Why not to buy a Dyna?
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Joined: Jul 2011
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From: New Braunfels, Texas
Dyna just looks like a sporty. (no offense to Sporty owners)
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Joined: Dec 2012
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From: Michigan
Yeah my main concern is the touring abilities of the Dyna. I don't have any dealers nearby, and not alot of harleys around. Never ridden a dyna, but I've ridden a friends 1200 '48 a couple of times, and I don't think I would spend more than a couple of hours a day on that bike. Is the sportster and the dyna almost the same, or is it two different ballgames?
Even though I mainly ride 2-3 hour trips, I don't want to lose the option to go on long hauls if I feel like it....
( Yeah yeah. I know people ride across the states on hardtails, but I want it comfy hehe )
Even though I mainly ride 2-3 hour trips, I don't want to lose the option to go on long hauls if I feel like it....
( Yeah yeah. I know people ride across the states on hardtails, but I want it comfy hehe )
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From: Michigan
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Norway
Yeah...
Not going into the touringline just yet. Maybe next time. When I ever decide to go for a tourer it's probably gonna be the street glide, but I need some more years on my back first. Besides, they're too expensive. Insane prices on Harleys over here ( Norway ) because of taxes....
Not going into the touringline just yet. Maybe next time. When I ever decide to go for a tourer it's probably gonna be the street glide, but I need some more years on my back first. Besides, they're too expensive. Insane prices on Harleys over here ( Norway ) because of taxes....
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Joined: Jul 2013
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From: WI
One of my Brothers has a '12 Fat Bob. It's a nice scoot. Handles really well, runs like a champ. He's very happy with it. I like the way it rides, too, better than the Bones I rode once. That's my experience with about 50 miles in the saddle of either bike.
I love springers, and would welcome one to my garage IN ADDITION to what's there, not as a replacement. Wouldn't want one for my primary ride.
That said, I gotta ask the MOCO - WTF were you thinking with that abomination of a rear fender and tail light setup on the '14 model of the Fat Bob? It looks like ***. That would have me looking at another bike, or at least replacement options and a discount from the dealership to cover some/all of the cost.
I love springers, and would welcome one to my garage IN ADDITION to what's there, not as a replacement. Wouldn't want one for my primary ride.
That said, I gotta ask the MOCO - WTF were you thinking with that abomination of a rear fender and tail light setup on the '14 model of the Fat Bob? It looks like ***. That would have me looking at another bike, or at least replacement options and a discount from the dealership to cover some/all of the cost.
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Joined: Oct 2013
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From: Central Illinois
Im a softail guy through and through, but if there was a dyna, I'd even consider it would be a Fat Bob. It hands down rides smoother than the rest without feeling too bulky. I absolutely hate the looks of it, which goes to show how well it rides if I'd consider it.
That being said I think I prefer the '13 to the '14, but that's just me.
I would definitely take the opportunity to test ride everything if available though.
That being said I think I prefer the '13 to the '14, but that's just me.
I would definitely take the opportunity to test ride everything if available though.
Road Master
Joined: May 2011
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From: Utah
If it's just front end braking and handling seems like it would be cheaper to do those upgrades while still keeping a better looking bike.
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Joined: Feb 2006
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From: Central Texas
Keep the coolest cruiser this side of Graceland and add the machine that "carves" up your need for the twisties.
For me its my 12 Concours. That machine is amazing and I got it brand new a yr and a half ago for 14k OTD.
Seriously, keep that bad scoot.
For me its my 12 Concours. That machine is amazing and I got it brand new a yr and a half ago for 14k OTD.
Seriously, keep that bad scoot.