2001 Harley-Davidson FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide Ride and Impression (S2.E25)

(S2.E25) It saddens me that I have to report I traded my trusty friend Old Red (2002 XLS 1200 Sportster Sport) for a 2001 FXDWG Wide Glide Twin Cam 88. Unfortunately unlike most who do motor vlogs I am a pauper and cannot not afford to own multiple bikes especially new ones. But gratefully I still avoid buying baggers which are for the old, I prefer old, slow sleds which are much like me.
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[@richardlewin9282]

A lot of people don't realize how many miles you can put on bike with just proper maintenance 1000's of miles of memories 👍

[@sidgrover8628]

I’m 66 and just last week I picked up a 2004 Dyna wide glide that looks like a new bike with 6200 miles on it …it’s a beauty 👍🤠❤️

[@HippieBiker1369]

Awesome, you should enjoy it greatly. Thanks for watching ride safe!

[@John-ob7dh]

The most memorable ride i had on my wide glide was I rode back from Devon on a freezing cold February day .As I went by stonehenge the road was empty and the sun was just going down behind Stonehenge as I approached it late afternoon .The sound of that twin screaming eagles pipes and the sight of stonehenge as I went past was something you only experience on a Bike. That was in 05 and never forgot it .Oh and yes I still have the wide glide .

[@HippieBiker1369]

Love the memory, thanks for watching!

[@scottfree8848]

How cool. My 05 has the Screaming Eagles. Red and silver bike. Don't think I'll ever get rid of it. Happy trails my friend.

[@Scoob62]

You will love the bike my friend, I have a 2000 Dyna wide Glide in the maroon and black colors with about the same miles as yours. Have had for 2 years now. My first Harley. Have always had Japanese bikes because that was what I could afford too 😉

[@rogershipman3578]

That Wide Glide looks awesome! I have a 1995 EVO Wide Glide. It has 14,000 miles and runs like a new bike. I had it sold twice and both times the buyers backed out. Man, I am glad they did. I really love that bike!

[@HippieBiker1369]

Keep it, ride it!

[@rizoma1114]

Really nice Dyna Wide Glide, which you can call your own!! I have a 2017 model and I love it too! Drive carefully and greetings from Germany!

[@jerrydunn1829]

I enjoy the old 88's also. Have 2002 fatboy, 2002 HERITAGE SPRINGER, really low miles. 9,400 on fat boy, 10, 670 on HERITAGE SPRINGER. Really enjoy your chanel. Keep up the good work. Old guy here too.

[@HippieBiker1369]

Thank you for watching and your kind comments!

[@briangleason5597]

I have a 2003 Dyna wide Glide. 100th anniversary. Forward control's and ape hangers sold me. I love the 88. I wish they had floor boards.

[@HippieBiker1369]

Floorboards are great, love mine since I installed them. kzbin.info/www/bejne/sGTRkIZqhbRjgbs

[@thomasmiller1364]

That’s a nice Wide Glide! I just bought my first Harley, a 2003 FXDL Low Rider … bought it from a guy at my work, paid cash for it … has 42,xxx miles on it, runs great! Now I just have to to get used to riding it … lol

[@HippieBiker1369]

Dyna Low Rider is a great model, 👍 get out there and enjoy it. Thank you for watching!

[@coryable8256]

Awesome bars. I am in process of putting those same bars on my Dyna. They look so comfortable. Can't wait. Enjoy

[@johneppenauer6772]

Bought a 03 Dyna Wide Glide that was not taken care of. Going through it now, new parts, old parts and a new paint job. Can't wait to get it back together and ride it

[@HippieBiker1369]

Enjoy it! Thanks for watching!

[@scottfree8848]

Your soooo gonna love that wide glide brother. I have two an 05 and an 07. Your gonna be searching for that 6th gear that ain't there till you get used to it. I did on my 05 anyway. 07 does have the 6th gear. I don't get rid of any of my bikes. I also have an 02 lowrider and a 57 Ironhead. Love them all. I'm digging on the luggage rack on the rear fender. Didn't know they even made it and now I have to have one. Thanks for posting and I hope you have many miles of joy my brother. Stay safe, take care and may the motorcycle Gods be with you.

[@HippieBiker1369]

Thanks for watching. The luggage rack is an OEM made optional accessory.

[@randallburgess46]

I’m 65 and I just bought a 2010 Wide Glide with 10300 miles on the upgrade electric speedometer/ tachometer,it came with the soft bags like my 03 100year anniversary bike came with. Plus it has a windshield with a leather tool bag in the bottom of it. Looks and rides like brand new. Got it from a young man for a little bit below blue book. I’m gonna love this one just like my old low rider. Merry Christmas to me! God is good.

