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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 05:56 PM
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Default 2 Shock Dyna Vs. Mono Softail
What is the general consensus between two external shocks versus the single mono-shock for handling? I know it would be quite dependant on the bike itself, but for instance if you had a similar model Dyna and a similar model Softail, which would handle the corners better if you were getting a bit aggressive?
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 06:23 PM
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The Dyna has a much better suspension system and offers better handling. The Softail has a lesser suspension system and sacrifices handling for the classic Hardtail look. Just my two cent. I have been on both
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 06:43 PM
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Dyna only over here. I owen a dyna and a Road Glide. skip the Soft tail. Nothing rides like a dyna.
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 07:19 PM
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Pretty sure the Softails have two shocks .
 
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i like the look of the shock bikes like the dynas
 
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Two shocks on the Softails, always has been
 
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Old Mar 15, 2010 | 08:14 PM
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Default jaysonl, sorry, but...
Originally Posted by jaysonL
Pretty sure the Softails have two shocks .
You are probably right, I just assumed that under the fender there was one but I wasn't sure.
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All things being equal, the Dyna will walk away from the softail. It's designed to handle better, and the "A" motor has a bit more power than the "B" motor.
 
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Default A motor and B motor
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All things being equal, the Dyna will walk away from the softail. It's designed to handle better, and the "A" motor has a bit more power than the "B" motor.
Now being new to Harley's, I assume the "B" motor is the balanced version for rigidly mounting them in the frame correct?? "A" is for the rubber mounted bikes??
 
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Originally Posted by DeneFXDWG
You are probably right, I just assumed that under the fender there was one but I wasn't sure.
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I thought the shocks were under the frame.
 
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