2017 Harley-Davidson Dyna Wide Glide (FXDWG)│ Review and Test Ride 

I found your channel after seeing the Fatboy review you did, and have watched a few others today. Thanks much for taking the time to talk about the bikes history, what it's pros and cons are, and where it would fit well into people's lifestyles. It's extremely helpful, Matt. I've had a few Harley's including a Street Glide Special, Soortster, 05 FXDWGI, 03 Night Train with a SE 117, and currently ride a '16 DWG. I also bought my wife a '15 FXDL for a wedding present. Many of the RU-vid reviews seem to lean toward sales pitches for three minutes - your time, patience, and honesty are extremely helpful and important, Matt. If ever in SoCal, I'll be sure to swing by to thank you personally and check out your shop. And I'll keep my eyes peeled for a FXDL review. Ride safe.

I love the Wide Glide. I was VERY saddened to hear that it's discontinued for 2018. It really has a classic Harley feel. I love the raw mechanical feeling of the rubber mounted engine and the raked out forks and skinny 21" front wheel. There's nothing in the 2018 lineup that's comparable. I'm a very old school type and this is THE Iconic Harley for me. I recognize all the advancements in performance and comfort of the new lineup, but for me, a Harley has to have that visceral, mechanical feeling and classic chopper styling. The Iconic Harley. The beautiful, perfect Wide Glide.... :(

I have an 06 wide glide and on our roads in New Zealand it handles well and I'll own it until I leave this world and leave it to my kids. Long live the mighty Dyna

This video made my decision to buy the last Wide Glide. The last of the 2017 models. I took delivery just 2 weeks ago. My all time favorite Harley model. In my opinion, the most beautiful, most iconic Harley. Thanks for another great review. The last great American chopper.

This is my favorite Harley!

I've had my 2012 Wide Glide since it was new. I bought it in November 2011. 10 years and still loving it. I just road it from San Ysidro, California to my new home in Harker Heights, Texas. It was a two-day trip with a stop at my brother's house in El Paso. I rode all day from early morning to after sunset each day. After two days my right hand was a little fatigued from holding the throttle but I was comfortable and made good time. I'll be riding this FXDWG until they take my license away. Oh, I am one of the older guys who like the classic style of the Wide Glide. My first Harley was a 1977 XLCH 1000 Sportster (kick start only.) I bought it when I was a 19-year-old Marine. Good review Matt! One thing I never got into though is the lane-splitting in regular traffic. Bumper-to-bumper, rush hour traffic, I'll lane split, but in regular surface street traffic, I stay in line. There is too much unnecessary lane-splitting being done nowadays.

I guess I am getting old cause I have always liked the Wide Glide.

the best Harley design

Just (last Sunday) picked up my new 2016 Wide Glide, love it for all the reasons you pointed out. Quick, nimble, easy to ride and just plain fun........ LOVE this bike !!!!!

Always loved the glides - running a 2016 WG nowadays with better exhaust and seating. Back in the day I used to run my chopper down from Winnipeg, Canada, with a fun crew and hit plenty of Grateful Dead, The Band, and other shows. Wide Glides are fun - a stripped down, basic 103 Harley that is a real hoot to thump around on. You can tour on any bike you love. Make it happen. Naybordave

Im glad you did this. There are not enough FXDWG reviewed on youtube. I have a 2015 in denim black and flames, and I absolutely love this bike. Can it handle like a sports bike with the wider rake and 21 inch front? NO, but that is expected. The looks is unbeatable, and so much fun to ride.

Matt you really do do a great job going over the bike, offering opinion about it's pros and cons, and also showing or videoing the different parts and overall bike. I definitely learn a ton from watching you cover these bikes...keep up the great work brother.

Thank you for taking the time to make this video. It answered all my questions.

Your reviews are the best. You took the motorcycle review videos to the next level.

I just got a 2005 WG. First street bike for me . I’m 54 years old . Taller at 6’ 3”. I learned so much from your description! I love this thing! I don’t think I could have picked a better bike. Thank you. I’m subscribing, and look forward to your other videos.

Great video, I bought a vivid black Wide Glide new in 2014 and still have it. The handling can be greatly improved by just going up one size from the 80/90-21 front tire to a 90/90-21, and get rid of the terrible Michelin Scorcher tires that come on this bike. I have run both Dunlops and now Metzler ME888s both were a big improvement. Mine has a Top Hand Ventures classic sissy bar, Mustang seat and a set of Vance and Hines.

