Making the switch to Dyna
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From: Templeton California
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
The RK would prolly be the bike of choice, however they get a little pricy
Tourer
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From: Central DE
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
ORIGINAL: Road Head
Really, very interesting. Could you expand on exactly why?
ORIGINAL: Slipstrm
We have an 07 FXD and and 07 FXSTC, I prefer the FXD over the Softail Custom.
Both are fun to ride, but If I could only have one, it would be tha Super Glide.
We have an 07 FXD and and 07 FXSTC, I prefer the FXD over the Softail Custom.
Both are fun to ride, but If I could only have one, it would be tha Super Glide.
The FXD shocks are adjustable for stiffness, when I ride 2 up I crank my shocks up to about a 4 or 5, otherwise it's set to 1-2.
I have a Sundowner "Touring" seat with the 12" passenger pad, the wife likes it and she has a two baby butt.
Did I say that out loud?A few weeks back, I rode for 250 miles, it took me a day or two to realize that,
during the ride, I never even thought about being uncomfortable.
It never even occurred to me.
BTW, I traded up from a 1200 XLC and am sooooo glad that I did. Not 1 regret, period.
I almost bought the Electra Glide Standard, it was only a couple K more.
What made my final decision was the fact that my wife rides with me very infrequently and I really liked/preferred the "sportiness" of the FXD.
It has the (IMHO) best handling and power to weight ratio of all the bikes.
All that being said, I truly recommend that you test ride before you buy.
Good luck,
Del
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Texas
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
ORIGINAL: Road Head
Really, very interesting. Could you expand on exactly why?
ORIGINAL: Slipstrm
We have an 07 FXD and and 07 FXSTC, I prefer the FXD over the Softail Custom.
Both are fun to ride, but If I could only have one, it would be tha Super Glide.
We have an 07 FXD and and 07 FXSTC, I prefer the FXD over the Softail Custom.
Both are fun to ride, but If I could only have one, it would be tha Super Glide.
I like the 49mm fork tubes, it just feels stronger. (I did a wide glide customization as well)
We dont ride two up, so I cant say how either would be witha secondbody.
My wife really likes the softail, if I could just teach her to keep up.....
Banned
Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Pine Mountain, Ga.
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
I was going to sell my 01 fxd and go for the RK. I am 220# and the wife is 130#. Wewent and test road one we rented for the day and all I found out for me was it did not fit me like my dyna. It was smooth as silk as far as the ride and the cruise was great. All the wife would say is it didnt ride like a real motorcycle and she liked the vivesand feel of her dyna. Did I just lose myDYNA? We still have and are happy as can be.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2007
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From: N. Scottsdale, AZ
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
Have a 2004 FLTRI, 2004 FXDP (Defender), and 1999 Night train. Between the three, FLTRI is my favorite for all types of riding. The NT is low and fast for around town and short over nighters of solo riding, or with the biotch on the fender with a towel to keep it from scratching.
The Dyna is a bike for all purpose. It is actually my wife's bike. Set up for touring with windshield, saddlebags, stock floorboards, and touring lights.
Fast, low and comfortable.
For two up- get a Road King or Heritage. My pref. would be the King. Other than that, the Dyna is a nice bike.
Good luck.
The Dyna is a bike for all purpose. It is actually my wife's bike. Set up for touring with windshield, saddlebags, stock floorboards, and touring lights.
Fast, low and comfortable.
For two up- get a Road King or Heritage. My pref. would be the King. Other than that, the Dyna is a nice bike.
Good luck.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2008
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RE: Making the switch to Dyna
This is an interesting thread cause we are talking about what is the ideal bike. I have had a Softail FXST, an 06 Roadking and now the Dyna Street Bob. I sold the Softail cause I wanted a comfy highway bike and I got it in the Roadking. Very nimble on the twisties for it's size and put 12000 miles on it. I sold it because I felt like I was missing something. I like the traditional aspects of a non-bagger, so began looking again. I was blown away by the additional leg room on the Dyna as compared to the Softail!! At least 2 inches!! I like the rubber mounted motor and you gotta dig the bike shake when sitting still!!
I don't miss the Roadking at all! I am really looking forward to having fun on the Dyna!
"I'm just say'n"
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I don't miss the Roadking at all! I am really looking forward to having fun on the Dyna!
