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[@BAsed_AFro]

Dyna is like a hand job. FXR is like all night long with a super model!

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

Who knew that all commentary on this subject could have been reduced to two sentences

[@antisocialgardener]

Love the content bro. Another thing to add with early and late year dyna, which I could have missed you saying, is the 5 speed and 6 speed. I have a 05 FXDL and sure do wish I had an extra gear when on the highway

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

People call me crazy for saying this but there’s times where I just like the simplicity of having 5 gears - With the cam job in my DX I never find myself needing a 6th gear

[@theoldmanflynchmotovlog4846]

My FXRP was a great bike but it was an extreme high mileage bike that lived thru, and I mean deeply, thru Hurricane Katrina. I rebuilt it with parts available at the time. The aftermarket for FXRs wasn't as strong as it is today. (In fact there's a very popular windshield company that responded to me about making a FXRP windshield at the time that referred to FXRs as "old junk that no one wanted when they were new" that keeps me from ever using their product.) For a basically stock Evo it run great and it was extremely comfortable with the higher floorboards and fairing. I also wasn't motovlogging then so wind noise and minor buffeting wasn't an issue. My Dyna Street Bob was a better bike if we're being honest and not nostalgic. I only got tail wag at high speeds in giant sweepers and I'm sure I could have cured it but 100mph plus in a big sweeper, (in West bygawd Virginia) with a basically stock set up, you'll have that. I probably should have added a FXRP fairing and floorboards but my mind eye was set on extreme distances, giant seats and huge aftermarket auxillary lights like all the touring bikes I saw in New Mexico had. I didn't want to ugly up a beautiful Dyna. If I had it to do over, I'd probably start with a FXR frame, chase the welds, new mounts, 103 TwinCam with a six speed, built 49mm forks and Ohlins shocks. FXRP fairings and bags. Dream build with money not an option.

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

That right there is the winning formula - Only thing I wouldn't understand is why go up to 49mm forks?

[@theoldmanflynchmotovlog4846]

@FXDLS Brooklyn 49mm forks don't flex like smaller forks. It's extremely noticed in the Bagger models between the 41mm and the 49mm, Geezer Glide sells a kit to retrofit older Baggers with modern 49mm forks because it improves the handling dramatically.

[@adamhill2788]

U see the new Buell? It's an FXR in modern times?!

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

My friend sent that to me - Looks like some insane power in that thing - 2025 right?

[@berealz9701]

I'm getting it. 175hp stock....thing looks sick

[@brandonmacon3317]

@@berealz9701 looks like a Harley. Granted more HP

[@leward]

@@FXDLSBrooklynYep, 2025 model. Hopefully it’ll drop late 2024.

[@berealz9701]

FXR for sure. I love dynas, but your gonna spend a small fortune trying to replicate the handling of an FXR on your Dyna. And it just doesn't stop. Inverted forks, upgraded motor mounts, new rear shocks, engine stabilizer, steering stabilizer, upgraded swing arm etc....those are not cheap upgrades and for that money, you can find a stock FXR, throw on some bars, exhaust and let it rip. Just my 2....I still love dynas though, 02 FXDX is probably the best Dyna Harley has made.

[@jamo1026]

I've done all of that too my fxdx-t and still occasionally get the whobble. Truth be told and alot of us don't want to hear it, is the new Softail is the way to go.

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

Very, very good point - The inverted front end is where I drew the line on my performance Dyna build, which is also the factor that had me interested in the new ST to begin with

[@jamo1026]

@@FXDLSBrooklyn yup I've thought of an inverted front end but it's too much work, I'll have to mess with the new triple tree to fit the og t sport fairing, and I'll lose the 39mm front end. Mines still only a cammed up head ported 88ci like yours if thought of going to a high compression 95 or higher, but if I'm chasing power I'd be better off just buying a m8.

[@jonz5978]

Couldn’t agree more. The 2006 and newer dyna is a great all round platform. I have owned all 3 and still own both models of twincam dyna, but been debating on building another fxr though.

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

Yeah it gets to that point where it's like you can only ride one bike at a time - It's just hard because all three of those bikes perform so differently

[@Krazyjr_FXR]

90 FXRS-SP. I’ve got Suspension/motor/6 speed od. FXDX t sport fairing on it. SDC pro series seat. I love it for everything. Streets/highway/aggressive it excels in all areas. I have a FXDLS as well and I love the FXR way more. More fun. Easier to throw around. More fun to just rip down the highway. Hard to speak on a long highway mile day. Haven’t really done more than 60 miles or so straight but I don’t doubt I’d have any issues doing a couple hundred straight on it

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

Yeah mine is an 88 SP as well - Sounds like you have that thing properly set up - Solid garage with that FXDLS in there too

[@Dexatron]

Love my '09 FXDC. 96 Twin cam is such a great engine.

