Anyone on here got one of these?
FXDX
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Had one. Any other questions?
Yes, I like them so tell me all about them
Been looking at them for a while, any known issues? What's good, what's bad?
They're much like any other Dyna of the time with the same 88 ci and 5 speed. The only issue to be aware of (that I know) is the spring loaded cam chain tensioner shoe which is common to all Harley 88’s. The plastic shoes will wear through to the metal backing plate typically somewhere between 25,000 and 70,000 miles. If allowed to happen the remaining broken pieces of shoe material can lodge in the oil pump and lead to major engine damage. So starting around 20k they should be inspected. When they start getting thin (the inner one goes first) you can have them all replaced and the replacement ones will last longer. Or you can chose to have them updated (which is what I did) with the same system used on 96” motors on, which consists of hydraulic tensioners, improved shoes, and a higher flow oil pump. It’s nice that Harley offers this upgrade.
What differentiates the FXDX it is the blackened drivetrain, longer and better rear shocks and springs, longer adjustable forks, twin front rotors, lower bars, mid foot-pegs, and both a speedo and tachometer in sight up on the handlebars.
They never were good sellers here in the US and probably had Europe in mind when they made them. I happened on mine back in 2005 when I was in the local HD/Buell dealer open house. I had gone to look at new Buells, which I was unimpressed by, and was just sipping a beverage chatting with the salesman and I asked "what is your slowest selling motorcycle here?" He said "without hesitation the FXDX Super Glide Sport, there's two over there." One was a 2005 FXDX with cast wheels which just arrived, the other was a 2004 FXDXI with spokes. Long story short I made him an offer on the leftover fuel injected 04, contingent on swapping the cast wheels off the 2005 on to it, which they accepted.
I've enjoyed this motorcycle quite a lot and if one was looking for a Dyna of this vintage it is the one to get IMO. I've toyed with the idea of looking for a nice 2007+ base Dyna FXD, which has the 96" motor 6 speed and 49mm forks, just to make into a newer Super Glide Sport. Would have to install longer shocks and springs, probably a second rotor, and tach. Not sure about the pegs and controls yet.
Here’s a recent photo of mine with a Corbin solo seat.
What differentiates the FXDX it is the blackened drivetrain, longer and better rear shocks and springs, longer adjustable forks, twin front rotors, lower bars, mid foot-pegs, and both a speedo and tachometer in sight up on the handlebars.
They never were good sellers here in the US and probably had Europe in mind when they made them. I happened on mine back in 2005 when I was in the local HD/Buell dealer open house. I had gone to look at new Buells, which I was unimpressed by, and was just sipping a beverage chatting with the salesman and I asked "what is your slowest selling motorcycle here?" He said "without hesitation the FXDX Super Glide Sport, there's two over there." One was a 2005 FXDX with cast wheels which just arrived, the other was a 2004 FXDXI with spokes. Long story short I made him an offer on the leftover fuel injected 04, contingent on swapping the cast wheels off the 2005 on to it, which they accepted.
I've enjoyed this motorcycle quite a lot and if one was looking for a Dyna of this vintage it is the one to get IMO. I've toyed with the idea of looking for a nice 2007+ base Dyna FXD, which has the 96" motor 6 speed and 49mm forks, just to make into a newer Super Glide Sport. Would have to install longer shocks and springs, probably a second rotor, and tach. Not sure about the pegs and controls yet.
Here’s a recent photo of mine with a Corbin solo seat.
Very nice too, I think that is the best colour for the FXDX
Thanks for the info on them, especially the cam chain tensioner, I am looking around right now and there are one or two FXDX T models over here too.
Thanks for the info on them, especially the cam chain tensioner, I am looking around right now and there are one or two FXDX T models over here too.
Thank you longdog, good luck in your search. I imagine the soft bags will be worn by this time on most FXDXT's out there. FWIW there's a company here making an improved replacement which looks the same yet are quick release as well. I recently bought them for mine, they fit and function well.
I bought one new in 1999, and then spent a small fortune (for me anyway) on upgrading the brakes and suspension, and fitting the 1550 big bore kit, wilder cams, high compression heads/pistons and a bigger carb. I also treated it to some fancy billet aluminium wheels. The bike went like the clappers, it was producing somewhere about 100ftlb torque around 3500rpm and 100bhp around 5000rpm. The sound was awesome if somewhat irritating on a long run, the bike was very comfortable when fitted with a sundowner seat and highway pegs. Due to a wrist and hand injury I had the clutch lightened as I found it very heavy to use around town.
I had a problem with the cam bearings failing at a lowish mileage, but it was sorted by HD under warranty. I kept it for six years whilst running it alongside my GS1150 for some of the time, it had over 26000 miles on it when I swapped it for an Aprilia Tuono factory. In some ways the FXDX reminded me of a big Harley sportster.
If ever I were to consider buying another Harley it would have to be a Road King though.
I had a problem with the cam bearings failing at a lowish mileage, but it was sorted by HD under warranty. I kept it for six years whilst running it alongside my GS1150 for some of the time, it had over 26000 miles on it when I swapped it for an Aprilia Tuono factory. In some ways the FXDX reminded me of a big Harley sportster.
If ever I were to consider buying another Harley it would have to be a Road King though.
The Road King is a nice piece and more comfortable than any Dyna, probably my favorite as well if I was to have one Harley. The 09+ RK's handle very well also, maybe as well as an FXDX, but they are 150 pounds heavier and more expensive.
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