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Superglide Custom or an older Lowrider, the battery cover throws me off.
Originally Posted by Iron lHorse
And how much bigger is any Dyna over a sportster ? Give me a break . You guys act like its a foot longer . And you can do just as much to a sportster as you can to any dyna to make it a comfortable ride.
Take is easy, nobody was insulting your sporty. When you're tall, a few inches longer bike is a big deal. Try sitting in a car after the last person that drove it was 6+ inches shorter than you, and you'll start to understand.
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I really appreciate it. I'm going go look into some dynas aswell and once I complete my safety course I'm going to go to a dealership and get a feel for which bike is most comfortable. I actually went to the Harley museum in Milwaukee a few months ago and sat on the few bikes that they allow you sit on at the end just to get a feel for what would be most comfortable. Edit- I live in California, I was just visiting Milwaukee.
Can someone help me out with which bike this is?
Another question I had was what's an ideal year to look at when searching for used bikes. For the most part I was looking at early models from 2000-2005 because of the relatively lower price point. Although I've found a few bikes that I was interested in from around 1994-1999. When I buy a bike I intend to learn the ins and outs of putting it back together and learning proper maintenance so are there any major reasons to stay away from 24 year old bikes?
What bike?
The bike in that pic is a Dyna, not sure which model, maybe a Low Rider. Buy an 07 or newer bike if budget allows. Plenty of info on this forum about the 00-06 Twin Cams problems if you search it
Go to a dealer sit on a sportster with forward controls like a 1200 C with the 21" front wheel. Test ride the bike if you can . If the bike is to low for you change the rear shock to a set of progressive suspension 13 " - 444-4008C shocks . If the bars are to far forward you can change them to.
Last edited by Iron lHorse; Feb 7, 2016 at 02:07 PM.
Superglide Custom or an older Lowrider, the battery cover throws me off.
Take is easy, nobody was insulting your sporty. When you're tall, a few inches longer bike is a big deal. Try sitting in a car after the last person that drove it was 6+ inches shorter than you, and you'll start to understand.
I ride a Deuce . But I think all Harleys are big bikes ,accept for the Street.
Nobody can answer for you. The best thing you can do is test ride a lot of bikes. But if you are worried a sportser is too small and a Bagger is to big look at a softtail a heritage or fatboy might be good options
Thanks everyone for all the advice. I really appreciate it. I'm going go look into some dynas aswell and once I complete my safety course I'm going to go to a dealership and get a feel for which bike is most comfortable. I actually went to the Harley museum in Milwaukee a few months ago and sat on the few bikes that they allow you sit on at the end just to get a feel for what would be most comfortable. Edit- I live in California, I was just visiting Milwaukee.
Can someone help me out with which bike this is?
Another question I had was what's an ideal year to look at when searching for used bikes. For the most part I was looking at early models from 2000-2005 because of the relatively lower price point. Although I've found a few bikes that I was interested in from around 1994-1999. When I buy a bike I intend to learn the ins and outs of putting it back together and learning proper maintenance so are there any major reasons to stay away from 24 year old bikes?
When I buy a bike I intend to learn the ins and outs of putting it back together and learning proper maintenance so are there any major reasons to stay away from 24 year old bikes?
That's a Dyna you are sitting on.
There's no reason to stay away from 24 yo bikes. In fact, every reason to prefer them (IMHO).
Simple. Reliable. Cheap. Trivially easy to work on. Etc.
There's no reason to stay away from 24 yo bikes. In fact, every reason to prefer them (IMHO).
Simple. Reliable. Cheap. Trivially easy to work on. Etc.
Glad to hear that. I was looking at this bike. http://sandiego.craigslist.org/nsd/mcd/5426651373.html and was considering stopping by and taking a look at it. It's 24 years old and I would imagine it has had a fair amount of use and some small issues considering its price. What are some major things to look for when looking at used older bikes?
Looks like a LR you are sitting on with forward controls. Get you MSC done and get your endorsement. Then test ride several bikes you are interested in. See what fits you best. I am 5'8'' and the LR with mids fit me well. I have been thinking about some forward pegs for cruising but just looking at you on that bike you are going to need forward controls. I don't think they are ideal for new riders but that's just me.
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