Why a Dyna?
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Why a Dyna?
Hello, everyone! I've been a member now for a couple of weeks, and been steadily creeping around checking everything out. A little background on me, I've been riding for about 9 years now. I'm looking to make the transition from a sportbike rider to a cruiser rider.
A little bit of background. I worked in a Suzuki/Yamaha dealership for a few years, and had the opportunity to ride a lot of different makes of both sportbike and cruiser, but never a Harley. I did many, many track days and even wanted to get into road racing, but funds and time wouldn't allow it. Now I'm all done with school, I'm in the military, and want to get back into riding. I know that if I get back on a sportbike, I'll start getting into shenanigans again and get myself into trouble, or worse.
I've been researching Haleys now for a little over 18 months. I'm torn between a Road King and a Fat Bob (or maybe a Street Bob, not sure). I'd like to hear from others that ride a Dyna, or have ridden both, or even made the switch from a sportbike to a cruiser to get a feel for what would help me make the transition smooth.
I like to go for long rides as well as short jaunts on back roads. I like to carve corners and goose the throttle on occasion. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
A little bit of background. I worked in a Suzuki/Yamaha dealership for a few years, and had the opportunity to ride a lot of different makes of both sportbike and cruiser, but never a Harley. I did many, many track days and even wanted to get into road racing, but funds and time wouldn't allow it. Now I'm all done with school, I'm in the military, and want to get back into riding. I know that if I get back on a sportbike, I'll start getting into shenanigans again and get myself into trouble, or worse.
I've been researching Haleys now for a little over 18 months. I'm torn between a Road King and a Fat Bob (or maybe a Street Bob, not sure). I'd like to hear from others that ride a Dyna, or have ridden both, or even made the switch from a sportbike to a cruiser to get a feel for what would help me make the transition smooth.
I like to go for long rides as well as short jaunts on back roads. I like to carve corners and goose the throttle on occasion. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
Road Master
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From: Wabash
I agree its going to fit the bill your looking for. Best of both worlds. Dynas are said to be the bet Harley's because they're easily the most customizable friendly bikes Harley makes. The fb handles well and can be very comfortable on long and short trips. Same power as the road king but lighter and more agile.
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From: sand mountain Alabama
I have had lots of HD's through the years and presently have 2 Dyna's and a SG.
I also suggest rent each to see for yourself after all it is you that has to be happy.
If you are single trips could be made on any easily. If married or your girlfriend rides you can still make trips with a few options. A tail bag-luggage rack mounting, and removable saddle bags or if you like the look of saddle bags attach a set.
The Dyna's bikes are light compared to the Road King. If you like to ride rather hard through the turns and like to play some then the Dyna could be your bike.
I really like the Dyna bikes a lot. My SG is a great touring bike, plenty of power very comfortable, great sound and handles wonderfully. But it is a touring bike, not a light weight bike.
Rent each and find out for yourself.
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dd
I also suggest rent each to see for yourself after all it is you that has to be happy.
If you are single trips could be made on any easily. If married or your girlfriend rides you can still make trips with a few options. A tail bag-luggage rack mounting, and removable saddle bags or if you like the look of saddle bags attach a set.
The Dyna's bikes are light compared to the Road King. If you like to ride rather hard through the turns and like to play some then the Dyna could be your bike.
I really like the Dyna bikes a lot. My SG is a great touring bike, plenty of power very comfortable, great sound and handles wonderfully. But it is a touring bike, not a light weight bike.
Rent each and find out for yourself.
Thank you for your service
If you rent one for possible purchase you can save the rental fee.
dd
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I have owned a street bob,street glide, and now a fat bob. The street glide was a great bike. But it was a touring bike and i missed my dyna, so i sold it and bought the fat bob. Excellent bike, love the dyna line myself. You will.probably want to test ride both and see what makes you smile. If you go on a lot of long trips the touring bike is great. But coming from mobbing around on a sport bike. Not sure you will be happy with the rk. Fat bobs are badass imo. Good luck in your decision
Last edited by kmontague; Feb 23, 2013 at 07:33 PM.
