dealer pushing dyna
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Cruiser
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From: southern california
dealer pushing dyna
about to be a first time harley owner (and i'm excited as an 8 year old at christmas). i'm leaning toward a road king and will test ride a dyna, softail and road king. i live in socal. will be doing daytrips or weekend trips to big bear, joshua tree, etc. 250-300 miles roundtrip overnite. sometimes solo. sometimes 2 up. the dealer is pushing the dyna. aggressively. anyone know why that would be?
Cruiser
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Do yourself a favor and check ebay and craigslist for a good used Touring model, they are 20-30 percent less cost and lots of them are very low miles. I have a dyna and it would be a stretch to get two people and luggage on that, I barely have enough room for my own stuff on a 3-4 day trip.
Road Master
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From: LA - (Lower Alabama)
Good advice here, sounds like you need at least a Road King. If the dealer keeps pushing you where you don't want to be, find a new dealer.
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Road Captain
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He may be suggesting the Dyna as it's your first HD. Many people think you start with a smaller bike if it's your first HD. How many bikes have you owned and what types. I don't care if their metric just trying to get a better understanding of your abilities.
If you've rode quite a bit and have had many miles of experience regardless of what brand then get a bagger. Many will buy a sport bike and try and turn it into a bagger. So cut through the chase and get the bagger.
If you've rode quite a bit and have had many miles of experience regardless of what brand then get a bagger. Many will buy a sport bike and try and turn it into a bagger. So cut through the chase and get the bagger.
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Joe Kucinski
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What? Come one. They aren't 883's. Dyna's are great bikes for 200-300 mile trips. Are they as comfy ar an Ultra, no. But for new riders, a Dyna with windshield, bags and backrest are a great choice for short trips like that. They are way cheaper to boot.
Last edited by bikerlaw; Feb 4, 2010 at 09:01 AM.
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Dynas are great bikes...I love mine. BUT, by the time you add bags, windshield, a back rest for your better half, etc., you may as well get a Heritage. It's ready to go right off the showroom floor.
JMHO of course.
JMHO of course.