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Oct 23, 2025 | 03:47 PM

#31

Hathaway

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Originally Posted by Keithhu

Let me guess - monoshock touring models, power windshield, reverse gear, etc etc etc, all standard.

Except for the power windshield ( it was manually adjustible), you just described a 2001 Honda Goldwing 1800. That year, Harley caught up to the 90s Kawasaki Vulcan 88s by introducing their own 88 cu.in. engine. I bought my Harleys for several reasons, but never because they had the latest technology - there's nothing to worry about this year either.

Oct 23, 2025 | 03:48 PM

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MesquiteFLD

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The new frame feels cramped. My 07 Dyna Street Bob had plenty of room for my 35" inseam. I was interested in a new StreetBob, rode it for a few blocks and came back. Darn thing was so lacking in leg room. Salesman said "you can make it fit", why make bikes to fit only short people?

Oct 23, 2025 | 03:59 PM

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BigMike

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My guess would be higher prices and lower quality parts to bring costs down.

Oct 23, 2025 | 04:02 PM

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Hathaway

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Originally Posted by MesquiteFLD

Maybe because Dyna was rolled into the softail line?

Oct 23, 2025 | 08:19 PM

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panheadache

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Originally Posted by Hathaway

Maybe because Dyna was rolled into the softail line?

I test rode one and I understand what MesquiteFLD is talking about. I dunno, I usually buy new, but I got the itch to find a late '90's 80 cid 5 sp Evo Heritage and do a complete revamp. We'll see.

Last edited by panheadache; Oct 23, 2025 at 08:20 PM.

Oct 23, 2025 | 08:32 PM

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NorthWestern

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Originally Posted by Hathaway

Maybe because Dyna was rolled into the softail line?

Blasphemy.

The great Dynas were just discontinued

To think them anything like a Softail...is just wrong.

Oct 23, 2025 | 09:53 PM

#37

GREENOHAWK69

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Originally Posted by MesquiteFLD

A 35" inseam is not average. Average height man's inseam ranges from 30-32" (per AU search).

Oct 23, 2025 | 09:56 PM

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gonemad

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Originally Posted by GREENOHAWK69

A 35" inseam is not average. Average height man's inseam ranges from 30-32" (per AU search).

Agreed. I’m 6’3” and only buy 32” inseam jeans, 33-34 for riding. I *might* be a little long waisted, but Harleys do seem to be made for those "less tall” than me.