Lowrider vs. Softail Custom
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RE: Lowrider vs. Softail Custom
Todd,
My advise to you is to form your own opinion by trying them both. I'm sure that if your local dealer knows he/she has a guaranteed sale that they would be glad to set you up with test rides or better yet for you to rent one of each for a day so you can take the bikes out and put them through their paces. Then you can make the most informed decision I think you can make. The wisdom and valuable knowledge gained here from this post will still leave you without a feeling of absolute certainty without some real life road time in the saddle. Everyone's experiences are different and looks on a bike can be deceiving. Consider Peter Fonda's account of riding the most memorable bike in history:" She looked cool but was a BI$%H to ride, but she looked cool."
That said, I love my 07 FXSTC. It was the best and only choice once I set foot in the dealership.
Leon.
My advise to you is to form your own opinion by trying them both. I'm sure that if your local dealer knows he/she has a guaranteed sale that they would be glad to set you up with test rides or better yet for you to rent one of each for a day so you can take the bikes out and put them through their paces. Then you can make the most informed decision I think you can make. The wisdom and valuable knowledge gained here from this post will still leave you without a feeling of absolute certainty without some real life road time in the saddle. Everyone's experiences are different and looks on a bike can be deceiving. Consider Peter Fonda's account of riding the most memorable bike in history:" She looked cool but was a BI$%H to ride, but she looked cool."
That said, I love my 07 FXSTC. It was the best and only choice once I set foot in the dealership.
Leon.
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RE: Lowrider vs. Softail Custom
I love my '07 FXSTC, I rode a Dyna in California this past fall and it was a nice ride but I LOVE my Softail Custom, the look, the ride, the forward controlls and there are some many things that can be done to a Softail to customize it further....but that's just my opinion...good luck brother I'm sure you'll be happy which ever one you choose.
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RE: Lowrider vs. Softail Custom
Its your call. I rode a Dyna-wide Glide after I bought my Softail Custom and I was SO happy I bought the Custom.
With the Dyna it sat and vibrated my teeth at idle and had sweet spots where it did not shake. I found myself adjusting speed based on what the bike wanted.
My Softail is smooth all the time with a wide power band that is always available. No comparison.
The other point some guys mentioned is also true. You sit in a softail and on a dyna.
That may be why some folks say the dyna is more aggressive, I dont know.
I do know I can grind pegs with only a little effort on my custom.
Love windy New Hampshire roads, not like, Love.
Mike
With the Dyna it sat and vibrated my teeth at idle and had sweet spots where it did not shake. I found myself adjusting speed based on what the bike wanted.
My Softail is smooth all the time with a wide power band that is always available. No comparison.
The other point some guys mentioned is also true. You sit in a softail and on a dyna.
That may be why some folks say the dyna is more aggressive, I dont know.
I do know I can grind pegs with only a little effort on my custom.
Love windy New Hampshire roads, not like, Love.
Mike
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RE: Lowrider vs. Softail Custom
The big questionI have "Are you going to ride with a passenger at any time?" And are you worried about their comfort. The reason I ask is that the new Dyna's have the passenger foot rest mounted to the swing arm so every bump gets transmitted to the passengers feet. I did not notice that when I bought my Wide Glide. If I did I would not have bought it and would have went with the Custom or Night Train. I still love my Wide Glide but as you can see in the pics it is now set up as a solo rider.
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