Thursday, December 31, 2009
FXDX Super Glide Sport: Introduction
Looking at the Harley brochure, I loved the looks of the FXDX best of all – I still do in fact – and liked the idea of its sporty aspirations. A decision was made – insanely enough without a test ride! Thinking about it, I was bloody lucky that we subsequently got on so well as I’ve since learnt that bike tests always throw up surprises and you are better off trying your potential purchase alongside a few alternatives to be really sure before parting with your own cash.
I was delighted with the bike and I have yet to find something else I’d be prepared to swap it for. Unbelievably it is still standard, but then I reckon the original package is pretty proficient, but that is about to change for two reasons: the Twin Cam 96 inch engine of the Super Glide Custom tested in AmV37 and the brakes of the XR1200X coming up in AmV39. Both blew me away and I’ve been utterly hooked. Upgrading my bike is now a necessity – and in the pipeline!
Graham
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Graham,
Same here - I traded in a Ducati for a 2001 FXDX-T and now I won't get rid of it.
The upgrade bug bit early. After junking the fairing I went the usual big bore/cam and handling route. It makes a good bike even better and I'm sure you'll find the same. Simple things like lower, narrower bars off a 883R make such a difference.
What next? Well I like the look of the USD forks on the Dyna AmV 38 - pass me the hacksaw......
Looking forward to seeing what you do and how you get on with the bike.
Pete
Graham,
Same here - I traded in a Ducati for a 2001 FXDX-T and now I won't get rid of it.
The upgrade bug bit early. After junking the fairing I went the usual big bore/cam and handling route. It makes a good bike even better and I'm sure you'll find the same. Simple things like lower, narrower bars off a 883R make such a difference.
What next? Well I like the look of the USD forks on the Dyna AmV 38 - pass me the hacksaw......
Looking forward to seeing what you do and how you get on with the bike.
Pete
Hi Pete
I've got to ask: What did you have done to the engine and what's it like to ride? Any downsides? If you don't mind me asking - can you remember roughly how much it cost too?
BTW I'll have a think about the bars
Cheers
Graham
Graham,
Here you go. Basically my version of the TC88 stage 4 upgrade according to 'How to build a H-D Torque monster' by Bill Rook
Engine wise:-
1550 overbore with Wiseco flat top forged pistons - about £400 including rebore.
Andrews 37b chain driven cams - £100 including fitting - cams from USA via Ebay
Mikuni HSR 42 - new from ebay £130 with another £20 for special cables.
SE Performance ignition module and coil - £100 from USA via Ebay.
Street Port package (port enlargement and larger, lightweight valves with std springs) £550 from USA including supply of good 2nd hand heads from stock.
NRHS adjustable pushrods - £100 from mfgr incuding revised covers.
K&N airfilter kit £89 including mounting plate and adaptor for Mikuni - £95
Frame,
Tru-Trak handling kit £250 from USA and worth every penny.
SE Fork Brace £120
Harley floating disks (originals warped) - £90 each.
There you go - maybe not all needed but I am SO pleased with the result.
Upside - pulls like a train and doesn't get breathless over 4.5-5K. Handles as well as can be expected - vast improvement over standard. No problems with starting, mpg, oil consumption or pinking.
Downside - needed something more sticky than std. tyres (Avons). A little bit of rejetting of Mikuni as tickover/low speed far too rich.
Needed the lower bars!
So there you go. Not all of this was bought at once.I shopped around and got lucky via ebay. I love the bike even more than when I first got it - but there is no other Harley (apart from maybe the XR1200X) I want unless it's an older one as well as this one.
Sorry to rabbit on but....
Regards,
Pete
Graham,
Forgot to add that when I bought it the bike already had SE II slash cut silencers on. I left them on but shoved a half inch drill through the baffle. Sounds ok to me and no complaints from the neighbours.
Pete
Many thanks for this Pete: good stuff - watch this space!
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