Here we go again
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Here we go again
I stopped at a couple dealers today getting more information on my soon to be new bike. The first dealer HD of North Texas, is an MSRP dealer but seems to add a lot of stuff to their bikes to run the price up. I'm sure I could get a bone stock bike if I asked, but I would probably have to wait for it. I stopped at Texas Harley after that. They too sell at MSRP, but their bikes are stock for the most part.
Here is the reason for the post. I saw the Custom in person for the first time. It's basically a softail wide glide from what I can tell (wide glide being my first choice up to this point). Let's discuss the pros and cons of these bikes in relation to one another. I will start and I'm posting this in the softail area as well.
I've always prefered the softail look in the rear with the lack of exposed shocks.
I prefer the wide glide front end, the rake and mini-apes. The custom still doesn't have the rake, but it's as close as a softail gets.
Counterbalanced engine is a minus for the custom in my book. The bike is heavier and doesn't put out as much power depite the numbers on Harley's site. It is just not possible to put weights in and engine and expect it to do as well.
Exposed oil lines are a minus simply for cleaning effort.
That seat on the Custom would have to go within minutes of me owning the bike. It is just an affront to all that is good in the motorcycle world.
The wide glide may not handle as well as the Custom because of the rake.
Spoked wheels will eventually go away on either bike, so that's a wash.
I somewhat prefer the oil tank on softails.
The tire difference is a wash. I am completely neutral on that subject.
If you have anything to add or dispute in my list, please do. Thanks!
Here is the reason for the post. I saw the Custom in person for the first time. It's basically a softail wide glide from what I can tell (wide glide being my first choice up to this point). Let's discuss the pros and cons of these bikes in relation to one another. I will start and I'm posting this in the softail area as well.
I've always prefered the softail look in the rear with the lack of exposed shocks.
I prefer the wide glide front end, the rake and mini-apes. The custom still doesn't have the rake, but it's as close as a softail gets.
Counterbalanced engine is a minus for the custom in my book. The bike is heavier and doesn't put out as much power depite the numbers on Harley's site. It is just not possible to put weights in and engine and expect it to do as well.
Exposed oil lines are a minus simply for cleaning effort.
That seat on the Custom would have to go within minutes of me owning the bike. It is just an affront to all that is good in the motorcycle world.
The wide glide may not handle as well as the Custom because of the rake.
Spoked wheels will eventually go away on either bike, so that's a wash.
I somewhat prefer the oil tank on softails.
The tire difference is a wash. I am completely neutral on that subject.
If you have anything to add or dispute in my list, please do. Thanks!
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RE: Here we go again
I stopped at a couple dealers today getting more information on my soon to be new bike. The first dealer HD of North Texas, is an MSRP dealer but seems to add a lot of stuff to their bikes to run the price up.
With regards to the Customer vs Wideglide: The updates that were made to the '06 Dyna engine - as well as the superior (and more easily adjustable rear suspension), made purchasing my Lowrider a no-brainer. (I've never been a fan of the softtail anyway.)
just my $.02 worth
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RE: Here we go again
ORIGINAL: Ouiser
That seat on the Custom would have to go within minutes of me owning the bike. It is just an affront to all that is good in the motorcycle world.
That seat on the Custom would have to go within minutes of me owning the bike. It is just an affront to all that is good in the motorcycle world.
Amen!!
That thing is disgusting!!
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ORIGINAL: bobcowan
Generally speaking, the dyna suspension is for riding. The softail suspension is for posing. Pick the machine that matches your needs.
Generally speaking, the dyna suspension is for riding. The softail suspension is for posing. Pick the machine that matches your needs.
Two Superglides later, and I'm still singing the praises of Dynas. My friend, if you've got money to burn on a cool bike, get the Softail. If you want a cool bike that handles and is comfortable to ride, you'll want the Dyna.
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