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Old May 5, 2014 | 11:29 AM
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Hello all! My name is Matt. I just bought a Dyna.

I currently have a Kawasaki Nomad 1700, a Triumph Sprint ST, and now the Dyna. The wife doesnt really like the touring models, and wont let the Nomad go as the 2-up bike, and having owned the Sprint for several years, I was looking for a little more relaxed bike for solo rides.

I found a 2006 Dyna Low Rider with 4000 miles on it for a good price a few hours from the house, so I made the move.

At this point I am planning to do some modifications to make it mine, to include some powder coating, new bars/risers, mirrors, grips seat, intake/exhaust, maybe lower a bit with 11.5" shocks. But first, its time for some maintenance items, need to get some new brake lines on there, and the fork seals are leaking, so a rebuild is in order.
 
Old May 5, 2014 | 11:32 AM
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Congrats Matt. Of course I'd be happier for you if you posted a pic
 
Old May 5, 2014 | 11:39 AM
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Matt, Welcome to the HD Forums from Texas.
 
Old May 5, 2014 | 11:40 AM
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No pics for now, dont want to get too personal...

Actually, I dont have any pictures. Got it home last night, too dark for pics. But they will come soon.
 
Old May 5, 2014 | 11:40 AM
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Old May 5, 2014 | 11:56 AM
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Old May 5, 2014 | 12:26 PM
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Old May 5, 2014 | 12:28 PM
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