I have forward controls on my 2010 street bob and it looks fantastic. I love that bike.

I have a 07 Wide Glide and I love it. I like the updates that have been made with the drag bars to give it a meaner look. As for the comfort I have no problem riding long distances because of the mini apes that were standard in 07 and a nice seat but your passenger may only last about 50 miles before they need a break. (Just ask my wife) My only complaint is that it can be a challenge getting to the valve stem on the back tire with certain air nozzles. Keep up the great vids Matt.

This is an excellent review. I have a 2010 Wide Glide with the 96" engine and your review on handling and ride of the wide glide is spot on. Personally, I believe that the Dyna family of bikes are the best design that Harley-Davidson has ever put out. Thanks.

Always learn something new watching your videos Al

Hard to find many good reviews or test ride videos on the Wide Glide, thanks for doing one! I've test rode one at a local test our metal event(Lloydminster, AB Canada) as well as a Fat Bob, Street Bob, and 1200 Roadster. Wide Glide is the only one that put an instant ear to ear grin on my face! The others were good, but just the light easy feeling after the first turn was phenomenal. I am still going back and forth between the Wide Glide and 1200 Custom for a first bike. Would love to see your take on the Custom as well as the Breakout. Keep up the great videos!

thanks for the honest review! it's nice to hear fact based options

Awesome videos, great detail. Waiting on your review of the 2017 Low Rider. Thank You for the videos

I really like the retro look. I have a 07 Softail Custom and purchased it because of the retro look. Great looking bike Matt and another great vlog. I have to test ride a Wide Glide. Thanks again.

Here I am in 2022 reminiscing about my 2015 FXDWG. Love love these bikes. Wish there was something similar these days. The Softail Street Bob is probably the closest, but the small tank and now the mag wheels for 2022 really change the look away from this classic Harley chopper style profile. Ah, who am I kidding. I love em all!! Haha. Great vid Matt!

Love the "Hardcore biker chic comment" You crack me up! always tell the truth! Thanks for making my day!

I have the 2011and love it it's my first bike and I'm planning on trying some ape hangers on it with a gas tank lift to give it more of a chopper style look

Thanks for this review and for starting to explain the confusing world of Harley models. I wish there were more videos explaing the differnces between glide this and DLXR that and Road King and whatever. Keep up the great work with all these videos.

Good video as always. Nice looking bike for hopping around town.

my 5th Wide Glide. lovem.

Nice review as usual. Thank you

The DWG has always been a favorite of mine. Great looking, classic Harley style. Gorgeous. I've got those same gloves and love them. Great review Matt!!

I have the same bike with v&h big radius exhaust, screamin eagle intake and cams, and drag bars. Absolutely love the bike! 🍻

Hey Matt you should do a review on the 2017 low rider s ! Thanks.

Can the new 18' low rider seat mount up to a 13'-17' wide glide? I love the new seat on the low rider.

Great video on the wide glide.

Mint review mate!! Wide glides are my pick!

You're spot on about the skinny tire. My first Harley was an 03 Wide Glide and it tracked on every tar snake and imperfection. Still loved her though. My 08 Fatbob is a beast and I feel it's the best Dyna! Great reviews man! Keep up the great work and ride safe out there!

Hi Mat, thanks for your videos first, please your support according to your experience, for a two up ride between the 18 softail low rider and the dyna wide glide 2010 which bike do you recommend?

Very informative. Im 6'6" i think i have finally made up my mind on what bike im gonna buy now, thank u

Love the channel and the videos Matt, in your opinion I have a 2003 fxdwg and it has 24k miles on it, do you have any opinions on older vs newer models. This is my first Harley and I love it. Just curious on the new models. Keep the vids coming sir.

Shorter legged people could always put the reduced reach forward control kit on as well.

Thanks for the video as always you done a great job! I always love the old school 70's look and i am not even old :). My first Harley is Sportster 72 and i want to buy another bike with bigger engine and the wide glide is my first choice. Many thanks again for the video. One question: what is the biggest engine from Harley can you put on this model ? or the highest performance kit etc.

My colleague rode this bike though Turkey, Iran, Pakistan, India, Myanmar, Thailand and Malaysia went through bad rough dirt roads and gravel and bad fuel the bike really is Rock solid love it!

