Dyna-buyin' advise
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Dyna-buyin' advise
Hi everyone, I am Gunderson. I have enjoyed reading all of the excellent advice on this website, and figured you guys have the answers to my questions.
Buying a Dyna this summer (switching from jap bike), on a budget. I am looking to spend around $7000. (I know that's tough). I have found a number of Evo's in this range, and wonder how much of a headache these engines are vs. a TwinCam. I guess I am asking about the oil leaks, general maintenance, reliability, etc. I do have some mechanical skills, and like tinkering, but also want to hop on it for a weekend trip without too much drama.
I guess the ideal for my type of riding (mix of colorado twisties and highway trips) would be an FXDS from the early '00's. So......should I go get my cahoneys out of my wife's purse and pay $9000 for a TC, or save the cash for add-ons later?
Thanks again, you guys have already answered 90% of my questions by searching the threads, good info out there!!
Buying a Dyna this summer (switching from jap bike), on a budget. I am looking to spend around $7000. (I know that's tough). I have found a number of Evo's in this range, and wonder how much of a headache these engines are vs. a TwinCam. I guess I am asking about the oil leaks, general maintenance, reliability, etc. I do have some mechanical skills, and like tinkering, but also want to hop on it for a weekend trip without too much drama.
I guess the ideal for my type of riding (mix of colorado twisties and highway trips) would be an FXDS from the early '00's. So......should I go get my cahoneys out of my wife's purse and pay $9000 for a TC, or save the cash for add-ons later?
Thanks again, you guys have already answered 90% of my questions by searching the threads, good info out there!!
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From: Ventura, CA (So Cal)
The MSRP on a brand new Dyna Super Glide is only $11,999. It's worth every penny. I have bought 2 of them new a 2006 and then a 2007 for my wife. It's bone stock at that price but it will make you worth hard to earn the extra money to do all the mod's your want.
Plus you will have %100 everything new and a 2 year factory warranty.
The new twin cams have massive improvements over the old EVO's and are more reliable. If your switching from a JAP bike you would like the newer one better, it handles better, is fuel injected and is pretty sporty and good for flying around the mountain.
You should go to Demo days at your local Harley dealer and do some test rides.
Plus you will have %100 everything new and a 2 year factory warranty.
The new twin cams have massive improvements over the old EVO's and are more reliable. If your switching from a JAP bike you would like the newer one better, it handles better, is fuel injected and is pretty sporty and good for flying around the mountain.
You should go to Demo days at your local Harley dealer and do some test rides.
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coming off a honda cbr1000rr 2004, i have to tell, i do love the fat bob. handles
like a small bike, powerful dual disc, and good torque...49mm front suspension,
the road seems almost perfect...
WHAT EVER YOU BUY, JUST BEING OUT THEIR ON TWO WHEEL,
THAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING.
like a small bike, powerful dual disc, and good torque...49mm front suspension,
the road seems almost perfect...
WHAT EVER YOU BUY, JUST BEING OUT THEIR ON TWO WHEEL,
THAT IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING.
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There's always someone selling one cheap on ebay or craigslist man try to hold out,but some harley's been on the road since the 50's and 60's and way beyond I agree with speedjunkie,and youknow TC's still have to do the test of time! ahem so far so good anyway!
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