Low Rider
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From: Arizona
RE: Low Rider
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Donna.......funny you should say that. I'm not Catholic, but like you, figure it cant hurt. I'srather error on the side of a higher power than not. Besides, they look neat, and are a perfect inexpensivegift for the biker whoTHINKS they have everything.
BTW........love your bike. How manymiles have youput on since having your own bike???
Donna.......funny you should say that. I'm not Catholic, but like you, figure it cant hurt. I'srather error on the side of a higher power than not. Besides, they look neat, and are a perfect inexpensivegift for the biker whoTHINKS they have everything.
BTW........love your bike. How manymiles have youput on since having your own bike???
As far as mileage, I'm one of your wimpier riders. I've had the bike for a little over a month, and I've put less than 100 miles on it. Started in parking lots, then my neighborhood. One trip to my kids' school (6 miles round trip). Then I got brave and did one 60 mile round trip, and one 25 mile round trip.
I haven't ridden solo, yet, my husband follows me around. So part of my problem is scheduling, I work days and he works evenings, so we see each other on weekends.
The 60 mile trip about wore me out, (I slept for an hour after getting home!), so I still ride 2 up for long journeys. When I first got the bike, it stayed home, while we did 1,000 miles in 5 days; lastSaturday we did 200+ miles, and next Saturday we're doing 300+. Also, with the big trips we travel in groups, and I don't want to slow anyone down, or try to keep up, so I'm just taking my time. Our ultimate goal is for me to get confident enough to ride with one of my kids, hubby can take the other kid, and we no longer have to worry about having a baby sitter.
So, what's slowing me down?
[ul][*]fear[*]common sense[*]kids[*]long rides I'm not ready to ride yet[*]I used to work in a trauma center, which adds to #1, fear. (not so afraid that I can't do it, but just want to take baby steps.[/ul]
Have a great weekend. Ride safely!
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From: Broken Arrow, Oklahoma
RE: Low Rider
I loved my 1980 Low Rider. It was truly a factory custom back then. All black with red pin stripes,black motor w/chrome accents, buckhorn bars, sissy bar (standard), leather stash pouch (standard on the back of the sissy bar), highway pegs (standard), cast aluminum wheels (fairly new back then, and standard). That bike really got the looks. If I still had it today, it would still be stock except for the exhaust. It had areally quiet, two into one, exhaust on it. Brand new off the showroom, $5,995.00
I would love to have a new Low Rider. But so far, I haven't found one I like as much as the one I had. At least not without spending a large chunk of money AFTER buying the bike.
I would love to have a new Low Rider. But so far, I haven't found one I like as much as the one I had. At least not without spending a large chunk of money AFTER buying the bike.
Road Warrior
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From: West Branch, Michigan
JYLsmithmurray......... Welcome to the Dyna Low Rider family, and congratulations on your purchase. We who own LR's know you're in for some of the best times of your life.I just turned 2,000 on my 2007 Low Rider today and now that I have it lowered for my short stature, I'm ALMOST in 7th heaven. I've got to get a different seat though. After 70 miles, I'm in agony and have to literally lift myself off my seat for short periods of time, or my thighs will fall asleep in addition to having a major pain in the tush. Cant do a Plush or heavily padded seat, because I just spent $800 + to lower it 2".... and a plush / gel pad will just lift me up higher. Mustang said they couldnt help me maintain my current "Reach Seat" closeness to the tank style. So I'm shopping. Any input would be helpful.
Road Master
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Abingdon, Maryland
Mine has been a true workhorse. Now that I was fortunate to add a Road King too, I could focus on mods and made it the one-up bike I had envisioned for a long time. It's a killer nimble cruiser good for the bar run or trip to Sturgis. I almost bought a Fat Boy when I ordered this one back in '99 but something about it drew me to it.
Road Warrior
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From: West Branch, Michigan
Hey HarleypsychRN...... how do you like that Corbin Seat? I was just looking at their solo for Dyna's. Tell me, is there much difference between it, and your stock dyna seat?
Please let me know......
Please let me know......
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Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2007
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Yes we have been around since 1977.TheDyna (Super Glide) was loweredwith shocks and wheelbase lengthend by a little rake in the front to give it the first streched out lowlook when riding down the blacktop. It was an important time for Harley history and sold well that year (it sold out). I love my Low Rider and the history behind it. We also were a late model introduction in 1977 similar to the Cross Bones was this yearwhich gave it somefan fare behind it.
Cheer...
Road Master
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From: Abingdon, Maryland
It's a Mustang solo actually...not the widest but next to it. It's a comfortable ride. Since I lowered the rear, the shocks are pretty unforgiving...if I could have gone with a smaller seat I would have. After having a Corbin dual touring seat on it for years when it was my only bike, this seat is a welcome change. I like the chrome do-dads and conchos. The rear fender bib is from Chilhowee leather and is a perfect match.