Hey guys, just brought a dyna 2012 super glide custom from the auctions and realised the engine has had some work done to it. i was curious if there was a way i could find out previous owners details to perhaps get in touch and find out exactly what's been done? or is there any other way of finding what the previous owner has done? 

It'd be tough to find the previous owner unless you know someone in the policing/registration arena and then them telling you would be a no no, you could try the area HD shops to see if they recognise it? 

if you have the same rego plate, perhaps contact some HD dealers in the area you got it, they may be able to tell you what has been done, this is also assuming the work was done by a dealer

Thanks so much for the response guys! I have tried contacting all dealers in Perth and was able to find an old 2013 service at one dealer but the dealer tried to call that number and was disconnected. Looks like I might be out of luck on that one. As for the seat yeah I will try some after market options I guess. The one that came with the bike really really pushes you forward I guess for a shorter rider it’s perfect but I’m very tall so I need one pushing me back. Once again thanks so much for your responses guys appreciate it 💪🏼💪🏼

If you pop the cam cover off there is a very good chance you will be able to see what cams are in it as most are stamped on the end you can see, do it on the side stand and you will only loose a minimum of oil, going by whatever cam is in it you could surmise the level of work to a degree. Meaning some cams will work great in an otherwise stock engine while others require supporting modifications to perform well.

Tell us what Cam/Pipes/Carb is on it ... that should help

It's one of them newish carbies 408, flammin name escapes me at the moment lol

I have a mechanic coming around to have a look at the bike on Tuesday so I will ask him a few more questions on the bike, i can post up some pics of the bike if you guys want to maybe try see any mods that might have been done to it? it really does need a bit of work before i can get it ready for road worthy and licensing. but that s&s badge on the heads are making me think either has had head work or a complete s&s engine? not to sure. 

Oh dam thats unfortunate :( i can't seem to find any vin or any numbers on the engine. but it says super s&s stock on the other side of the engine? 

Oh its a 5HD i dont have any rego papers because i brought it from the salvage auctions :(

Retroman is about due for a check-in. He knows his way around the Harley scene in Perth and may be able to suggest a couple of independent shops who may have worked on it.

Interesting, the heads are definitely S&S and if the super stock badging is on the engine case it's likely an S&S engine, it's probably got adjustable push rods, the covers give that away, as 408 said that's the tuned intake from S&S, wonder what size it is, might be a 124", let us know what you find out.

Oh yeah, none of this is negative either, all good stuff.

Retroman Perth here.

Hey retro, yes I did get one fob key :)) I’m very glad about that. I did manage to charge the battery a little just to get a dash reading of the odo it’s done 54701kms. The throttle body has been snapped off and the screws are stuck so I couldn’t turn it on :( unfortunately I have no mechanical experience to be able to work on the bike my self. I have contacted the hog doctor to help me out he is a mobile mechanic who will come out have a look at the bike tomorrow but had injured him self and won’t be able to work my bike for at least a month. So for the things I need to get that for it from what I can see is new forward controls, as I have contacted everyone possible and no one sells individual parts for the hawg halter forward controls :( so I have to buy some cheap replacement for now. And new filters for the air cleaner I found them for $100 each on a website? The tank has a minor little dent and needs to be pulled and painted, do does the front fender I have been quoted $500 to fix both and painted. And new handle bar grips with clutch and brake lever. And that’s about all really oh and rear indicators. And then my main issue I guess is that snapped off throttle body ! Once I can figure that one out how to get that back on I guess I could start it (I can’t wait to hear it) then I will most definitely have to catch up with you for that tune 💪🏼 hehe.  I have looked everywhere for a seat I cannot find a 2 up seat for a good price there all $500 plus ?  Thank you soooo much for the reply’s and help 

If you dont mind me asking how much did you pay for the bike?

Hey mate I paid $6000 all up inc auction fees and tow back to my place. I’m hoping I got it for a good price ? I want it for the road 💪🏼 hehe no track use, the throttle bottle is snapped off and the air cleaner filters are vents and need replacing also, tank and front fender is damaged and needs repairs and paint. The forward controls are all grinded off and need replacing, the derby cover is grinded to. And then it’s just little things from there , front handle bar grips and levers and mirrors and rear indicators. That’s about it from what I can see