possible move up to a Dyna...Questions..?
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
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From: Virginia
I went from a 1200C Low to the Fat Bob and never looked back.
No more fighting to keep it up and it was a sweet and agile ride for the big V-Twin, much better than a few Softtails I've ridden.
You won't be disappointed
No more fighting to keep it up and it was a sweet and agile ride for the big V-Twin, much better than a few Softtails I've ridden.
You won't be disappointed
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 901
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From: Virginia
I had the Sporty for a year when I made the jump. I didn't regret it so much as I regretted getting the Low over the Nightster (because it hadn't come out yet). I'm quite content with the Fat Bob. Got $2k off of what I paid for it and that went straight into the Dyna.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2006
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I had a 2007 Sporty and I had put 32K km on it. My new Fat Bob is much more comfortable on the highway and soaks up the bumps better (even when 2 up). As far as handling it is a little lazy compared to the Sportster but I find the Fat Bob much smoother in the twisties.
Oh and the first thing I noticed with the Dyna is that I actually found myself getting board because it was so smooth. I started wishing I had a stereo system to play with. Maybe I should have looked at a Road glide?
Oh and the first thing I noticed with the Dyna is that I actually found myself getting board because it was so smooth. I started wishing I had a stereo system to play with. Maybe I should have looked at a Road glide?
Club Member
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Passaic County, NJ
Not to discourage you from a Dyna but if you're really looking for longer range why not put a fat bob 5gal tank on your sporty? You didn't mention you were uncomfy on your sporty so, if it fits you just modify what you want. To clarify the "fat bob" tank isn't specifically a tank from a FXDF. The name for the tank was around way before the bike.
Road Warrior
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Oklahoma City, OK
I traded my ’08 Nightster with 10,000 miles in on a ’09 Street Bob……I concur with all the posters here. Much better highway ride and much more comfortable all around. Maybe because I’m pretty heavy, but my Nightster liked to bottom out a lot and the Street Bob hasn’t come close to bottoming out yet.
The motor is so much quieter….I can forget and be in fourth gear at 60 and not notice it. Before with my Nightster it felt like it was revving too hard in fourth to get up to 60-65 and if I shifted too soon it seemed like I was lugging it. The Big Twin just pulls whatever gear you’re in no problem and sixth gear is some plush cruising! The bike loves to cruise up around 80 – I have to really watch it.
Another thing I might add is the stability in the wind….I always felt like my Nightster was being blown around, but the Street Bob holds it’s own in some pretty tough winds out on the highway. Love the stability it provides!
Throw a Mustang seat on that Street Bob and I think I could do some pretty serious miles…..if my legs weren’t so short I might leave a Mustang on it, but I love the look of the stock seat anyway.
The motor is so much quieter….I can forget and be in fourth gear at 60 and not notice it. Before with my Nightster it felt like it was revving too hard in fourth to get up to 60-65 and if I shifted too soon it seemed like I was lugging it. The Big Twin just pulls whatever gear you’re in no problem and sixth gear is some plush cruising! The bike loves to cruise up around 80 – I have to really watch it.
Another thing I might add is the stability in the wind….I always felt like my Nightster was being blown around, but the Street Bob holds it’s own in some pretty tough winds out on the highway. Love the stability it provides!
Throw a Mustang seat on that Street Bob and I think I could do some pretty serious miles…..if my legs weren’t so short I might leave a Mustang on it, but I love the look of the stock seat anyway.
Ultimate HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Palm Harbor fl.
without a buyback program, you will get hammered in trade in value due to the economic situation the industry is facing... Personally, if you want a better ride, put money into your bikes current suspension. You can ride 2up on a sporty. If you can find a deal on a new dyna, it will simply be a bigger more versatile bike for you.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Double Oak, Texas
I traded my 07 Sportster for an 09 Super Glide Custom back in December. I've got about 4400 miles on my SG now and the Sportster is just a fond memory. There is no comparison in ride, handling, comfort, or T-O-R-Q-U-E.
The Super Glide (or any Dyna model) captures the essence of the classic Harley, Indian, and Crocker "Road Burner" v-twins of the 30s and 40s. It can cruise effortlessly all day at 70 mph, but when called on has enough power and handling to scare the beejeezus out of you. They are, without doubt, the best all-around bikes that Harley makes.
The Super Glide (or any Dyna model) captures the essence of the classic Harley, Indian, and Crocker "Road Burner" v-twins of the 30s and 40s. It can cruise effortlessly all day at 70 mph, but when called on has enough power and handling to scare the beejeezus out of you. They are, without doubt, the best all-around bikes that Harley makes.
Cruiser
Joined: Oct 2007
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To add in a dumb question, is a FXDX good for two up on long rides? Think it's a dyna superglide sport.
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From: Alberta
It is a Sport; and seeing your 1200; would probably suit you well...
My wife and I toured lots on an FXDXT; same bike with a small factory fairing. She found there was more wind protection on the Road King with the desk-top sized windshield, but the ride on the FXDX/T models can be set real plush as there's lots of suspension travel and adjustment available. Oh yeah; this is a bit of a thread hijack I think.....
My wife and I toured lots on an FXDXT; same bike with a small factory fairing. She found there was more wind protection on the Road King with the desk-top sized windshield, but the ride on the FXDX/T models can be set real plush as there's lots of suspension travel and adjustment available. Oh yeah; this is a bit of a thread hijack I think.....
