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2008 Harley-Davidson Dyna Glide Super Glide

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $11,995.00
Dealers Harley-Davidson Dealers
Warranty  24
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Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Twin Cam 96™
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  92 / 124.7
Torque RPM  3000
Cooling  Air
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  2
Valve Configuration  OHV - Pushrod
Bore (mm/in)  95.3 / 3.75
Stroke (mm/in)  111.3 / 4.38
Displacement (cc/ci)  1573.2 / 96
Compression Ratio  9.2:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Premium
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)  54 / 35
CAN Liters Per Kilometer (Hwy/City)  4.4 / 6.7
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  Yes
Carburetor  No
Carburetion Type  Fuel Injected
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  6
Overdrive  No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Primary Drive (Engine / Transmission)  Chain
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5/6)  9.31 / 6.42 / 4.77 / 3.93 / 3.28 / 2.79
Reverse  No
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Chromed  No
Tire Brand  Dunlop®
Front Tire Width  100
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Tire Speed Rating  57H
Front Wheel Diameter  19
Rear Tire Width  160
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  70
Rear Tire Speed Rating  73V
Rear Wheel Diameter  17
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® 100/90 R19 57H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop® 160/70 R17 73V
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Suspension Size (in/mm)  1.9 / 49
Front Adjustable Fork Pre-Load  No
Front Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Steering Damper  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Rear Adjustable Shock / Spring Pre-Load  No
Rear Adjustable Rebound Damping  No
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Material  Steel
Air Adjustable  No
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.73
Wheelbase (in/mm)  64.2 / 1630.7
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  5.3 / 134.6
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  8.8
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  632 / 286.7
Wet Weight (lbs/kg)  663 / 300.7
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  4.8 / 18.2
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.49
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Material  Leather
Seat Location  Driver
Folding  No
Seat Height (in/mm)  26.6 / 675.6
Number Of Seats  1
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Driver
Adjustable  No
Chain Guard  No
Drive Shaft Guard  No
Belt Guard  Yes
Hand Guards  No
Brush Guard  No
Heel Guards  No
Light Guard  No
Side Cover  Yes
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Pocket  No
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Clock  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Fuel Level Warning Type  Gauge
Service Reminder  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Condition)  Limited
Destination Charge  300
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Harley-Davidson
Display Name  Dyna Super Glide®
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Glass:  
Rearview Mirrors  Standard

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Unparallel riding experience
By RJ jr.(Owner), Jan. 29, 2010
Riding a HD Super Glide is a unique experience, different from virtually any other bike. It is a visceral experince and one that you feel deep in your bones. It is definitely a masculine ride. The FXD is a 1584cc, 96 cubic inch, low revving, high torque, big cylinder machine. When I hit the starter ... Read Full Review

 

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pretty good bike
By james(Owner), Nov. 2, 2008
I have a 2001 FXDC, and recently got the 2008 FXD. Wow, significant improvements! The 2008 is beefier compared to the older FXDC and comes with a wider rear tire, heftire fork tubes, and smoother looking signal lights. The rubber mounting of the enginer is also much better and less spine-shaking to ... Read Full Review

 

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Great all around bike...
By Todd Salum(Owner), Aug. 7, 2009
Traded my '04 Sportster 1200 XLR (which I loved) for the '08 Dyna. This bike is just as they advertise, a Sporty on roids. Put a stage 1 kit on it and this 96ci engine and 6 speed tranny really get up and go...PLENTY of power and speed. The handling and suspension is very good. No complaints oth... Read Full Review

 

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Smooth ride
By Adam Dalessio(Owner), Mar. 14, 2010
Bought my 08 Dyna FXD 2 years ago and have logged just under 10K miles of enjoyable riding so far. Besides the usual maintenance requirmtents, this bike has been a fantastic buy. It always starts on the first try and is ready to go all day. Built to last and be ridden. Read Full Review

 

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2008 superglide custom
By Hacksaw(Owner), Jul. 19, 2009
this is a big bike.
but its well made. nice fit and finish.
powerful. and was a good deal. lots of bike for the money. Read Full Review

 

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