which bike
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RE: which bike
88A is just innocent ignorance I think. They didn't build the 88 and call it the 88A, knowing they were going to make it different later. In airplanes there is never an "A" model unless they are planning a "B" model at build time. First plane is an AV-8. The second generation is the AV-8B for example. Same holds for these two motors.
So, if you read 88A, they mean 88, and 88B is the variation of the 88.
Hope it helps.
Mac
So, if you read 88A, they mean 88, and 88B is the variation of the 88.
Hope it helps.
Mac
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I have an 05 Low Rider, put 5k miles in 6 months on it & couldn't be happier with the following exceptions:
1 - Stock seat is BRUTAL on long rides, I got a Mustang Fastback & couldn't be happier.
2 - I have long legs so I put a set of forward controls.
1 - Stock seat is BRUTAL on long rides, I got a Mustang Fastback & couldn't be happier.
2 - I have long legs so I put a set of forward controls.
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I just joined this forum and would like to say I am impressed with the support of fellow riders out there. I bought a sporty first, put 5600 miles on it in three months and decided it was to small. I then bought a fxd and fell head over heels. Would not trade it for anything. But buy what is comfortable to you because believe me the pocket book takes a big hit if you don't get what you really want the first time around.
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ORIGINAL: georgia_rider
I am new to street bikes and wondering which HD would be a good first bike. Something tells me the Dyna's would be a good starting point due to the price level, size, etc.. I sat on one last weekend and it felt good. At first I was looking at a Sportster, but something tells me I would grow out of that pretty quick.
By the way all of my friends have RK's and say that is the best HD, but I dont want a big heavy touring bike. The longest ride I would take would be say from Atlanta to the Smoky Mountains, something like that. The Dyna's have the same engines as the RK just not as comfortable for the long haul I assume.
Any comments appreciated.
I am new to street bikes and wondering which HD would be a good first bike. Something tells me the Dyna's would be a good starting point due to the price level, size, etc.. I sat on one last weekend and it felt good. At first I was looking at a Sportster, but something tells me I would grow out of that pretty quick.
By the way all of my friends have RK's and say that is the best HD, but I dont want a big heavy touring bike. The longest ride I would take would be say from Atlanta to the Smoky Mountains, something like that. The Dyna's have the same engines as the RK just not as comfortable for the long haul I assume.
Any comments appreciated.
I might be new to the forum but I have been riding since I was 10 years old in 1964 (Honda Sport 65). Your question brings up one REAL important question. Are you looking for a good first street bike as a NEW rider? Or, as a new rider to HD Motorcycles? Your answer to that question seriously narrows down your choices, in my humble opinion. I hate to assume anything here. You state 'Street Bike'. Are we to assume you have been riding dirt bikes for a while??? IF you are NEW to Harley Davidson than go with your heart, your wallet, your butt, and the rest of the excellent advice on this forum. I strongly encourage you to ride the DEMO bikes and also consider a daily rental from your Atlanta HD Dealer on different models. Shop around and try 'em all on. Unlike 3 years ago the Dealers down here along the Gulf Coast now have LOTS of bikes sitting around waiting for a new rider. 4 weeks ago the Mobile, AL, HD Dealer had over 75 NEW bikes for sale. Candy store stuff...Topsail recommends the FXDX, the Super Glide Sport, and that is my bike. Excellent choice. Go to chuckhawks.com to read some unbiased Harley reviews. IF, however, you are looking for a first motorcycle, let us know. I think the answers here might be a little different. I know I've got some opinions on a 1st street bike.
Ride Hard, Ride Safe, JP
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Hi, I'm also considering purchasing either a Wide Glide or an FXDX, leaning toward the FXDX but I have two questions for those of you who own each:
For Wide Glide riders, how much of a problem / pain is that narrow front tire in real-world riding (rain grooves, bridge grates, scarred-up pavement waiting to be repaved)? Scary or not? (p.s. I'm an experienced rider, and the bike dancing around is not scary to me as long as it's predictable)
For FXDX riders, any of you 6' or taller? In sitting the FXDX the pegs seem high and cramped for me, I"m thinking I'd like a taller seat if I owned one (to give me more legroom), have any of you tried obtaining a taller seat and riding with one? I'd like to not go with forward controls, would prefer the controls where they are and add highway pegs, that's what I'm imagining anyway.
Thanks for your opinions.
For Wide Glide riders, how much of a problem / pain is that narrow front tire in real-world riding (rain grooves, bridge grates, scarred-up pavement waiting to be repaved)? Scary or not? (p.s. I'm an experienced rider, and the bike dancing around is not scary to me as long as it's predictable)
For FXDX riders, any of you 6' or taller? In sitting the FXDX the pegs seem high and cramped for me, I"m thinking I'd like a taller seat if I owned one (to give me more legroom), have any of you tried obtaining a taller seat and riding with one? I'd like to not go with forward controls, would prefer the controls where they are and add highway pegs, that's what I'm imagining anyway.
Thanks for your opinions.
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Oh heck yeah, a Dyna is a great first bike and I say get one ASAP!
Your buddies have great bikes though, Road Kings are awesome!
Let this be a lesson to all you anfangers, if you're going to resurrect a thread, pick the first one
Your buddies have great bikes though, Road Kings are awesome!
Let this be a lesson to all you anfangers, if you're going to resurrect a thread, pick the first one
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