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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 03:39 PM
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How about one of Dyna Family with a balanced motor? Lets rally up and have HD to make one for us.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 03:47 PM
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Why? I like the way my Low Rider shakes at a stop light. Besides, it irritates the guys on metrics, which makes it more fun.
 
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Old Feb 21, 2014 | 04:14 PM
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I am not a fan of the softails because of the balanced motor, love my dyna for the shake and smoothness when riding,
 
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There is a trade off with the balanced motor, usually less powerful.
 
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Softail B motor shakes more at higher rpm, don't you know?
Unless you sit at the traffic more than highway. Not me
 
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There is a trade off with the balanced motor, usually less powerful.
BINGO!
and that should be all that matters. You can still upgrade the B engines but you can push them less.
 
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Amen to all that's been written. One of several reasons I'm not a fan of the softails.
 
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Originally Posted by 2013superglideseattle
How about one of Dyna Family with a balanced motor? Lets rally up and have HD to make one for us.
I wish they made a Twin Cam Softail that didn't have a balanced motor.
 
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Yeah, I'll pass, thanks. Heavy, less power and shouldn't be revved over 6200.
 
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