I had a 95, 883 rode it,,, then converted to 1200,,, went to the 1997 FXDS, then the 2000 FXDS, rode it for 9+years with many builds on both dynas.
The dyna's are as close to a sportster as it gets... Having only the 2000 FXDS when retiring from Work,I bought myself a Gift, A 06 (last year carbed) 1200 sport R.. Keeping the bigger bike for the longer trips,, so I thought..
Being located in Wa. then going to Az. for a house building experience(on-off 3 yrs), I kept the dyna in Wa. and sporty in Az...
The sporty saw Many states as I put on 38,000 miles.. I Just wanted a bike to ride to keep the miles Off my dyna.... Haw,,,,, really enjoy the sport bike , kept it stock "seat and suspension" but stage on, Python Exhaust and arleness Big Air.... Beautiful black with the diamond polished aluminum, A Real Head Turner!
Now that old Dyna finally gave up, While on a 2-up trip out, ending in Oregon...
Sturgis was a just over and the 2010 models were just in..
Worked a good trade at Cascade Harley in Bend Org. while waiting for the parts to get in (ups),,,,, Got the Last new 09 Roadking remaining on their floor...
MY, What a BIG Bike... Glad I kept My 06 sporty for the Short Rides.... Maybe
signed....BUBBIE