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Dyna Glide ModelsSuper Glide, Super Glide Sport, Super Glide Custom, Dyna Glide Convertible, Super Glide T-Sport, Dyna Glide Police, Dyna Switchback, Low Rider, Street Bob, Fat Bob and Wide Glide.
Some awesome stories here guys! Mine isn't quite as inspirational as some.
I walked in to an AAFES (Army-Air Force Exchange Service) Harley office to swap out a jacket that my wife had won at our Riding Club Annual Poker Run in 2012. We did that run on my Sporty and it was just fine. But anyways, We walked in to exchange the jacket and I started talking with the guy behind the desk while my wife tried on the other jacket. I asked about Street Bobs just out of curiosity. Between the Irish accent and the price, I had to have it. it was allegedly the last 2012 Street Bob in Europe at the time. Signed the papers in October of 2012, had the loan paid off by March of 2013, and had to go through some extra hassles because of it when I picked it up at the end of April from Ludwigshafen, Germany. Sitting at around 8,000 miles right now with a couple of Alps trips under our belt and loving every mile.
I was just wondering how you stumbled upon your Dyna. I got mine by shear luck. I was just joking around with a guy at work by telling him I would trade a 98 volvo with 100K miles on it for his 03 FXDX with barely over 1K. He said ok, so I jumped on it. I purchased the car for 4K and the blue book was about 5K. The trade was done (gave 1K and the car) and that is how I got my Dyna. At first it was going to be a quick buy and sell immediately, but after the first ride, that is all I want to do now!
Happy riding and ride safe.
JY
I bought the 02 wide glide new- for a bunch but got the 03 eg classic with 32k on it the other day with 5 match painted helmets, covers, Jack, and personal backrest for 5k-- couldn't pass that deal up-- no dings and everything works good
I retired from racing and sold off the bikes. I knew I couldn't have any sport bike for the road. Too used to going on track and just whacking the throttle open. Not such a good habit for street riding. My back also couldn't take the riding position for longer rides. I wanted to get something that wasn't as top end based and was more comfortable.
I wasn't quite ready to give up everything and move to a softail with poor handling characteristics and no good suspension upgrade options and I'm not ready for a dresser. The Dyna was a natural choice. Raw bike with tons of potential.
I did my research over a couple of months and decided exactly what I wanted. Well kind of. It was between the wide glide and the street bob. After sitting on each and talking to the salesman with what my intentions were with the bike I decided the street bob was a better fit for me. It was also nice that I could do the HD1 build with it which I did.
I went back to the dealer and ordered the bike the way I wanted to start with it as. It was their first HD1 build so it was a bit of a learning experience for both of us. About two month later my bike was delivered and the modding started which is the best part of having a Harley. So much aftermarket goodness.
Day of delivery.
How it sits now.
It's going to be an expensive winter to finish it the way I want it.
I left the HD world about 5 years ago, selling off my Road Glide. I then decided I wanted a sport bike so I bought a Ducati...several sporty bikes later I find myself at the HD dealer looking at this Street Bob HD1 customization they'd ordered in to have the floor. I must've looked at it for a month and a half before talking numbers. About 20 days later or so we had a deal I could live with and I'm happily back on a HD. My last Dyna was a 2005 LR that I had for about 4 years before selling it off.
A bit blurry on the photo. Anyway, I've been reworking my '86 Sportster that I've had for 28 years. Spent the last two years replacing stuff to keep it reliable. Have a friend who has an '05 Softail, and got to thinking I wouldn't mind something a little newer with a bit more "umph" when you hit the throttle, so started searching Craigslist. Ran across this '09 Low Rider three weeks ago with barely 2500 miles on it for $8300. A little more than I wanted to spend, but couldn't pass it up, especially after finding out it was the guy's wife's bike, and she's 60 or so. They added a windshield, Kuryakin forward controls and Cobra exhaust. Also really liked the two-tone paint.
Long story short, Ive wanted a harley for years but couldn't afford one. Found a great deal on this 14' fxdf demo had 68 miles and was $4800 off msrp! I took her home the next week and have been trying to make it mine now for a few months. I really am happy with this bike and love riding! I can't find a better high than riding on this sweet *** bike! Even if it's only to work and home 80% of my rides!! Wanted black but glad I got the Amber whiskey!
Was riding a 2008 Road Glide, and while it was great on long trips, it nearly killed me in the garage and parking lots. Took it to the dealer and told them to get me a lighter weight Dyna Super Glide Custom. They found it in Waco, and brought it back for me. Made the deal and never have regretted it. Handles better than expected and with the right windshield, it has proven to be a great road bike, as well as a daily commuter.
Recently thought about trading for a Softail Slim, but decided it would be a waste of money, and am still enjoying the Dyna daily. tomp
Started on a Honda Sabre 1100 back in '03. Wanted a Harley WG, and test rode one but oh well. Last year I picked up a Heritage. It was great at first, but once the honeymoon phase left I felt I needed more gitty up. Enter the Street Bob, and reading everyone's threads I listed after it. Picked one up today...life is awesome.
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