A section of the world’s motorcycle enthusiasts screamed in anguish when Harley-Davidson announced the death of the Dyna in 2017. Dyna-frame motorcycles have been in production since 1991, having been developed in the 80s and early 90s. Famed for offering a great balance between engine power and bike size, the Dyna platform was launched with the FXDB Sturgis model that was offered back then in limited quantities. This was followed up in 1992 with a limited edition FXDB Daytona and a production model FXD Super Glide.
Notably, several variations of the Dyna family motorcycles were subsequently produced during the model’s production reign, and of the recent Harley model families, the Dyna offers top potential for great handling. Also, they are sporty, and their slim profile offers a worthy alternative to touring models. Although the Harley-Davidson Dyna is no longer been produced, however, enthusiasts aren’t done with the model. Hence, courtesy of some of the most talented tuners in the game, here are the most gorgeously modified Dynas we’ve seen.
10 2014 Dyna Street Bob
As one of the world’s top custom builders, Rough Crafts went nuts with this build. Called the “Urban Calvary,” the custom Harley-Davidson Dyna is an official commission courtesy of Harley-Davison Taiwan. However, Rough Crafts were given the liberty to work, hence company head Winston Yeh performed magic.
Yeh fitted the bike with new upside-down Kawasaki sportbike forks from Satya Kraus and a specially designed 2-into-1 exhaust pipe from Taiwan’s Dog House Racing. A performance-oriented bike at its best with an almost entirely dark monochrome finish.
9 2001 Dyna FXDXT T-Sport
Listed on eBay, the builder of this 2001 Harley-Davidson Dyna had a clear aim from the onset – more power, torque, and style. Using a 2001 FXDXT T-Sport as the base, the owner spent over two years on the build, replacing every nut, bolt, and clip.
The engine has been tuned by Las Vegas-based Hiro Koiso for an output of 127 horses. Thunderhead exhaust earned the bike its impressive sound, Brembo replaced the stock braking system, while OEM T-Sport fairing makes it an attention grabber.
8 2009 Dyna Fat Bob
Another incredibly amazing modification of a Dyna by Winton Yeh of Rough Crafts. Called “Dyna Guerilla,” this build is based on a 2009 Fat Bob, and it has been trimmed to have a slicker exterior, doing away with its fat-inducing components.
Those gorgeous gothic wheels are from Arlen Ness, 16” at both ends, and wrapped in 5.00 Coker/Beck Cycle Blackwalls. The engine is left mainly stock to keep Taiwan’s government happy, but almost everything else on the bike is new.
7 1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna
Kraus Motor Company’s owner Satya Kraus is credited for this awesome build. Starting from an ordinary 1999 Harley-Davidson Dyna, Kraus fabricated a dream bike, fitting it with a racing inverted front fork, and visually enhancing the bike with aluminum spoke wheels and oversized Öhlins shocks.
Notable additions to the bike include a handmade Gucci seat and a specially fabricated aluminum tail section for a dirt bike demeanor. It also features Brembo handlebars, Acerbis LED headlight, and several other custom works.
6 2014 Dyna Fat Bob
Abraham Varghis and Roldao Socorro Fernandes are two lifelong friends who have a great passion for motorcycles, and having founded a tuning shop called Radical Customs they presented Vakhtra, a customized 2014 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob as their first build.
Looking to create an urban street brawler with classic minimalist elements, the bike features chopped rear fender/strut, classic engine bars, lower front fender, and classic fat boy style single headlight. Performance upgrades include a tuned engine, Screaming Eagle heavy breather, and V&H staggered shortshot exhaust.
5 2014 Dyna FXDB Street Bob
Concerning motorcycle fabrication, Thunderbike is in a league of its own. The German company not only sells motorcycles, but it’s also in the business of tuning them, and this modified example is based on a Harley-Davidson FXDB Dyna Street Bob.
Built for a customer, this bike now rolls on Open Mind Custom wheels wrapped in 260mm ME880 rear tire. Dr. Jekill & Mr. Hyde supplied it with an electronically adjustable exhaust system, while Ingo Kruse handled the exquisitely adorned paint finish. Expectedly, Thunderbike’s accessories were generously adopted.
4 2009 FXD Dyna Super Glide
Though Harley is no longer producing the Dyno, enthusiasts might not seriously feel its absence thanks to these amazing custom shops which include Austria’s NCT Motorcycles. An example of NCT’s incredible bike tuning prowess is this gorgeously modified 2009 FXD Dyna Super Glide.
The aim was to give the stock bike a completely new look, and shop owner David Widmann and his team achieved that by stripping the bike down to pieces. An assortment of aftermarket products was adopted while piecing it back together, resulting in this magnificent bike called ‘Eleanor’.
3 2000 Dyna Super Glide
The modification here came at the hands of Spanish motorcycle tuner Pepo Rosell through his company XTR Pepo. He started the job with a 2000 Harley-Davidson Dyna Super Glide, becoming one of the first Harleys produced by the company. With the stock bike torn down, Rosell built it back up with a new custom XTR subframe, rear light, and license plate support.
Other accessories include the SuperMario exhaust system and silencer with XTR’s removable DB killer, modified MASH 500 seat, Yamaha SR500 fuel tank, and Suzuki GSXR 750 front suspension, among others.
2 2016 Dyna Low Rider
Widely known as a skateboarding legend, Greg Lutzka has found a new life passion, and it’s motorcycling. An X Games gold medalist and a champion of Dew Tour, Lutzka is a retired skateboarding god. In 2013, he was gifted a Dyno after a campaign he did for Harley.
Having been beaten by the Dyna bug, Lutzka subsequently bought a 2015 Harley-Davidson Dyna Low Rider and decided to modify it to better fit his style. The result is this insane-looking bike featuring Bassani Xhaust Signature Greg Lutzka pipes among several others.
1 Dyna Custom Fat Bob
The incredible Thunderbike motorcycle company is at it again. Here, the company based its build on Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob. The modified bike is called “Military,” and it features an assortment of Thunderbike’s aftermarket products. These include the Thunderbike custom Alu fuel tank, air ride suspension kit, Dragonfly exhaust system, and Iron Side handlebar.
Other Thunderbike fittings include a base rubber forward control kit, steel rear fender, custom seat, and side-mount license bracket. Furthermore, the bike features Harley’s heavy-breather air cleaner, Kellermann Rhombus turn signals, and OEM Fat Boy wheels and headlamps.