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Dyna Glide ModelsSuper Glide, Super Glide Sport, Super Glide Custom, Dyna Glide Convertible, Super Glide T-Sport, Dyna Glide Police, Dyna Switchback, Low Rider, Street Bob, Fat Bob and Wide Glide.
Ive owned all 3 and most versatile is the Dyna. And if you have any back issues the forward controls on a softail are a no go (at least for me, sciatica!) . I would like a sporty in my near future to play with though but will definitely still have a Dyna.
yes, the xr, xrx, the 2011+ custom, the 883r (lived til 2015 in various places), of course the current roadster.
I've read lots of reviews of the current Roadster, and I understand some of the nitpicking that magazines have. But I totally think it's one cool bike. It just looks good. And I don't care if the "Cafe Craze" is getting a bit old... Harley did a great job with lots of little bits on this bike: The wheels, the rotors, the fork is cool - even if not adjustable...
But then again, I've been partial to "Cafe Style" Sportsters for a few decades...
I bought a new Sportster Hugger 883 back in 1988. I added the screaming eagle carb, intake, air cleaner, exhaust, and a 1200 kit to it. While it was a great bike the fricking air cleaner stuck out far enough that it was always against my right knee and the vibration would make my leg about 99.9% asleep after just a few miles. You add that to numb hands after about 50-60 miles and you ended up with only a left leg that worked after a good ride. Lol Other than those issues I loved it.
a friend of mine bought a new roadster, and yes, its a blast ride. I still wouldn't buy one, but if one appeared in my garage, I wouldn't be mad at all.
I went from a 883C to a Low Rider and I would say there are a lot of differences. Even with the 883 engine the Sporty would get up and go much quicker off the line and it handled great on corners. If I took it out of town on the highway or interstate and there was a strong cross wind that bike would be all over the road though. The Low Rider is longer, heavier, and lower with a bigger engine. Since doing my custom work on both I can say that other than that, you can get larger saddle bags on the Low Rider, it has a much easier time with a second rider (both for seating room and engine wise), and is easier to work on than the Sporty. Doesn't fit in your garage as easily though.
One thing I am noticing is that 0-100kph my sporty is faster IMO.
The big 110 just digs a hole to china haha, I need more practice
The sportster to about 120kph with all the engine work I've done is proper fast, You can dial up revs to the moon, drop the clutch and it just launches with the front wheel 2-3 inches up for all of first gear.
What impresses me on the LRS is the roll on power, 60kph to jail time happens really fast!
Again, both fantastic bikes, different purposes. Both lots of fun!
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