Dyna Vs. Softail

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Nov 1, 2008 | 03:06 PM

airbusflyer

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Dyna Vs. Softail

I am considering buying a new bike. I do not have any experience with HD before so the two bikes that I am considering are street bob Vs. a cross bones. I would love to get some feedback from anybody who has experience on either of them or both of them that would be perfect.

Any input on that would be greatly appreciated.

Thanks,
Airbusflyer

Nov 1, 2008 | 03:18 PM

SportsterBob

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Get both.....I doubt that will help!

Anyway, get what suits your needs. You can easily go to a dealer and do a test ride on anything you are interested in so long as you have an MC endorsement on your license and some kind of proof of vehicle insurance. The dealers in my area have "open houses" all the time equipped with B-B-Q barrels and sometimes "dancing girls" to get prospective buyers in for test rides. Many a ride has been sold during those "open house" meets!
Always "try it on" before you buy!

Nov 1, 2008 | 03:24 PM

Bluesssman

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Rent each bike for a day and see which you like best...

Nov 1, 2008 | 03:40 PM

Big Poppa Pump

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I'm not a fan of the X-Bones off the showroom floor as I don't like the seat and rear fender. But I saw one at the dealer with a normal seat (not a spring seat) on it and it really did alot for the looks.

I prefer Softails myself for visual reasons as well as liking the counterbalanced rigid mounted motor. Personally I like the lines of a Softail rear end better than the exposed shocks and swingarm.

Either way it's all personal preference. Rent or test ride if they'll let you.

Nov 1, 2008 | 04:39 PM

aviator

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I rode a street bob about 100 miles in the hills around San Diego and really liked the bike - EXCEPT when idling at a stop.... the vibration was so bad, I couldn't see behind me in the mirrors. the bike has cool lines.

then I rode a Fatboy - that cinched it. I love the lines and the smooth idle the balanced motor gives it. I got one.

the x-bones is pretty hot - but not with that tractor seat. I do like the springer front end - but, Im not a fan of blacked out bikes - I like the chrome.

good advice - rent both and see which one suits you.

Nov 1, 2008 | 04:56 PM

Sec Super Glide

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When I went in for my bike the dealer asked if I would be rideing two up I said yes my wife loves to ride he told me I would not be happy with the ride so once again Dyna.