Test ride DYNa sb
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Wait till you test Drive a Victory. I rode an Eight-Ball and it has power / torque to die for. Very fast machine.It just hadA lot of plastic on the bike so it just felt....cheap. But still a Nice looking Bike all the same . I chose the SB ( Already had a Sportster ) due to looks and re-sale Values as compared to the Eight ball or the Jackpot.The Eight-Ball is a " Softail " frame and looks quite cool. However,Try looking up used Victorys and see how fast the re-sale value plummets. Matkiwi has given you some very sound advice and I couldnt have worded it any better.You dont buy a Harley for going fast unless you look a V-Rods or do stage 1 or stage 2 Mods.They are cruisers and they own in that respect.But be sure to come back and let us know what you decided on.If your going to look at a WG do yourself a favor and also look at a Softail Custom....kick **** lookinmachine! And same price as a WG.
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I have a Dyna Street Bob and I just soldmy Triumph Speedmaster. In my opinion there is no comparison. My Dyna feels more stable than the SM at freeway speeds and is just an overall better made bike. It is all quality metals and not a bunch of plastic that looks good from a distance. The Speedmaster was light and easy to handle but, did not put a smile on my face like my Dyna. I have not noticed any issues with handling or lightness in the front end on my Dyna. I did stiffen up the rear shocks a couple of clicks as it seems to handle a little better in the turns.
When I first got myDyna I had been riding the SM for a while and initiallythe front brakes on my Dyna felt underwhelming as you put it. Iguess I just got used to handling theDyna with the single front disc, because it feels fine now. Remember, the SMhas the dual front discs and they really grab, so aDynawith a single disc will definitely feel different if you are used to twin discs.
You found adealer that let you test drive a Harley? Now thats a good deal. I have bought all my bikes without testridingthembecauseI have not found a dealer in my area that will let you test ride their bikes, Harley or Triumph.
When I first got myDyna I had been riding the SM for a while and initiallythe front brakes on my Dyna felt underwhelming as you put it. Iguess I just got used to handling theDyna with the single front disc, because it feels fine now. Remember, the SMhas the dual front discs and they really grab, so aDynawith a single disc will definitely feel different if you are used to twin discs.
You found adealer that let you test drive a Harley? Now thats a good deal. I have bought all my bikes without testridingthembecauseI have not found a dealer in my area that will let you test ride their bikes, Harley or Triumph.
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RE: Test ride DYNa sb
My much smaller engine ‘felt’ like it had much more pep accelerating than the dyna which was a complete shock.
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You found adealer that let you test drive a Harley? Now thats a good deal. I have bought all my bikes without testridingthembecauseI have not found a dealer in my area that will let you test ride their bikes, Harley or Triumph.
You found adealer that let you test drive a Harley? Now thats a good deal. I have bought all my bikes without testridingthembecauseI have not found a dealer in my area that will let you test ride their bikes, Harley or Triumph.
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Boys, dont forget, harleys arent made to be fast and keep up with any sport bike . they are built for cruising and thats it. My 07 Street bob has tons of low end torque, thats the way its built. not for top end or anything like it. Sorry to here your not impressed with the SB. Mine just knocks me out when Im looking at it s itting in the garage. It rides like a dream and cruises at 75 like a kitten purring, maybe you just got ahold of one that has a serious tire balancing problem. Try another one. IF that dont work for you, forget the bob. Just dont forget it was made for cruising and it built that way, not for thundering for red light to red light at 150 mph. leave that to the kids, when you grow up, you ride a harley.
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I have found mine a little light in the front at high speeds but I think a click or 2 on the rear shocks may put a little weight on the front end.
The ignition switch is in a sucka$$ position and I wish the seat was 3" further back with my 6' frame, I would like to stretch out a little more and yes I allready have forward controls.
Other than those little issues it is a great bike!
This is why they make several types of bikes, we cant all love the Bob.
The ignition switch is in a sucka$$ position and I wish the seat was 3" further back with my 6' frame, I would like to stretch out a little more and yes I allready have forward controls.
Other than those little issues it is a great bike!
This is why they make several types of bikes, we cant all love the Bob.
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RE: Test ride DYNa sb
I have never ridden a Triumph. I have had a Sportster and that is much more of a go cart feel as far as vibration. I wasn't in the market for a Street Bob but after a test ride, loved it. My other bike is a 2006 Heritage Softail Classic. I find the Street Bob to run best over 70 mph. I will say that after installing Vance & Himes pipes, a stage I kit and the SERT (Screaming Eagle Race Tuner) that the bike ran much better and smoother. You have a bit of vibration at lower speeds. You might also check to see if your not shifting too soon. I like to go without windshield in town but use the detachable touring windshield on the highway. I've considered selling my '06 Heritage because I find the 2007 Street Bob with six speed and new engine to be smoother at high speeds. You might try someone's with a windshield and possibly Stage I kit. That model you tested could have had a tire issue that they didn't catch. If you still don't like it, then it just doesn't fit your riding taste.
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