Finally Got Mine
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Finally Got Mine
I was finally able to purchase a Dyna Super Glide a few days ago, it was the last of their 2009 Dynas at a dealer near me. Its Black with just a little chrome. I'm going to be asking a lot of newbe questions so please bear with me in the future. I will check the archives also.
Does the engine have some kind of shut off or rev. limiter in 1st Gear ?
Its sorta difficult learning how to take of with that high iddle when it lurches forward
Dan
Does the engine have some kind of shut off or rev. limiter in 1st Gear ?
Its sorta difficult learning how to take of with that high iddle when it lurches forward
Dan
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Congratulations on your new ride.......and welcome to the Dyna club. You're going to have the best time of your life.....with memories to share for years to come. Things will settle down and you get used to your clutch and the friction zone. Just make sure you follow the break in "rules" as outlined in your manual.
One piece of advise... always check your tire pressure BEFORE each ride.
If you haven't enrolled into a MSF safety course.....Like Harley's 4 day "Riders Edge" Course, It's WELL, WELL worth it...and they supply the bike you'll use on their course. It's amazing all the things you'll learn and experience.
You've got a fun machine that will give you years of enjoyment...as well as a deadly high performance 670+ pound of monster that can get away from you faster than you can imagine. Take a riders safety course if you're a new rider.......or even if it's been awhile since you last rode.
And post pics!!!! We've got to see that beauty!!!
One piece of advise... always check your tire pressure BEFORE each ride.
If you haven't enrolled into a MSF safety course.....Like Harley's 4 day "Riders Edge" Course, It's WELL, WELL worth it...and they supply the bike you'll use on their course. It's amazing all the things you'll learn and experience.
You've got a fun machine that will give you years of enjoyment...as well as a deadly high performance 670+ pound of monster that can get away from you faster than you can imagine. Take a riders safety course if you're a new rider.......or even if it's been awhile since you last rode.
And post pics!!!! We've got to see that beauty!!!
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It has a rev limiter, and does not matter what gear you are in. I'm a little concerned about the question however..... you shouldn't be looking for the rev limiter on a bike that's a couple days old... 
You don't need much throttle to take off with.... these engines have lot's of torque.
You don't need much throttle to take off with.... these engines have lot's of torque.
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Got to learn that friction zone and have an easy hand on that throttle... let out that clutch slowly, wait for it to engage and then gently roll on the throttle a tad.....then fully release that clutch and brake...... It takes awhile to learn the sweet spot on new bikes.
Can't tell you how many times I bucked, jerked my head back or stalled mine out before I got the hang of things.
Can't tell you how many times I bucked, jerked my head back or stalled mine out before I got the hang of things.
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High idle? Lurches forward?
As stated, if you're a new rider or a recent retread (road XXXX yrs ago, mostly on dirt bikes, went to college/military, got married, had kids, finally decided it was time to get back into riding...) TAKE the MSF course!!!
Make sure you give it time to warm up before you take off. Understand the friction zone and use it - you shouldn't be having lurching problems unless you're letting the clutch out way too fast.
A bike's like a woman - the better you learn how to treat her the way she likes, the better she'll treat you.
As stated, if you're a new rider or a recent retread (road XXXX yrs ago, mostly on dirt bikes, went to college/military, got married, had kids, finally decided it was time to get back into riding...) TAKE the MSF course!!!
Make sure you give it time to warm up before you take off. Understand the friction zone and use it - you shouldn't be having lurching problems unless you're letting the clutch out way too fast.
A bike's like a woman - the better you learn how to treat her the way she likes, the better she'll treat you.
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Taddeoeg..........you're absolutely correct. These 1500cc+ bikes are NOTHING like the old 650's or the little 250's. It takes a split second to lose control, hurt yourself, damage your bike or worse. No matter how old you are or experience you "think" you have......an MSF class is "PRICELESS", and you'll make some new friends as well.
Harley will usually give you a coupon towards 10% off a purchase of clothing or parts while attending their course. Their "Riders Edge" class is usually limited to 6-8 students, for more personalized, one on one instruction. They hold both morning and evening sessions. But do take a safety course.
You'll be happy you did.
Harley will usually give you a coupon towards 10% off a purchase of clothing or parts while attending their course. Their "Riders Edge" class is usually limited to 6-8 students, for more personalized, one on one instruction. They hold both morning and evening sessions. But do take a safety course.
You'll be happy you did.
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i agree with the safety course, a bulk of what you learn in the course will address your question exactly (taking off in 1st gear)
until you can get to a course, though, go find a big parking lot and put the bike through its paces.
taking off and braking, turning, cornering, backing into a spot, pulling out into a turn, swerving. practice it all at slow speeds, thats when it's hardest to maneuver a motorcycle.
other than that, keep the rubber down and have fun man, welcome to the dyna family.
until you can get to a course, though, go find a big parking lot and put the bike through its paces.
taking off and braking, turning, cornering, backing into a spot, pulling out into a turn, swerving. practice it all at slow speeds, thats when it's hardest to maneuver a motorcycle.
other than that, keep the rubber down and have fun man, welcome to the dyna family.