Welcome Area Only New Member Welcome Area Only. Be sure to pop in here and introduce yourself & let us know what Harley Davidson you own. Save your bike related questions for the proper area.

Hey New member

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:46 PM
  #1  
Eskimo88's Avatar
Eskimo88
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Default Hey New member

Hey my names Josh and i'm about to get rid of my current bike (cbr 600) (don't judge lol) and i'm looking at a harley but i really haven't made up my mind or even come close to a decision yet. I'm about to get out of the army and i want to take a cross country trip starting in AZ ( where i'm from). I guess i started this thread to get some insight on different models for LONG hauls. I'm really sick of the crotch rocket (so damn uncomfortable). So far the one thats caught my eye is the dyna glide however i know absolutely NOTHING about these kinds of bikes so i'm looking for some personal insight. Anything that ANYONE could help with would be much appreciated
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:49 PM
  #2  
racerdj's Avatar
racerdj
Club Member
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 13,453
Likes: 0
From: Indianapolis
Default

Let me be the first to welcome you to the Forum from snow storm alley in Indy! We're here to help you get the best ride.
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 06:50 PM
  #3  
tjvrodrick's Avatar
tjvrodrick
Club Member
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 10,499
Likes: 0
From: San Diego/Tj mexico
Default

Welcome to the forum. Have fun here.
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 07:24 PM
  #4  
Eskimo88's Avatar
Eskimo88
Thread Starter
|
1st Gear
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
Default

Thanks for the welcome. I just can't wait to get back stateside seems like forever.
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 08:16 PM
  #5  
evil-1's Avatar
evil-1
Road Master
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 985
Likes: 2
From: NW Ohio
Default

Thanks for your service and come home safe. The more threads you read, the more you'll learn about the different models to help you with your decision. Welcome to the forum from NW Ohio...
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:12 PM
  #6  
FranMan's Avatar
FranMan
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 2,043
Likes: 0
From: Central Arkansas
Default

Welcome from central Arkansas... Thanks for Your Service and Ride Safe!
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 09:29 PM
  #7  
Miz Roo's Avatar
Miz Roo
Road Warrior
Veteran: Navy
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 1,681
Likes: 33
From: With that no good RoosterBoots!
Default

Welcome to the forum and hello from Mississippi! Look around in the different sections of the forum, there's a lot of information here, and good luck with your quest.
 
Old Dec 15, 2010 | 10:27 PM
  #8  
Lorddaftbiker's Avatar
Lorddaftbiker
Cruiser
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 149
Likes: 4
Default

Welcome to the Forum and thank you for your service to our country, which you now seem to have a hankerin' to explore on 2 wheels. This is a good place to gain knowledge, read everything you can b/c the best Harley to ride is totally subjective. There are a few (very general) rules, however: Sportsters are the smallest & lightest, softtails are designed to look like old hardtails and give up a little in the rear suspension dept. as a result, FLHs are the most practical for the long haul, but they handle like tractors (IMO), and Dyna Glides are the best handling Big Twins, often preferred by shorter riders b/c of their low seat heights. V-Rods are the fastest, but you have to put up with liquid cooling and a lot of exposed frame tubes. The beauty is, Harley doesn't make a bad bike! Best of luck to you and enjoy the Forum!
 
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-3

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-5

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-8

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
Old Dec 16, 2010 | 02:12 AM
  #9  
oct1949's Avatar
oct1949
Club Member
15 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 145,895
Likes: 821
From: 40 miles Northeast of Indy..
Default

+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Welcome to the Forum and safe riding.
From Indiana
 
Old Dec 16, 2010 | 08:41 AM
  #10  
cayers's Avatar
cayers
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 13,422
Likes: 2
From: Las Cruces, NM
Default

Thanks for your service and welcome from New Mexico! If you are going to be touring a lot, you have to consider the Ultra Classic, but I may be biased.
 



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 06:28 AM.

story-0
6 Weirdest Harley-Davidsons Ever Sold to the Public

Slideshow: From military-inspired singles to scooters and three-wheel utility vehicles, these Harleys took the company far outside its comfort zone.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-02 18:34:10


VIEW MORE
story-1
7 Times Harley-Davidson Chucked Tradition Out the Window

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson built its reputation on nostalgia, but every so often, the company took a hard left turn into the future.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-20 11:18:19


VIEW MORE
story-2
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-6
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-7
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-8
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE