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Making the switch to Dyna
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Road Master
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From: Mid TN
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
ORIGINAL: wbogley
Have you tried a sundowner seat and a sissy baron the Sportster? It makes a huge difference. The passenger seat on the sundowner is huge/wide and very plush. This chould be a cheap option as well.
ORIGINAL: Road Head
It won't be most of the time by any means, but I want her to feel comfortable enough to want to ride. The RK would prolly be the bike of choice, however they get a little pricy. She has shown zero interest in riding on her own, so Ima trade the Sporty to keep payments low.
For the record, we are not elephants
195lbs for me, 140lbs for her.
ORIGINAL: 2007fxdc
I haven't seen anywhere where he says he wants to ride 2-up most of the time. And a dyna is perfectly capable of 2-up anyway, especially if not "all the time", unless they are both "elephants".
Here's a suggestion, go buy the dyna you want and let her ride the sporty...
I haven't seen anywhere where he says he wants to ride 2-up most of the time. And a dyna is perfectly capable of 2-up anyway, especially if not "all the time", unless they are both "elephants".
Here's a suggestion, go buy the dyna you want and let her ride the sporty...
For the record, we are not elephants
195lbs for me, 140lbs for her. 
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RE: Making the switch to Dyna
ORIGINAL: Road Head
It won't be most of the time by any means, but I want her to feel comfortable enough to want to ride. The RK would prolly be the bike of choice, however they get a little pricy. She has shown zero interest in riding on her own, so Ima trade the Sporty to keep payments low.
For the record, we are not elephants 195lbs for me, 140lbs for her.
It won't be most of the time by any means, but I want her to feel comfortable enough to want to ride. The RK would prolly be the bike of choice, however they get a little pricy. She has shown zero interest in riding on her own, so Ima trade the Sporty to keep payments low.
For the record, we are not elephants
195lbs for me, 140lbs for her. 
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From: NC
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
Go with the dyna...it's what caught your interest and it'll be just fine when she wants to ride with you. I'd like a roadking myself someday but they are too pricey for my broke ***. I love my streetbob. It does anything I want it to do. And it does it well.
Cruiser
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RE: Making the switch to Dyna
i rode a couple of fxdls my brother owned and loved them. i bought my fxdwg without ever riding one. crazy huh? first ride...oh man. its a perfect riding position and my wife and i ride 2 up all kind of distances. actually rented a king in myrtle beach a couple years back and, well no offense to the rk folk but i yearned for my wide glide. to each his own and good luck.
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From: Alberta
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
I switched from a Sporty to a Dyna FXDXT a few years ago. I'm 185 and the wife is 140; the Sportster just wasn't as comfortable as we would have wanted for an all day ride. Itried a couple of Road Kings; had one with the wife for the whole day; I'll keep my Dyna, it handled better and the ride was better, too. Even the wife noticed. She did prefer the Tour Pac/backrest and the desktop sized windscreen on the King. The Dyna and RK are pretty much the same wheelbase; actually, I believe the Wide Glide is even longer...anyhow, we ride with 2 other couples and one has an RK the other a WG. The WG could use a better seat, especially for the passenger, but it is a cool bike. If/when I buy another big twin it will be used, carbed and an '02 because that was the last year for the Timkin bearing on the crank drive side andI like to build up my motors; don't want to start the EFI/Carb thing here; that's just what works best for me.....
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From: Trophy Club, TX
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
The best advice that's been given, regardless of which kind of bike you go for, is to test ride one or more of them. I went from a '99 1200C to an '08 FXDC. I love it, it's like night and day. The Dynas comfortable (you'll proabably want to change out the seat) and has plenty of power. If you like the Sporty concept, then you'll probably like the Dynas as they're like Sporties on steroids. Bottom line, get what you like and if your wife is key riding partner, take her along with you.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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From: USA
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
Why don't you rent one of each for a weekend and take her for a 100-200 mile ride on both?
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RE: Making the switch to Dyna
Wheelbase on both FLHR (Road King)and FXDWG (Wide Glide)is about the same. Engine is the same.Major differences: (i) the shocks on the FLHR are almost vertical in orientation vice about a 45 degree angle on FXDWG; (ii) the wider tire on FLHR absorbs more of the feel of the road (same feature of FLSTF/FLSTC/FLSTN); and (iii) the geometry of the triple trees is different--on the FLHR, the neck of the frame extends between the forks and the pivot point is forward of the forks; as opposed to the FXDWG (and every other non-touring model) the forks are forward of the pivot point of the triple trees. This feature is supposed to make the touring models require less effort to steer, I guess. So, supposedly you feelless fatigued after a days' riding.
A few other differences, but those are the ones that should affect the ride characteristics. I like both bikes ... I've ridden many, but never owned a FLHR or FLST_; but I do like my Dyna. Don't ride 2-up much though. You should be able to find a relatively low miles late model Dyna (FXDWG, if that's what you like) for a better value than new ... like a car, you're paying for some depreciation when you drive new off the stealer's showroom floor. Also, you may find one with many of the mods you would consider doing yourself and save yourself the trouble and incremental expense.
Just my $0.02 ... good luck!
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Priest
A few other differences, but those are the ones that should affect the ride characteristics. I like both bikes ... I've ridden many, but never owned a FLHR or FLST_; but I do like my Dyna. Don't ride 2-up much though. You should be able to find a relatively low miles late model Dyna (FXDWG, if that's what you like) for a better value than new ... like a car, you're paying for some depreciation when you drive new off the stealer's showroom floor. Also, you may find one with many of the mods you would consider doing yourself and save yourself the trouble and incremental expense.
Just my $0.02 ... good luck!
R/
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From: Ventura, Ca.
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
i assume you put the same post on the softail post.... of course we all think you should buy a dyna - we already bought one.
horsepower to weight ratio is the best. i think the dyna is more comfortable than the softail and the price is better. all around i think the dyna is a good buy. count on an aftermarket seat (maybe two if you want looks for around town and comfort for trips) and IMO you'll be spending wisely.
i looked at used bikes and didn't think they were that great a deal but if you can find what you like go for it
good luck!
horsepower to weight ratio is the best. i think the dyna is more comfortable than the softail and the price is better. all around i think the dyna is a good buy. count on an aftermarket seat (maybe two if you want looks for around town and comfort for trips) and IMO you'll be spending wisely.
i looked at used bikes and didn't think they were that great a deal but if you can find what you like go for it
good luck!