I'm new to the forum, and don't know exactly if My 1980 FXWG classifies as a touring bike or a dyna. I'd like to get to know as much as I can about this bike and many others for that matter. Please Help!
Welcome to the forum Bruisr,
I am no expert but I believe all touring models use the "FL" designation referring to the big heavy front end (forks) "FX" meaning the skinnier forks.
The only really reliable letters now are at the beginning of the model: X=Sportster, F=Big Twin, FL=Big Twin with big forks, FX=Big Twin with Sportster-style (smaller) forks, FXST=Softtail, FXD=Dyna Glide. At times, different models have even shared the same letter-designation; witness the FLHTC Electra Glide Classic/Ultra Classic Electra Glide in 1993 models.
I'd love to have my '83 FXRS back... well, maybe after the internal oiling issues were resolved. Sure, they broke down more frequently and required more day-to-day TLC but they were a lot simpler to work on.
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