Rode a 2007 Dyna Low Rider today.... (Softail comparison)
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Rode a 2007 Dyna Low Rider today.... (Softail comparison)
..... and all I can say is this. It is TRUE what they say about the Dyna's being shakey at idle but smooth as silk when the rpms are up. I couldnt believe how smooth it was in the handle bars at 3000 - 5000 rpms. I felt little to no vibration.
My softail custom has a vibration in the bars when highway riding...or pretty much aything over 3000 rpms. So much so that i have to really loosen up my grip or my hands go numb. The dyna was smooth, I was floored.
So much so that I may be owning a 2007 Low Rider soon and selling my softail. I found one that has pipes, ac and tuner for $7000... with 17k miles on it. It rode so freaking good on the highway...
My softail is beautiful, I get compliments on it all the time. But it doesnt handle great in the twisties and the vibration bothers me.
My softail custom has a vibration in the bars when highway riding...or pretty much aything over 3000 rpms. So much so that i have to really loosen up my grip or my hands go numb. The dyna was smooth, I was floored.
So much so that I may be owning a 2007 Low Rider soon and selling my softail. I found one that has pipes, ac and tuner for $7000... with 17k miles on it. It rode so freaking good on the highway...
My softail is beautiful, I get compliments on it all the time. But it doesnt handle great in the twisties and the vibration bothers me.
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Because of all the work you've done to your bike, I say don't sell it, but Dyna's sure are nice. I test drove the Slim and Wide Glide back-to-back and it was a hard choice, so I understand what you are going through.
Do you have a picture of the Dyna?
Do you have a picture of the Dyna?
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I think I can put about $4k in the dyna and have it exactly like I want it (107" kit, cams, 2:1 pipe, apes and painted solid red with street bob badges).Here it is as it sits now..
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You're right about the Low Rider. Mine is SMOOTH as silk at about 2600 rpm and above. I have have both a 2008 Low Rider and a 2007 Softail Custom so I know what you're talking about. You'll notice the Dyna has more giddy up too. It also handles better than the Softail but I really don't have much problems in the twisties with the Softail. You do notice a difference in handling though. I definitely ride my Low Rider more aggressively.
If you do a 107" kit and spend some extra cash upgrading the front and rear suspension, and add dual discs in the front you'll have a kick *** ride that you can have a lot of fun with.
Mine is going to go through a major overhaul once I get some time and $$$. Both performance and cosmetic....but really focusing on performance.
Look into this front motor mount/stabilizer mod for the Low Rider. Looks like a winner!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...t-install.html
I'll be installing one on mine this winter.
Good luck. You'll love the Low Rider. I love my Softail too but the Low Rider is more fun to ride.
If you do a 107" kit and spend some extra cash upgrading the front and rear suspension, and add dual discs in the front you'll have a kick *** ride that you can have a lot of fun with.
Mine is going to go through a major overhaul once I get some time and $$$. Both performance and cosmetic....but really focusing on performance.
Look into this front motor mount/stabilizer mod for the Low Rider. Looks like a winner!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...t-install.html
I'll be installing one on mine this winter.
Good luck. You'll love the Low Rider. I love my Softail too but the Low Rider is more fun to ride.
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You're right about the Low Rider. I have have both a 2008 Low Rider and a 2007 Softail Custom so I know what you're talking about. You'll notice the Dyna has more giddy up too. It also handles better than the Softail but I really don't have much problems in the twisties with the Softail. You do notice a difference in handling though. I definitely ride my Low Rider more aggressively.
If you do a 107" kit and spend some extra cash upgrading the front and rear suspension, and add dual discs in the front you'll have a kick *** ride that you can have a lot of fun with.
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Mine is going to go through a major overhaul once I get some time and $$$. Both performance and cosmetic....but really focusing on performance.
Look into this front motor mount/stabilizer mod for the Low Rider. Looks like a winner!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...t-install.html
I'll be installing one on mine this winter.
Good luck. You'll love the Low Rider. I love my Softail too but the Low Rider is more fun to ride.
If you do a 107" kit and spend some extra cash upgrading the front and rear suspension, and add dual discs in the front you'll have a kick *** ride that you can have a lot of fun with.
Se
Mine is going to go through a major overhaul once I get some time and $$$. Both performance and cosmetic....but really focusing on performance.
Look into this front motor mount/stabilizer mod for the Low Rider. Looks like a winner!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...t-install.html
I'll be installing one on mine this winter.
Good luck. You'll love the Low Rider. I love my Softail too but the Low Rider is more fun to ride.
If I buy it tomorrow, I will definetly check into that motor mount stabalizer.
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Cool. Good luck with the purchase. I'll probably see you in the Dyna section soon. lol Those guys are very good....lots of innovative minds in that section.
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Dropping the rpms on your Softail probably won't help. Unlike the Dyna, the vibration is load related, not so much rpm related. The faster you go, the greater the load on the engine.
The Dyna smooths out pretty well over 2500 rpm, and stays that way regardless of load. So at 90 mph, the Dyna is as smooth as it is at 60, and the Softail is creating a pretty good buzz. When the cylinders fire, some pretty heavy torque impulses are being fed to the rear wheel, and there's no rubber cushioning between the swingarm and the frame to dampen those impulses on the Softail.
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I have both also. A 2010 Super Glide Custom and a 2013 Fatboy Lo.
The difference I have noticed is how much more comfortable cruising at 70 mph is on the Dyna as far as wind is concerned. The Dyna seems to slice thru the wind without beating you up as bad. Strange,
The Lo is more stable though.
The difference I have noticed is how much more comfortable cruising at 70 mph is on the Dyna as far as wind is concerned. The Dyna seems to slice thru the wind without beating you up as bad. Strange,
The Lo is more stable though.
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I traded a Dyna Street Bob to purchase my Heritage Softail Classic. I prefer the Softail, but admit I miss the shake at idle. I really loved that! I have read that the Dyna line is the HD performance line so it is no surprise that the bikes can be ridden much more aggressively. In my younger days that would have been a bonus. However, personally, I find the Heritage to be better balanced and easier to handle than I ever found my Street Bob. It just fits my riding style better. I guess I don't mind the buzz because I really never noticed the difference between the highway riding of the Heritage and the Street Bob.
In any case, you can't go wrong with either so if you find the buzz of the Softail to be uncomfortable then it looks like you have found a great bike and a good price to make the switch! Have fun!!!
In any case, you can't go wrong with either so if you find the buzz of the Softail to be uncomfortable then it looks like you have found a great bike and a good price to make the switch! Have fun!!!