"I'm just say'n"
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Road Captain
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Portland, OR
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
ORIGINAL: 2007fxdc
Here's a suggestion, go buy the dyna you want and let her ride the sporty...
Here's a suggestion, go buy the dyna you want and let her ride the sporty...
I missed riding for years because my wife HATED the things. She didn't feel safe at all around them. Couldn't tell me why, and I gave it up for 18 years to make her happy. Turns out she was riding tailgunner on her high school boyfriend's bike when he took out a possum and dumped it. I finally got "permission" to have one but only if I never even tried to get her on "that damned thing." Picked it it up Saturday, she drove it on Sunday. She wouldn't give it back. Told me to get my own. Now she has her Nightster, and I have the FXD I always wanted. She now calls riding her "yippee time." She rides almost daily now, but she still won't get on the back of mine because it scares the cr*p out of her, LOL
Moral of the story: some folks just aren't comfortable unless they've got the bars in their hands, and enough training (thank you MSF) to understand how safe and enjoyable it can be.
Thank you2007fxdc for pointing out such an elegant solution!
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Virginia
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
I just traded in my 1200L for the Fat Bob and gotta say I love it. Styling aside the ride is excellent. Dual disc breaks, easy leans into corners and the throttle pulls the weight just fine. It feels like a Sporty in some respects but is much more comfortable and the mid-controls are familiar would almost be forwards on a Sporty. All in all, if you're looking for an aggressive bike with position, go with this.
The Fat Bob... wow. I love it
The Fat Bob... wow. I love it
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From: Chicago/Arlington Heights
RE: Making the switch to Dyna
Ok let me get in on this. Since 2001 I have had 3 operations (FUSION) on my back and have gone on many 500 plus mile rides since getting "healthy" and enjoy the ride. My only wish is for a back suppot to go on the stock seat. If you ride in the city the dyna is as easy to ride as my old 1999 XLCH. My friends that ride in Chicago have the RK and Heritage and have a tough time with the heavy front ends in tight situations. For the rode I envy those rolling couches with the windshields and cup holders....To each his own........
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Joined: Aug 2007
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RE: Making the switch to Dyna
ORIGINAL: mfuchs2004
If you can pull it off, this is an OUTSTANDING idea!!!
I missed riding for years because my wife HATED the things. She didn't feel safe at all around them. Couldn't tell me why, and I gave it up for 18 years to make her happy. Turns out she was riding tailgunner on her high school boyfriend's bike when he took out a possum and dumped it. I finally got "permission" to have one but only if I never even tried to get her on "that damned thing." Picked it it up Saturday, she drove it on Sunday. She wouldn't give it back. Told me to get my own. Now she has her Nightster, and I have the FXD I always wanted. She now calls riding her "yippee time." She rides almost daily now, but she still won't get on the back of mine because it scares the cr*p out of her, LOL
Moral of the story: some folks just aren't comfortable unless they've got the bars in their hands, and enough training (thank you MSF) to understand how safe and enjoyable it can be.
Thank you2007fxdc for pointing out such an elegant solution!
ORIGINAL: 2007fxdc
Here's a suggestion, go buy the dyna you want and let her ride the sporty...
Here's a suggestion, go buy the dyna you want and let her ride the sporty...
I missed riding for years because my wife HATED the things. She didn't feel safe at all around them. Couldn't tell me why, and I gave it up for 18 years to make her happy. Turns out she was riding tailgunner on her high school boyfriend's bike when he took out a possum and dumped it. I finally got "permission" to have one but only if I never even tried to get her on "that damned thing." Picked it it up Saturday, she drove it on Sunday. She wouldn't give it back. Told me to get my own. Now she has her Nightster, and I have the FXD I always wanted. She now calls riding her "yippee time." She rides almost daily now, but she still won't get on the back of mine because it scares the cr*p out of her, LOL
Moral of the story: some folks just aren't comfortable unless they've got the bars in their hands, and enough training (thank you MSF) to understand how safe and enjoyable it can be.
Thank you2007fxdc for pointing out such an elegant solution!
With all that said, she is perfectly comfortable on the back of my dyna and the bike hardly rides any different when we're 2 up vs. when I'm alone. It doesn't feel like it's a little too much for the bike, the motor, or anything. I barely know she's back there - not cramped at all. I just got her a more comfortable seat and snap the sissy bar on anytime she is riding with me. I can change from solo mode to 2-up mode in about a minute and a half.