Dyna vs. Softail
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From: Danbury CT
I believe he is saying the B is great for all around touring. It works on the road or through small towns equally well. As far as the difference in power I don't thing its that much of a difference, 1-2HP maybe?
Last edited by golfblues; Oct 22, 2008 at 12:11 PM.
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From: Reno, Nevada
+1... This is the best thing you could do is spend a little money and try some different bikes to see what fits you the best. A little spent now will save you a lot of money in the long run!
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From: Columbus, Ohio
I opted for a Street Bob and love it. Softails are great also. As has been said a few times before - but can't be overemphasized - you must ride them both. It's going to be a personal choice that only YOU can make.
Rent them both. You don't want to look back and say "I wish I..."
Rent them both. You don't want to look back and say "I wish I..."
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From: Corona, Ca
Softails wheel base is bigger by what an inch or two unless you get the softail standard.
If your gonna be carrying around a passenger get a softail. If your gonna be going on long hauls get a touring. If you wanna badass fast as **** bike that can handle the twisties get a dyna. You can rent a dyna but its not gonna have forward controls so youll feel cramped.
If you want looks and a crap load of accessories get the softail.
Cuz the dyna doesnt have much to choose from. I like my dyna but if i had to get another it would be a touring bike
If your gonna be carrying around a passenger get a softail. If your gonna be going on long hauls get a touring. If you wanna badass fast as **** bike that can handle the twisties get a dyna. You can rent a dyna but its not gonna have forward controls so youll feel cramped.
If you want looks and a crap load of accessories get the softail.
Cuz the dyna doesnt have much to choose from. I like my dyna but if i had to get another it would be a touring bike
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Joined: Jun 2006
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From: Way Down Texas Way
Whut??????
Softail has a longer wheelbase??? My Dyna has a longer wheelbase than an '09 Softail Custom and a Softail Custom only has .3 of an inch longer wheelbase than a Super Glide....you can tell the difference in 1/3 of an inch wheelbase????
Softail has a longer wheelbase??? My Dyna has a longer wheelbase than an '09 Softail Custom and a Softail Custom only has .3 of an inch longer wheelbase than a Super Glide....you can tell the difference in 1/3 of an inch wheelbase????
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Tourer
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From: Frozen Hell, Montreal, Canada
^^^Well, while researching my own softail standard, it's close to 2 1/2" longer than the same year dyna. When I park next to my buddies street bob, it's easy to see that mine is longer when the back tires are up against the curb:
2006 FXST/I SOFTAILŽ STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS1
DIMENSIONS
Length 95.0 in. (2413.0 mm)
2006 FXD/I DYNA SUPER GLIDEŽ SPECIFICATIONS1
DIMENSIONS
Length 92.8 in. (2357.0 mm)
Just sayin'!!!
2006 FXST/I SOFTAILŽ STANDARD SPECIFICATIONS1
DIMENSIONS
Length 95.0 in. (2413.0 mm)
2006 FXD/I DYNA SUPER GLIDEŽ SPECIFICATIONS1
DIMENSIONS
Length 92.8 in. (2357.0 mm)
Just sayin'!!!