Anyone tour on a Dyna?
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 46
Likes: 0
From: Allston, MA
Did a bit recently
I did the 900 mile round trip between Boston and DC in one weekend. Last year it was on an 883 (which I loved and still miss) and this year it was on a Dyna Street Bob. Both were stock at the time, and it made a WORLD of difference. With the Dyna I didn't want my tank to ever run dry! But on the Sportster I needed to stop every 100 miles for my backside, and I'm only 26.
2nd Gear
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
I just got back from a 2000 mile trip on a Street Bob. Took interstates down to Florida panhandle from Virginia and took three days on mostly county roads to get back. Hit up a bit of the Blueridge Parkway on the way back, as well. All that with just a stuff sack bungeed to the handlebars. I'd do it again in a heartbeat! Tour the Dyna.
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 3,435
Likes: 28
From: Living in open carry state :D
What tour pack and mount is that? Looks good.
Road Master
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 1,232
Likes: 4
From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Just spent 9 days on my 09 SG
Toured lots of old 66 between Albuquerque and Death Valley and
posted it on the Road Trips Forum..
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-t...and-links.html
posted it on the Road Trips Forum..
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/road-t...and-links.html
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
Posts: 494
Likes: 60
From: Colorado Rockies
I rode the hell out of my Dyna Low Rider. My body would scream after several 600 mile days butnI made it work. But the Road Glide...... all day every day.
The Low Rider was a ball and some days I miss old "XG". ( named her XG for ex girlfriend. Amazing what you can afford when you are single)
The Low Rider was a ball and some days I miss old "XG". ( named her XG for ex girlfriend. Amazing what you can afford when you are single)
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,877
Likes: 4
From: Houston
Post #20 on this thread..
The tour pack came from a swap meet, needed some leather dye and conchos to cover holes, but worked out great..
The tour pack came from a swap meet, needed some leather dye and conchos to cover holes, but worked out great..
Road Master
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 846
Likes: 0
Last edited by VsTheWorld; Jul 26, 2010 at 03:31 PM.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 4,082
Likes: 11
From: Long Island, NY
+1 Just rode 1400+ miles on a rented Road Glide.
I rode the hell out of my Dyna Low Rider. My body would scream after several 600 mile days butnI made it work. But the Road Glide...... all day every day.
The Low Rider was a ball and some days I miss old "XG". ( named her XG for ex girlfriend. Amazing what you can afford when you are single)
The Low Rider was a ball and some days I miss old "XG". ( named her XG for ex girlfriend. Amazing what you can afford when you are single)
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window
Verdad Gallardo
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 128
Likes: 0
From: Acworth, GA
My wife uses a tank bag on the rear of her street bob, works just fine and also doubles as a pillion pad if necessary.
Club Member
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 10,815
Likes: 16
From: Virginia
Love my dyna and think it is a very versatile bike able to handle (especially with upgrades) all conditions well. As for long rides, I can ride it all day.
Can't say it is as good for long trips as the touring models though. These models are designed for that. Dynas are awesome cruisers and a lot of fun. Love riding it hard, handles twisties well, but in terms of racking up the miles on long trips I think it understandably comes up short vs the touring bikes for a bunch of reasons.
1) Far less protection against wind and rain
2) Less range due to a smaller tank
3) No radio
4) No cruise control
5) Better storage options on the touring bikes
This is no way a knock on the dyna's. I think it is HD's best all around bike.
Can't say it is as good for long trips as the touring models though. These models are designed for that. Dynas are awesome cruisers and a lot of fun. Love riding it hard, handles twisties well, but in terms of racking up the miles on long trips I think it understandably comes up short vs the touring bikes for a bunch of reasons.
1) Far less protection against wind and rain
2) Less range due to a smaller tank
3) No radio
4) No cruise control
5) Better storage options on the touring bikes
This is no way a knock on the dyna's. I think it is HD's best all around bike.
Just got back from a 2055 mile ride in 45 hours on my Street Bob Sunday and I don't see why you can't tour on a Dyna. The only thing I could have wished for was more storage space but I was able to fit a bag with rain gear, 3 sets of gloves, lunch, leather jacket, face mask, paper log for the ride and some water in it. I had a sleeping bag strapped on top of that and in the bag strapped to my front lower frame I had some tools.
As for the other points mentioned...
I didn't encounter anything but sprinkles but I do agree the touring bikes have more protection due to the fairing. My memphis Shades windshield is fine with me though.
I averaged slightly more than 50mpg on my 4.7 tank and we were stopping usually about 150 miles (dropped to 125 near the end of the ride and even a few stops less than that). I had plenty of gas to go farther but some of the other bikes needed gas. I don't see any problem with the tank size.
I had an mp3 player so the radio on the touring bikes makes no difference to me.
Cruise control really would have helped my still sore swollen hands and numb finger tips for this ride but this ride was pretty extreme. If I were travelling maybe 500 -750 miles a day on a tour I really don't see any problem with not having a cruise control. I used the throttle lock for the first time on this ride and I kinda liked it.