General Harley Davidson Chat Forum to discuss general Harley Davidson issues, topics, and experiences.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Are you completely model loyal???

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
  #1  
Old 04-03-2011, 10:14 AM
bjewell's Avatar
bjewell
bjewell is offline
Ultimate HDF Member
Thread Starter
Join Date: Apr 2010
Location: Ione, CA
Posts: 6,095
Received 347 Likes on 133 Posts
Default Are you completely model loyal???

For modern Harleys, i've been a softail rider exclusively. Since 2000, it's been two FXSTs and now a Fat Boy. But I've always had hankering for a Dyna. they remind me of my older Harleys from an earlier time. I had a Sportster in '68, done that and I've never owned a modern bagger.

Are you true-blue to your particular type of Harley? Seems like touring framed bikes have the most loyalty, but that particular model has never bitten me. I'd like to ride a Roadglide across the Utah desert sometime though.
 
  #2  
Old 04-03-2011, 10:19 AM
SJ58's Avatar
SJ58
SJ58 is offline
Road Warrior
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: A SaltwaterHillbilly-Surrounded By Cages
Posts: 1,301
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

Love the Softails as well. But I would like to have a Wide Glide or Street Bob as a second bike. I like the Nightster too.
 
  #3  
Old 04-03-2011, 10:22 AM
Geoff's Avatar
Geoff
Geoff is offline
Seasoned HDF Member
Join Date: Oct 2007
Location: Illinois
Posts: 10,838
Received 615 Likes on 384 Posts
Default

Went from an Ultra Classic to a Softail Custom and back to an Ultra. Guess I'm model loyal.
 
  #4  
Old 04-03-2011, 10:26 AM
bp_shooter123's Avatar
bp_shooter123
bp_shooter123 is offline
Road Captain
Join Date: Mar 2011
Location: Oklahoma
Posts: 627
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I love my softtail but its can be a bit heavy for around town. If I had the money I'd have a second lighter and more nimble bike for around town. No one bike is the best in all situations.

Michael
 
  #5  
Old 04-03-2011, 10:26 AM
BugDr's Avatar
BugDr
BugDr is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Orygun
Posts: 1,070
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

No model loyalty, but I know what I like and what does it for me. I like the looks and feel of the Dyna, especially my Street Bob.
 
  #6  
Old 04-03-2011, 10:30 AM
groupw's Avatar
groupw
groupw is offline
Ultimate HDF Member
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: along the Front Range in Colorado
Posts: 6,146
Received 463 Likes on 359 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by bjewell
Are you true-blue to your particular type of Harley?
......... uh huh


....... though i would go to a batwing were I ever to want a sidecar rig.
 
  #7  
Old 04-03-2011, 11:17 AM
Jd Swiper's Avatar
Jd Swiper
Jd Swiper is offline
Road Master
Join Date: Nov 2010
Location: Rhode Island
Posts: 822
Likes: 0
Received 1 Like on 1 Post
Default

I currently own my Dream bike that I've always wished I could some day own as a little kid, but if I were to keep my bike and purchase a second, I would love to give a StreetGlide a shot!
 
  #8  
Old 04-03-2011, 11:23 AM
olddude48's Avatar
olddude48
olddude48 is offline
Outstanding HDF Member
Join Date: May 2008
Location: Alaskan transplant to Florida
Posts: 2,800
Likes: 0
Received 2 Likes on 2 Posts
Default

I will ride just about anything that floats my boat at the time. I favored Dyna's for awhile but now that I'm over 60 the touring bikes are for me!
 
  #9  
Old 04-03-2011, 11:29 AM
mrfikser's Avatar
mrfikser
mrfikser is offline
Outstanding HDF Member
Join Date: Oct 2009
Location: Maryland near DC
Posts: 2,488
Received 29 Likes on 24 Posts
Default

I am not model specific...I have had sportsters, dynas and softails...right now I have a roadking classic....and its the best so far....for those of you considering going from softail to dyna I would seriously consider renting one for a day and make sure you like the ride..After having a softail and then going to a dyna I didn't care for the ride...softail was much tighter in the turns and lower to the ground so it handled much better...
 
  #10  
Old 04-03-2011, 11:38 AM
bra$$monkey's Avatar
bra$$monkey
bra$$monkey is offline
Cruiser
Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Dunlap IL
Posts: 111
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I'm not even brand specific. I was working a deal on a sweet honda VTX1800 when I came across a too good to be true price on my 05 softail. I love it love it love it. But I'm not someone that believes all the rest suck. I like a lot of differnt bikes.
 


Quick Reply: Are you completely model loyal???



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 01:55 AM.