Sportster to Dyna Upgrade

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May 7, 2017 | 06:15 AM

#41

petefwa

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From: Western Australia

Quote:

Originally Posted by b0fh

low rider is a good dyna, but without a true-track or such it will handle like crap. and forget about taking a passenger for a long ride, the passenger pegs are terrible (mounted on swingarm).

and there's the twin cam blues to consider.

other than that, it's a fun bike. rode one (FXDC) for 6 years, but now upgraded it to a XL1200CX

cheers.

What ''twin cam blues''?
l put a set of cam tensioners and a clutch hub bearing in my 07 FXD and did 140,000 km's on it and l have 82'000 km's on my 014 Lowrider with no problems so far. l had 2 Sporties previously and while they were great bikes, there's no way l'd go back.

May 7, 2017 | 08:12 AM

#42

TBT3

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From: SC Lowcountry

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Originally Posted by kenny55

I have a Sportster Iron, have upgraded it to the 1200cc and all the Stage I stuff. Bike is quick, fun to ride, and I love it.... but... looking for something more comfortable at higher speeds, less vibration, and overall smoother ride.

I am considering a Dyna Low Rider. I do not typically ride on interstates or busy city streets. Not my thing. I like back country roads and half to full day trips max.

Anybody with thoughts suggestions on this change.

Thanks

I had a Sportster 1200 for three years and loved riding it. I traded in for a Wide Glide and it is a different experience. And as much as I enjoyed the Sportster I'm really falling in love with the Dyna.

May 7, 2017 | 08:34 PM

#43

kenny55

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From: Southern Ohio

Took the test ride. You all were correct. No comparison at all. A different riding experience. It was tough to let go of my Sportster but I brought home the Dyna.

https://drive.google.com/open?id=0B8...TVuOUJ6RnljMVk

Now to start buying all the extras ...