Needs a bigger bike!
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Needs a bigger bike!
So with another season almost to a end the time has come for a bigger bike. Currently sitting on a 2013 883. The ol' lady wanted to ride this year, so I got the seat and pegs. We are a bit big for the 883. Im 6'1" shes 5'11" and we need more room. I love the Wide glide and would like something like that but I want to have more than enough room for a comfortable 2hr+ ride. Don't want a big touring bike yet. Any suggestions?
THANKS!
THANKS!
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So with another season almost to a end the time has come for a bigger bike. Currently sitting on a 2013 883. The ol' lady wanted to ride this year, so I got the seat and pegs. We are a bit big for the 883. Im 6'1" shes 5'11" and we need more room. I love the Wide glide and would like something like that but I want to have more than enough room for a comfortable 2hr+ ride. Don't want a big touring bike yet. Any suggestions?
THANKS!
THANKS!
I am sure you are going to get several suggestions. Mine is a Heritage Classic. Seats 2 up and cruises just as easily as it does tour. It is a good all around bike.
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I've got two close friends, married, who go on some very long rides on an '02 Wide Glide, for what it's worth. Bear in mind that's with an aftermarket seat, bars, pegs, and all the other fit equipment.
Heritage but change the passenger seat and add passenger floorboards. I very rarely go on the back of my own bike but when I have it's not comfortable after 20 minutes or so.
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For me, I prefer a big twin with a wide front tire. Wide tires tend to be easier to handle. I have owned to FX bikes, 1 a shovel and 1 an EVO. The FX Evo had narrow trees and a little wider tire than the wide glide. Today If I purchased another no touring bike it would be the Super Glide. 103 inch motor, 6 speed trans, narrow trees with wide front tire. Everything you and the wife need in a non-touring bike.
While I was typing someone mentioned the Switchback, another great Dyna choice with an even wider front tire
My pre-Dyna FX Bagger made many cross country trips and we always had enough room to take what we needed. I replaced it in '03 for the E-Glide
While I was typing someone mentioned the Switchback, another great Dyna choice with an even wider front tire
My pre-Dyna FX Bagger made many cross country trips and we always had enough room to take what we needed. I replaced it in '03 for the E-Glide
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My question is...if you're both that tall, why did you buy a "small" bike to begin with?
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I know you said you're not ready for a tourer, but if you love to ride with your lady along, GET A TOURING BIKE!
One ride, and I guarantee you won't be able to get her off it!
I had a '09 Dyna with bags, backrest, fairing, etc, and while she was OK riding it with me, it just wasn't comfortable for more than an hour in the saddle, so she would only ride along some of the time.
Well, one test ride on a Ultra Limited was all it took. Now she meets me at the door when I get home from work, helmet in hand!
One ride, and I guarantee you won't be able to get her off it!
I had a '09 Dyna with bags, backrest, fairing, etc, and while she was OK riding it with me, it just wasn't comfortable for more than an hour in the saddle, so she would only ride along some of the time.
Well, one test ride on a Ultra Limited was all it took. Now she meets me at the door when I get home from work, helmet in hand!
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If you are going to ride 2-up for any length of time... Do NOT buy a Dyna! Period. 
For 2-up, you don't need a touring bike, but I'd surely move up to a cruiser grade Softail. As was said, the Heritage Classic, or a Fatboy. Personally, you are going to open yourselves up to a lot more options though if you just get the touring bike now... Sounds like you are headed in that direction anyway... You can't go wrong just getting a Roadking.
You "can" make the Dyna bearable, but since neither of you are petite, you are looking at a lot of mods to make this thing comfortable. With both of your size factored in, it will be barely tolerable for long rides. Been there, done that, have the t-shirt.
Another route to consider... Teach the OL how to ride. Give your Ole Lady the 883, and you get the Dyna for you.
For 2-up, you don't need a touring bike, but I'd surely move up to a cruiser grade Softail. As was said, the Heritage Classic, or a Fatboy. Personally, you are going to open yourselves up to a lot more options though if you just get the touring bike now... Sounds like you are headed in that direction anyway... You can't go wrong just getting a Roadking.
You "can" make the Dyna bearable, but since neither of you are petite, you are looking at a lot of mods to make this thing comfortable. With both of your size factored in, it will be barely tolerable for long rides. Been there, done that, have the t-shirt.
Another route to consider... Teach the OL how to ride. Give your Ole Lady the 883, and you get the Dyna for you.