Dyna vs Touring
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I gave a 2013 Switchback a 5000 mile run, had to ride around its Vibration and hated the floppy bags and muffler. The bike was a hot rod with its 103 but lacked the brakes and suspension for two up touring. Traded it off for my 2014 Road King, there is no comparison for two up riding and overall ride quality of the RK. The Road King just does everything so well.
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Here is my experience with a Wideglide. I had been riding a Valkyrie Tourer for 10 years and had always wanted a Wideglide. I traded for the new style 2010 model, probably should have gotten the old style. I hated the drag bars so I installed 14' apes. I missed having floorboards so I lnstalled them. I installed a Mustang solo seat and a quick detach shield. After 7,000 miles I traded for a new Ultra Classic. Since I always ride solo I decided the Ultra was to much bike in stock form. I removed the tour pack, saddlebag rails, bumper guards and passenger floorboards. After making these changes I'm still pretty happy 5 years later.
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Here we go......it has come to my attention that my wife has a renewed interest in riding.....who knew!! So it looks like it will be a touring machine. Most likely a Road King.
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Dunno maybe I've spent too much time in a cave but can somebody please explain to me why it is the older and less able you get with tossed in mobility issues with bad legs and other body parts inhibiting your range of motion and reflexes the bigger the damn bike people seem to end up on ?
OP good luck anyway you swing it partner.......
OP good luck anyway you swing it partner.......
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Dunno maybe I've spent too much time in a cave but can somebody please explain to me why it is the older and less able you get with tossed in mobility issues with bad legs and other body parts inhibiting your range of motion and reflexes the bigger the damn bike people seem to end up on ?
Maybe you should just return to your cave
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That's a good point also. I guess I will have to go down to my dealer and con them out of some keys and do some test riding. We have a pretty good relationship that has been over 15 years now and the same people work there still. I'm pretty sure that I can get the keys to a few different bikes to compare.
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From: Niles Canyon Ca.
So when did I say that I couldn't ride and control a bike or walk? All I said is that I have knee issues and a bad shoulder that makes it more difficult to ride for long distances. I've been riding for over 40 years and have almost a million miles on 2 wheels and have ALWAYS owned a touring. I was getting information about possibly going to a different series of bike and wanted other peoples take on it. You should probably learn to read before you open your mouth.
Maybe you should just return to your cave
Maybe you should just return to your cave
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Wasn't about you in general so do a little damage control on the bruised ego and your hair what you have left has more gray than mine so the older part plays in here like it or not. Yours isn't the first thread along these lines and getting all puffy chested over the obvious is another sign of denial and the aging biker thing, fallen victim to it myself so your trying to preach to the choir here buddy.