Rebuilding A Totaled Harley From Start To Finish // INSANE TRANSFORMATION

I bought a totaled 1999 Harley Davidson Dyna Wide Glide from an auction sight unseen and COMPLETELY rebuilt it with some help from Power Cult Performance and many others. It goes from a stock, old man bike to the clubstyle bike of my dreams!
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[@colt45scruff]

I've always been a fan of taking something old / chrome and then making it look like a current model year first owner sitting pretty with a dealer trying to talk you into "options" on the show room floor yall nailed this project and I can't wait to see what yall come up with next

[@Arthurtv807]

You should film a parts video where you go into depth of each part and where you got it and put a link in the description for each part

[@Posibrian]

7/8 grips feel so much better than 1", love the dirt bike feel on a Harley. I would suggest if you're having wrist problems while riding, switching out for 7/8 throttle sleeves, there's a few companies that make them as I think your grips are 1" from what I can tell... maybe I'm wrong.

[@maddog7999]

then he may have to change the bars. cant just use 7/8 on 1” bars🤷‍♂️

[@timostrom5710]

i got a sick 2000 fxdwg, loved it, got hit by a drunk driver. totaled the bike. i kept it tho. most it was fine. oil pan was just like urs. i found another one online, and had it shipped to GA from PA via my cell phone while i was at work. so i got a complete-ish parts bike. super rad dynas can be had on CL for under 5k.

[@Minirev11]

I put the tbr 2-1 on my 05 super glide and it’s absolutely amazing, the carbon on the back is the perfect little touch

[@chrismartin6544]

I had a 02 FXDX I loved that bike if I had not totaled it I would still be on it today she was concord purple I called her the purple people eater I put a stage II big bore 95 ci kit with the SE 203 cams and a Thunderheader she was a screamer. Good luck enjoy her

[@mchristr]

Did you know that the Dynas have different neck rakes depending on the model? The best for handling are 28 degree frames.

[@nickbass6011]

Can I please get some info on what rear fender you used???? Want to do same project on my 1999 FXDWG, just can’t find a seat and rear fender and you nailed it! Please please let me know 😭😭😭😂👍👍👍👍👍

[@quintonsales2232]

The shot with you remove in the box from the backseat at the shop with the mountains in the background is priceless

[@donaldfite]

Not my style of bike but I love the color and forks. Came out nice!

[@GGs00001]

Hey nice bike, first timing watching you guy. I noticed at 5:43 of the video you guys hit the oil pan while putting the bike on the lift. Later on you said something about being carefull buying from online auctions because tje oil pan was bad.. Was just putting this out there, again nicr bike man!

[@Csperopolous]

Well it was pissing oil before they put it in the stand. Plus no way they hit it hard enough to put a hole in it.

[@kevin.waldron]

NOW Thats What I Call Content: Vol. 1 sick vid bros

[@bowlingmatt1]

Great build and great video footage. I know you tried to keep the reveal a secret, but wishing for more details on the build. World needs more late 90's Dyna content (mines a 98)

[@bowlingmatt1]

@@PowerCult Im just one of the rare ones who dont mind 30 min episodes times 10 episodes for a build.

[@RollingRigTraction]

I heard Ogden, seems we're both in Utah. Looking forward to seeing the final build. Mine is just super clean but mostly stock, I just plan to get new tank and fenders and do my own custome paint on it.

[@bikebilderbear6786]

I picked up my 1995 for $3500. Screamin Eagle stage 3. I've got a couple KZbin videos up on it. still upgrading piece by piece.

[@howdiedoodie8587]

Man, I hate to see that duck tail rear fender go. To me they are sexy and distinguish the bike from other models. One serious question. Why change from belt drive to chain? I’ve had each on different bikes and the belt is so much nicer not having to clean and adjust every 500 miles. If there is a benefit to chain over belt, I can’t figure out what it would be.

[@bluddyrowdy8757]

Yeah you are correct Mate. Belts are Best ! If you have a hot-cam with heaps of cubic-inches and want to do wheel-stands , or continuously run it on a drag-strip, then chains are best for transferring horse-power to the ground. Please note you Can do wheelies ( wheel-stands ) with a belt rear-drive, just not lots/often/always !

[@ralphbranham8663]

I rode a 03 Wide Glide for ten months untill my butt got run over and totalled the bike . My favorite bike because I was working at the Harley shop in Moore and I had to go to El Reno to pick it up for the shop , then hid it behind the Harleys that I unloaded from the factory . I was able to hide it for a month before they knew it was in the back , lol .

