Dyna Super Glide Custom Handling
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Dyna Super Glide Custom Handling
We bought a 2006 Dyna Super Glide Custom this winter for my wife. The original owner was a shorter woman (as is my wife) and they made changes to the bike to fit her. 2.5" shorter rear shocks, lowered, handlebar extentions, shorter seat . . . My wife has been complaining about how hard it is to turn the bike. I finally took it for a ride and agree, the turning and handling is terrible. I am wondering if this is due to the changes made or is this the nature of this model??? Thanks for the input . . .
Super Glides are famous for being one of Harley's best handling bikes . I would have it checked out at a shop . Maybe even something as simple as low tire pressure . Please, don't take that as an insult . Even the best of us over look the simple things sometimes ! Good luck !
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From: Albuquerque, New Mexico
Since you're probably going to have to make some changes anyway..
Install an engine stabilizer such as True-Track. In medium to high-speed curves it
makes a LOT of difference in stability and I suspect it also makes a big difference
in extreme braking, .
Install a front fork brace like the Superbrace. It definitely improves steering accuracy.
Lots and lots of threads on both; search for them and see all the comments.
Install an engine stabilizer such as True-Track. In medium to high-speed curves it
makes a LOT of difference in stability and I suspect it also makes a big difference
in extreme braking, .
Install a front fork brace like the Superbrace. It definitely improves steering accuracy.
Lots and lots of threads on both; search for them and see all the comments.
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If you lowered it 2.5 inches there isn't enough shock or springs left for the twistys.
I would put the stock length shock and springs back on (if both were changed) and look for a reach seat or handle bars to compensate for a short rider instead of suspension.
I would put the stock length shock and springs back on (if both were changed) and look for a reach seat or handle bars to compensate for a short rider instead of suspension.
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From: Smack Dab in the Middle of Louisiana
Lowering the back end 2.5" effects the trail of the front wheel, You should have that looked at.
I did mine and had to raise my fork tubes by 3/8's of an inch in the trees to get the trail back where I needed it to handle properly...........
I did mine and had to raise my fork tubes by 3/8's of an inch in the trees to get the trail back where I needed it to handle properly...........