Which Bike ? Dyna or Softail
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Which Bike ? Dyna or Softail
At present, I have an '04 1200R Sportster which I love but when I'm riding 2 up with the wife I would like to have a more comfortable ride. I can work a Dyna into the budget and was wondering since it has the same type shocks as the Sportster, am I going to get a similiar ride ? If so, I am going to try to work out the finances for a Softail... For some this may be a simple question but for me, I don't want to spend 14K and realize I made the wrong purchase...thanks RichardnTn
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RE: Which Bike ? Dyna or Softail
Had an 05 1200R. When two up it would bottom out and good bumps with my daughter on the back. I am 190 and she 130.
With my 06 Dyna I have never bottomed out, two up or otherwise.
With my 06 Dyna I have never bottomed out, two up or otherwise.
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RE: Which Bike ? Dyna or Softail
The Dyna definately has the most potential for rear suspension comfort and adjustability. It's pretty tough to fine tune the rear suspension on a Softail, although a lot of touring types really like their Heritage Classics.
Also, in reply to your wondering if the Dyna will be different than the Sportster, even though the Sportster and Dyna are both swingarm bikes, the Dyna has a longer wheel base, different rear shock geometry, and other factors that make it a much better 2-up bike than a Sportster. I've done 2-up touring on both bikes and the Sportster is not nearly as favorable for the passenger.
Also, in reply to your wondering if the Dyna will be different than the Sportster, even though the Sportster and Dyna are both swingarm bikes, the Dyna has a longer wheel base, different rear shock geometry, and other factors that make it a much better 2-up bike than a Sportster. I've done 2-up touring on both bikes and the Sportster is not nearly as favorable for the passenger.
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RE: Which Bike ? Dyna or Softail
Softail? Soft Tail: Oxymoron at best. Softails are the better looking of the two, no question. More looks and praises than almost any Harley if not the best. Corners, around town, and comfort, look no further than the Dyna. Fastest, lightest, and able to make perform, no question there also. Dyna. I bought the first belt drive Sofatil called the Super Custom (1985 in November of 1984). Put 88k mi on it, sold it for $9K but paid $8.8k new. Good bike to me. Than bought a 1993 Heritage. Getting older (in November 1992). Skip forward thru a few years till today. I have had a 2005 Dyna EFI Lowrider for a year or so now. Just like my 1978 ½ Lowrider that I bought for $4.4k new. Well, it looks similar but a world of difference. Same soul, however. It is for sale in the classifieds for $10.5. Was not satisfied with anything Harley so I am just finishing this FXR and have bought a Roadking (getting older). Kept the front part of the frame and title, everything else is gone. What to buy? Well buy both as you can afford them if you build them yourself! 2 basket cases. Get up and off that damned couch and do something constructive.
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RE: Which Bike ? Dyna or Softail
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The Dyna definately has the most potential for rear suspension comfort and adjustability. It's pretty tough to fine tune the rear suspension on a Softail, although a lot of touring types really like their Heritage Classics.
Also, in reply to your wondering if the Dyna will be different than the Sportster, even though the Sportster and Dyna are both swingarm bikes, the Dyna has a longer wheel base, different rear shock geometry, and other factors that make it a much better 2-up bike than a Sportster. I've done 2-up touring on both bikes and the Sportster is not nearly as favorable for the passenger.
The Dyna definately has the most potential for rear suspension comfort and adjustability. It's pretty tough to fine tune the rear suspension on a Softail, although a lot of touring types really like their Heritage Classics.
Also, in reply to your wondering if the Dyna will be different than the Sportster, even though the Sportster and Dyna are both swingarm bikes, the Dyna has a longer wheel base, different rear shock geometry, and other factors that make it a much better 2-up bike than a Sportster. I've done 2-up touring on both bikes and the Sportster is not nearly as favorable for the passenger.
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RE: Which Bike ? Dyna or Softail
ORIGINAL: Trout
The Dyna definately has the most potential for rear suspension comfort and adjustability. It's pretty tough to fine tune the rear suspension on a Softail, although a lot of touring types really like their Heritage Classics.
Also, in reply to your wondering if the Dyna will be different than the Sportster, even though the Sportster and Dyna are both swingarm bikes, the Dyna has a longer wheel base, different rear shock geometry, and other factors that make it a much better 2-up bike than a Sportster. I've done 2-up touring on both bikes and the Sportster is not nearly as favorable for the passenger.
The Dyna definately has the most potential for rear suspension comfort and adjustability. It's pretty tough to fine tune the rear suspension on a Softail, although a lot of touring types really like their Heritage Classics.
Also, in reply to your wondering if the Dyna will be different than the Sportster, even though the Sportster and Dyna are both swingarm bikes, the Dyna has a longer wheel base, different rear shock geometry, and other factors that make it a much better 2-up bike than a Sportster. I've done 2-up touring on both bikes and the Sportster is not nearly as favorable for the passenger.