throwing silly tbars, inverted forks, and upped rear suspension on that dyna does not fix the inherent heft, girth, and frame/engine mount issues. the "setup" logic implies dumping 2000+ in to a bike to make it handle like a 2000 sportster, lol. more raw power and grunt yes... agility NFW. point is dynas just don't .

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...

 

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!

 

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

 

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.

 

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 ..

 

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.

 

Just make sure it looks good on you.

 

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.

 

You have to consider the source.

 

i rode them all (recent dyna) before buying. i knew what i was getting. a bigger, less agile, goofy bike. it was the same for them all but, exaggerated with the FXDWG rake does not affect weight, does it? or is there something i'm missing. i've never said anything to the contrary and even posted it the minute i bought the bike.

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?


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