[@jakedragsknee]

Hope you are ok brother

[@ralphbranham8663]

@@jakedragsknee Two inches short on the left side , lol

[@indianasteelheadandsalmonf7033]

I'm in the process of rebuilding my 1999 fxds dyna. I'm going a way different route with mine. I'm going for a old FL look. I about 1/4 the way through the build. When I'm done I'll try and get some pics or video for you to check out. It'll be a big contrast to what yours looks like.

[@Alilretard1]

Note to self. Check oil level BEFORE starting salvage auction Harley.

[@redjon2943]

Nice to see this beautiful bike, and nice guys working on it. But also the tools. As a french mechanic,I work in a quarry on bigger machine and I really hate electric and air tools. I need to feel the torque and the effort. I also little by little forget the socket wrench for the classic wrench. I will never consider I am right but I feel more confident with my wrench sometime with a hammer in my left hand. I'm 37 y o but I feel like 80 watching you americans work with these tools I have in my worshop but only use as "the last hope". Thanks a lot for sharing

[@Bigsoot7393]

I’m from Australia and work in a quarry and use an electric rattle gun on literally every single bolt I can, work smarter not harder?

[@bluddyrowdy8757]

@@Bigsoot7393 For REMOVAL yes agreed, for replacement ? Not so much....

[@Bigsoot7393]

@@bluddyrowdy8757 most definitely for replacement! Production is king not down time

[@bluddyrowdy8757]

@@Bigsoot7393 And therein goes the 'skill' in such a Trade.. Fair enough if using greater than 5/8 inch bolts, but seriously its just 'monkey-work ' if merely slamming sh!t in....

[@Scottstunts]

So sick! I never liked Harley’s but at the age of 42 I figured out why. I hate chrome. Now I want to build one and scrape tail on one.

[@marcosamarilla4787]

86 trueno project!!!!!!!!

[@cybertug4]

Ron Jeremy called, he wants his mustache back😆😆😆

[@ryanbillings838]

What did this run you in parts? Price wise. Trying to make some of the same changes, just wondering how much I’m looking at

[@maryetdave]

Nothing better than the smell of a new seat 😝 nice build

[@baul0010]

I wasn't going to thumbs up... But two dudes two upping on a pretend motorcycle deserves a like.

[@wayne6737]

Gerday mate, its a lot of waiting sending parts, getting parts getting ready but no build yet. Cant comment yet, I'm waiting.

[@randydurfee678]

I have a 2000 Dyna that looks just like it....what kinda back finder did you use ...

[@derreksmith5537]

Sick build brother! Gave me some ideas for my 1995 wide glide!

[@mrob456]

Imagine being the tweeker sitting in prison watching this video. Sitting there like man, i loved that bike, i sold it for the most meth I ever seen!! LOL

[@josephcivita1450]

What a couple of hackers they don't even know how to remove a fork tube properly

[@bravo6601]

Thought i was the only one rockin the camo mechanix ... touch’e power cult and props on the baddass build!!!

[@jakewestin4176]

This is my absolute dream bike

[@jakewestin4176]

@@PowerCult I'm jealous and happy for you. Ill get mine soon! Ride safe brother

[@cowdudeable]

Perhaps I missed it...but what did this thing cost? How would that compare to a totally restored bike on the open market?

[@mariogomez-tz9hv]

Following

[@BillieSuit]

Beautiful build boys ! Congratulations

[@BloodPlusPwn]

I expected to be impressed, but I'm not gonna lie, I also expected not to like the build. I tend to go into rebuilds with a certain degree of... doubt lol. I can't say I like the bars or the pipes (I do like the sound, not as much the looks), but goddamn if that thing doesn't look like a fucking gem! Definitely something to be proud of. Looks better than most Harleys rolling off the line for 2020.

[@jaakko9201]

How long does the knocking sound last on a fresh motor build? I just finished mine and not sure if its coming from non cycled oil

[@sirehan1002]

I love the before restored bike better. SOA really ruin a clubstyle bike for me personally, but respect for that awesome build bro

[@mk4boi948]

I’ve got to agree with you. I’m not sure if it’s the style I don’t like after SOA or all the dentists who went and got the same style bikes built

[@johnholtz1205]

SOA? Lol. Nothing to do with club bikes. Club bikes inspired SOA. 😂

[@Christopher-et7bc]

Harleys are supposed to have chrome anyways.

