Does a Dyna Ride and Handle Better Than a Softail?
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RE: Does a Dyna Ride and Handle Better Than a Softail?
I tried a softail standard and thought that it felt top heavy and tippy at low speeds. I love the way my Superglide handles, almost feels as though you could completely stop, even riding 2-up, and not have to put a foot down. And it is by far alot more fun on twisty roads.
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RE: Does a Dyna Ride and Handle Better Than a Softail?
I"m on my second Dyna , have put 30,000 miles on them , have riden every softail made.
In normal riding I don't findthe handling of the non -200 tired ones to be that different. A little cushier.
The fatties are a bit more sluggish to get into a turn, but have great straight line traction . Suspension wise , 2 up is better on the dyna's IMHO.
In normal riding I don't findthe handling of the non -200 tired ones to be that different. A little cushier.
The fatties are a bit more sluggish to get into a turn, but have great straight line traction . Suspension wise , 2 up is better on the dyna's IMHO.
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RE: Does a Dyna Ride and Handle Better Than a Softail?
The Dyna's do handle better than the Softail.
However, the FXR handled better than the Dyna. I really wish they continued manufacturing the FXR.
However, the FXR handled better than the Dyna. I really wish they continued manufacturing the FXR.
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RE: Does a Dyna Ride and Handle Better Than a Softail?
You gottan ask yourself a question? Do you want better handling, but a constant vibration during idling? Then you want a Dyna. If you want a smoother motor but rougher ride, then get the Softail. NOt to say that the Dyna is not a smooth motor, but it has the rubber mounts that make it vibrate. But hands down, the Dyna handles better!
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RE: Does a Dyna Ride and Handle Better Than a Softail?
I have owned bothe the softail and the Wide Glide Had a 03 Screamin Eagle Duce that after 1500 miles got rid of it and went back to the Wide Glide. So much more comfortable and the Wide Glide just felt better in the twisties and on longer runs. Just my opion
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RE: Does a Dyna Ride and Handle Better Than a Softail?
I tried both before I went for the Bob. I had a demo on a Night train and liked it because it was so smooth and felt lazy and relaxed after my '04 Superglide Sport. But I did feel that because of the rake of the forks and the sheer size of the thing I was guiding it not riding it. The Bob on the other hand was more flickable(relatively) and I just felt at home on it. More vibration but could cope with twisties much better and as that is important to me I went for it in the end...still think about that Night train sometimes...
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RE: Does a Dyna Ride and Handle Better Than a Softail?
At ROT last year we were heading down to Shiner and an 18 wheeler jumped out in front of me. I was on my WG going close to 70 at the time, there was no way I was not going to crash into the side of that thing, but I got down on both brakes as hard as I could, fished tailed to the point that the bike should have snapped in two, somehow stayed upright and missed the truck (still not sure how). I never felt like I was not in control of the bike.
Later in the year I was in Palm Springs and rented a Fat Boy for the day to ride up into the mountains. It felt okay, but kind of heavy. Did not feel as secure in the twisties as my WG. At the end of the day I was about to go through an intersection when the light changed. Without thinking I hit the brakes - at a realitively slow speed - and the feeling scared the crap out of me.
Just 1 person's opinion, but I'm sticking with the Dyna.
Later in the year I was in Palm Springs and rented a Fat Boy for the day to ride up into the mountains. It felt okay, but kind of heavy. Did not feel as secure in the twisties as my WG. At the end of the day I was about to go through an intersection when the light changed. Without thinking I hit the brakes - at a realitively slow speed - and the feeling scared the crap out of me.
Just 1 person's opinion, but I'm sticking with the Dyna.
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RE: Does a Dyna Ride and Handle Better Than a Softail?
If your comparing Dyna to FX handling goes to the Dyna, the ride was close to me. If your talkingFL versus Dyna handling goes to Dyna, ride goes to FL, and I say that because I'm big fat boy.
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RE: Does a Dyna Ride and Handle Better Than a Softail?
Lots of good opinions here, but the best advice is probably try before you buy as much as you can. Everbody is different and you need to feel what's right for you. I test rode several bikes before buying my 2008 Softail Custom. I would have liked to have longer test rides but there were no rentals in my area at the time. The rides were short and all on the same route. It wasn't a good test for handling but it was for comfort which was the main thing I was looking for. I've been on too many bikes that hurt my rear end and spoiled the ride. I rode the Wide Glide, the Street Bob, the Super Glide Custom and the Softail Custom. All except the Super Glide were very close in comfort and smoothness. The road that the test ridewas on was a little bumpy in places and I felt every one of them on the Super Glide. I was very surprised how much rougher it was than the other Dynas. But in the end (pun I guess), the Softail Custom's big cushy seat (and a few other things) won me over. I know you can put other seats on and add backrests, etc. But the FXSTC already had those for no extra cost, plus that wide rear tire looked really good.
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RE: Does a Dyna Ride and Handle Better Than a Softail?
If you are going to put your money and the seat of your pants on the line....try to rent or at least test ride both. Only you can decide what handles and feels best for you. The Dyna line felt better to me and fit my riding style. To each his own. That's why we have choices. The only way you can decide is to ride them both. [sm=biker.gif]