Originally Posted by benscratchin

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Further up I-75 behind what is now Texoma Medical Center. There was a cool Bar & Grill / Nightclub. I think it was called "Big Slicks". It's gone now. The hospital bought all that property.

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Originally Posted by benscratchin

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Well, you asked for it, so I'll add this.
Since you have little to no info on your "profile page", I'll make some assumptions, comments and questions, like maybe this is your first Harley.

I'll start by saying you have a cool bike there, it looks good as is.
I appears to be an EVO WideGlide with an FXD, FXDX, or other rear fender, turn signals removed, Bagger air-shocks, LePera seat, Drag pipes, blacked-out engine components, Big Sucker A/C, White hand grips, handlebars, I'm not sure about, they look a little shorter than the 11" mini-apes that came stock on WideGlides, black fork boots, wide rim and 16"fat tire, as opposed to the stock 21" bicycle tire that came stock on WideGlides. Someone spent a lot of time and money to create that bike's look. It could be called a Frankenstein.

How long have you had the bike? Is this your first Harley? First EVO? Do you know the history of this bike? I would suggest you get yourself a factory service manual. Especially if you plan on doing any work on it yourself. Do your research to learn a bit about the peculiarities of the EVO engine and drivetrain.

What do I think, what do you need to do?
Buddy, the possibilities are almost endless. I suggest you Google "Dyna" click on images and you'll find a ton of Dyna pics, to see what is possible, and the different looks that the Dyna platform is capable of. Youtube "Harley Dyna", go to some local bike nights, biker friendly bars, and look at the Dyna's there. In the mean time just ride your bike and enjoy it. Where you are located in Sherman, any direction you ride, there are nice country back roads to ride.

I'll add a pic of my 2000 FXDWG for a comparison to a mostly stock Dyna WideGlide.


Almost all original.

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Originally Posted by fskitch

I think it’s great—I’ll tell you what I’d do, not what you need to do.

titanium wrap on the exhaust—I think the goldish color would flow with the fuel tank
coil over shocks—not a fan of the bagger shocks, I’ve run them on a Dyna and don’t care for them plus the coil overs look more raw.
gold, black or brown grips
s&s teardrop air cleaner
ld loose the fork boots
I’d scrap the rear fender strut covers
Let’s see the other side and front and rear shots. Im thinking you have wide glide trees to accept the 16 incher up front?

Originally Posted by benscratchin

@Shields1980
Well, dad gum. You're a veteran biker no doubt.
When you made your first post, it sounded like you weren't sure what direction to go with the bike. Actually, it looks like you got a good handle on things. Enjoy the bike.

Oh, and it's cool that you have had a chance to ride with your Dad and Granddad. That's a 2 week ride, that I'm sure created some good memories. Post up some of those old pics if you can!

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Originally Posted by Shields1980

triple tree, 98 fxdwg . Gonna put a wider 19” front tire.
gonna keep everything as is. I did the tank myself. Water, vinegar and sun.
Bought it new 98. It’s been changed multiple times.
I’m not a fan of the boots either. Looking for something instead of the boots, to make forks a little bigger. Appreciate any idea.

Originally Posted by fskitch

Or you could adapt an FLS front end to that bike if you want to beef up the front.

Originally Posted by fskitch

Or you could adapt an FLS front end to that bike if you want to beef up the front.

Originally Posted by Harley_ish

Btw, his 98 WG has 41mm tubes