Switched from Softail to Dyna
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Switched from Softail to Dyna
I bought a 2012 Softail Slim last year because I loved the retro bobber look. It was a great bike, but from the get go I had buyer's remorse and I should have gone with my gut and bought a Dyna Wide Glide.
So a couple weeks ago, I saw an ad for a 2010 Dyna Wide Glide on the net. It had the right mileage, the colour and specs I wanted, and the right price. I negotiated a good trade price and the Dyna is now being delivered to me, hopefully it'll be here later this week. Pics below.
So a couple weeks ago, I saw an ad for a 2010 Dyna Wide Glide on the net. It had the right mileage, the colour and specs I wanted, and the right price. I negotiated a good trade price and the Dyna is now being delivered to me, hopefully it'll be here later this week. Pics below.
Last edited by blackswan; Jun 2, 2013 at 09:02 PM.
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i went from a deuce to a streetbob, and i'm not mad that i did. i really like those wideglides too...if it weren't for the old school bobber look of the streetbob, i would most likely be riding a wideglide. congrats on going with your heart and getting what fits you best. enjoy the new one!
Road Master
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From: columbus, ohio
my deuce seemed really top heavy and didn't maneuver as well. i know it seems weird, but the dyna just seems so much more compact and part of me...so to speak. The level of control is so much better. I loved my deuce when i had it, but now having the dyna and being able to directly compare the two, i just prefer the streetbob more.
Interesting swap, I really like the Slim and gave it serious consideration before buying the Street Bob.
A few things you'll notice right away.
The Dyna engines aren't counterbalanced so you'll feel more vibes than you did on the Slim.
The forward footpegs give you a lot more legroom than the floorboards on the Slim.
The suspension, although not great shocks, gives more feedback than any Softail.
A few things you'll notice right away.
The Dyna engines aren't counterbalanced so you'll feel more vibes than you did on the Slim.
The forward footpegs give you a lot more legroom than the floorboards on the Slim.
The suspension, although not great shocks, gives more feedback than any Softail.
Last edited by SLV; Jun 3, 2013 at 06:12 AM.
Cruiser
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From: Warren Ohio
Yeah, I can't wait to get on the bike. How does a Dyna feel different to a Softail?
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Road Warrior
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Went and looked at 2 bikes yesterday. 10 WG and 09 SG. Both bikes tires were shot to **** from sitting so long and being worn, so riding was not telling much. Id say that was only issue with wg. But the SG custom seemed kinda top heavy and rode like a tank. Was not nimble and maneuverable in the least bit, which I found surprising, and disappointing.
Theres one more bike in his price range that we might check out today, which is an 07 wg. has 36k miles and looks to be in good condition. also has stage 1 so that will save money over the newer stock 10 wg.
Theres one more bike in his price range that we might check out today, which is an 07 wg. has 36k miles and looks to be in good condition. also has stage 1 so that will save money over the newer stock 10 wg.
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