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From: Ft. Bragg, NC
The wife won't be riding with me, ever, as she likes to remind me. I've had friends bikes loaned to me and she never wants to go out. Not her bag at all.
Renting has crossed my mind. It would probably help me make a better assessment.
Renting has crossed my mind. It would probably help me make a better assessment.
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From: Lafayette, Louisiana
Try out a Street Bob or Low Rider. Even give a wide glide a try.
I don't think you will be happy with a bike that has floorboards like a Road King.
The street bob and low rider are part of the dyna family which means a rubber mounted engine in a sport oriented frame. The rubber mounting system is different than the road king and other touring models.
I don't think you will be happy with a bike that has floorboards like a Road King.
The street bob and low rider are part of the dyna family which means a rubber mounted engine in a sport oriented frame. The rubber mounting system is different than the road king and other touring models.
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From: NE Philly
Once you get over trying to compare a Harley to a sport bike you'll enjoy a Harley much more. Aside from the Sporty, the Dyna will be most nimble. Don't let the touring guys fool you, a touring bike is not the most nimble bikes in the HD line.
A touring bike does make an excellent bike out on the open road. At twice the weight of a sport bike it's just physics.
A touring bike does make an excellent bike out on the open road. At twice the weight of a sport bike it's just physics.
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From: Along the shoreline in SW FL
How tall are you? What do you weigh?
Best advice has been given...."Go out and try a few".
You have 4x basic models (not counting that oddball VRod)..
*Touring...FL models
*Dyna...FX models
*Softail..FS models
*Sporty...the wifes/girlfriends models..err...XL models.
Each basic model line has many variations of course. I'd guess that the Dyna line would be a good one for you to look at. They're sporty, able to be tossed in the twisties pretty good....yet full sized..it's a full "big twin". When I had my Dyna, I kept the stock mid controls...and put on highway pegs. I usually rode with feet on highway pegs, and I did the shifting and braking with my heels. When I felt like riding really sport like in the twisties...I'd put my feet back on the mid controls. So I had the best of both worlds.
Softy would be another option...you sit lower in them, they're a bit more classic "Harley" looking....as many peeps don't like the "Honda" look of the Dynas with those exposed rear shocks. Softy's don't handle as sporty as a Dyna.
FL...touring models...I'm guessing you don't want one of these. Bigger, heavier...perhaps too big of a change for sport bike crossovers.
XL...the Sportster...yeah I love taking my wifes for a rip...thing freaking hauls like a raped ape, can lift the front wheel with my 210lb *** on it..but I'm cramped on it (I'm 6'5")...and I'm done with it after a half hour of riding it..even with its forwards. Yet for some smaller guys.....it's a great fit.
Best advice has been given...."Go out and try a few".
You have 4x basic models (not counting that oddball VRod)..
*Touring...FL models
*Dyna...FX models
*Softail..FS models
*Sporty...the wifes/girlfriends models..err...XL models.
Each basic model line has many variations of course. I'd guess that the Dyna line would be a good one for you to look at. They're sporty, able to be tossed in the twisties pretty good....yet full sized..it's a full "big twin". When I had my Dyna, I kept the stock mid controls...and put on highway pegs. I usually rode with feet on highway pegs, and I did the shifting and braking with my heels. When I felt like riding really sport like in the twisties...I'd put my feet back on the mid controls. So I had the best of both worlds.
Softy would be another option...you sit lower in them, they're a bit more classic "Harley" looking....as many peeps don't like the "Honda" look of the Dynas with those exposed rear shocks. Softy's don't handle as sporty as a Dyna.
FL...touring models...I'm guessing you don't want one of these. Bigger, heavier...perhaps too big of a change for sport bike crossovers.
XL...the Sportster...yeah I love taking my wifes for a rip...thing freaking hauls like a raped ape, can lift the front wheel with my 210lb *** on it..but I'm cramped on it (I'm 6'5")...and I'm done with it after a half hour of riding it..even with its forwards. Yet for some smaller guys.....it's a great fit.
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From: Ft. Bragg, NC
I'm 6' and 190# with a 34" inseam.
I've lurked the hardest on the Dyna forum, and something from that family with mid controls and highway pegs would allow me both the control and comfort I'm after. The Fat Bob, with wider front tire and dual disk brakes seems like a great platform to start from.
Looks like the only thing left to do is go throw my leg over a few and see what I like the best.
I've lurked the hardest on the Dyna forum, and something from that family with mid controls and highway pegs would allow me both the control and comfort I'm after. The Fat Bob, with wider front tire and dual disk brakes seems like a great platform to start from.
Looks like the only thing left to do is go throw my leg over a few and see what I like the best.
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From: Wylie, TX
Try out a Street Bob or Low Rider. Even give a wide glide a try.
I don't think you will be happy with a bike that has floorboards like a Road King.
The street bob and low rider are part of the dyna family which means a rubber mounted engine in a sport oriented frame. The rubber mounting system is different than the road king and other touring models.
I don't think you will be happy with a bike that has floorboards like a Road King.
The street bob and low rider are part of the dyna family which means a rubber mounted engine in a sport oriented frame. The rubber mounting system is different than the road king and other touring models.
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From: Eastern Washington State
I rode a 2009 Dyna Low Rider and was more than happy with the size, comfort, power and handling. I put on a Mustang seat with a backrest and on the highway could put the feet up, lean back and enjoy a comfortable ride. A set of mini ape bars put the hand controls exactly where they were most comfortable for me. I liked the mid controls for riding in the twisties and altogether found the Low Rider to be a most excellent choice for me.
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