Moving on Up advice
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Road Captain
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From: Freehold, NJ
Moving on Up advice
Purchased my 1st Harley this year Sporty 883L. GREAT BIKE but I'm finding myself wanting MORE HARLEY ... more power, 6th speed, more two up riding etc etc.
My question is to those who have made similiar moves from a Sporty to a Dyna LowRider.
(I have to preface that being a 49yr old male and 5ft5 with a short inseam the 883 Low was a great bike due to its WEIGHT and SIZE. ) I plan to TEST DRIVE in the Spring but was hoping for some shared experiances concernning DYNA LOW RIDERS
Q: Will going from a 883L Sporty be too much of a STEP from the standpoint of handling either on the road or in a parking lot pushing the bike in and out ?
My question is to those who have made similiar moves from a Sporty to a Dyna LowRider.
(I have to preface that being a 49yr old male and 5ft5 with a short inseam the 883 Low was a great bike due to its WEIGHT and SIZE. ) I plan to TEST DRIVE in the Spring but was hoping for some shared experiances concernning DYNA LOW RIDERS
Q: Will going from a 883L Sporty be too much of a STEP from the standpoint of handling either on the road or in a parking lot pushing the bike in and out ?
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Moving Up
The 883L Sportster is 120lbs lighter than a Low Rider. I didn't "move up" from a Sportster but I heard they are more top heavy than the Dynas. Other folks will chime in and explain the differences.
Road Warrior
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From: Palm Beach
You can handle it easily.
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From: along the shore of Mishigami
Moved up from a tall XLH1200 to an 02 Superglide many years ago, never looked back. I'm at 5'6" put on a different seat and its good. Also have an 05 Lowrider, the riding height will put you flat footed on the pavement. For your passenger to ride comfortably the seat may have to be changed.
Road Warrior
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From: TX
I started out on Sporties years ago and moved to a Dyna back in 2003 and then in 2005 to an Ultra. I relaly missed the way my Dyna handled and the fun I had riding. My wife got her own bike so I didnt need the 2 up riding anymore or I went back to a Dyna.
Best Bike I have owned, great handling, running and riding bike
The Sporties are top heavy and are harder to handle IMO, go for the Syna, you will not be sorry
Best Bike I have owned, great handling, running and riding bike
The Sporties are top heavy and are harder to handle IMO, go for the Syna, you will not be sorry
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