difference between dyna and softail???????

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May 11, 2008 | 04:16 PM

bob37

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difference between dyna and softail???????

ie frame,stiffness,handling, size, etc thanks for any help

May 11, 2008 | 05:01 PM

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RE: difference between dyna and softail???????

yeah Dynas are better

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May 11, 2008 | 05:44 PM

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RE: difference between dyna and softail???????

The major difference is the engine and rear shocks. Both are 96 ci. Dynas have a rubber mounted Twin Cam. Softails have a rigid mounted counterbalanced engine. Dynas rear shocks are exposed whereas the Softail are hidden giving the look of a rigid motorcycle. The ride is a little different. My dyna will shake at an idle at a stop but smooth out once it gains speed. The counterbalanced engine will run smooth at idle and vibrate a little at speed. Dynas are way better (because I got one). Sportsters ruled when I had one.

May 11, 2008 | 05:50 PM

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RE: difference between dyna and softail???????

My Super Glide rides like a Cadillac.

My buddy's Softail, not-so-much.

Either is a great choice.

May 11, 2008 | 05:53 PM

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RE: difference between dyna and softail???????

Softails for show and Dynas for go

May 11, 2008 | 05:56 PM

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RE: difference between dyna and softail???????

any technical infe such as frame dimensions which is talleer,longer etc?

May 11, 2008 | 06:01 PM

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RE: difference between dyna and softail???????

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any technical infe such as frame dimensions which is talleer,longer etc?

I don't know the specs, go to the Harley-Davidson website and you can compare specs side by side. Generally speaking, the Dynais the lightest bike fitted with the "Big V-Twin" engine which a lot of Dyna riders will tell you affords them better handling and a more nimble ride.