Anyone tour on a Dyna?
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I've gone on many trips on a Dyna. I got a sport windshield to help out, but other than that and some large saddlebags, that's about all I did to make it tour ready. If your going without a passenger, I see no problems at all touring on a Dyna. For touring, it isn't a bagger, but it's the next best thing.
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Resurrecting an old thread, but just came across a couple of photos I snapped on my trip out to Wheels Through Time museum last August ....
Like several others on this thread, I've gotten a couple of mods that make the trip a little more plush ....
* * *
A former venture of Dale Walksler's (the curator of WTT museum) ...
A 'magnum' motor ... shovelhead top end on a flathead bottom end ... I've got no clue what the transmission is ... right side shifter ... (guessing it is not a Harley)
R/
'Chop
Like several others on this thread, I've gotten a couple of mods that make the trip a little more plush ....
* * *
A former venture of Dale Walksler's (the curator of WTT museum) ...
A 'magnum' motor ... shovelhead top end on a flathead bottom end ... I've got no clue what the transmission is ... right side shifter ... (guessing it is not a Harley)
R/
'Chop
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If memory serves me, some Sportsters were RH shift. I don't recall the year range though. Bet you get some looks with Washington plates on the East side.
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That was my first thought. But after looking and looking, I bet thats an old pre-unit Triumph transmission. Of course, I'm only guessing, I wouldn't bet a nickle on my opinion on that.
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Is there a bolt on back rest for the rider that will fit a stock seat? The seat is comfortable but there are no slots for a back rest.
I was hoping there is some sort of bolt on unit that I can take off when not touring or making long trips.
My old back appreciates any info or suggestions
Thanks
I was hoping there is some sort of bolt on unit that I can take off when not touring or making long trips.
My old back appreciates any info or suggestions
Thanks
Cruiser
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I wanna tour on my 99 FXDX, but taking 100km ride already give me a backache.
I have no idea how I can make it better, changing handlebars, changing risers?
I have seen many riders here have rather tall handlebars, maybe that's the solution?
I have no idea how I can make it better, changing handlebars, changing risers?
I have seen many riders here have rather tall handlebars, maybe that's the solution?
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You can also consider a seat that allows you to use a rider backrest.
Forwards or mid controls... find out which one feels best for you.
Last edited by trip20; Dec 13, 2010 at 11:38 AM. Reason: spelling and corrected a sentence
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Comfort is probably different for everyone, but for me, back comfort is directly tied to the handlebars. If I'm reaching too far forward own down too low it affects me. Having bars that keep my back as straight as possible is what works for me. Unfortunately, mini apes are best for comfort. I say unfortunate because I'm not that impressed with how they look on my bike, but I keep them for comfort.
You can also consider a seat that allows you to use a rider backrest.
Forwards or mid controls... find out which one feels best for you.
You can also consider a seat that allows you to use a rider backrest.
Forwards or mid controls... find out which one feels best for you.
I will also second the other two suggestions here as they can make a big difference too. It all depends on what your back needs. My back has issues if I am slumped, so that is what I have to eliminate. The backrest does that for me. High handlebars make it worse and mid pegs make it worse. For me!
I have no back problems on a true sport bike as I am leaned forward and my back is straight. So, lower handlebars might be the answer. Only your back knows for sure.
You have to find what works for you, but it will very likely be one of the 3.
That is not a nice problem to have so Good Luck resolving it.
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https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...-backrest.html