[@dereckmajczyk5861]

I like the color gray matches the black awesome 🔨🔨🔨💯💯💯

[@PowerCult]

Thank you! I like it too!

[@tarrengudmundson7522]

The fact that he was using a snap on socket to beat on really hurt

[@bustedknucks2280]

Warranty

[@bretcappola6904]

Can't wait till the day I get to build my own dyna,or fxr

[@vrthingz]

What is that headlight fairing?🥺

[@tomquinn607]

Color is old school. My 07 FXDL was the same gray with maroon inset on tank and pin stripe. Beautiful scoot you have.

[@robertspivey7338]

I'd love that seat and bar set up on an '07 FXDWG. Anyone know which year seats are interchangeable for Dynasty?

[@chrismartin6544]

Nice Dyna brother I miss my FXDX I had a 2000 model purple and black she was amazing anyhow I love the color and the faring it all looks amazing. 👍👍💪💪

[@EvolBobby]

im looking for a rear fender for my 2000 dyna, just wondering where you got yours from?

[@Blue_Flame_Raptor]

Oh wow mine is the same purple two tone! I've only ever seen two other Harleys in the purple. Too bad you didn't keep it

[@ryanbear1808]

What rear fender and tank was that from? Fxr? What year? Anything else required for the wheels? Assumed cast wheel with 3/4 axle. I have a 98 fxdwg looking to do a similar build.

[@jamesdubbelman4621]

Surely would have been so much easier to use an fxd or fxr as base for build

[@bretcappola6904]

Big money build

[@richardharber8434]

On the wide glides they have more front fork rake then the other dyna did u change something to in the triple trees to lessen the rake

[@joeywildenboer3540]

Hey man, can i ask which triple trees that are and the fairing ?

[@skydivemogi]

Love the build! Currently converting my '15 Dyna FXDB into a club style bike. Had a question about your paint. What was the cost of the total paint? And who did it for you? Thanks! Ride safe!

[@skydivemogi]

Anyone? Anyone? Bueller?

[@LehJugaU]

I really enjoy the build video, thanks for sharing 🤘, dope bike💯

[@bezpop1409]

I have Heritage Softail, 92 that i want to restore, i have never done anything like this before but its a bucket list kinda thing, any help you can give would be really be appreciated.

[@trentdawg2832]

Yeah I have a ‘99 road king that I converted into a road glide……wanna do a smaller dyna build next

[@firebird4lfe]

What did you do for the dual rotor conversion for the front end?

[@mordecaivlanch3414]

21:37 truly wholesome moment

[@RollingRigTraction]

Pretty much the same setup as my '94 FXDWG.

[@Johnitzme]

What was more or less the cost on labor to get the bike build done?

[@mattlewis8713]

I’ve seen the question multiple times but man what rear fender did you use? I can’t stand the stock bobtail fender and can’t find shit online. I really like the fender you went with.

[@wearetotallyrad]

It came off a similar year FXDX. Bolted right up!

[@rustyshackelford4730]

No crome ? Thats like having french frys with no ketchup .

[@wreckitgreglowers8808]

Hey power cult what the chance u still have the palm tree air cleaner still i want it need to have it

[@sagegalley4350]

Love this build man! About to to it to my 95 wide glide! What are them forks?

[@Firelord360]

looks like a newer glide! Great rebuild

[@jhodgkinson84]

Hey fellas I need a little advice. I have a 2012 Wide glide and I want to do a mid/narrow glide conversion on the front end. To get rid of that wide glide rake and throw a wider tire instead of the skinnier glide tire. Do I just need to swap the tree to get rid of that rake? If so what’s my best option? I have the stock forks and tree right now (49mm). If you got some time hit me back. Thanks

[@PowerCult]

I can’t speak for sure about a 2012, but on this 99 some of the rake is in the tree and some is in the frame itself. Swapping to a 39mm narrow glide tree made it have the same rake as a lowrider

[@FarmerSarducci]

When you changed the triple trees to a narrow glide did it change the rake of your bike?

[@PowerCult]

Yep! It now has the same rake as a lowrider

[@timduncan2864]

Idk if he mentioned it but does anyone know if he put or wide glide triple tree and forks on or what?

[@brody5563]

Very nice build. One day I'd love to put a round fender on my fatbob. Still looking around to see what my options are.

[@lizetlemus514]

what triple tree and forks did you use

[@Vosmalus]

What is the rear fender and what kind of fairing is that?

