Why Softail more expensive than Dyna
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You don't really get what you pay for in a softail of course is looks as everybody has mentioned, IMO. Now there was a big diff between a stock backed out Street bob and a night train which makes no sense. They're both blacked out and I think both are cool, but I went in to buy a night train and left with a Dyna SB. The NT was not comfortable to me. Now after riding with several groups and seeing softail go down in the twisties (only softail in the group of Dyna's) and another time following a Fatboy that was scrapping his floor boards and exhaust at every turn and throwing rocks up everywhere and while I had to keep slamming on the brakes because he couldn't take the turns I was glad I bought my Dyna!!
Last edited by JaronB; Nov 2, 2009 at 07:39 PM.
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Well let's see... (Now that this old Thread seems to have been reborn)...
Let me get out my old 2003 Booklet with specifications and MSRP information on all the 100th Anniversity Models (just for the fun of it)....
2003 FXST Softail Standard ~ Vivid Black ~ MSRP $13,720.......
2003 FXDWG Dyna Wide Glide ~ Vivid Black ~ MSRP $16,395.....
Now what were we saying about Softail's being more expensive than Dyna's??
Or maybe I should ask; wonder why Dyna's are more expersive than Softails...
But seriously, I have a Softail and some Dyna's and they are all great bikes. It all boils down to matter of personal preference...
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This has been a real entertaining thread. I rode my first Softail Custom back in 87. I knew after the first block that this was the ultimate machine for me. I told all my friends, " If you aren't planning on buying one, don't get on it." I finally got one this year. Yes, and old 99 EVO, but to me it has it all. Great ride, perfect seating position, and just feels right. When I am out on the back roads cruising along at 55 or so, I get this feeling that I cannot explain. The motors vibes are just right, the drag pipes are talking to me, the sun is reflecting off the chrome, and man and machine become one. It just don't get any better. Probably doesn't explain the price thing, but may have something to do with it if you are like me.
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Softails used to be more in demand; not so sure that is true anymore. The touring bikes outsell them for sure.
The backwards shocks and weird swingarm arrangement is undoubtedly more expensive to manufacture.
The counter balanced engine is more expensive to manufacture.
Softails do not have more chrome than other Harleys. Each model family has some bare-bones, blacked-out and chromed-out models.
The backwards shocks and weird swingarm arrangement is undoubtedly more expensive to manufacture.
The counter balanced engine is more expensive to manufacture.
Softails do not have more chrome than other Harleys. Each model family has some bare-bones, blacked-out and chromed-out models.
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ah ha!
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