Looking to upgrade...
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Central FL
That is set up almost like my bike. I used the factory luggage rack that has a passenger seat that snaps on for when I take a passenger. That Mustang saddle is great and matches the factory rear section if you need it.
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Novice
Joined: Jul 2009
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I would like to have the detachable passenger seat too. this bike has a luggage rack on it already but i dont know if it will work with the detach passenger seat. I need to get pegs and all the hardware. any idea roughly what it will cost me to get that work done?
Intermediate
Joined: Aug 2009
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Back in September 2011, I bought my first Harley. For almost three years prior, I was commuting to work on a 250 metric dreaming of owning an HD. During that time, I was going to the Demo Days events as much as I could. I felt that the next step up for me would be a Sportster, but one ride on a Dyna Street Bob changed my mind forever. It handles very light and nimble, has much more power and the six speed transmission is perfect for highway cruising but it's equally at home commuting. Today, I ride my 2011 Vivid Black FXDB almost every day as a commuter. Whenever I can, I cruise the freeways of Southern California where you can ride all year long.
Good luck and ride safe!
Good luck and ride safe!
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2011
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From: SE Illinois
Congrats on the new ride! You'll love the Dyna! I recently traded in my '07 1200C for am FXDC & I coulnd't be happier. I wish I could have kept the Sporty, but I just couldn't swing it & needed the cash from my Sporty to keep my payments low on the new Dyna.
Since you were able to keep your Sporty, hang onto it.
The Sporty is a fun bike, but no comparision to the Dyna IMO....Dyna handles better, easier to ride, smoother, a ton more torque & will hold it's value a LOT better. IMO you got a really good deal on your Dyna.
Enjoy & ride safe!
Since you were able to keep your Sporty, hang onto it.
The Sporty is a fun bike, but no comparision to the Dyna IMO....Dyna handles better, easier to ride, smoother, a ton more torque & will hold it's value a LOT better. IMO you got a really good deal on your Dyna.
Enjoy & ride safe!
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Las Vegas
Although anything with a fuel injected 96" engine is definately a nice upgrade over a sporty ...and definately can be a "long term ride". However, when you say 10-15 years without feeling the need to upgrade ...I'd have to say "Bagger"! Of course, depending on the type of riding you do. If your just running around town, maybe back and forth to work ...a Dyna will serve you well for long term. But if you find yourself laying down a couple hundered miles a day on ocassion, or a weekend trip or longer every now and then ...sooner or later you'll want a bagger. If you want some "street style" in your bagger ...look at the Street Glide or Road King. Both of those can easily cop some attitude with slammed suspension, solo seat, and 21" wheel up front. If you just want "bells and whistles" and "Cadillac Comfort" ...look at the Ultra Classic and Ultra Limited.
Some good points. Personally I got tired if d..king around and went for the Limited. I dont have any regrets. They are a little pricey, but hey, what are you going to do?
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2011
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From: The Coma
Welcome to the club and congrats on the new Dyna, it looks great! I don't think you will regret it at all. I actually went from a '98 Road Glide to an '07 Super Glide and I've never thought I made the wrong choice. I don't need the creature comforts of a touring bike and I like the handling and responsiveness of the Dyna. If you plan to ride the way you said you do (which is a lot like my riding) you are going to love your!
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