Thanks for the review. Nice bike.

Loved the review , and yes I own two of them .

Saw one yesterday. Looked KILLA! I do agree for us 5’8” guys a seat pushing me a lil forward . Reminds me of the old Deuces

Thanks heaps for a great review Mate you Answered everything I need to know this is definitely the bike I’m looking for thanks mate 👍🤘🤘🇦🇺

I love the look of my Wide Glide I have a 21 Street Glide 14 Wide Glide 09 Rocker C

The last bike I test rode was a V Rod Muscle, would this fit much different?

I think a black wide glide with factory flames is probably the most iconic harley of the dyna era, I know the performance club style dyna's are probably more popular and I have one myself but if I ever get another dyna it will be one of these.

this and 2018 breakout are the coolest bikes harley ever made ;]

From Egypt thank you Matt that was really helpful i just bought one 👍

HI Matt, which used Harley model would you recommend for my height of 5'8', shorter legs and prefer a very soft ride being 62 yrs. young...tnx for any info...Steven

Gorgeous bike!

Gorgeous bike

Nice low speed riding. Love the fender on this one.

I am thinking about getting a 2014. Grey with blue flames.

Does the air cleaner interfere with the brake pedal?

I was in Covina last week and came in looking for the 2018 Low Rider to test ride and they said they traded it to another dealer :/ Still looking to test ride it, if you can I would love one of your detailed reviews on it.

Now do the 2017 softail slim. The rusty brown one.

What bike do yall recommend a 5'3 male like me. Would like one but im not sure if itll work out with this one lol

Which one do you recommend a wide glide or a breakout?

inho, this is the best looking dyna ever, I need mid controls however, thats the only sticking point with me. But yes, matt, great review as always. keep crushing it.

One of my biggest regrets is selling my 97 evo wide glide.

I hope they bring this back next year.

What a great looking bike from the seat forward. Love the rake of it. If it had a hidden mono shock, fuller fender and a nice 240 on the back it would be killer. But I dig the fact they are trying to get the bobber look, just not my taste. Nothing money can't fix

Sup from Alberta Canada Like this review, could not have done it better and you described the ride to a tee I have the '16 with a Stage 1 and 3000 mi on it-Grey with the Ghost Flames

i want this bike so bad! looks like the late 90s early 2000s chopper look to them. wish it had a thicker back tire. i wanna get this bike within the next couple months

I still love this video. It's what really helped me pull the trigger and buy my 2017 Denim Black with Flames. Just the coolest bike ever. Last fall before storage, I installed the black H-D side mounted oil cooler. This year, I'll install a set of chrome V&H Twin Slash slip-ons. Those'll probably be the only things I do to it. It's just beautiful and perfect as is. Maybe I'll make my own video as well. Thanks again. ;)

Have a 2008 Yamaha 1100 custom. Would this bike be a good choice for an upgrade. Would the Harley be smoother or about the same ride. Thanks Cheers

Hey man! Most bikes made for taller people like myself (6'7"), are usually much more wide because they expect someone who's my size to be much bigger in width. However, I'm only 200lbs and pretty skinny and lanky. Any Harley bike recommendations for a skinny but tall person? This bike looks fantastic & I'd love to have it but I feel like it would be too small for me. Any thoughts or suggestions?

Hey Matt how tall are you? Would you say WG is a good choice for taller rider?

Which would you say is the better bike? This or the Dyna Fat bob?

Hi Mat, I bought a 2013 Dyna Super Glide Custom Vivid black lots of chrome Vance and Hines straight shots added a Vand H Fuelpak FP3 TO GET RID OF The popping through town and it did, I have to say I love this bike, Just asking I would like a lower bad ass sound. Whats your take on the big shots, One more thing I got it up to 118 mph almost 120 not to smart on my part because it started doing so kind of wobble what would cause that?

I have own one, i love it so much .

What year was the high performance cam in the 103 wide glide ?

Hey Matt, I'm 5'8", would you recommend the wide glide for someone my size? I do a lot of hwy riding, 1- 3 hour rides. or what would you recomend? Dyna low rider maybe? Your help would be much appreciated, cheers.

