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Dyna: Thoroughbred or Buffalo?

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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 07:26 PM
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A lot of guys are taking the Dyna (originally designed to be a stripped down lightweight bagger) and turning them into ROAD GLIDEŽ CUSTOM look alikes complete with the shark nose fairing. While I love the ROAD GLIDEŽ CUSTOM, I am not sure I would put more than a set of stretched hard bags on my Dyna with a clamp on and off fairing. The Dynas' were to be a fast with all the engine and transmission of the turning bikes able to go a long distance not a big buffalo. Whats are your thoughts?
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 07:37 PM
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People don't post this kind of crap unless they are Trolls looking for a response. I'll Bite. I think you lack any imagination. But then it is your bike so do what ever you want. With that being said, Here is a tune for you.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 08:02 PM
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Originally Posted by TGWN
People don't post this kind of crap unless they are Trolls looking for a response. I'll Bite. I think you lack any imagination. But then it is your bike so do what ever you want. With that being said, Here is a tune for you.
http://youtu.be/yunSRfnsVck


Haha good stuff.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 08:05 PM
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I have to agree...Dynas look funny with all that crap on them. Not sure why someone would buy a Dyna Switchback when you could get a Roadking or something. Floorboards on a Dyna? Wow. But models do evolve I guess. BTW...what the hell was that stupid song..I'd like to punch that dude in the ol pie hole just to shut him up!
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:08 PM
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That is what I like about the Dyna, motor, frame, wheels and controls to get down the road. If some day I want all the frills of a touring bike I will get one.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:39 PM
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Originally Posted by Gary 2012 FXDC
I have to agree...Dynas look funny with all that crap on them. Not sure why someone would buy a Dyna Switchback when you could get a Roadking or something. Floorboards on a Dyna? Wow. But models do evolve I guess. BTW...what the hell was that stupid song..I'd like to punch that dude in the ol pie hole just to shut him up!
i take it you guys are new to riding and harleys , the dyna platform is the superglide of the 70s . ready to be made into what ever you wanted .
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:46 PM
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If you were looking for a thoroughbred you should have bought an R1.
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 10:53 PM
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The pic of Jessee James on the Louisiana Trooper bike is a non contender. I don't agree with him on much these days, but on one of his shows a long ago he said, "if it doesn't make the bike go faster or stop better then it doesn't belong on the bike." It's the only thing he ever said that I truly agree with. This was years ago, now he is just a loser.
 
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Ill take the bait...

I have solid mount bags and mustang wide vintage seat eith backrest. Guess I should have bought a bloated buffalo then. Thanks for telling me.. I was confused before...its so clear now.

If I had the bucks, 2 bikes would be in the garage. Bloaty and stripped
 
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Old Aug 6, 2012 | 11:01 PM
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Originally Posted by dyna rider
The pic of Jessee James on the Louisiana Trooper bike is a non contender. I don't agree with him on much these days, but on one of his shows a long ago he said, "if it doesn't make the bike go faster or stop better then it doesn't belong on the bike." It's the only thing he ever said that I truly agree with. This was years ago, now he is just a loser.
first time i meet him he told me only ***s rode yellow bikes , then said im just busting your ***** dont kill me .
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