First Harley
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Joined: Jun 2013
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From: SF Bay Area
I, too, was deciding between a Slim and a Dyna (Super Glide Custom). I bought a new Super Glide one week ago after riding them both for a good amount of time. Here is why:
The slim looks very cool. It's low look, however, is a negative when you want to lean into turns. It didn't take much leaning to scrape the floor boards. In addition, if you are thinking of adding a windshield or backrest/luggage rack combo you will ruin the look of the slim.
The other VERY important consideration is the Slim is a Softail which really limits your rideability. In summary the Slim is a cruiser.
The Dyna is fun as you accelerate through the twisties TRYING to scrape the foot pegs. It is MUCH more versatile and is a rider's bike. My new FXDC is the perfect palet to work from as I make it mine. Oh, and they are awesome looking, too.
And Mogee, that IS a sweet ride!!
The slim looks very cool. It's low look, however, is a negative when you want to lean into turns. It didn't take much leaning to scrape the floor boards. In addition, if you are thinking of adding a windshield or backrest/luggage rack combo you will ruin the look of the slim.
The other VERY important consideration is the Slim is a Softail which really limits your rideability. In summary the Slim is a cruiser.
The Dyna is fun as you accelerate through the twisties TRYING to scrape the foot pegs. It is MUCH more versatile and is a rider's bike. My new FXDC is the perfect palet to work from as I make it mine. Oh, and they are awesome looking, too.
And Mogee, that IS a sweet ride!!
Thanks I'm starting to realize the same thing. Sorry for the thread jacking but thanks again
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From: Los Lunas, NM
Congrats and welcome. I considered a few other models when I bought my Wide Glide, but when it was all said and done, it was the bike for me. You've made an excellent choice! Enjoy
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From: Highlandville, MO.
Congrats on the nice looking WG. This forum has people with a wealth of knowledge. And you will need some wealth for mods you will want to do after looking at the many mods folks have done on here....
Good choice. I have a super glide, ultra classic, and a xl1200c sportster. The super glide is a nice all around bike. Handles the twisties the best of all three. Has decent power and is in the middle as far as comfort. Sorry in comfort I don't think you will beat the ultra. But I do like the fact my wife loves to ride it and can handle it. She will not touch my ultra (too big) and the xl1200c she says is uncomfortable.