Is the Harley Davidson Conv Dyna a convertible?
The first truly new Harley engine since 1936 is the big news for 1999, and the Convertible is one of the best showcases for the engine. Two-up spirited riding with loaded bags is a great way to put the engine through its paces and this engine more than met the challenge.
Where was the 1997 Harley Davidson Dyna Glide convertible?
Americade, a five-day celebration of motorcycling in Lake George, NY, awaited us at the trip’s end. The green of the countryside and the promise of rain said Southern California was far away. We may have been on a business trip, but it felt more like the beginning of a vacation.
How many miles does a Harley Davidson Dyna Glide go?
Although the weather report warned of at least 140 miles of rain, we couldn’t help but smile as we stood in the drizzle, loading our gear onto the Dyna Glide Convertible outside the Harley-Davidson plant in York, PA. We had almost 400 miles of riding ahead of us.
Why did my FXDX Conv Dyna Convertible break?
Like the 1996 Convertible we have in our garage, one of the leather cover flaps on the ’99 FXDS broke in two places. The first thing to fail was the front snap. The snap holds the leading edge of the flap against the bag. This keeps it from flapping wildly at speed. With this snap missing the flap was exposed to the full force of the wind.
When did the Harley Davidson Dyna Glide convertible come out?
The FXDS Convertible, added to the Dyna Glide line in 1994, has been popular among riders who want a do-it-all bike. In the Convertible, Harley has in effect created two bikes. The first offers a windshield and solidly mounted soft bags suitable for a long haul.
Although the weather report warned of at least 140 miles of rain, we couldn’t help but smile as we stood in the drizzle, loading our gear onto the Dyna Glide Convertible outside the Harley-Davidson plant in York, PA. We had almost 400 miles of riding ahead of us.
What kind of engine does a Dyna Glide have?
Full choke is required to utilize the Dyna’s clever engine mounting system, but once the engine has warmed up, the Convertible delivers a pleasant syncopated shake at idle speeds. Pulling out of the York plant and rumbling up the road reminded us again of how effective the Dyna is at smoothing out the 1340 cc engine.
Where does Harley Davidson Dyna Glide go for road testing?
The reality of road testing usually follows a more mundane route: The bike is delivered to the underground garage of our high-rise office building; we commute through LA’s worst for a few days, then hit the road for some real riding on the weekend or during a work-day when we aren’t tied to our desks.
The first truly new Harley engine since 1936 is the big news for 1999, and the Convertible is one of the best showcases for the engine. Two-up spirited riding with loaded bags is a great way to put the engine through its paces and this engine more than met the challenge.
Like the 1996 Convertible we have in our garage, one of the leather cover flaps on the ’99 FXDS broke in two places. The first thing to fail was the front snap. The snap holds the leading edge of the flap against the bag. This keeps it from flapping wildly at speed. With this snap missing the flap was exposed to the full force of the wind.
When did they change the front rake on the Dyna?
1995: Until this year, all Dynas had a 32-degree front rake, but in 1995 a more responsive 28-degree rake was introduced to the sportier Dyna models. 1999: Evolution engine is replace with the new 88ci Twin Cam engine in the Dyna frame.
What kind of look does a Harley Dyna have?
Known as “club style,” (or “outlaw” style) the look focuses primarily around customized Dynas, which are heavily blacked out, with tall rear suspensions, tall, narrow handlebars, and bullet front fairings.