HD bike ?'s
#11
You can't get a SG or a SG custom with black engine. You could get a lowrider, streetbob, or fatbob if you must have black. Shocks are interchangeable with aftermarket models and sizes without too much additional cost. The mid pegs are in the same place on all dynas unless its a model that doesn't come with mid pegs. Mid pegs can still be installed on those in the same location as the others but the cost is fairly high on that. It's easier to take a mid control bike to forwards and back even than it is to take a forward control stock dyna and put mids on it. You can modify the single front brake models to dual brakes but I'm not familiar with the cost or effort. Based on your description, I would say a fatbob would be the best initial fit and then modify to taste from there.
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I doubt you'll find a bike exactly the way you want it. For dual front brakes, you're limited to a Fatbob, or spending big bucks to mod something else. Since you dont like tank mounted speedos, its either a Superglide, or a Sporty. The 70+ vibes previously stated on the Sporty are a real issue if you spend any time out on the open road. Drives me nuts when I ride the ol ladys.
I opted for the FXD because it had the coolest gas cap of all the HD's. The Black motor was fixed in a couple of hours with a can of bbq paint. The rest was fixed with a ton of creativity and a dremel. Hence a FXD with an identity crisis. As far as sportability, if you're good you might keep up with me. Might.
#13
If you are coming from an SV 1000, then the only HD that you are going to find that will compare for handling would be the V Rod. I have yet to ridden V Rod but will be trying soon. My last bikes in order have been HS Project Bandit(Dale Walkers own), 3 1200 Bandits, 1250 Bandit, 2 Sv 's, GSXR 750, and still have my Busa.
The Dyna's do well and I can still give my son's that ride SV 650's a good ride in the twisties, but it does not do as well as the SV 1000's.
Go for the demo days and ride them all and then decide what it is you are really looking for, get an HD and keep you SV too.
The Dyna's do well and I can still give my son's that ride SV 650's a good ride in the twisties, but it does not do as well as the SV 1000's.
Go for the demo days and ride them all and then decide what it is you are really looking for, get an HD and keep you SV too.
#14
I came from a Triumph Speed Triple to the Fat Bob. Give up on finding a Harley that shacks a stick at the performance that you had with your SV. That being said, the Fat Bob is surprisingly capable in terms of handling. You're not going to do any knee dragging with it but it's holds corners well.
(V-rod might not be a bad choice either. I was impressed with the engine when I rode it.)
(V-rod might not be a bad choice either. I was impressed with the engine when I rode it.)
#15
I came from a Triumph Speed Triple to the Fat Bob. Give up on finding a Harley that shacks a stick at the performance that you had with your SV. That being said, the Fat Bob is surprisingly capable in terms of handling. You're not going to do any knee dragging with it but it's holds corners well.
(V-rod might not be a bad choice either. I was impressed with the engine when I rode it.)
(V-rod might not be a bad choice either. I was impressed with the engine when I rode it.)
#16
Sounds like your best bet would be the Fatbob and do a tank swap with a SG if want the Speedo on the bars.
You could probally easily do that for free since lots of guys with SG would like to have a tank mounted Speedo. If lived close I would do a swap with you even though I like my bar set-up.
If want a bar mounted speedo but like T-Bars my set-up I put on my SG is nice. It keeps the speedo in front of you, adds a tach and yoyu get the handling of T-Bars.
You could probally easily do that for free since lots of guys with SG would like to have a tank mounted Speedo. If lived close I would do a swap with you even though I like my bar set-up.
If want a bar mounted speedo but like T-Bars my set-up I put on my SG is nice. It keeps the speedo in front of you, adds a tach and yoyu get the handling of T-Bars.
#17
Sounds like your best bet would be the Fatbob and do a tank swap with a SG if want the Speedo on the bars.
You could probally easily do that for free since lots of guys with SG would like to have a tank mounted Speedo. If lived close I would do a swap with you even though I like my bar set-up.
If want a bar mounted speedo but like T-Bars my set-up I put on my SG is nice. It keeps the speedo in front of you, adds a tach and yoyu get the handling of T-Bars.
You could probally easily do that for free since lots of guys with SG would like to have a tank mounted Speedo. If lived close I would do a swap with you even though I like my bar set-up.
If want a bar mounted speedo but like T-Bars my set-up I put on my SG is nice. It keeps the speedo in front of you, adds a tach and yoyu get the handling of T-Bars.
#18
I bought and put on the Chrome Motor Package, I dont think you can buy the package in black but you can buy all the covers in black by them self.
#19
If you are coming from an SV 1000, then the only HD that you are going to find that will compare for handling would be the V Rod. I have yet to ridden V Rod but will be trying soon. My last bikes in order have been HS Project Bandit(Dale Walkers own), 3 1200 Bandits, 1250 Bandit, 2 Sv 's, GSXR 750, and still have my Busa.
The Dyna's do well and I can still give my son's that ride SV 650's a good ride in the twisties, but it does not do as well as the SV 1000's.
Go for the demo days and ride them all and then decide what it is you are really looking for, get an HD and keep you SV too.
The Dyna's do well and I can still give my son's that ride SV 650's a good ride in the twisties, but it does not do as well as the SV 1000's.
Go for the demo days and ride them all and then decide what it is you are really looking for, get an HD and keep you SV too.
My buddy has got a 2003 V-Rod. Nice bike, but can't say I'm a fan of the handling and it's really stretched out. Not a fan of the waaaaayyyyyy out there feet forward position.
#20