Dyna vs Softail
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pretty much, what you lose on one end, you'll gain on the other..
i think a accurate dyno would show the difference, or they wouldn't be able to tout a HP increase with a lighter flywheel..
i can't remember the name of the old farm tractor i saw a few weeks back.. it had a huge 3' heavy cast iron flywheel on it to start it.. you grabbed the top and got it spinning, which took some muscle, but once spinning it spun the crank with ease.
i think a accurate dyno would show the difference, or they wouldn't be able to tout a HP increase with a lighter flywheel..
i can't remember the name of the old farm tractor i saw a few weeks back.. it had a huge 3' heavy cast iron flywheel on it to start it.. you grabbed the top and got it spinning, which took some muscle, but once spinning it spun the crank with ease.
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From: Texas! Ya mean there's someplace else?
I wonder if not feeling the torque difference between the A & B motors falls into the same category as not feeling the torque loss caused by running drag pipes? I have often had people who swapped stock pipes out for open pipes tell me they couldn't feel the difference. Self observation when I swapped pipes out - I could definitely feel the difference, but simply whacked the throttle a little harder to compensate. If someone regularly swaps between A & B motored bikes, would the same scenario apply? Probably.
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From: Texas! Ya mean there's someplace else?
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I would think a Dyna may feel a bit slicker when revving in neutral, but once running in gear, I can't see how the balancer will affect performance that much. These bikes are over 300kg. Thats what going to stop them accelerating quickly.
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I have to admit that the Softail Deluxe is one beautiful bike. The forward controls are not too forward for me. At 5'9" the seat and floor boards fit me perfect.
The B motor turns me off to buying one. It's not because there is a small loss in power. I want vibrations to be at a minimum.
I also don't want an engine that has a bunch of expensive parts that can wear out and have to be replaced that aren't needed in the first place for an engine to run. Just adds weight and expense. Those parts don't increase power, or improve mpg.
So for the time I will continue to ride my son's girlst...... err I ment Nightster, until I can afford another Super Glide.
That was the bike for me when it came out in 1972 with a normal rear fender, and when I bought a 1978 80 cu in Super Glide.
As many before me I sold it because I needed the money. Glad I have my son's bike to use.
To ride I would even sink down as low as to ride one of them new Indians. Wish I could even afford a Honda Rebel just to go riding with my son.
However I draw the line with them Victory's.
The B motor turns me off to buying one. It's not because there is a small loss in power. I want vibrations to be at a minimum.
I also don't want an engine that has a bunch of expensive parts that can wear out and have to be replaced that aren't needed in the first place for an engine to run. Just adds weight and expense. Those parts don't increase power, or improve mpg.
So for the time I will continue to ride my son's girlst...... err I ment Nightster, until I can afford another Super Glide.
That was the bike for me when it came out in 1972 with a normal rear fender, and when I bought a 1978 80 cu in Super Glide.
As many before me I sold it because I needed the money. Glad I have my son's bike to use.
To ride I would even sink down as low as to ride one of them new Indians. Wish I could even afford a Honda Rebel just to go riding with my son.
However I draw the line with them Victory's.
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I have to admit that the Softail Deluxe is one beautiful bike. The forward controls are not too forward for me. At 5'9" the seat and floor boards fit me perfect.
The B motor turns me off to buying one. It's not because there is a small loss in power. I want vibrations to be at a minimum.
I also don't want an engine that has a bunch of expensive parts that can wear out and have to be replaced that aren't needed in the first place for an engine to run. Just adds weight and expense. Those parts don't increase power, or improve mpg.
So for the time I will continue to ride my son's girlst...... err I ment Nightster, until I can afford another Super Glide.
That was the bike for me when it came out in 1972 with a normal rear fender, and when I bought a 1978 80 cu in Super Glide.
As many before me I sold it because I needed the money. Glad I have my son's bike to use.
To ride I would even sink down as low as to ride one of them new Indians. Wish I could even afford a Honda Rebel just to go riding with my son.
However I draw the line with them Victory's.
The B motor turns me off to buying one. It's not because there is a small loss in power. I want vibrations to be at a minimum.
I also don't want an engine that has a bunch of expensive parts that can wear out and have to be replaced that aren't needed in the first place for an engine to run. Just adds weight and expense. Those parts don't increase power, or improve mpg.
So for the time I will continue to ride my son's girlst...... err I ment Nightster, until I can afford another Super Glide.
That was the bike for me when it came out in 1972 with a normal rear fender, and when I bought a 1978 80 cu in Super Glide.
As many before me I sold it because I needed the money. Glad I have my son's bike to use.
To ride I would even sink down as low as to ride one of them new Indians. Wish I could even afford a Honda Rebel just to go riding with my son.
However I draw the line with them Victory's.
And then you draw the line at Victory's ? does that mean you will never "stoop that low" ? why are they poser harleys ?