Outlaw Dyna
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,535
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From: Bossier City, LA
By functional I meant rides well in most conditions. My suspension doesn't beat me up and I can jump curbs and not worry about scraping or bottoming out. When my bike was stock it was harsh and when it was lowered it beat the hell out of me.
When I said posing, it wasn't in reference to being a "poser". More in reference to the guys who polish their bikes and sit outside the Stealer with a latte pointing out all the chrome they've added to their bikes. A blacked out bike that's dirty doesn't look as bad as a billet barge that has been neglected. Doesn't have anything to do with being a badass. Some of the guys I ride with have tons of chrome and other ride bikes that you can't even tell what color it's supposed to be and looks like it got pulled out of a scrapyard.
I didn't post that with any attitude or disrespect so get off your high horse. If you think stock suspension is great then don't ever upgrade. I dont have top of the line parts but it works far better than the stock stuff. The op question was about "outlaw dynas". IMO its a style now more than anything. I ride with a club but I'm the only one with a bike like this. I will say that the guys without upgraded suspension, other than the bagger guys, are much worse for wear after a long ride than me.
When I said posing, it wasn't in reference to being a "poser". More in reference to the guys who polish their bikes and sit outside the Stealer with a latte pointing out all the chrome they've added to their bikes. A blacked out bike that's dirty doesn't look as bad as a billet barge that has been neglected. Doesn't have anything to do with being a badass. Some of the guys I ride with have tons of chrome and other ride bikes that you can't even tell what color it's supposed to be and looks like it got pulled out of a scrapyard.
I didn't post that with any attitude or disrespect so get off your high horse. If you think stock suspension is great then don't ever upgrade. I dont have top of the line parts but it works far better than the stock stuff. The op question was about "outlaw dynas". IMO its a style now more than anything. I ride with a club but I'm the only one with a bike like this. I will say that the guys without upgraded suspension, other than the bagger guys, are much worse for wear after a long ride than me.
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 459
Likes: 2
From: wa
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brembo-brake...8b1963&vxp=mtr
black everything, little bikini or cafe fairings, t-bars or drag bars with huge tall risers, 2-into-1 pipes like Thunderheaders. Basically, like the bikes on SOA.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tmQlv-TL7g
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4tmQlv-TL7g
And going into the 5th season now, the bikes have changed for the cast as well, given that they are more experienced. Some are using Non-Dyna Harleys, and I have even spotted other types of crusiers & baggers mixed in over the seasons. The Ness style fairings are ofter identified as being a thing because of SOA, but they have been around for a while. They usually keep to a certain blacked out look, but the bikes are pretty mixed outside of the primary cast. And that almost changed this season, when sutter expressed interest the have the stars bikes switched to Victorys after years of Harley kind of not coming through on sponcering the show like they should. Of course, they came to their senses and are working with the show instead of using it for free publicity.
As far of what I think the term outlines, is a stripped down, black, red, or matte finish paint, minimal chrome, upgraded & tuned, loud bike. But it is function (dark, loud, fast, manuverable & comfortable) over looks (shiney chrome, flashy paint, lit like a christmas tree, frilly leather & fiberglass pontoons). And much as any fool can tell you, it's all up on the person riding it, and what they like. I ride my bike every day, and where it does sport a bit of bolt on chrome right now, I'm going in a Outlaw direction with mod's. And to be honest, even though I am a fan of SOA, it's not because I'm emulating the show, it's just that I believe an Outlaw style bike functions better for a bike that is rode 7 days a week, not parked in front of a bar on weekends.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2010
Posts: 1,951
Likes: 1,159
From: Northern Colorado
By functional I meant rides well in most conditions. My suspension doesn't beat me up and I can jump curbs and not worry about scraping or bottoming out. When my bike was stock it was harsh and when it was lowered it beat the hell out of me.
When I said posing, it wasn't in reference to being a "poser". More in reference to the guys who polish their bikes and sit outside the Stealer with a latte pointing out all the chrome they've added to their bikes. A blacked out bike that's dirty doesn't look as bad as a billet barge that has been neglected. Doesn't have anything to do with being a badass. Some of the guys I ride with have tons of chrome and other ride bikes that you can't even tell what color it's supposed to be and looks like it got pulled out of a scrapyard.
I didn't post that with any attitude or disrespect so get off your high horse. If you think stock suspension is great then don't ever upgrade. I dont have top of the line parts but it works far better than the stock stuff. The op question was about "outlaw dynas". IMO its a style now more than anything. I ride with a club but I'm the only one with a bike like this. I will say that the guys without upgraded suspension, other than the bagger guys, are much worse for wear after a long ride than me.
When I said posing, it wasn't in reference to being a "poser". More in reference to the guys who polish their bikes and sit outside the Stealer with a latte pointing out all the chrome they've added to their bikes. A blacked out bike that's dirty doesn't look as bad as a billet barge that has been neglected. Doesn't have anything to do with being a badass. Some of the guys I ride with have tons of chrome and other ride bikes that you can't even tell what color it's supposed to be and looks like it got pulled out of a scrapyard.
I didn't post that with any attitude or disrespect so get off your high horse. If you think stock suspension is great then don't ever upgrade. I dont have top of the line parts but it works far better than the stock stuff. The op question was about "outlaw dynas". IMO its a style now more than anything. I ride with a club but I'm the only one with a bike like this. I will say that the guys without upgraded suspension, other than the bagger guys, are much worse for wear after a long ride than me.
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,535
Likes: 42
From: Bossier City, LA
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Road Warrior
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 1,535
Likes: 42
From: Bossier City, LA
Thanks. I have wanted the street trackers for awhile, just need the cash.. Have you seen this brembo caliper with adapter for Harley? Wonder how well it works..
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brembo-brake...8b1963&vxp=mtr
http://www.ebay.com/itm/Brembo-brake...8b1963&vxp=mtr
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Joined: Dec 2009
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From: Corporate States of America
I disagreed with 8541 hog in this thread, as a matter of fact we disagree about almost everything. However, I ride with the man and I can attest -he is no poser. One of the few people I still respect...one of the VERY few I still call brother. No, he's the real deal.