softie vs dyna
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softie vs dyna
how do you think they compare? I am asking the same question on the dyna forum as well.
I am thinking between a night train, custom, or standard against a fat bob, lowrider or street bob.
I know the suspension is the major difference. What have your experiences been on either bike?
I am thinking between a night train, custom, or standard against a fat bob, lowrider or street bob.
I know the suspension is the major difference. What have your experiences been on either bike?
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RE: softie vs dyna
I own both.. Street bob is a fun bike... But after owning a soft tail for a while, Thats the one I ride every day.. Many more parts, and much more comfortable....
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My last HARLEY with back shocks was 1974 A.M.F. HARLEY SUPERGLIDE, I bought it used in 1982 with 4000 miles on it, and a whopping $3000.00 but had custom paint job and was never rode, but once I squared it away it was my love! Never had to change oil it leaked so much it was like transfusion, but it rode O.K. had a Corbin Gentry seat on it, now I think it's just Corbin, but went to DAYTONA on it, rode from VIDOR, TX, and back, it was a decent bike for then 74 C.I. a kick and sometimes electric start, but once I rode a SOFT TAIL I was hooked! I never went back to a dyna type HARLEY, but the dyna guys are going to say how much better they can corner or how fast they corner than SOFT TAIL but I like the ride you get on the big road which you will be doing most of your riding, but if you need a canyon carver save your money and buy jap (metric) and drag a knee! GOOD LUCK!! PURPLE HAZE.
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RE: softie vs dyna
The Dyna will ride slightly smoother because the swingarm is lighter, so there is less unsprung weight.
The Softail will run a whole lot smoother because of the counterbalanced engine. This means you will last longer riding and there will be fewer problems with things shaking loose.
now, this is a personal opinion, but the Softail looks more correct to me because I had grown into motorcycle age before the Duoglide came out, and bikes with engines that move around on the frame had serious problems back then..
The Softail will run a whole lot smoother because of the counterbalanced engine. This means you will last longer riding and there will be fewer problems with things shaking loose.
now, this is a personal opinion, but the Softail looks more correct to me because I had grown into motorcycle age before the Duoglide came out, and bikes with engines that move around on the frame had serious problems back then..
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i sat on a st custom today and i really liked it. the only ting i did not like was some of the chrome coverings. i could always change those out though. i tink i may be sold
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