Dyna WG vs Softail Custom ride quality

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Sep 4, 2008 | 10:39 PM

MGN54

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Dyna WG vs Softail Custom ride quality

I'm considering moving to a Dyna or Softail soon. Test rode a friends Dyna WG this past weekend. Really enjoyed the ride. Have not riden a softail yet. Would be interested in a little comparison between the two in ride quality. Although my friends Dyna was an 08 model (I won't be able to afford one of those for sure!) I have spotted a 97 Softail custom on craigslist for a good price. I like the look of the softail rear suspension, just wondering how she rides.

Thanks!

Mark

Sep 4, 2008 | 10:50 PM

silvrbill

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My buddy has a Wide glide, I have the Softail Custom. We've both ridden each others bike....I like mine, he likes his..go figure.

Sep 4, 2008 | 11:03 PM

MGN54

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Silvrbill,

Are there any adjustments on the Softail like there are on the Dyna's shocks? Ie...can you adjust preload for a passenger?

Sep 5, 2008 | 12:17 AM

Rabbit_

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Yup their adjustable, but you have to buy the wrench, and their easier to lower if you're into that sort of thing.

Sep 5, 2008 | 12:33 AM

wlbowers

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Quote:

Originally Posted by MGN54

Bought a 2006 Dyna Low Rider with 8 miles on it. Rode it for 2 years 6 months. some idiot pulled in front of me and I totaled her. Had over 13,800 miles on it.

I now have a 2007 Softail Heritage Classic. I love the Softail ride more than the Low Rider. It seems to be smoother.

Sep 5, 2008 | 01:35 AM

SC-Longhair

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You'll be s.o.l. if you're looking at a 2009 wg. They don't exist. Been removed from the model line-up starting this model year. The only thing I can say is there seems to be more available for the softail line-up than the dyna's.