[@timothywyant5337]

cool bike.. i just bought a 2000 Harley NightTrain.All Black

[@brandonmacon3317]

Nice ride. Love my 81 Fxwg 🤘

[@dannyclevenger9737]

My frind I'm 65. Iv got my 1st. Harley and I git the 02 wide glide you will like this bick ! I git the custom bick I Reilly like it . Good riding bicker brother

[@genesisguzman7120]

That’s my dream bike

[@genesisguzman7120]

Hey I’m trying to buy a wide glide online and I need some advice !

[@Christofuzz-hc9xl]

I have an 03 Wide Glide Anniversary edition, and really love it. Its got that classic style I was looking for. Stay safe Hippie.

[@ericpigg2689]

Looking good there Hippie Biker!!

[@billsonsmancavemotors9304]

Good looking bike!

[@HippieBiker1369]

Well now I need to make it my own.

[@battlewaterloo]

Nice bike! I am in the UK and have a 2002 wide glide with a custom tank, lowered shocks, turnout exhaust, custom seat, higher bars, custom speedo and ghost flame paint job. best bike I have ever ridden!

[@John-ob7dh]

I have a 1998 wide glide .bought it in 04 .That evo engine is faultless .Never let me down.

[@johnthonig1692]

96 WG here Evos for my choice Mikuni 52, Hooker pipes. 16" in apes 5 degree rake Black and Chrome ☮️

[@johnthonig1692]

Oops Mikuni 42, not 52

[@svenklaas1210]

Congratulations and all the best with this beautiful bike!!!

[@HippieBiker1369]

Thank you, now it's time to make it my own.

[@dannyarendall5233]

Great looking bike

[@brandonjones152]

Congratulations

[@MyMotorcycleObsession]

Nice bike! I just bought an 07 Dyna and a 2014 Sportster 1200 Custom!

[@HippieBiker1369]

congratulations

[@ryanfowler2595]

I ride an 11’. I knew it was the one the first time I saw one when they were “re introduced in 2010. Took me 10 years to be able to afford one, 13 months and about 15,000 miles on it so far. I now find my self in a position financially that I could buy any bike I want. My friends are all on baggers, I have looked at them and ridden a few but none of them make my belly button pucker like my FXDWG.

[@scottfree8848]

Your officially a Dyna Bro.

[@scottfree8848]

Yeah man I am buying these things up. All Dynas. Next 5 years or so they gonna be the Mustang and Camaro and roadrunners of the bike world. Dynas were arguably some of the best bikes Harley ever made. People gonna remember that.

[@harrywragg9883]

I love my 99 Wide Glide.

[@KD-nb3mp]

Yes! Thats a sweet bike right there sir!

[@MASTURBIKER]

I just bought a 2002 Wide Glide (carby) and I love it! Will love it even more once I have it set up for long distance riding....

[@jacoblittfin9205]

I just picked up a 04 Wide Glide, left the sporty behind. I may sell it not sure at this point. But I love the wide glide and can't wait to cruise to the east coast from MN in July! I hope to meet you on the road some day! Stay safe!

[@HippieBiker1369]

Enjoy the glide, be safe,, Ride free

[@johnhall4445]

DYNA FOREVER! FOREVER DYNA!

[@HippieBiker1369]

Thanks for watching

[@randytritt4610]

Awesome bike brother! I just bought a 2010 dyna wide glide! I love it! I hope to be riding soon I've been doing alot of neglected maintenance the previous owner didn't do! You have one sharp bike brother!! Keep rocking and be free bro!!!🦅🎸🦅🔥🔥🔥

[@HippieBiker1369]

Make it right, make it yours. Thank you for watching.

[@randytritt4610]

@Hippie Biker: the Solivagant will do! That was a UFO beaming back atcha bro!!! 😉 lol

[@carltonbirds]

Very lovely, nice choice 👍

[@HippieBiker1369]

For the time being.

[@BeardOperator]

I love my 99 wide glide, congrats

[@HippieBiker1369]

Those old school Z bars look great on your bike!, thanks for watching!

[@bobdearborn3130]

Nice looking roads

[@brandonjones152]

I have 2002 fxdwg as well it’s great!

[@ki11m3please325]

Make sure to check those cam chain tensioners. My 2005 wide glide has the old spring mount ones as well and they’ve been known to fail. Mine were pretty beat up at the 18k mark I noticed this fall. My buddy has a 2000 heritage soft tail as his went out at 44k so it’s really a shot in the dark when they fail.

[@HippieBiker1369]

Thanks for watching and the input.