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From: MS
Man you sound like me a few months ago. Any Dyna will serve you well so choose the one you really like. I'll tell you even though I like my Fat Bob a Road King will be in the line up soon for my long distance cruiser.
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From: San Bruno
that right there is why you want to get a dyna. very easy to set up for longer cruises while staying comfortable, but also great for back roads and hot rodding. sure a road king can do the same, but not like a dyna can. and being that your coming from sport bikes, a dyna will be a smooth transition.
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Road Master
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From: CT
Sounds like you need a dyna. You can do pretty much anything with a dyna. It's the lightest, most nimble big twin bike and the options are endless when you want to modify it. You can have a bike that's comfortable all day and be built to hang with sport bikes on the back roads. I've ridden plenty of sport bikes and I love my Buell but I have the most fun on my dyna.
As far as which dyna, a lot of people rave about the fatbob but I don't really understand. Personally not a fan. I don't like the forward controls, wide front end and heavy front wheel and tire. I'm not really a fan of any of them stock since they stopped making the fxdx. I've built my street bob into what I wanted.
My advice is ride them and decide which one you like. I'd get one with a 103. Sounds like you ride like me. Necessaries would be a stage 1, cams, good tune, 13" shocks and at least heavy fork oil. That would just be to tolerate riding it haha. I rode mine for a little while with the stock 12" shocks. Grinding the pegs, exhaust and primary off in the corners gets old.
As far as which dyna, a lot of people rave about the fatbob but I don't really understand. Personally not a fan. I don't like the forward controls, wide front end and heavy front wheel and tire. I'm not really a fan of any of them stock since they stopped making the fxdx. I've built my street bob into what I wanted.
My advice is ride them and decide which one you like. I'd get one with a 103. Sounds like you ride like me. Necessaries would be a stage 1, cams, good tune, 13" shocks and at least heavy fork oil. That would just be to tolerate riding it haha. I rode mine for a little while with the stock 12" shocks. Grinding the pegs, exhaust and primary off in the corners gets old.
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Hello, everyone! I've been a member now for a couple of weeks, and been steadily creeping around checking everything out. A little background on me, I've been riding for about 9 years now. I'm looking to make the transition from a sportbike rider to a cruiser rider.
A little bit of background. I worked in a Suzuki/Yamaha dealership for a few years, and had the opportunity to ride a lot of different makes of both sportbike and cruiser, but never a Harley. I did many, many track days and even wanted to get into road racing, but funds and time wouldn't allow it. Now I'm all done with school, I'm in the military, and want to get back into riding. I know that if I get back on a sportbike, I'll start getting into shenanigans again and get myself into trouble, or worse.
I've been researching Haleys now for a little over 18 months. I'm torn between a Road King and a Fat Bob (or maybe a Street Bob, not sure). I'd like to hear from others that ride a Dyna, or have ridden both, or even made the switch from a sportbike to a cruiser to get a feel for what would help me make the transition smooth.
I like to go for long rides as well as short jaunts on back roads. I like to carve corners and goose the throttle on occasion. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!
A little bit of background. I worked in a Suzuki/Yamaha dealership for a few years, and had the opportunity to ride a lot of different makes of both sportbike and cruiser, but never a Harley. I did many, many track days and even wanted to get into road racing, but funds and time wouldn't allow it. Now I'm all done with school, I'm in the military, and want to get back into riding. I know that if I get back on a sportbike, I'll start getting into shenanigans again and get myself into trouble, or worse.
I've been researching Haleys now for a little over 18 months. I'm torn between a Road King and a Fat Bob (or maybe a Street Bob, not sure). I'd like to hear from others that ride a Dyna, or have ridden both, or even made the switch from a sportbike to a cruiser to get a feel for what would help me make the transition smooth.
I like to go for long rides as well as short jaunts on back roads. I like to carve corners and goose the throttle on occasion. Any and all input would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!