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Go ride a '15 or '16 Touring bike, and then get back to us on the handling. It will go around curves faster than you're capable of riding it. Trust me on this one.
I couldn't wait to trade in my 2014 Streetglide for a real bike! heavy POS - i have owned baggers , softtail, FXR, and buells.
if they made an FXR i would buy one, wish i never sold mine. so next best thing is a Dyna.
It's got nothing to do with funds...All that production grade extra crap hanging on those bikes would drive me absolutely crazy. You gotta start somewhere so why not start with a solid platform like the Dyna.Duh. The attraction for most Dyna guys is with the machine we call a motorcycle.
I wish I had the funds for a bagger. I could build one bitchin Dyna!
Like others have said, it is more than likely that Dynas ARE popular and fly out the door faster than the others.
Right now if you look at the custom scene (new bikes, not vintage) there are two trends, the big-wheel bagger and the "performance" Dyna. The whole SOA fad has pushed the popularity of the performance/thug/club look, so there has been a huge growth in suspension and brake upgrades for the Dynas, and even the MoCo has taken notice, hence the LowRider S that looks like it could have rolled off the SOA set.
So, chances are you aren't seeing them because the dealerships can't keep them.
THIS!
I came from a MX - sport bike background. When I was researching my next bike, I never even looked HDs way. Then someone suggested I take a look at the Club Style Dynas and I did. I even watched the TV show. I got hooked. It was something new (to me) and was interesting exploring different mods that I could do, as I love to tinker with my bikes. Now, I have a lot more options. There is a large group of former MXers and sport riders that are getting a little older coming into this style.
I'm hooked on Dynas. I've already started thinking about another bike, right now it will be a WG or a FB, but I haven't made up my mind. One thing I do know is that it will be a Dyna. The rolling couches never interested me and still don't.
I personally find the dressed up baggers and geezer glides to be repulsive but, I'm the same jerk that prefers to ride a 1200 unless im going far(250mi+).
Depends on where you live really. Here in SoCal, dealers can't seem to keep them in stock. Definitely an overflow of used Irons though....
Can't say any of the new bikes really get me excited anyway. Even the LR-S was rather underwhelming in person...I'd rather take an older bike and make it what I want without having to worry about voiding that pesky warranty...lol
I guarantee there are more people riding Dynas on here that would rather have a Street Glide but are limited by funds
Too funny, LOL! Sounds like you want a Street Glide because you've been scammed into thinking that it's a statement of wealth. Hello, I can write a check for 40 Streetglides, but it just so happens that my wife and I actually prefer our minimalist bikes, and don't give a chit about wealth-posing.
One night, we had the smallest tent in the campground, because that's what would roll up in a handlebar-mounted sleeping bag. Folks in the fancy pusher-diesel motorhomes thought the whole thing was really cool.
Last edited by Warp Factor; May 9, 2016 at 03:17 PM.
Depends on where you live. Here in CA Dynas are where it's at. And Road Glides. Heck, people are getting $12k-$15k for nice used FXDX's!! Crazy.
Other places, not so much. It's funny how regional bike tastes can be.
I'm with this...reading the thread got me wondering about it. Over here on the east side you mostly see (at least I do) Baggers, maybe a few Heritages and Road Kings. Along the way where I live and ride, I've seen the BMW styled Euro touring bike from Canada that looks like the guy/gal used a step stool to get on it; I've never seen a Dyna other than my own. Looking at most of the nice bikes on the forums, either clubbed out or otherwise are "mostly" from out west. Of course you get the blending in between the two coasts.
Depends on where you live really. Here in SoCal, dealers can't seem to keep them in stock. Definitely an overflow of used Irons though....
Can't say any of the new bikes really get me excited anyway. Even the LR-S was rather underwhelming in person...I'd rather take an older bike and make it what I want without having to worry about voiding that pesky warranty...lol
agreed!
i hate cliche irons (especially with super original short shots and stupid skulls) and the electronic controls higher-end bikes are horrifying.
Originally Posted by Warp Factor
Too funny, LOL! Sounds like you want a Street Glide because you've been scammed into thinking that it's a statement of wealth. Hello, I can write a rubber check for 40 Streetglides, but it just so happens that my wife and I actually prefer our minimalist bikes, and don't give a chit about wealth-posing.
One night, we had the smallest tent in the campground, because that's what would roll up in a handlebar-mounted sleeping bag. Folks in the fancy pusher-diesel motorhomes thought the whole thing was really cool.
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