[@Rif_Leman]

The FXWG was introduced in 1980 with an 80" Shovelhead, 4 speed kickstsart transmission, and a Wide Glide front end. FXWG production ended in 1985 with the only Wide Glide with an Evolution engine. The FXDWG is a different animal than the FXWG. You and I are local.

[@yassinelaouar5614]

I love Harley-davidson ❤❤❤

[@HippieBiker1369]

Thank you for Watching

[@yassinelaouar5614]

U welcome

[@yassinelaouar5614]

I am from Algeria North Africa

[@nicholasboss4344]

I get my 2001 Wide Glide in 3 weeks. Can't wait

[@HippieBiker1369]

Well did you get it?

[@theoriginalshotgunoutdoors3269]

SWEET!

[@HippieBiker1369]

Yes it is

[@PaulLittau]

I did the same trade yesterday. Sportster vs wide glide and i do not regret it ❤. Awesome lookin bike man

[@HippieBiker1369]

Enjoy your new ride, thank you for watching

[@Eric_A...]

2003 dxwdg love the dynas

[@Crimepaysaskapolitician]

It's nice

[@ardyrides834]

I found a 2000 model carbureated FXDWG, this past February 2021. It was so clean with only 22,200 miles on it, I just had to buy it. I've been riding a StreetGlide for years, and this WideGlide is so much lighter and nimble. Two totally different rides. Keep in mind, the early model TwinCam engines have the spring loaded Cam chain shoes. They need to be replaced every 25,000 to 40,000 miles. They shoes need to be checked every 10,000 miles after the first 20,000 miles.

[@HippieBiker1369]

Had my cam chain tensioner inspected a few months ago. No wear issues so far. Thanks for watching and commenting 🙂

[@roberthugh878]

I went from a 2000 Sportster Sport to 03 FXDWG. It's nicer on the highway but it doesn't handle as well and the breaking is not even close. Love the dual front disc on the SS. The SS got stolen otherwise I'd still be riding it. Besides the V Rod the SS is the funnest HD I"ve ridden.

[@HippieBiker1369]

Thanks for watching and commenting. Sportsters rule!

[@GeorgeVrachliotis]

Congrats on your trade, that's a hell of a bike! Old school looking dyna or as they used to say 'sportster on steroids'!

[@HippieBiker1369]

I've been enjoying it, but in reality the Sportster was a quicker bike, but this is more comfortable.

[@GeorgeVrachliotis]

@@HippieBiker1369 that's weird. I had the change to ride for a few times my buddy's 2011 Street Bob and I was blown away by its engine power compared to my Sportie.

[@HippieBiker1369]

@@GeorgeVrachliotis the 2011 has a larger displacement engine than the 2001, thus more torque and hp. 2001 88 ci, 2011 96 ci. It was with 96 ci which finally gave the Big Twins a slight edge over the Sportster.

[@brandonjones152]

@@HippieBiker1369 put screaming eagle build and it will be faster !!

[@HorseWaterDrink]

Got my 05 wide glide in July.

[@HippieBiker1369]

Enjoy it! Thanks for watching

[@yy4uman]

Having around 20K on it, probably a good time to check that cam chain tensioner. I love my 2000 Wide Glide. (similar mileage, got it up on the rack as we speak). Enjoy the new bike!

[@HippieBiker1369]

Thank you for your input, good advice 👍

[@HippieBiker1369]

I had cam chain tensioner inspected and my mechanic told I'm in good shape!

[@yy4uman]

@@HippieBiker1369 Guess we're the lucky ones, mine had hardly any wear at all. Might upgrade anyway over the winter. I plan on keeping her.

[@davidlaird5287]

I got the same exact bike.

[@roysauer3348]

I’m trading my Sportster in for a Wide Glide. Can’t go wrong at all.

[@HippieBiker1369]

I miss my Sportster. Enjoy your new ride.

[@roysauer3348]

@@HippieBiker1369 I’m planning on it. I’m gonna miss my Sportster too.

[@oldrider]

You're gonna love it. My 02' FXDWG has about 12k more miles than yours and is still runnin strong. I just put another 100 miles on it yesterday and plan on doing it again tomorrow. If you're interested you can check it out on my channel on some of my earlier videos. I know you said finances are tough, but, there's nothing stopping you from getting another Sportster if you wanted to. I picked up a running 95" XL1200 for $1,200 in 2019. They're out there. That's one of the fun things about being on the hunt for those barn finds.

[@HippieBiker1369]

I did subscribe

[@oldrider]

@@HippieBiker1369 Thanks!

[@caferacer4856]

Taco on the up is aftermarket

[@HippieBiker1369]

Thanks for watching, actually the tach is a Harley-Davidson accessory made by the motor company, sold separately.

[@hereticlife2546]

Fucking identical to my bike. Goddamn it I have to paint mine.

