Dyna Models are 2nd Class Citizens
The only people who gave me any gas over my Sportster was the HD salesman who wanted me to buy a BT. I loved the Sporty and was only seduced to the Dark Side by the trade-in deal currently offered by the moco. I love the Dyna and it seems to be the perfect Harley for me.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 449
Likes: 5
My Bad I was at 25,000. I went 3,000 over on the total cost. I got so frustrated from the thread I didn't count it correctly.
I'm getting pics up this spring. But my bike upgrades were all accessories from HD.
103 ci
Heavy Breather
Zumo 550
mini tachometer
chin spoiler Black Denim
VH Big Radius 2 into 1
heel rest
Added more Chrome and other stuff that I swapped out.
I'm getting pics up this spring. But my bike upgrades were all accessories from HD.
103 ci
Heavy Breather
Zumo 550
mini tachometer
chin spoiler Black Denim
VH Big Radius 2 into 1
heel rest
Added more Chrome and other stuff that I swapped out.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 40
Likes: 0
From: ELKINS WV
I looked at harleys 4 a year before i could afford one.I knew i was buying a used one but i wanted 1 to fit me. I looked at all kinds and always went back to the dynas. My friend told me they was a ladies bike. He drives a honda. After i bought it i drove it to his house, and guess what hes selling his honda 2 buy a ladies bike lol. I like everything about the bike even tho i new to harleys.People can said what they want but i love my superglide. Live free ride hard.
Advanced
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 94
Likes: 0
From: Sacramento, CA
A couple of friends looked at my Dyna Super Glide Custom and said they wanted a bigger bike. The Dyna has the same motor as any of the larger Harley's and has more get up and go. When they say larger, do they mean slower or bagger? Either way, I love my Dyna.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 218
Likes: 1
I had a Sportster 883C and found it ideal for the twisties but a bit small for me; was going to give it to my wife but the tank was too wide for her comfort. So, I swapped it for a Street Bob and bought her a Yammerhaw (which SHE likes). Nothing wrong with her V-Star either and we have no problems riding together but also with Honda-riding friends of ours.
Now she wants a Nightster or 1200L. Had I known, I would have kept the Sporty and swapped the friggen' tank!
I also have a Street Glide (ordered it shortly after I brought my Sporty home because I knew that I wanted/needed a big bike for slab commutes).
So, which is the better? They all rock but the Sporty really did not fit me and would have been receiving an engine upgrade to help haul my 200lb carcass; the Dyna fits me as does the SG and I love 'em equally but the SG gets the vote for long distance slabs and the Dyna wins for the backroads.
I also entered the Bob vs. Train contest and chose the Bob for its agility and speed perks compared to the Train. Granted, to me, the Train does look slightly better and Softies do have a few more bling options (hello 250+ ****!) but that is not what I wanted from this current bike; I do a lot of backroad/twisties and the Trains just felt squirrely -- YMMV. A Softie build is in my plans as is a RK build and maybe a Vrod.
Now she wants a Nightster or 1200L. Had I known, I would have kept the Sporty and swapped the friggen' tank!
I also have a Street Glide (ordered it shortly after I brought my Sporty home because I knew that I wanted/needed a big bike for slab commutes).
So, which is the better? They all rock but the Sporty really did not fit me and would have been receiving an engine upgrade to help haul my 200lb carcass; the Dyna fits me as does the SG and I love 'em equally but the SG gets the vote for long distance slabs and the Dyna wins for the backroads.
I also entered the Bob vs. Train contest and chose the Bob for its agility and speed perks compared to the Train. Granted, to me, the Train does look slightly better and Softies do have a few more bling options (hello 250+ ****!) but that is not what I wanted from this current bike; I do a lot of backroad/twisties and the Trains just felt squirrely -- YMMV. A Softie build is in my plans as is a RK build and maybe a Vrod.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 176
Likes: 2
From: redneck riveria
Sons of Anarchy have given dynas lots of props. A lot that ride know about dynas and how they were to come Harleys was Willie G started making what a lot were building anyway for those that could not make the modifications thier self.
I like to tell them yup one day I am doing to ride a geezer glide or a bark-o-lounger but as song say for now "it's faster horses(iron), younger women, older whiskey, and more money"
I like to tell them yup one day I am doing to ride a geezer glide or a bark-o-lounger but as song say for now "it's faster horses(iron), younger women, older whiskey, and more money"
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
Posts: 488
Likes: 0
From: aurora,colorado
I never really cared for the Sportster stigma
. I hate to admit that it prodded me on to trade when the current trade in program came along. It wasnt the sole reason, but Id be lying if I said it didnt play a role. I rode the Nightster 10,000 miles last year though and I really wouldnt have been ready for any Big Twin before that anyway. You wont catch me ribbing any Sportster owners on their bikes. I really only dug the Nightster of the Sportster line, but its just rude to knock on somebodys ride. I saw some really LAME bikes at some of the rallies that I went to last year too. LOL
I can imagine that the Dynas dont get the respect of the more expensive Big Twins. Im only speaking from my experience on the Sportster. Cost was a consideration in my purchase, but I LOVE MY NEW DYNA! It fits me better than most any Big Twin. I cant picture myself on a Big Twin with forwards. I like the Custom, but I dont see me going off on a trip on it really to me it looks like a city bike. I cant imagine that I would ever want to tackle a Street Glide, Road King, or Road Glide they just seem way too big to me. Too big to enjoy around town for sure anyway and I want to be able to ride to work on occasion without it being an extra hassle of maneuvering a touring bike. I need to stop, but I like to go bar hopping too and my Street Bob makes a sweet bar hopper. I cant wait to get it out on the highway and put some miles on it.
I can imagine that the Dynas dont get the respect of the more expensive Big Twins. Im only speaking from my experience on the Sportster. Cost was a consideration in my purchase, but I LOVE MY NEW DYNA! It fits me better than most any Big Twin. I cant picture myself on a Big Twin with forwards. I like the Custom, but I dont see me going off on a trip on it really to me it looks like a city bike. I cant imagine that I would ever want to tackle a Street Glide, Road King, or Road Glide they just seem way too big to me. Too big to enjoy around town for sure anyway and I want to be able to ride to work on occasion without it being an extra hassle of maneuvering a touring bike. I need to stop, but I like to go bar hopping too and my Street Bob makes a sweet bar hopper. I cant wait to get it out on the highway and put some miles on it.
Last edited by wood butcher; Jul 9, 2009 at 10:25 PM.