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Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Passaic County, NJ
One point no one has mentioned is: Sportster is 1200cc (74" motor) Superglide is 1584cc (96" motor). Don't be put off by the motor size. If I had the choice, I'd go with the superglide, hands down. Plus, you can get a big bore kit either make it a 103" or 110" from HD. Aftermarket can take that motor to 124"+ if you have the cash. Depends what you're looking for.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2007
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From: Texas
The BEST advice I can give you is for you to go to the dealer, and take one of each for a test ride to decide which one suits you the best. Dont let anyone decide for you.
I got the Street Bob. What a sweet ride... Solid... plenty power... and handles great, And it's a perfect blank canvas as others have described.
I got the Street Bob. What a sweet ride... Solid... plenty power... and handles great, And it's a perfect blank canvas as others have described.
+1 on the blank canvas and if you're not into KROME it's real easy to replace or powder coat. i had an '88 sporty i traded in for the Super Glide and it was like going from a Geo to a Cady. but to be honest i wish I'd kept the Sporty too. so my advise would be to buy both...a man can't have too many motorcycles
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southern New Hampshire
Don't let the whole "power" thing throw you. Power to weight ratio is what's important and I'm not sure which bike has the upper hand when it comes to that. That said a bigger bike (the dyna) should give you a smoother and more "stable" ride and on the highway driving among cages and trucks stability counts. And again in regard to power ... these bikes are cruisers NOT rice rockets. They have grunt and torque but you're not likely to take either of these bikes stock, twist the throttle and throw the front tire off the ground. They are both very compliant rides and nothing to be frightened of. I would also highly recommend if you're really a beginner you take the beginner rider safety course. It could save your life, could help you avoid wrecking your new bike and in most states WILL get you a discount on your insurance. I took it when i started riding and I believe it was the smartest motorcycle money I ever spent! Do you know about counter steering and why it works? IF NOT TAKE THE COURSE! That information alone could save your neck!
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6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2008
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thanx for tha info i guess my dad just has me a little freaked out he has a road king but tells me i should buy like a 600 for the first year or so but i think im gonna go for the dyna now i just gotta keep saving cash till roughly begining of next year
riding is an addiction without it i feel dope sick
riding is an addiction without it i feel dope sick
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southern New Hampshire
thanx for tha info i guess my dad just has me a little freaked out he has a road king but tells me i should buy like a 600 for the first year or so but i think im gonna go for the dyna now i just gotta keep saving cash till roughly begining of next year riding is an addiction without it i feel dope sick
riding is an addiction without it i feel dope sick