[@HippieBiker1369]

Mine looks a lot different now, but red could be cute (lol). Thanks for watching!

[@randyroads8843]

WIDE GLIDE красавчик🤘

[@davidmccall4776]

I kinda wish I'd bought a dyna, or kept my Electraglide, this 97 Heritage Softail is a killer on my back! Getting old is a bitch, but then again it's better than the alternative. Ride free brothers! Seeya

[@theoriginalshotgunoutdoors3269]

Looks like another Sturgis trip is in order....

[@HippieBiker1369]

After a few mods

[@gilbertperez1337]

Nice bike do you think the longer wheel stance helps a lot at higher speeds ?

[@HippieBiker1369]

Not really, in fact I have always felt having a skinny 21 inch wheel makes bikes less stable, this is the third bike I have owned with 21 inch wheel, previously on a Xl Custom and on a Honda Shadow Spirit, but they look cool. Thanks for watching.

[@kenbuttone8775]

Bro. What kind of bars are they?nice ride.

[@HippieBiker1369]

Stock mini apes, thanks for watching.

[@luiscastro9933]

Hey there!! Looking for some helpful advise.. I have the opportunity to purchase (from a friend) a 2001 Harley Wide Glide 88 Cam. 14K Miles. I have always rode Honda Cruisers so this would be the first Harley. Do you think this would be a wise purchase since it is more than 20 years old. The bike is in great condition... Garage kept. Is it even worth the trouble??? i have an '08 so I would be getting an older bike.

[@HippieBiker1369]

If it is as you say, age shouldn't matter if your friend kept up on the maintenance. One thing everyone on here kept telling me was to upgrade my cam chain tensioner because apparently it was somewhat problematic with the early twin cams. I had it inspected by a mechanic I trust 2 months ago when I had service done to the bike. It was in great shape no wear or signs of a problem. We talked about upgrading he suggested for now to just inspect it periodically.

[@luiscastro9933]

That's what I have been reading about, that same issue has come up. Thanks for the advice. I wanna pull the trigger on it and being that it has low miles on it, seems like a good buy. he's asking $5000.00

[@brandonjones152]

@@luiscastro9933 there are great deals on fxdwg ! Get one you will love the feeling of Harley

[@DrumnG83.]

Is it a heavy bike? My son and I just got our licenses together and I was thinking of a similar bike. Not sure if this would be to large to start out with.

[@HippieBiker1369]

It weighs in at 660 lbs, 120 lbs. give or take more than a Sportster, what is a good starter bike depends on the person.

[@DrumnG83.]

@@HippieBiker1369 Thanks for the response. Thats helpful information. I'll have to go to a dealer and try and sit on a few different styles. There's something about the wide glide style that draws me to it.

[@Crimepaysaskapolitician]

Hippies were Hippies. Bikers were not Hippies....

[@HippieBiker1369]

Explain Easy Rider

[@Crimepaysaskapolitician]

@@HippieBiker1369 it's a movie

[@HippieBiker1369]

@Juggleupjuggleup you don't like movies? People need to get a life. Hippie Biker is used in jest. It's a term I heard used aimed at long-haired bikers during the 60s, 70s, 80s, etc. In reality, "biker" can be a motorcyclist, bicyclist, etc. As for Hippie, there really wasn't such an animal except made up in the minds of journalists and pop marketing of the youth movement. Personally, I have identified as a "hippie" along with my schoolmates since the 7th grade (1967). I have identified with motorcycling since I can remember, riding on the back of my father's WL or his Indian chief. Since I continued to become a motorcyclist into my adulthood and, for the most part, except when I was a soldier, I tend to wear my hair long, listen to the same "Hippie" music of my youth and ride my Harley-Davidson. I resemble the Term "Hippie-Biker" and if any have a problem with that, they can go ahead and make an appointment with a counselor.

[@tomaldridge4170]

Opinions are like assholes, everybody's got one. Have a Dyna 2006 that I wouldn't trade for all your Hondas, Yamahas, Suzukis, or any other rice burner in the world.

[@HippieBiker1369]

Gotta love it to ride it, Ride on be safe

[@donh4056]

Much better than a sportster. Congrats

[@HippieBiker1369]

I miss my Sporty, thanks for watching!

[@Boysenberr]

The Sportster is a better bike.

[@HippieBiker1369]

For the most part I agree and I miss my Sportster. Saying that the wide glide is more comfortable on long rides. Thanks for watching and your input, ride safe. kzbin.info/www/bejne/fl6Qc2NpfKySrsU

[@christopherlococo2483]

Hahahahahaha 🤣 harley suck, that's all you need to know

[@HippieBiker1369]

Bless your heart. Thanks for watching.