05 Deuce v's 07 Low Rider
Road Warrior
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RE: 05 Deuce v's 07 Low Rider
The Lowrider will give you the best of both worlds - mid controls for in town and "aggressive" (uh, relatively aggressive) riding and the forward pegs for when you're out on the open road. And at 5'7", the seat height will be ideal for you.
The Dyna has (in my opinion) several other design advantages over the soft tail - stiffer (49mm forks), better oiling system, easily adjustable and superior rear suspension, tachometer, etc.
But of course, I'm biased.
The Dyna has (in my opinion) several other design advantages over the soft tail - stiffer (49mm forks), better oiling system, easily adjustable and superior rear suspension, tachometer, etc.
But of course, I'm biased.
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From: Templeton California
RE: 05 Deuce v's 07 Low Rider
(snip)Turned 40, looking to purchase my first Bike(snip)
Uh, first bike as in never OWNED a bike before or as in never RIDEN a bike before? OK I guess everybody else thinks it's Ok to start out with a 650+ lb machine but I'm just sayin maybe take an MSF course and drop thier little 250cc beaters for a couple weekends before you start off on a $16000 650lb cruiser.Or even, god forbid buy a cheap used jap bike to learn on before you go whole hog.Then again if you already know how to ride nevermind.
Uh, first bike as in never OWNED a bike before or as in never RIDEN a bike before? OK I guess everybody else thinks it's Ok to start out with a 650+ lb machine but I'm just sayin maybe take an MSF course and drop thier little 250cc beaters for a couple weekends before you start off on a $16000 650lb cruiser.Or even, god forbid buy a cheap used jap bike to learn on before you go whole hog.Then again if you already know how to ride nevermind.
RE: 05 Deuce v's 07 Low Rider
Man, I bought a New FXDWG this past June. It's my first ever street bike. I've had very little dirt bike experience, but lots of ATV riding. Trust me, If you are confident and really want to ride, It'll take about an hour in the saddle to feel fairly comfortable on a Harley. Just don't push it until YOU know you can handle it.
Road Captain
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From: Akron, Ohio
RE: 05 Deuce v's 07 Low Rider
As stated above, the low rider is going to have a bigger engine and a 6 speed tranny, also fuel injection (unless the duece has this already), it's going to have the reduced effort clutch lever, the automatic primary chain ajuster, the frame and seat height might be better for your height.
on the other hand the duece is going to have more after market support.
on the other hand the duece is going to have more after market support.
Road Warrior
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From: Mountain View, California
RE: 05 Deuce v's 07 Low Rider
Ed makes a good point, but here's another twist on it: if you don't have a lot of saddle time (or even if it's just been a long while), you will most likely do a few stupid things early on that will possibly cause you to knock it over, drop it while parking, etc. I had been out of the saddle for a while and decided to get back into it on a used Sporty before buying a Big Twin, and it was the right decision. I dropped that damned thing within a week!
ORIGINAL: SPECIAL ED
(snip)Turned 40, looking to purchase my first Bike(snip)
Uh, first bike as in never OWNED a bike before or as in never RIDEN a bike before? OK I guess everybody else thinks it's Ok to start out with a 650+ lb machine but I'm just sayin maybe take an MSF course and drop thier little 250cc beaters for a couple weekends before you start off on a $16000 650lb cruiser.Or even, god forbid buy a cheap used jap bike to learn on before you go whole hog.Then again if you already know how to ride nevermind.
(snip)Turned 40, looking to purchase my first Bike(snip)
Uh, first bike as in never OWNED a bike before or as in never RIDEN a bike before? OK I guess everybody else thinks it's Ok to start out with a 650+ lb machine but I'm just sayin maybe take an MSF course and drop thier little 250cc beaters for a couple weekends before you start off on a $16000 650lb cruiser.Or even, god forbid buy a cheap used jap bike to learn on before you go whole hog.Then again if you already know how to ride nevermind.
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RE: 05 Deuce v's 07 Low Rider
Thanks guys for all your input, not alot of riding time, but i do feel comfortable on a bike. going to go back to the dealer and check a couple of things out. I would like something that I can ride 2 up comfortably, but also that i can pass on to the wife later. But if she can't ride or does not want to, i want to enjoy the bike for a long time. (however long that may be).
Thanks.
P.S. the guys on the softail board have'nt answered my question at all. ???? Not sure if that means anything, or maybe they are all enjoying their ride.
Thanks.
P.S. the guys on the softail board have'nt answered my question at all. ???? Not sure if that means anything, or maybe they are all enjoying their ride.
Road Master
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RE: 05 Deuce v's 07 Low Rider
[sm=bounceybounce.gif]pick me, pick me.........lol........
seriously though.....get the bike you want....all the bikes are close in weight and can be lowered, or a different seat put on, or different controls, etc......get the bike you want....its a lot of dough.....
seriously though.....get the bike you want....all the bikes are close in weight and can be lowered, or a different seat put on, or different controls, etc......get the bike you want....its a lot of dough.....
ORIGINAL: itsrick
P.S. the guys on the softail board have'nt answered my question at all. ???? Not sure if that means anything, or maybe they are all enjoying their ride.
P.S. the guys on the softail board have'nt answered my question at all. ???? Not sure if that means anything, or maybe they are all enjoying their ride.
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From: USA
RE: 05 Deuce v's 07 Low Rider
If the deuce is really new......I'd offer him 500-1000 less and see what happens......but both are used bikes a week after you drive them off the floor. Check KBB to see what the deuce is worth a week later. My $.02
Tourer
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From: Lake Charles LA
RE: 05 Deuce v's 07 Low Rider
DID ANYONE SEE THIS ???????
ORIGINAL: lowriderfxr
Here's a solution. I'll sell you an 07 Lowrider with stage 1 and vance and hines for 15,500.00 (with 180 miles) How about that?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...xr/fxdl002.jpg
Here's a solution. I'll sell you an 07 Lowrider with stage 1 and vance and hines for 15,500.00 (with 180 miles) How about that?
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v3...xr/fxdl002.jpg