Trading a touring bike for a Dyna?
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Trading a touring bike for a Dyna?
Has anyone gone from a touring bike to a Dyna. I am thinking of trading in my 09 Street glide for a Dyna (lowrider or street bob).
While the Street Glide is very comfortable, I just can't get over how much heavier it feels compared to my 02 Lowrider (traded the lowrider a couple of years ago for a springer softail-big mistake). Plus, the 09 touring frames sit much higher and I feel like I am riding on top of the bike. I've changed seats but it hasn't made much difference.
I know most will think that i am trading down, but I really enjoy the handling and control I have while on the lowrider compared to the Street Glide.
Any words of advice?
Any concerns buying a lowrider considering the moco will be discontinueing the model as of 2010?
While the Street Glide is very comfortable, I just can't get over how much heavier it feels compared to my 02 Lowrider (traded the lowrider a couple of years ago for a springer softail-big mistake). Plus, the 09 touring frames sit much higher and I feel like I am riding on top of the bike. I've changed seats but it hasn't made much difference.
I know most will think that i am trading down, but I really enjoy the handling and control I have while on the lowrider compared to the Street Glide.
Any words of advice?
Any concerns buying a lowrider considering the moco will be discontinueing the model as of 2010?
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I have a FLHTC and wouldn't mind trading for a Heritage Softail...is that considered trading down??? i don't think so...To each is own...I even thought about trading for a Buell Ulysses...My wife will be getting a bigger bike in about 2 years...i will get whatever i want then...My touring bike is kind of heavy and may not mind something lighter.
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I traded the 07 Nightster for a 09 Superglide Custom under the sporty trade in deal that HD had, have a 09 UC also, which I traded a 07 RKC for (wanted hard bags and music). I have to say the SGC has very similar comfort level of my 07 RKC and is just fun to ride. Yes its trading down in $ but I would not worry about it too much, wouldnt rule out the SGC vs LR though there is a long range comfort compromise.
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Ditto here. IMO, not a trade down if in the end you are getting something that will bring you more enjoyment. Even if going from a Dyna, or Softtail to a Sporty, if it's what you like better, then it is a trade up I feel..
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