Got an Itch for a 15 Dyan Low
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From: Florida
Been contemplating getting a 2015 Dyna Low as a step-up from my 2012 1200C Sporty. Going to hang on to my Sporty since it's my first bike etc.
Haven't drove a Dyna yet but from just comparing the specs on both rides, Sporty vs Dyna, weight wise not a big difference. Ride & performance wise I'm looking what to expect.
Harley has 1% going till end of August so if I bite it will be during that time frame.
Haven't drove a Dyna yet but from just comparing the specs on both rides, Sporty vs Dyna, weight wise not a big difference. Ride & performance wise I'm looking what to expect.
Harley has 1% going till end of August so if I bite it will be during that time frame.
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Joined: Feb 2013
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From: Myrtle Beach, SC
I went from 1200C to a Wide Glide and have not looked back. The center of gravity is lower and rides just as stable at the sportster. Upgrading to 103 makes a huge difference especially at speed as there is less vibration. Try one out and I bet you will get it! enjoy
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Maine
Need to figure out how to do this to take advantage of HD 1% promotion which ends in August.
Yep retired vet with 23 years hang'n around Uncle.
Nice touch that HD does a special for vets. Thank U for the heads up on that.
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Maine
I was in your place about a year ago ... Riding a 2013 1200C. All I did was take the low rider out for test ride ... Promptly rode it home and haven't felt the need to look for anything else since. Just a better ride in most every way.
That said ... Can't really go wrong with either!
That said ... Can't really go wrong with either!
Hope it's not slower than my 1200C Sportster which is now Stage 1.
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Maine
I just bought a 2015 Low Rider, and kept my 07 1200C. They are a lit different rides, the Sportster is much more nimble, a ball to ride. The Low Rider is much better with the boss on back, softer ride, lower rpms, nice low end power. and six gears are nice.
Smart move keeping the Sporty, you won't regret it. They are a lot more different than the numbers show and both are GREAT!! And both NEED a stage 1 and cams to bring out their best!!
Jack
Smart move keeping the Sporty, you won't regret it. They are a lot more different than the numbers show and both are GREAT!! And both NEED a stage 1 and cams to bring out their best!!
Jack
Will probably follow suite with the Dyna after warranty runs out.
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Tourer
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Maine
All I had to do to make it perfect was remove the seat spacer and tweak the handle bar adjustment. Its a pleasure to ride.
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Both are fun but slightly different animals. The 1200C is more nimble but the LR is more stable and comfortable. I have both......
I don't think I could duplicate this on the LR. This run was with all sport bikes on the XL1200C pictured above.
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