1996 Dyna

I have a chance to buy a 1996 dyna in great shape. i presently have a 1200 sportster. i want the dyna to give me a little more range an d comfort for longer rides. Is there anything to watch out for when buying one of these bikes. thanks

Yes, I have someone who can help me assess it. The owner says it has 4000 original miles. I was interested in hearing comments on the engine. I believe it is 80 cubic inch vs. its modern counterpart which is 96 cubic inches. It is a Dyna FXR.

If I didn't have a Road King, I'd have a Dyna. I like their suspension much better than the Softails' limited one. The aftermarket for it is not as great as for the Softails, but there is still plenty that you could do to make it a great long-rider and that Evo engine is well supported in the aftermarket. With only 4000 miles on it, you may be looking at a bike that was wrecked early and put up out of rider fear - so pay close attention to the frame at any weld points that you can see. I'd definitely want to test ride before buying, unless the price is so cheap that the parts are worth the buy. And like was said before, make darn sure it has a clear title.

Good luck!

All great points. Thanks. It has new rubber. The mileage does seem low. Hate to think it was a garage queen.

I just test rode a 99 Super Glide the other week, and I have to say that was impressed with the ride, and the overall condition of the bike. The one thing that you may find, as I did, especially since you and I both have Sportsters is that the acceleration is a lot weaker than what it is on a Sportster. At least I thought that. Other than that and the braking, I think that you will enjoy a Dyna.

Thanks for all the responses. I'm very close to pulling the trigger on this ride. My wife kindly consented to let me keep the Sportster and buy the Dyna. I think she wants to learn how to ride. Heaven help us!

they balance so much better than a Sporty, to me a Sporty is not for a beginer.

I agree. I don't know why they say a sporty is a beginners bike with the high center and all.

I had a '05 Dyna before I bought the bagger and I loved that bike .It just was not as comfortable for my wife to ride on so she made me upgrade to an Ultra Classic.

I really like my '03 Dyna Super Glide Sport. I have a friend with a '93 Wide Glide, the smoothest bike I've ever ridden. Super slick tranny, no engine vibes that you can feel. Going down the road at 60mph, if you didn't feel the wind you could think your parked setting on the jiffy stand.
Nothing like his '74 FXE. 93 inch Shovel head, upside down 4 speed. What a beast.

Hey that is a compliment, THANK YOU!

Just followup and thank all for their replies: I ended up buying a softail, standard. The bike has 7400 miles and tons of aftermarket parts. It has the 88 b injected motor. I really like the ride. My question is how big a tire can I put on the back? The stock harley Dunlop has about one summer's worth of riding left and seems awfully thin for the size of the bike.

What year is your new bike? Since it is an 88B, we know it ain't brand new. Regardless, you can fit up to a 200 on that without too much trouble. Here is a link (but not an endorsement) to one option:
DM Customs - Home of the wide tire kit for Harley Davidson, Wheels, Pulleys, Handlebars

Good luck and ride free!
:cheers:

sorry: 2001.

Congrates on your new bike. You can add a 150 (next size up from stock) without any modifications, just check to make sure your belt guard clears the sidewall of the tire. The 150 is a bit beefier and they won’t rip your lips off when you by it. Anything wider and you’ll have to get a new rim and may have to change some other things for clearances. JMO