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

For real man - Hold on to that one

[@d1mennis]

I'll say this. Having ridden the same FXR for the last 27 years the only thing I would change on it is replacing the 5 speed with a 6 speed! I've ridden that bike from New York to Myrtle beach and back and it was fine. That's because it was the only bike I had! I have never ridden a Dyna for a long distance but people I have spoken with said that preferred the FXR. Now the later Dynas with the 103 motors and 6 speeds may be a game changer.

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

Having the miles on both, I could confidently say that it would be a blast to ride the FXR cross country if you have it set up properly

[@OdinForce4]

I’m gonna say, I have a 86 FXRS and a 95 Roadking. Both Evo. The Evo is a great engine and will be fine with lots of miles. No need to go to a twin cam.

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

Yeah I think that's where I am starting to sit on that idea

[@OdinForce4]

@@FXDLSBrooklyn and if ya want more power, instead of buying a newer bike, if ya love the one with the Evo on it, just buy an aftermarket Evo big twin, like Ultima, Or S&S. Bigger cubes, more power and torque. Obviously more money, but about the same as a used twin cam Dyna price. But you’d have way more power.

[@adamhill2788]

They both better lol My stage 1 clubstyle 09' fxd I ride 90mph across the state non stop and it doesn't miss a beat🤘 0 dyna wobble too

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

Hold on to that one man! 🗽⚡️

[@adamhill2788]

@@FXDLSBrooklyn fo sho ! I'm into it way more than it's worth 🤘

[@alejandromarquinez7089]

I have a 2009 fxd and never had the wobble.

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

Same with my 2016 Dyna - hold on to that thing man!

[@alejandromarquinez7089]

@@FXDLSBrooklyn of course, First I relace my 2015 Street Glide

[@scottfree8848]

That's a question I had to think about until the simple answer reared it beautiful head. Don't pick. Get both! My Dyna 05 is a 5 speed. I think they went to a six speed in 06 on the Dyna series.

[@alejandromarquinez7089]

09 is 6 speed

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

I could be wrong, but I think 06 is the year they went 6 speed - I owned an 06 FXDBI years ago and it was 6 speed

[@scottfree8848]

@@alejandromarquinez7089 then I guess my 07 factory Harley with a 6 speed wasn't ever made?

[@austin012579]

As this season comes up as my first full season I have yet to experience any wobble on my 06 dyna either

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

This is good to hear man! What model is that 06?

[@MrAirmentbob]

103 tcfxrpi for long trips stock 6 speed....88ci tcfxr built into a 110 ci w 5 speed bagger transmission around town ripper. 82 shovel fxrs with a 97' rk transmission; the one i enjoy riding to work the most on weekends. 2014' street bob runs good, would like to convert this one day as well, fourth fxr frame inthe wing. 2019 sporty, sounds amazing with short shots...but basically just makes noise without any power. tc fxr's for the daily all day long or the sporty when i feel like cruising in the slow lane and

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

Damn dude I would love to see pictures of these if you have them - [e-mail]

[@dormantmenace]

I have a 2015 fxdl. Deffinetly wobbles. Even with sputh stabalizers and after Market suspension. Tightened up steering neck. Not as bad as it did stock. Honestly I think part of is spoked rims should have never gone on the dyna modles. For the sane reason they are great off road.. the ability to flex and deflect.. they only enhanced the rubber mounted swing arm issue on dyna modles. But ain't got funds for that.

[@jamo1026]

I've done all of that too my fxdx-t and still occasionally get the whobble. Truth be told and alot of us don't want to hear it, is the new Softail is the way to go

[@dormantmenace]

@Jamo oh I don't mind hearing it.. 100% agree. I just can't afford it lol. And I'm just gonna go road king at that point.. i will say my bike wobbles less 2 up.. I'm 220 she's about a 130. I've played with fork hight to account for geometry. Higher more stable lower better turn in. Vise versa. Plsyed with preload and sag. Doesn't make as big of a difference as the extra wieght .. just Dam dynas. But I occasionally talk to people who swear there's never wobble. And while in a straight line I don't barely ever get um regardless of tripple digits. But start throwing it into turns 90+ and thier it is

[@jamo1026]

I would be exactly the same as you big high speed sweepers other wise its pretty sound. I love my dyna and I will never sell it. the financial loss I would take, would make a grown man cry. haha

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

It’s for sure a pricey thing to tackle, with no guarantee that it will fully resolve the issue - Classic bike though, you got it in the black and red color/emblem?

[@jamo1026]

@@FXDLSBrooklyn yup, still original paint, had to touch up the fairing twice, I almost did a custom paint job on the bike, but glad I didn't. I'll just buy another hd later.

[@jasonkoestner4630]

I had a 2000 fxr4 and a 2009 dyna glide super glide I can say that the fxr was suppier to the dyna just needs more power but handled so much better than dyna

[@guywheeler4225]

that's a dope lookin bike

[@billyflanagan9657]

A Dyna is a fxr wannabe

[@FXDLSBrooklyn]

Yeah I think I agree with that

[@billyflanagan9657]

@@FXDLSBrooklyn fxrsforlife🙂