Anyone tour on a Dyna?
Road Warrior
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Idaho
Can you tour on a Dyna Glide? Sure, but there are better motorcycles for that. In my opinion the Dyna Glide is a monster sized dual sport bike. Its a jack of all trades but master of none.
Once upon a time there was a FXDXT, a Dyna with suspension, brakes, fairing and bags, it was a true touring mount. Harley quit building it and I don't know why.....,
Once upon a time there was a FXDXT, a Dyna with suspension, brakes, fairing and bags, it was a true touring mount. Harley quit building it and I don't know why.....,
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Joined: Nov 2009
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From: MD just outside DC
If I can tour on a sportie you can certainly tour on a dyna. Personally I do use a windshield but I could tour on the sportie without it.
Below is the red mistress dressed for motel travel and then hillbilly style for camping.
Below is the red mistress dressed for motel travel and then hillbilly style for camping.
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From: Marina del Rey
hillbillymobile
Liz,
I kinda like the hillbillymobile approach to packing for multi-day trips, as shown in this photo:
I kinda like the hillbillymobile approach to packing for multi-day trips, as shown in this photo:
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Joined: Dec 2007
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From: Illinois
My son went from Chicago to the Arctic Circle and back for about 9K miles last year. He is 6'5" and 260. The ride went well on his 06 Street Bob.
That's him on the right checking out his brothers BMW1200RT. His Street Bob is in the center with the two ammo boxes as saddle bags. Two one gallon gas cans are tie wrapped to the ammo box handles.
That's my Ulysses to the left. We met up at the Best Western in Butte. My son with the BMW had come up from Vegas on I-15. We have already unloaded. He had a duffel bag strapped across the ammo boxes.
Our two high miles days were 856 from my house in Illinois to Sturgis and 861 miles from Whitehorse to Fairbanks. I'm 70 and had no complaints on the Buell which is a sport bike. My oldest son on the BMW touring bike was complaining about his butt, shoulders and back. I think that it is his mothers fault.
So, If you don't think that you can tour on a Dyna you are limited by your own mind. Soon we will be headed to Key West after doing the Dragon and Blue Ridge Parkway.
My son's Dyna impressed me so much that I added the little fella to my stable this year.
That's him on the right checking out his brothers BMW1200RT. His Street Bob is in the center with the two ammo boxes as saddle bags. Two one gallon gas cans are tie wrapped to the ammo box handles.
That's my Ulysses to the left. We met up at the Best Western in Butte. My son with the BMW had come up from Vegas on I-15. We have already unloaded. He had a duffel bag strapped across the ammo boxes.
Our two high miles days were 856 from my house in Illinois to Sturgis and 861 miles from Whitehorse to Fairbanks. I'm 70 and had no complaints on the Buell which is a sport bike. My oldest son on the BMW touring bike was complaining about his butt, shoulders and back. I think that it is his mothers fault.
So, If you don't think that you can tour on a Dyna you are limited by your own mind. Soon we will be headed to Key West after doing the Dragon and Blue Ridge Parkway.
My son's Dyna impressed me so much that I added the little fella to my stable this year.
Last edited by lh4x4; Jul 2, 2010 at 07:11 PM.
5th Gear
Joined: Feb 2010
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I have a Street Bob with your same color scheme. I'm looking at Memphis Shades windshields and am wonering what you would suggest? I realize it's personal preference, but I dont know which styles look best with the SB.
Thanks
Thanks
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Pinehurst, NC
I'm getting my next Harley sometime soon. I haven't owned one in four years, and at 64, my Hayabusa is not much of a touring bike for me. I look at the Street Glide and see my future but when I go to Sac Harley the new Dynas look so sweet, better than my old softail standard.
Is there anyone here who takes long trips on a Dyna? How does it work out for you? Any insights appreciated.
thanks
Tq
Sacramento
Is there anyone here who takes long trips on a Dyna? How does it work out for you? Any insights appreciated.
thanks
Tq
Sacramento
I just added a Dyna to the stable, getting it from the dealer in a few days. My question would be, can you tour 2up on a Dyna?
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Austin, Texas
I'm getting my next Harley sometime soon. I haven't owned one in four years, and at 64, my Hayabusa is not much of a touring bike for me. I look at the Street Glide and see my future but when I go to Sac Harley the new Dynas look so sweet, better than my old softail standard.
Is there anyone here who takes long trips on a Dyna? How does it work out for you? Any insights appreciated.
thanks
Tq
Sacramento
Is there anyone here who takes long trips on a Dyna? How does it work out for you? Any insights appreciated.
thanks
Tq
Sacramento
I used my saddlebags and strapped a duffel bag to the back seat with camping gear. No windshield etc. My Corbin Dual Tour seat really was a boon, it was comfortable even with a few 12 hour plus days in the saddle. It was an absolute blast. I've made this and similar trips about seven times in my life, mostly on my BMW R90, but this was the most exciting and comfortable riding I've ever done.
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