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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 10:14 AM
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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.
 
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 10:19 AM
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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.
 
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 10:22 AM
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Went from an Ultra Classic to a Softail Custom and back to an Ultra. Guess I'm model loyal.
 
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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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.

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Old Apr 3, 2011 | 10:26 AM
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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.
 
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 10:30 AM
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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.
 
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 11:17 AM
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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!
 
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 11:23 AM
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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!
 
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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...
 
Old Apr 3, 2011 | 11:38 AM
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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.
 



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