Dyna Glide too much for a first bike?
Road Captain
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RE: Dyna Glide too much for a first bike?
You can buy well maintained smaller Hondas, Suzukis, and Yamahas all day long for around $1,000. learn how to ride on them and then after a few months you can sell them for pretty much what you have into them.
Road Warrior
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From: Johnson City TN U.S.A.
RE: Dyna Glide too much for a first bike?
This pretty much depends on the person.
My lovely wife felt comfortable with her Buell but has always been afraid to ride the FXDX.
The weight difference is mostly what scares her.
My lovely wife felt comfortable with her Buell but has always been afraid to ride the FXDX.
The weight difference is mostly what scares her.
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RE: Dyna Glide too much for a first bike?
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Before you go throw yer money away listen to WideGlidebry. I second what he said. They are gonna quit making the wide glide. So the longer you wait the bigger chance of you finding one you like is gonna git slimmer.
When you go buy a sporster within a year you will of wished you would of bought a bigger bike. Buy you a real bike and just ride it slow till you git used to it. If yer not very strong and everything, Take you some alieve and go ride. As you ride you will build yer muscles up and yer confidence too. A bigger bike rides smoother on the road.
You will be glad you listened to the bigger bike too.
Before you go throw yer money away listen to WideGlidebry. I second what he said. They are gonna quit making the wide glide. So the longer you wait the bigger chance of you finding one you like is gonna git slimmer.
When you go buy a sporster within a year you will of wished you would of bought a bigger bike. Buy you a real bike and just ride it slow till you git used to it. If yer not very strong and everything, Take you some alieve and go ride. As you ride you will build yer muscles up and yer confidence too. A bigger bike rides smoother on the road.
You will be glad you listened to the bigger bike too.
Road Master
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RE: Dyna Glide too much for a first bike?
I would say stay in the Dyna class, I would say FatBob but that is up to you. Test ride them and see what works for you.
My brother had the same delima and went with the Sporster, was not even a month that he told me he wished he had gotten the SG.
My brother had the same delima and went with the Sporster, was not even a month that he told me he wished he had gotten the SG.
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RE: Dyna Glide too much for a first bike?
I'm 5'8" and 215, 38 years old, and had ridden dirt bikes sparingly as a kid but nothing other than bicycles for the last 25 years. I took a Rider's Edge class in 2004 and had some stuff come up to where I never took the plunge in buying a bike. I bought a used Street Bob for a lot less and went to the course where the Rider's Edge class was to practice. I was pretty nervous at first but actually rode the course for 4 hours and really have never looked back. I haven't laid it over (knock on wood) and have just been really careful to not cave to the temptation of doing more than I can handle. I've put 2200 miles on it in the 5 weeks I've owned it and ride it to work every day. (I think riding every day helps a lot.)
My suggestion would be to take a course, buy what you want but used so someone else takes the hit, get engine guards, and have fun.
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My suggestion would be to take a course, buy what you want but used so someone else takes the hit, get engine guards, and have fun.
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Tourer
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From: Rancho Cucamonga, CA
RE: Dyna Glide too much for a first bike?
My Dyna Superglide is my first motorcycle (and I had never rode before). I thought it has been pretty easy to learn on. Dyna's also have a lower center of gravity then sporties.
Road Master
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RE: Dyna Glide too much for a first bike?
In May this year I bought my 06 Wide Glide after having less than 500 miles experience over 25 years ago. It was essentially my first bike at 55. Many people suggested I get a "Starter Bike". I decided that I did not want to own a bike that I really didn't want. I took the plunge headfirst. I got my permit right away and practiced in parking lots. A month later I took my MSF course and got my license.
Yes, the Wide Glide was big. Yes the Wide Glide was heavy. Yes the Wide Glide was expensive. But it was mine!What a big, heavy,expensive and beautiful machine!!!! Mine! mine! mine! all mine!
All that combined was a heck of an incentive to practice diligently, ride defensively and make sure I am alert at all times. Had I owned a "starter" or "throw away" bike first, I really don't think I would be as decent a rider as I am today.
Yes, the Wide Glide was big. Yes the Wide Glide was heavy. Yes the Wide Glide was expensive. But it was mine!What a big, heavy,expensive and beautiful machine!!!! Mine! mine! mine! all mine!
All that combined was a heck of an incentive to practice diligently, ride defensively and make sure I am alert at all times. Had I owned a "starter" or "throw away" bike first, I really don't think I would be as decent a rider as I am today.
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Road Master
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RE: Dyna Glide too much for a first bike?
One thing you didn't mention is your size. How tall are you? If you have longlegs, you can probablyhandle a big bike for your first one.And Dynas are nimble bikes. I wouldn't sweat it.
Wally
Wally
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I got a Honda Shadow 750 Spirit as my first bike. I thought it was big for the frist few months. Than I got good at it. A year later I got the Dyna Wide Glide that I wanted. I gotta say, one month on this bike, I'm getting better but still not totally skilled with handeling it. It would have beed a horrible choice to begin riding on such a big machine. For the most part, a bigger bike takes longer to stop so you have to leave more room between you and whoever is in front. Also the shift takes much more travel on the HD, like driving a semi. Alas, I love it! It's like strapping a wild boar, you must have to keep in mind to respect the amount of power the motor has and how heavy it is. You might look into a used Honda SS 750, I got it becasue it has the basic layout of the dyna and it was only $4000. I put extended controls and Cobra slash cuts on it and jetted the carb... just like riding a chopper... except easier for beginners 
I still have the Honda, I will use it to commute in the hot summer months because it's water cooled incase I run into traffic.
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I still have the Honda, I will use it to commute in the hot summer months because it's water cooled incase I run into traffic.o~~