[@billstevens720]

Mushrooming that snap on socket hurt my heart

[@shawnthomas6782]

Definitely a great build

[@brennongould7065]

Your bike came out beautiful most of all I like the paint

[@braydenname2743]

What crash bar did you go with??

[@spencerdibble8839]

Where did you get the bell helmet accessories

[@aaronk4241]

What u use to get rid of the wide glide front end

[@jackthomas1868]

Did bell comp you that gear? If so how do you go about this? What do you have to do to qualify for free merchandise?

[@jamiescott5331]

I think forward controls is all you need to feel more comfortable on the bike and give a better look while riding. the bike turned out great man good work

[@zhavuk9847]

Oh that’s what I’m building now but its a 99 fxd SG on a budget .. Ghetto Fab

[@zhavuk9847]

I’m Taking NOTES

[@rockbay79]

Nice Bike! Fun video!

[@ThelronReaper]

What kind of bike is this? I'm really new to motorcycles but I've been a car guy my whole life. Looking to expand my knowledge and I really like the way this bike looks and sounds.

[@nzuncovered1845]

It's a Harley Davidson Dyna Wide-Glide. Or FXDWG

[@wmwilcat]

I need to know what fender fit for that wide glide I’m trying to do the same to mine

[@richarde.fitzpatrickjr.2426]

What's up with the fxrt & fxrp at the shop?

[@Sean_0109]

Oh nice my I have the 13 spoke rim I feel not special but it’s cool to hear they are a little rarish?

[@Sean_0109]

Miles Mortensen that’s kinda cool

[@Sean_0109]

Miles Mortensen also nice bike man

[@mrhalish]

Great looking bike man, if you don't mind me asking, what was the total build cost roughly with all the parts & initial cost of the bike? Also where did you get the leather riding vest with the flag lining please?

[@Brad__Gray]

You'd be much better off buying one already in good shape. I have a similar 99 fxdx I bought stock for 5500 that was already in great shape. I've already put 5k more into it to get pretty close to his level minus the chain drive swap (which alone costs about 1200 with labor). My bike was also already blacked out. My estimates knowing how much all his parts cost plus an estimated 2k he spent on the original bike plus labor for all that is well over 10k. That was alot of $$$$ in labor. You can see my bike stock and then now on Instagram @bradrickgray just so you get an idea.

[@tonytarr11]

What carb setup are you running? & what sized jets? Trying to get mine dialed in

[@nzuncovered1845]

Looked like he got a Mikuni C.V on it

[@wildwarth6333]

How do you adapt the Pro Taper bar to use it on a Harley? Been considering one for mine but for what I have seen it’s not entirely compatible

[@PowerCult]

There are some bars that have been made as collaborations with MX companies that are compatible with regular risers. Other than that there are companies like Hardcase Performance that make risers to fit moto bars and you run sleeves to fit the Harley controls.

[@wildwarth6333]

@@PowerCult got it, thanks for the answer ! Keep up the good work

[@williamadams2147]

I need to know what rear fender you guys used

[@olschoolvanner]

What are you going to do with the old seat on your rebuild?

[@CCCCCCCCCCCCCCCCC707]

what color/paint you went with?

[@kylewright214]

front end work? how much did it change you rake and does it do wheelies ?

[@PowerCult]

Changed to 39mm narrow glide trees with plus 2 tubes. Has the same rake as a lowrider when you change the trees. And yes it does wheelies just not with me on it 😂

[@williambosley2255]

Looks like Utah!

[@gianni_dub]

Gah damn that is one good looking bike

[@Ladosligese]

gotta ask .. what use is a bag for the helmet ? When she started up ... could feel that looovely feeling in my gut !! .. SO NICE .. oh and please remember used motoroil is carcinogenic so PLEASE wear some damn gloves .. no point in upping the risk of cancer .. oh last thing :D .. dude drop the moustache go for a full size beard .. think it would suit you .. and you would lose the 60`s style beard.

[@bretcappola6904]

Does a wide glide have more of a rake in the frame than the other dynas??

[@danzahhh13]

Yp

[@towguy8012]

Hit me up when you go riding through Kearns/west valley area. Also what auction site you get her from?

[@NokternaL1]

Badass bike bro, love the Color you chose for the tins.

[@southernragenga]

How about you crate up all the stuff your taking off and send it to me! Hope you enjoy it! I love my dyna. Can't wait to finish mine.

[@southernragenga]

@@PowerCult it was an awsome build man. Thanks for the video.

[@haljordan31]

sick video