Dyna model for touring?

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Apr 4, 2014 | 06:21 AM

#11

WideGlideFever

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For me personally, being able to tour is all about comfort. Apes, forward controls and a comfortable seat with a backrest did the trick for me. Windshield is not a must but sure is nice to have. Only thing that would have made my trip better would have been better mid range tourqe, but thats a separate issue and will be taken care of in time.

Apr 4, 2014 | 06:44 AM

#12

skinman13

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From: Texas

I put some throw-over saddle bags on and strapped a heavy duty carry bag on the sissy-bar of my '01 FXD and rode from Houston to Anniston Alabama and back last July...except for the monsoon rains I ran into in Mississippi and Alabama and a mechanical problem in Vidor Texas on my way back home that caused me to have to trailer it on into Houston, it was a sweet comfortable ride...

Apr 4, 2014 | 07:18 AM

#13

1999 Wide Glide

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From: Delco, NC

I would agree with everyone else. Get the bike that best fits you. Then mod to perfection. That is what we did with our WG.

Apr 4, 2014 | 07:25 AM

#14

Two Lane Tramp

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From: Bass Lake

The Wideglide. Longer wheelbase. Forward controls.

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Apr 4, 2014 | 02:51 PM

#15

DCLXVI

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From: Central FL

Here's mine with all the luggage, floor boards and a Mustang wide seat which was much needed.

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Apr 4, 2014 | 03:23 PM

#16

Antonio Balls

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From: New York

Ride it First!

Have some fun and ride them all then decide. Any Dyna will take you coast to coast. I added removable windshield and backrest for my T-Bag. Good luck!

Apr 7, 2014 | 12:20 PM

#17

Viking Bags

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From: Los Angeles, California

I definitely love the look of the fat bob... if you throw some saddlebags on it, it'll be just about perfect for touring alone. http://www.vikingbags.com/harley-dyn...saddlebags.htm

Apr 7, 2014 | 12:36 PM

#18

SLV

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From: Outside the Lines

My Street Bob does a great job in its current form.

I routinely do 200 miles before lunch. Strap on my seat bag and I can carry a lot of stuff.

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Apr 7, 2014 | 01:06 PM

#19

Reindeer

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From: Suburban Mpls, Minnesota

As mentioned, the Switchback is the obvious choice, but any Dyna will work.
Here's my Super Glide Custom packed up for Sturgis. I can go from this setup to stripped down like my signature pic in a couple minutes.