Dyna or Night Rod
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Dyna or Night Rod
I am getting ready to buy my first HD, and always thought I wanted a Dyna until I saw a new 2009 Night Rod at my local dealer with a massive markdown (they want it gone). I'm coming off an old (but very clean) 1980 Suzuki GS850G and want to remain with "standard" bike, something that can do just about any kind of street riding from long distance touring to straightening out a canyon road at semi-fast speeds.
I love the look of the Night Rod, but then, I love the look of the 2011 Superglide and Street Bob as well. Recommendations?
Here is what I'm riding now, may have to sell to convert to accessories for the new HD.
I love the look of the Night Rod, but then, I love the look of the 2011 Superglide and Street Bob as well. Recommendations?
Here is what I'm riding now, may have to sell to convert to accessories for the new HD.
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I can't speak for the nightrod. I know they are fast!! My Street Bob is great and I love it. I can load it up for touring, camping and strip it down. It handles the curves just fine and is fun as hell to me.
Stripped down
For camping
Stripped down
For camping
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Jaron B.....That is a cool sight to see. First time I have seen a SB all loaded up like that. I plan to take a two month trip on my Bob this summer. I was kinda wondering how I was gonna get the bike all geared up. I was wondering what is that rack you have on the rear fender....judging from your pics its detachable.....where did you get that? Thanks....
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I am getting ready to buy my first HD, and always thought I wanted a Dyna until I saw a new 2009 Night Rod at my local dealer with a massive markdown (they want it gone). I'm coming off an old (but very clean) 1980 Suzuki GS850G and want to remain with "standard" bike, something that can do just about any kind of street riding from long distance touring to straightening out a canyon road at semi-fast speeds.
I love the look of the Night Rod, but then, I love the look of the 2011 Superglide and Street Bob as well. Recommendations?
Here is what I'm riding now, may have to sell to convert to accessories for the new HD.
I love the look of the Night Rod, but then, I love the look of the 2011 Superglide and Street Bob as well. Recommendations?
Here is what I'm riding now, may have to sell to convert to accessories for the new HD.
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I think the best thing you can do is sit on all three and see what feels the best. The nightrod I was looking at when I first started deciding I wanted out of the crotch rocket scene and getting into cruisers. The Nightrod has a better power band, but the stock dyna isnt a slouch by no means either. If you are serious on making the purchase the dealer should let you test ride them to see which one you truely want to buy. I ended up with the Streetbob but that is the choice I made and felt the best on, etc.
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Welcome to the boards Asiafish.
Is that a Slipstream Spitfire windshield on your 'Zuki? Looks similar to mine.
Like others have mentioned above...sit on them, see how they feel for YOU. If the dealer lets you ride a few...do so. Get the feel of the bike. See which one YOU feel best one, not which one strangers think is best for you. You have to combine what feels best for you, what looks best for you, what's priced best for you, any deals the stealership will give you on a bike....thus what's best for YOUR wallet. Make a decision based on the above decisions...take a bike home, make it yours, and don't look back.
Is that a Slipstream Spitfire windshield on your 'Zuki? Looks similar to mine.
Like others have mentioned above...sit on them, see how they feel for YOU. If the dealer lets you ride a few...do so. Get the feel of the bike. See which one YOU feel best one, not which one strangers think is best for you. You have to combine what feels best for you, what looks best for you, what's priced best for you, any deals the stealership will give you on a bike....thus what's best for YOUR wallet. Make a decision based on the above decisions...take a bike home, make it yours, and don't look back.
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I too sat on a Night Rod, took it for a spin, and thought about one when I's checking out bikes. Then I sat on my Superglide Custom and the rest is history. Love the Superglide. It just fits me and my versatility better.
Edit: But of course these are all bias opinions. Go talk to the Night Rod guys and you'll here why you should get one of those instead.
Edit: But of course these are all bias opinions. Go talk to the Night Rod guys and you'll here why you should get one of those instead.
Last edited by kirk180; Mar 9, 2011 at 07:01 AM.
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Jaron B.....That is a cool sight to see. First time I have seen a SB all loaded up like that. I plan to take a two month trip on my Bob this summer. I was kinda wondering how I was gonna get the bike all geared up. I was wondering what is that rack you have on the rear fender....judging from your pics its detachable.....where did you get that? Thanks....
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...er-your-s.html
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I had a V-Rod Anniversary model after a succession of Big Twins. Could not get used to the V-Rod concept. The bike felt peaky to me as opposed to the torque of a big inch V-twin. I sold the V-Rod and now ride a 2011 Wideglide. Just my opinion, no knock on the V-Rod concept as I know they are a great bike.