Anyone else wished they bought a softtail?
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Ditto.....
I actually like the exposed shocks on the Dyna as opposed to the Pseudo Hardtail (aka the softtail).
My favorite bike of any bike on the road, happily, is the one I got. :-).
I actually like the exposed shocks on the Dyna as opposed to the Pseudo Hardtail (aka the softtail).
My favorite bike of any bike on the road, happily, is the one I got. :-).
Last edited by DeathProof72; Oct 27, 2010 at 10:29 PM.
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Negative ... Softails are only trying to mimic the old hard-tail look any way ....
The Softail was introduced in 1986 ... the Duo Glide (which introduced the rear shocks on a swingarm frame) was introduced in 1958 .... The Super Glide has been around since 1971 ....
Which bike is the 'wannabe' ...?
R/
'Chop
The Softail was introduced in 1986 ... the Duo Glide (which introduced the rear shocks on a swingarm frame) was introduced in 1958 .... The Super Glide has been around since 1971 ....
Which bike is the 'wannabe' ...?
R/
'Chop
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want one of them to
I would like to have a softail in the barn, because of that low slipped down look, I will admit it, it looks cool. but for flat out rideability. I got go with my dyna ............damn she's alot a fun in the twisties and then looks equally cool when we get there
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I've had 2. Both Fat Boys. I enjoyed them and must admit that when I bought the Dyna mi intent was to re-sell it since I got a good deal. After riding it for a couple of days I was hooked. I sold the Fat Boy and meld the Dyna.
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No. Before buying the WG, rode a stock Softail, didn't like the ride as much. My friends who ride them have Air-Rides and are happy with their bikes, but my feeling is that you shouldn't need to install a suspension upgrade. I can ride my Dyna all day and not have a sore ***.