Nothing like the Dyna
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Batesville Ga
Never said you couldn't ride long distances on a Dyna (and I have many plans to do just that) but that doesn't make it a touring bike.
You can fill your car trunk with cow **** and drive around the fields trying to bounce it out but that don't make the car a manure spreader!
You can fill your car trunk with cow **** and drive around the fields trying to bounce it out but that don't make the car a manure spreader!
Grand HDF Member
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 3,870
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From: Alberta
Never said you couldn't ride long distances on a Dyna (and I have many plans to do just that) but that doesn't make it a touring bike.
You can fill your car trunk with cow **** and drive around the fields trying to bounce it out but that don't make the car a manure spreader!
You can fill your car trunk with cow **** and drive around the fields trying to bounce it out but that don't make the car a manure spreader!
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: North of Hell, South of Heaven
Anyone tell you the Dyna is not a touring bike isn't trying if they have one, and just don't know if they don't.
A sport shield, throw over saddles, and a couple t-bags (one on the seat, one on the fender grill)... and Wha-La. In 05, took a month off with my WG, went west, stopped at Sturgis, yellow stone, salt lake, Grand Teutons, Colorado Rockies, midwest corn, and the Utah Moabs. Once you find a base camp for the night... unload, and go bag-less.
Oh yea... My WG has the very best sound system ever. Plays a great song over and over... Potato-Potato-Potato. Say what you will about a CD player in the fairing... But driving through the Teutons with "Dr. Feel Good" by Motley Crue blasting out of 3x3 speakers may have detracted from the awesome view.
A sport shield, throw over saddles, and a couple t-bags (one on the seat, one on the fender grill)... and Wha-La. In 05, took a month off with my WG, went west, stopped at Sturgis, yellow stone, salt lake, Grand Teutons, Colorado Rockies, midwest corn, and the Utah Moabs. Once you find a base camp for the night... unload, and go bag-less.
Oh yea... My WG has the very best sound system ever. Plays a great song over and over... Potato-Potato-Potato. Say what you will about a CD player in the fairing... But driving through the Teutons with "Dr. Feel Good" by Motley Crue blasting out of 3x3 speakers may have detracted from the awesome view.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,286
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From: Arizona
Never said you couldn't ride long distances on a Dyna (and I have many plans to do just that) but that doesn't make it a touring bike.
You can fill your car trunk with cow **** and drive around the fields trying to bounce it out but that don't make the car a manure spreader!
You can fill your car trunk with cow **** and drive around the fields trying to bounce it out but that don't make the car a manure spreader!
I drive a pickup...feel free to fill your car trunk with what ever you like!.....LOL.
Tech23
Last edited by Tech23; Jan 28, 2010 at 03:58 PM.
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 301
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From: Tallahassee, florida
i love my DWG it is everything i wanted in a bike and i doubt i will ever sell it. that being said a nice bagger is appealing to me, but not planned till i am older not that i think it is an old mans bike just i travel light and haven't managed a woman yet to worry with her stuff as well.
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2007
Posts: 501
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From: Los Angeles
No matter how good we have it, we're always yearning for that other thing... LOL!
I was tempted by the Sportster trade-in program a year ago. The bike is my only transpo and the Nightser was killing me on the freeway. As much as I love the Road Glide, I couldn't see it as my only bike. Almost went with a Street Bob, but my Fat Bob is the perfect "split-the-difference" solution. Of course, now I'm jonsing for another Sporty...
I was tempted by the Sportster trade-in program a year ago. The bike is my only transpo and the Nightser was killing me on the freeway. As much as I love the Road Glide, I couldn't see it as my only bike. Almost went with a Street Bob, but my Fat Bob is the perfect "split-the-difference" solution. Of course, now I'm jonsing for another Sporty...
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 1,286
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From: Arizona
[quote=El Jinete Fantasma;6164561]No matter how good we have it, we're always yearning for that other thing... LOL!
Ain't that the truth...There is no such thing as the perfect "do it all bike" there is always a trade off, no one bike can excel in all applications.
Tech23
Ain't that the truth...There is no such thing as the perfect "do it all bike" there is always a trade off, no one bike can excel in all applications.
Tech23
Last edited by Tech23; Jan 28, 2010 at 05:13 PM.
Club Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 10,815
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From: Virginia
Never said you couldn't ride long distances on a Dyna (and I have many plans to do just that) but that doesn't make it a touring bike.
You can fill your car trunk with cow **** and drive around the fields trying to bounce it out but that don't make the car a manure spreader!
You can fill your car trunk with cow **** and drive around the fields trying to bounce it out but that don't make the car a manure spreader!
If I was comfortable on a Sportster I know I could tour just fine on my Street Bob. I have tons of vacation time but I just don't have the money right now to take it on a tour and find out.
I think every Harley is capable of touring, it's just the rider that is the weakest link. Some people desire more comfiness to go on a trip and some don't.
Last edited by PigInaBlanket; Jan 28, 2010 at 05:24 PM.
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Tourer
Joined: Oct 2009
Posts: 442
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From: Chesapeake, VA
Nothing like the Dyna
I'm very much in tune with this thread. Most of my riding is on the weekends (day trips) in the local area with friends. Once (maybe twice) a year I have the luxury of taking a week-long trip somewhere. My Super Glide Custom has served me quite well on these trips. I've also been seduced by the baggers, especially the Road Glide. I own my Dyna outright, and I can't see trading it in -- I like it too much and it's paid for. I also can't see owning two bikes as a practical matter, especially a more expense bike that I know I'd ride less than the Dyna because of the size. Like someone else said, we're always looking for something more. I suppose if I really started getting serious about a touring bike, I might even start looking at BMWs or Hondas. Heresy!