably the best bike he’s ever had
I ride a 2011 Fat Bob and absolutely love the way it handles and performs.
Had an 03 883r I loved because I felt like I was riding a motorcycle, vibration,you could feel the mechanical nature of it. Traded for an flh. Hated it, too heavy, had no rider/machine feel to it. traded it for a 14 low rider. couldn't be happier.
The dyna is the best lookin bike they ever had IMO.
When I was a kid I use to travel a lot of times. I would see all the bikers at Gila Bend and I have had the thought of wow! I wanna be like them when I grow up. I'm 24 and got my motorcycle and I love the cruiser bikes
Glad I saw this. Thinking about buying one very soon. 👍
I just had my barbers 1983 FXR in my shop to go over. The cool thing about it is it is still factory original but he plans to do a bunch of changes to it. I am not a fan of the FXR but I advised him not to hack it up someone will want that bike as it is but I think he will do it anyway. I have a FLSTF with no windshield or bags not what I usually ride so it is getting a windshield.
Anyone saying HD made a mistake dropping the Dyna line is nuts. Long runs of their lines mean that their new bikes compete against used bikes. They've got to have some bread and butter lines, but cancellation is what makes them desired. You wouldn't be thinking of Dyna right now if you could buy it off a showroom floor.
With so many models, HD has a great opportunity to rotate lineups. I think they need to start capitalizing on that to give consumers a sense of urgency. With all the new bikes they have planned, I think you're going to see a lot of limited runs lasting a year or two on legacy models.
Twin cam B motor means the crank is balanced, whereby the motor does not need to be rubber mounted. Unlike all the touring motors, which are rubber mounted and not balanced as such. Therefore, the B-motor is actually smoother and hard mounted.
Softail twin cam had the B motor, B for balance shafts. Dynas used the A motor, the same one used in the bagger. The A motors are rubber mounted to dampen vibrations, the Softail had a solid mounted engine which made the B or balance motor necessary.
That is not a 2005. It is at least an '06 with the 49 mm forks and the battery cover being the visual cues. Keep up the good work and keep sharing the good news about Jesus Christ! God bless!
Also, The wheels are 2006 and above (There is a possibility that they added these parts to a 2005 Bike... That tank looks like my 2005 Tank however)
I love my Dyna FXDXT. I have had it for 7 yrs now
It's funny that you mentioned the size. I've always considered the Dyna to be the grown man's version of the Sportster! (No offense Sportster riders. I have a 6 foot 4 bouncer friend who rides a Sportster because he likes the look).
No secret, just business. I love my super glide, regardless of your mis-information.
Super Glides are LIFE!
I thought the b stands for balanced motor which means it has counter balancers to smooth out the motor, so kind of the opposite of what you said. Depending how unbalanced the crankshaft is, it could tear apart a motor, every motor should have a balanced crankshaft.
Yeah he got a little lost on his Tech right there. The B engine like you said has two rotating counter balancers run off a chain. The whole thing smells of a long stop on the side of the road somewhere.
Thanks I like my TC 88 as it was made with the Timken bearings. Why HD went backwards is just more money for someone. The B engines are fine up to about 6200 RPM then it does the reverse and stove pipes the engine.
You have worthy wisdom.
It does.
I have a 2004 Dyna superglide FXDI and it runs and looks great. , lots of internal upgrades and suspension upgrades , will keep til it kills me or i die then someone else can enjoy it
Dyna's are nice but there is a huge used market. So why by new? Plus Harley made huge improvements to its touring line. Street glides can do everything a dyna can do so can a road glide. I have a 2015 road glide . i was torn when i was looking for a bike i love the dyna . i took my time i shopped around and went with the road glide because im 6 foot 8 and it fit the best but was very agile . i rarely cruise when i ride. I like to mob hard and fast i like to corner the road glide and street glide can do everything a dyna does. Even wheelie. I beat my bike and i love it and it loves me back the only flaw i found that was a true factory flaw was the shifter linkage it gave out out me when i was far from home in the mountains. I shifted with my hand manually all the way home i ordered upgraded linkage it works great. I did find multiple bolts that should have had locktite on them no big deal and the chrome on all the exhaust components was very cheesy. I think Harley almost does this on purpose to upsell after market exhaust. When buying your first new bike don't be tempted at the dealer to upgrade things through them. Take your bike home ride it learn it service it yourself . break it in hard do not baby the bike. Order parts online and install them yourself . this helps you learn your bike. Get a second opionion if its a huge project but most bolt on upgrades can be done at home by yourself with basic tools. You will save money and learn your bike. Ive owned many bikes my road glide was my first new bike ever. Ill keep it forever. If i break it ill fix it. If the electronics fail ill upgrade. If your over 6 ft and you ride more than 50 miles on average look at street glides or road glides. You will not regret it. The comfort handling and nimble behavior of those two bikes is easily equal to a dyna.
I'm picking up my first DYNA. 2005 /53k, bobber w/apes, bags, other custom deets. Supposed to test ride tomorrow but snow expected.
I have a 06 bought it new nice bike runs and handles great!
Great wrestling analogy! Best sport ever!!
You're half right. Twin-Cam Softails had the "B" motor, which had Mitsubishi style balance shafts. It was introduced in 2000 a year after the Dyna and Touring Twin Cams, which were rubber mounted.
The fact you have a Honda rune is 10/10 cool. I also have one. Not many do.
Kinda true. I remember they discontinued Twinkies and people flipped - even the people that didn't eat them were pissed because they had been around so long. I think Ford is bringing back the Ranger too.
I think they talked about recreation of the BEST FRAME Harley ever built the FXRT/FXRS/FXRP Frames.. they brought out a limited edition in 2000 and sold right out.. put a Milwaukee 8 in one... SICK.. I’d buy one TOMORROW
The market was over saturated with cruisers that very few people were interested in buying.
Touring and hard baggers have been the bikes of choice for the last 15 years.
I like the Single exhaust pipe.. imo that also looks cleaner in a way.
Have a 96 Dyna and love it! Nice video
I don't like Harleys (tractors) but I like the sound & looks of this Dyna super glide
I have one of those that year, same exact color.I bought it repoed in 06 with 3100 on it for 10 grand. But It had every thing on it. Bags, luggage rack, tail light ext kit, engine guard, detachable wind shield. I will never get rid of it.
Great scripture quote! Keep up the good work brother!