Why a Dyna?
You can also do that on a sportster, but at 6'3" 300lbs - I look freaking ridiculous on one...the bike fits me. A properly set up dyna can move - take a bike like the one I posted for a ride and tell me its still goofy. It's a completely different animal than your semi-stock wide glide (and mine for that matter...)
no need to "setup" anything on a sporty for it to have its stock traits. it's advantages come from its size... it just is what it is.
like i said, pointless debate. fuss til you are blue in the face... will not change a thing.
about those wheel though...
Last edited by cvaria; May 5, 2016 at 07:19 PM.
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That's basically what the OP described right there. I generally never use the work "sick" to describe things, but that bike is fugin SICK!
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This was THE dyna a few years ago. Did many mikes on it, have ridden many other bikes...was the best. I got old and still wanted to tour so sold it and went with a Fat Bob. Tried a 120R Road Glide; she's too fat for me as the old song went...just MY opinion & taste, BTW. Your results may vary
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I guess I want screaming power, in a cruiser that handles and I can put some hotness on the backseat comfortably. Heck, if only Harley would put the Vrod motor in a more comfortable chassis. I know heathen words.
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This one was for Sale by a neighbor for a price couldn't pass up .. Had it a little over a month and put 2,000 Miles on it .. Has been my Go To Bike most every time open the Garage .. While owned many Model Harleys .. This is quickly becoming my favorite Bike ever except perhaps the FXR4 which still regret selling .. While still have some plans for it mainly Suspension, it's not bad at all just like it is ..
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Got mine just the way I want it! As I said, I owned three Electra Glides and a Street Glide. I listened to all those people that said "you'll need a bagger someday" "once you ride a bagger, you'll never ride anything else", and "you gotta get a Street Glide". Wasn't happy with any of them. I finally realized that I really didn't like all that bulk, and didn't need or want all those gadgets. Just too "car-like". Besides all that, it was just no fun to ride. I found myself just taking the car most of the time. Finally said, "screw what everyone else says" and got the bike I wanted.....a Dyna! Instantly put the FUN back into motorcycling for me. And with the forward controls and QD windshield, I can ride anywhere I want in comfort.
Last edited by hd4evr2008; May 6, 2016 at 08:16 AM.
I did dyna because i wanted a stripped down highway machine.... i gotta be honest and say i don't really love it. it's great on the highway but, a pain in the a** around town. big goofy bike getting all in it's own way, so i don't really ride it much. i've put about 4K on it and that was kinda the first ride (literally). another 600 or so of that was to Orlando and back. i've had it since october 2015... i'm trying to love it... lord knows i'm trying... it is not working.
but on an open road... fu**!!!! that power just keeps coming and the feel of those pistons thumping.... mean.
but on an open road... fu**!!!! that power just keeps coming and the feel of those pistons thumping.... mean.
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Big goofy bike ? I agree it's different than a sportster (i've own both) but the dyna is not goofy at all, unless you ride a wide glide (according to your sig you do), than i agree, around town with the extra rake, it must be harder ton controle at lower speed than a regular dyna.
Big goofy bike ? I agree it's different than a sportster (i've own both) but the dyna is not goofy at all, unless you ride a wide glide (according to your sig you do), than i agree, around town with the extra rake, it must be harder ton control at lower speed than a regular dyna.
my eyes are wide open and i'm not drinking the kool-aid or trying to be accepted. Nothing i said above is untrue... dynas DO NOT handle like sportsters. even though it is physically impossible, you are free to dispute it... that's cool. i don't expect any of you to agree. this is a dyna forum... not a sportster, right?
passive-aggressive slides are feminine....
Last edited by cvaria; May 6, 2016 at 09:55 AM.