Where are the custom bolt-ons for Dynas?
#11
09-19-2007, 01:29 PM
RE: Where are the custom bolt-ons for Dynas?
ORIGINAL: ksscooter
I've never had a problem finding anything I was looking for.Over time I've sprinkled parts from the front to the back and the top to the bottom. Betweeen the local dealer, indie, and J&P I can't imagine what you couldn't find.
I've never had a problem finding anything I was looking for.Over time I've sprinkled parts from the front to the back and the top to the bottom. Betweeen the local dealer, indie, and J&P I can't imagine what you couldn't find.
There's plenty of stuff made for dyna's out there. I can't think of anything that is made for a softail that I'd want on my dyna that I can't get. Sometimes the inventory on-hand at a stealer is a different story. But just because it isn't on the shelf doesn't mean it isn't made and can't be found. I will say that, when my 07 was new and I purchased it in 06, it was a little harder and more frustrating at that time to find things that would fit '06 and up dyna's because they changed certain things starting in '06. But the parts and the catalogs seem to have caught up with that now. Do yourself a favor and go online and request a J&P Cycles catalog. Chances are you'll find what you are looking for in there everytime. And, even some stuff you didn't know even existed.
#13
09-19-2007, 10:08 PM
RE: Where are the custom bolt-ons for Dynas?
ORIGINAL: Far 3ast
I was reading in another thread how the Dyna line is the stepchild among Harleys (based on the lack of support in custom parts, not just from the aftermarket but from the MoCo as well).
I can think of a number of reasons why it's hard to find bolt-ons for our motorcycles, but they're just guesses. I have seen a lot of items I though were cool, but are for Softail only (or sometimes Softail and FXDWG).
Anyway, I'm not crying about it, but it does make it a challege to customize your ride. I've found that some of the items that weren't made to fit a Dyna can be adapted to fit. Maybe the maker of the part just never tested the fit on a Dyna, so it isn't listed as workable.
Bottom line is we Dyna owners have to be more creative when it comes to customizing our bikes, either adapting things to fit on our bikes or fabricating our own parts.
Do any of you have a story to tell about a mod you did you your bike, but you had to deal with the "Dyna Factor"?
I was reading in another thread how the Dyna line is the stepchild among Harleys (based on the lack of support in custom parts, not just from the aftermarket but from the MoCo as well).
I can think of a number of reasons why it's hard to find bolt-ons for our motorcycles, but they're just guesses. I have seen a lot of items I though were cool, but are for Softail only (or sometimes Softail and FXDWG).
Anyway, I'm not crying about it, but it does make it a challege to customize your ride. I've found that some of the items that weren't made to fit a Dyna can be adapted to fit. Maybe the maker of the part just never tested the fit on a Dyna, so it isn't listed as workable.
Bottom line is we Dyna owners have to be more creative when it comes to customizing our bikes, either adapting things to fit on our bikes or fabricating our own parts.
Do any of you have a story to tell about a mod you did you your bike, but you had to deal with the "Dyna Factor"?
Ya mean like this.
I also made a custom bracket for the oil cooler I put on.
#15
09-20-2007, 12:20 PM
RE: Where are the custom bolt-ons for Dynas?
You arehit and miss with Dyna customizing using parts from MOCO.
No dual disc brake options and limited alloy wheel choices for my 07 SB are my 2 complaints.
I would like to get some alloy wheels other than the Road Winder wheel or the FXD/L wheels.
Dual disc set up is not easy using MOCO parts leaving PM or Brembo as options for brake upgrades.
However the current generation of Dynas are solid performers.
They ride incredibly well with shock upgrades or setting the factory preload stiffer and best using a bit heavier fork oil.
I'll probably keep my 07 SB like it is with stock wheels and brakes.
I going to spend that money on cams, pistons, heads and etc.
No dual disc brake options and limited alloy wheel choices for my 07 SB are my 2 complaints.
I would like to get some alloy wheels other than the Road Winder wheel or the FXD/L wheels.
Dual disc set up is not easy using MOCO parts leaving PM or Brembo as options for brake upgrades.
However the current generation of Dynas are solid performers.
They ride incredibly well with shock upgrades or setting the factory preload stiffer and best using a bit heavier fork oil.
I'll probably keep my 07 SB like it is with stock wheels and brakes.
I going to spend that money on cams, pistons, heads and etc.
#16
09-20-2007, 12:49 PM
RE: Where are the custom bolt-ons for Dynas?
Besides the headlamp housing - what else do you want to do that has been unavailable to you?
Just curious.
Plently of seats/shocks/exhausts/chrome covers/wheels and such. Handlebars are pretty universal - OK the bar mounted speedo is a mess.
But what else?
Just curious.
Plently of seats/shocks/exhausts/chrome covers/wheels and such. Handlebars are pretty universal - OK the bar mounted speedo is a mess.
But what else?
#17
09-20-2007, 01:02 PM
#19
09-20-2007, 02:48 PM
#20
09-20-2007, 03:15 PM
RE: Where are the custom bolt-ons for Dynas?
Custom means "made specifically for an individual thing or person". So, parts that are made to bolt on to specific makes or models, but aren't standard equipment, are "custom parts". Has nothing to do with who made it. Making it yourself certainly makes it unique but that is not what defines custom. That's from my book. Oh, and part of it is from Webster's book as well. 