From Sportster to Dyna
Street Bob - after 27 years not riding
I rode a lot in my twenties (Yamaha 650 Special II), but stopped riding when I got married and realized my mortality. Last summer, at age 55, I realized my mortality again and decided to start riding again while I still can. I always wanted a Harley, and I was first leaning toward a Sportster, but the Street Bob just felt right so I got a new 2013 Street Bob.
I was a bit rusty at first after 27 years of not riding, and with the extra weight, but I got comfortable pretty quickly. I've got about 2800 miles on the SB now, and I love it. I did the Stage 1 mods and added panniers, and with the better weather now, I'm looking forward to a lot of riding.
I was a bit rusty at first after 27 years of not riding, and with the extra weight, but I got comfortable pretty quickly. I've got about 2800 miles on the SB now, and I love it. I did the Stage 1 mods and added panniers, and with the better weather now, I'm looking forward to a lot of riding.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2007
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From: Trophy Club, TX
As most have said, you'll not regret the move to a Dyna. After all, Dynas are Sportsters on steroids. I had my 1200C 9 years and while I loved the Sporty, I haven't regretted my FXDC for a minute. I don't think that there's a bike out there that's more flexible than a Dyna. Enjoy and welcome to the Dyna family!
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 189
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I rode Triumphs Nortons and sportbikes for 40+ years before my 1st Harley, a Sportster that I really enjoyed. I fell into the trap of thinking bigger is better and traded for a Switchback which no matter what I did with it I never liked it. It always felt like I was in a minivan. I traded it for a used 1200c and I'm liking my riding much better again now.
Road Captain
Joined: Jan 2011
Posts: 542
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From: Louisville, KY
I've now spent this season on my '07 FXDL and am still getting used to the additional weight over my old 1200S. I can also say now that my 1200S was much faster than my Dynojet dyno tuned Stage 1 FXDL running both to the extended 6,200rpm redines.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 15,468
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From: Illinois
Last year, when I first considered getting a HD, I started off thinking about getting a Sportster 1200. I wanted to transition from a sportbike to a cruiser. I thought a 1200C or 48 would be the ticket to replace my GSXR 600. Then I did two Demo Day events and went with the LR. You get a lot more bike with a Street Bob or LR for just a few thousand more than a 1200.
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