I’m wondering I’m looking for new bike I thought I want to the street glide but the price is too high I’m coming off a electric glide ultra classic 2003 and I wanted to move to the Street glide because it fit naturally but I’m looking for a bike that can fit my price range and it looks like a dyna the right direction should I suck it up and pay the price for street glide Or would a dyna be ok The only other Dina I like besides the wide glide is the Lowrider S

I almost got this 2017 dyna and was going to trade my 2009 Honda shadow spirit 750 last weekend for my birthday. Still debating on doing it too. I was gonna just pay it monthly

I'm one of those old dudes you were talking about. Back on a bike after a 15 year hiatus after a very bad spill. Was actually looking to buy an XL1200 CB with forward controls as a start. I'm 6.1 220 lbs but I just don't feel I'm ready yet to get back on a big hog. Would appreciate your take on the bike.

matt, is the dyna wideglide a good first road bike for a guy that rode only a super small dirt bike before? im tryin to skip that small street bike baby step. some older biker dude said id outgrow a street bob in like a month. i do plan on renting some bikes too . thatl help me here, im 5'10 170lbs..

The nicest looking Harley made

Thanks Matt For This Nice Review On This Classic H-D Bike...i am 5"11 With Long Legs and Would Fit Well on This Dyna(have sat on a couple) Do You Think With Another Seat Etc..This Would Be a Nice Ride To Utah and West Coast ? Thanks Again Matt You Rock...Hopefully Will Be Starting Rider Academy in Next 30 Days.

Wideglides forever yeeeeeeeeeeewwww

What are the differences between street bob, wide, super glide? I want a dyna for a next bike but would like to know some mor einfo on them. thanks!

I've been considering a wide glide as my first Harley. I've been riding for the last 4 years, only on sport bikes though. I'm 5'10 200lbs, and plan on getting a WG as a commuter from Palmdale to Marina Del Rey. Hwy 14 gets really gusty, would this bike be a good fit for that type of ride and my size?

Hi Matt, quick Q not related to the vid. How do you like that Simpson lid? I have been thinking of getting a ghost bandit and always read complaints about it being noisy. I run a small beanie lid and have V&H big radius pipes on my cvo breakout so I suppose I don't hear much as it is lol. I mainly want it for cooler weather and maybe kit it out with comms. Just curious about your take on them. Thanks in advance sir

They need to bring back the wild glide as one of those new softtail

What about the Breakout? It looks similar with the rake but the Breakout is a softtale and a wide back tire.

Hey I’m thinking about going from my 01 883 to a dyna wide glide is it a good idea ?

Buying one. Tomorrow.

sir I Big fan of your videos​. i love them can tell me will Harley Davison will lunched this bike in India

Would this bike be okay for someone 5'6" - 5'8" in height? Amd can the comtrols be moved back in any way? Thanks

Hey Matt, I have watched nearly all of your reveiws and I still cannot decide what bike to purchase. In saying that I have narrowed it down to the dyna family, with the exception of the 2017 breakout. please help me in deciding what is the best dyna in your opinion and how it would compare to the standard breakout. Thank you p.s. I want to buy a bike by next week.

How much does a used wide glide usually go for? I'm looking to buy my first bike soon and I'm definitely a bigger guy, so I know I'm going to have to go with a bike to fit my size. I'm 6'2 and 280 lbs

Quick query: Is it possible to customize this bike or Dyna Fat Bob with similar mid-mount pegs to suit a shorter rider (asking as a person with 28" inseam) and shorter reach bars? Also, you really one of most soft spoken YT personalities I have come across and that makes watching your videos quite calming.

Currently on a 2012 and also had a 2011 that got stolen. I have a 30" inseam and found the factory pegs were a little bit of a reach for me, mainly came into play on longer rides. I replaced the factory pegs with some mini floor boards that helped me. I'm currently in a hotel while on a 2000+ mile trip on my Wide Glide, coming from the Rockies where I ran my WG up Pike's Peak and all around the mountains.

Been looking around for a Harley that fits my style and functionality. Closest thing I found was the Softail Slim, but it ain’t it. I saw the Dyna wg with the skinny looking front end and forward controls and it’s exactly what I want, and not so WW2 looking like the slim. Of course what I want is discontinued and getting increasingly rare.. right?

Is this a good bike for a first bike im 6'8 375 pounds. I tried my friends sportster and it was way too small and cbr 250 it felt like shit with my gf on the back. Most people told me to just get a bmw 1000rr especially if my gf with ride on back sometimes but prefer a harley.