2007 Superglide questions
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3rd Gear
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RE: 2007 Superglide questions
Thanks!! That is the picture I was looking for, looks great. I was having trouble imagining what an SG looked like with bags and a shield. Sounds like you have no problems with that config on your SG.
I had the Concours for about 4 years. Great performance, handling, and price. I found mine used for about $2800 and sold it 4 years later for $2000. I'd recommend one to anybody that wants a decent sport touring bike for on the cheap. My only complaint, and the reason I sold it, was that it buzzed my hands and made them go numb on long rides. Red line on this thing is about 11K RPM.
I had the Concours for about 4 years. Great performance, handling, and price. I found mine used for about $2800 and sold it 4 years later for $2000. I'd recommend one to anybody that wants a decent sport touring bike for on the cheap. My only complaint, and the reason I sold it, was that it buzzed my hands and made them go numb on long rides. Red line on this thing is about 11K RPM.
Big Kahuna HDF Member
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RE: 2007 Superglide questions
If you rebuilt a BMW you can do all the service work yourself. The manual is $42 on line from Zanotti's HD in Butler Pa. I do all my own fluid changes and clutch adjustments myself. I had the dealer do the 1000 mile service to validate my warranty. They are big on the 1000 mile oil change and critical fastener re-torque. But a child could change the oil on a HD twin cam engine. It's so easy a caveman could do it........
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From: Templeton California
RE: 2007 Superglide questions
I have an 06 Street Bob and it has been plenty reliable.Nothing has broken,vibrated off and it has not leaked or burned a drop of oil from day one.However renting one first is good advice.I thought at my age (45) I was ready to relax,slow down,cruise, whatever. But I was used to riding much lighter, much quicker naked bikes and I grew tired of the Bobs performance pretty quickly.Also the Bobs lack of a back seat looks cool but it's really impractical if you ever want to carry anything other than yourself you'll need to buy either a full seat,luggage rack or saddle bags.Harley resale is not what it used to be and these things are expensive so definately test ride as many as you can for as long as you can before you buy.Note I have an 06 so it's a TC88 I have not ridden the TC96 but from what I've read it's noticably torquier than the 88.Good luck.
Road Warrior
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From: Dutchess County, NY
RE: 2007 Superglide questions
An HD is not the bike to buy if you want to eat up many highway miles in a day although there are probably quite a few Road King and EGlide owners who will disagree with that statement.
I bought my Dyna to help slow me down. My Dyna cruises effortessley at 65-75 mph all day long and will run 80-85 but there isn't very much in reserve at those speeds. In 2005 we ran 80-85mph in close to 100 degree weather for hours on end going out to Sturgis and the bike never missed a beat.
My Honda ST1100 would run 80-100 mph and still had plenty in reserve even at those speeds. It was just too easy to ride that bike fast. My Kawi 750 Zephyr was a decent bike but was a little buzzy (like the Cocours I imagine) on the highway.
If I wanted a high speed touring bike I would look at a Honda ST1100, ST1300, Yamaha FJR, the new Kawi Concours14 or a BMW.
The best way I can describe my Dyna is that on the Dyna it is not the destination that matters but the ride itself. On my Kawi's and on my ST1100 it wasn't as much about the ride as it was the destination.
As many have suggested go and rent the bikes that you are interested in and decide for yourself.
I bought my Dyna to help slow me down. My Dyna cruises effortessley at 65-75 mph all day long and will run 80-85 but there isn't very much in reserve at those speeds. In 2005 we ran 80-85mph in close to 100 degree weather for hours on end going out to Sturgis and the bike never missed a beat.
My Honda ST1100 would run 80-100 mph and still had plenty in reserve even at those speeds. It was just too easy to ride that bike fast. My Kawi 750 Zephyr was a decent bike but was a little buzzy (like the Cocours I imagine) on the highway.
If I wanted a high speed touring bike I would look at a Honda ST1100, ST1300, Yamaha FJR, the new Kawi Concours14 or a BMW.
The best way I can describe my Dyna is that on the Dyna it is not the destination that matters but the ride itself. On my Kawi's and on my ST1100 it wasn't as much about the ride as it was the destination.
As many have suggested go and rent the bikes that you are interested in and decide for yourself.
6th Gear
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RE: 2007 Superglide questions
Ham,
I have a 07 Dyna SG. After a slew of BMWs I bought a HD Sportser last year. Gave the Sportster to the wife.
Pros
Smooth bike. You will not miss your BMWs
Cheap maintenance considering you can do most of it.
Six speeds makes it a great cruiser. 75 mph at about 2700rpm.
Nice riding postion. I dont like forward pegs and you may not either based on your past motos.
Cons
Heavy. 650 lbs is not fun at rest.
The side stand is difficult to find. Pet peeve of mine.
No tach
Single front disk make my nervous.
If you buy one and want a windshield look for one other than HD. The windshield is too upright and causes buffeting of the rider. The aftermarket ones could be better.
All said a good moto.
I have a 07 Dyna SG. After a slew of BMWs I bought a HD Sportser last year. Gave the Sportster to the wife.
Pros
Smooth bike. You will not miss your BMWs
Cheap maintenance considering you can do most of it.
Six speeds makes it a great cruiser. 75 mph at about 2700rpm.
Nice riding postion. I dont like forward pegs and you may not either based on your past motos.
Cons
Heavy. 650 lbs is not fun at rest.
The side stand is difficult to find. Pet peeve of mine.
No tach
Single front disk make my nervous.
If you buy one and want a windshield look for one other than HD. The windshield is too upright and causes buffeting of the rider. The aftermarket ones could be better.
All said a good moto.
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RE: 2007 Superglide questions
I did test ride the Road King Custom with an 88 that had been modified a bit for petter performance. During the test ride, we swapped for a 2007 Dyna 96. I thought it had alot more snap and was much smoother than the RK. I think the RK was a little heavier too, not sure.
The Concours was a very heavy bike and also top heavy. At slow speeds, it had a tendency to flop over. Didn't get that at all from the Harley.
A comment on getting there fast versus enjoying the ride. There's an old joke about an old bull and a young bull standing on a hill and looking down on a herd of cows that comes to mind.
The Concours was a very heavy bike and also top heavy. At slow speeds, it had a tendency to flop over. Didn't get that at all from the Harley.
A comment on getting there fast versus enjoying the ride. There's an old joke about an old bull and a young bull standing on a hill and looking down on a herd of cows that comes to mind.
Road Warrior
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RE: 2007 Superglide questions
If you buy one and want a windshield look for one other than HD. The windshield is too upright and causes buffeting of the rider. The aftermarket ones could be better.
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RE: 2007 Superglide questions
The RK is about 100 lbs. over the dyna. It has air suspension, touring bike wheels. My brother bought a 2006 RK the day I bought my 06 dyna. As a riding machine the RK in the twistys is hard to keep up to. It handles beautifully. My dyna is lighter, quicker and with a good saddle, low profile windshield, and roll bag or saddle bags can tour easily.
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Road Warrior
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RE: 2007 Superglide questions
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Hammond,
Here's another pic of a SG with bags and shield. Incidentally, I have no buffeting with my detacheable HD windshield. It works very well for me.
Hammond,
Here's another pic of a SG with bags and shield. Incidentally, I have no buffeting with my detacheable HD windshield. It works very well for me.
John
John