Why a dyna over a softail??
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Heritage vs Low Rider
I've been riding a 2006 Heritage - upgraded seat, SE slipons, PC5, K & N Filter, added chrome and recently dyno'd. It is super smooth, strong torque and power and great to do 3-500 miles a day.
I recently bought a 2002 FXDL with 4700 miles because I wanted something lighter and more "personal". After Biketoberfest, I've added a K & N, SE slipons, upjetted, Mustang solo seat. chromed all the pegs and mounts, and taken off the windshield it came with. Now I have a bike that more reflects my individuality. I can do that more with a dyna, and its a 100 pounds lighter and handles better, and I kinda like the engine vibration you don't get with the super smooth softail motor.
This is about what you want, not necessarily which is better.
I recently bought a 2002 FXDL with 4700 miles because I wanted something lighter and more "personal". After Biketoberfest, I've added a K & N, SE slipons, upjetted, Mustang solo seat. chromed all the pegs and mounts, and taken off the windshield it came with. Now I have a bike that more reflects my individuality. I can do that more with a dyna, and its a 100 pounds lighter and handles better, and I kinda like the engine vibration you don't get with the super smooth softail motor.
This is about what you want, not necessarily which is better.
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Got away from the sport bikes and always wanted a Harley. And one of the reasons that I wanted a Harley was because I could personalize it, and make it reflect ME! The cost of the Dyna allowed me to do that! I also like the Non-balanced motor vibration but my wife REALLY loves it! (Seems to anyways!) I like the Softtails as well but my next bike with be a Street Glide so no Softtail in sight!!
Oh.... keeping my Dyna too!!
Oh.... keeping my Dyna too!!
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Same here dank.....btw, your scoot is lookin good....same with ofg, love the way both your bikes sport the same paint scheme.
Personally I go for the base silver combo, but sure appreciate the other '03 anniversary schemes too.
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I started on a sporty, and it just seemed like the natural progression. Similar looks, bigger engine, better ride... and a much better price than the softail. The only regret I have is that the aftermarket seems to forget about the dyna line when they come out with new stuff.
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I have nothing against softails, but I also came off of riding a modded metric "hooligan" bike and I still think about hp/weight ratio and better handling for havin' some fun on the city streets. The fact that it also costs less than a softail was a factor as well.
The Street Bob is just right for the type of riding I do...IMO, it's HD's version of a "hooligan" bike with the 96 cu inch motor.
The Street Bob is just right for the type of riding I do...IMO, it's HD's version of a "hooligan" bike with the 96 cu inch motor.