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Why?&nbsp\\; Is it for waranty and dealer support?&nbsp\\; Makes sense.&nbsp\\; But please dont say "cuz harley made it."

 

You heard right about the mushy front end on the SV. Its sprung for a high school cheeleader. I ended up replacing the springs with a set of stiffer springs from SonicSprings - they specialize in race springs, and race SV650's - along with putting in heavier oil. A lot of guys go with GSXR forks, but I don't have a track anywhere nearby that I'll be doing track days on anytime soon, so stiffer springs and heavier fork oil was enough for me.

The springs made such a huge difference in ride and handling quality that I inquired if they made springs for Dyna's - they don't, but replied that if I sent them my stock ones to template, they could make me some. Haven't bitten that bullet yet...but thinking about it.

 

Lots of good used inexpensive sport bikes for sale,you might want to consider a second bike.

 

LOL...considering a second bike is easy...paying for it isn't!
I just started a family on a military paycheck.

 

i'll have to admit that i've looked at trhe ducati 1098 and the 2008 v-max as a second bike, but after thinking about it only so much time to ride and i'll stick to the harley even i wouldn't mind owning the others if i could rationalize the purchase.

 

ill rather have a harley motor and trans&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp \\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; my **** runs great&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; ftw

 

I like the Monster but I like the Sport 1000 biposto better



I also like the Triumph Scrambler

 

long time ducati owner here (748S with 853 big bore kit).&nbsp\\;&nbsp\\; My Duc has been near bullet proof.&nbsp\\; Lots of aftermarket stuff if you know where to look.&nbsp\\; Sketchy parts support if you need OEM stuff.&nbsp\\; Make sure your local dealer has a good rep.&nbsp\\; The valve train is much more intricate than a Harley, but valve train maintenance has been lengthened to 12k.&nbsp\\; Expect to pay about $700-1000 for belt replacement and valve train adjustment.&nbsp\\; The ride is much different than that of a Harley.&nbsp\\; I find that my Duc keeps telling me to go faster, while the wide glide just tells me to enjoy the ride.&nbsp\\; The duc is much happier going fast while it is no fun at all just cruising around.&nbsp\\; The ride position on a Monster is not as extreme as my 853, but it'll still be forward with your legs a little back.&nbsp\\; This will put strain on your arms and wrists which gets uncomfortable unless you're going fast enough for the wind to help keep you propped up.&nbsp\\; This is really an apples to oranges comparison - see if you can take one for an extended test ride - at least 30 miles.&nbsp\\; If you just want to cruise around and commute, I'd stick with the Harley.&nbsp\\; Also, you won't want to take long trips on a Duc due to comfort (or lack thereof).&nbsp\\; A monster is leans more towards the sportbike side of things.&nbsp\\; In addition to valve/belts, you'll also have chains and sprockets to worry about.&nbsp\\; It'll be a little more maintenance intensive, but reliability will be as good (or possibly better) than your dyna.&nbsp\\; (Mine has only been in the shop 1 time for a parts failure, and that was due to a manufacturing defect in the cylinder head when it was new 8 years ago.)&nbsp\\; It has only been in the shop for valve adjustments since then.&nbsp\\; Too bad you can't afford both&nbsp\\;- they are really different bikes and both are great!&nbsp\\;

 

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I guess they are good bikes, but they are butt ugly!! The Scrambler looks like a '60's era Honda trail bike my brother had. I think it was called a Scrambler also.

 

Rok312 those black apes really set your bike off. Looks good.