My original thread from last October 09

thinking to sell my Sportster for a new Dyna.

My first Harley was a 2000 1200-C Loved it . Now I have a 06 1200-C love this one too. I have always wanted a BT but I ride solo so Sportsters have always worked out well for me. Only things I never liked was the vibs, and the rpm's seem a bit high going over 75 mph plus it's hard to make a Sporty ride smooth.
Knowing this, my best friend after 10 years with out a bike, wants to get back on one, he has never owned a Harley. He wants a Harley this time and would like to buy my bike.
I looked at the new 2010 Dyne-C, now that it has a blacked out motor it looks cool to me, But I love black motors. I love the idea of a 6 speed, so I'm looking for advice from anyone that liked there Sporty and went to a Dyna.
I don't want any Sportster bashing, just how do you feel now that you have went from your Sporty to a Dyna...Thanks.

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12/9/09

It was delivered to my home today, 2010 black FXDC, with VH BSS pipes and a SE chrome round AC, at 1:43 pm Michigan time. Snowing out and winds around 40 mph, but I don't care I have a new Harley in my garage. I took pics of the delivery trailer and the bike as soon as it was off the trailer. I took 6 or 7 pics of the bike and the delivery guy took one of me on it. I don't know how to put them up but my Son is coming over this weekend and he said he will put up the pics then. My friend that got my Sporty is very excited to finally own a Harley. I'm very happy for him too. His new to him Sporty runs great. I'm looking forward to riding with him this coming Summer.
A lot of the reason I got a new Dyna was based on the advice I got from a lot of you. Seemed a lot of you loved your Sporty just like I do, yet all of you was happy you went with a new Dyna.
I wont know how much I will like it over the Sporty until this Spring. As soon as I get around 500 miles on her I will give a detailed report on how much I do or don't like it over the Sportster... One thing for sure I know I will like the 6 speed.
Thanks to all of you for your advice.
BTW my new FXDC looks awesome.
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Up-Date 3/24/10

Just got back from my 2nd day of riding my new 10 FXDC. With only 217 miles on her it's to early to go in to a lot of details. But I can say this, I'm very happy with it, and very happy that I took all of the advice I was given on here.
Just for now there is 3 things that really stand out over my Sportsters.
Number-1. Smoother ride, much smoother then any sporty I have been on...Love it.
Number-2. 6 speed... Love it.
Number-3. Clearer vision in the mirrors...Love it.
After I get the 1000 mile service I will do a complete detailed comparison. No matter how much my love for this Dyna grows, I will always have great respect for Sportsters.
Thanks again to all of you for your advice.

 

Glad you like it! Ride safe.

 

Congratulations on the purchase of the FXDC. I liked my Sportster too, but I'm glad I upgraded to the Dyna. I traded in my Sportster under the full MSRP trade-in program last year. No regrets here. Enjoy!

 

Cool deal!!

 

Glad to hear you enjoy the new Dyna, love mine too. Had 2 Sportys in the past, an 87' and a 77'. Loved both of them. I don't really think its fair to say going to a dyna is an upgrade. They are two completely diffrent bikes, sure the Dyna costs more, but the Sporty has been around since 57' and kicking big twin as@s since then also. It wasn't all that long ago when a 1000cc bike was a Big bike. Just a little rant, congrats and ride safe.

 

It'll grow on ya! Yep; never run out'a gears now.

 

Congrats and enjoy the new ride.

 

Looks like you made the right move then, huh? Welcome to the BT world.

 

Welcome to Dyna-World from another former Sportster pilot. I miss my 2001 XL a lot; especially the performance and handling (100hp/88ft lbs). With a few mods, my FXDXT has filled most of the gap, but it'll never be the same. Definately the Dyna's are more comfortable on a long haul and a good versatile bike; not as focused as an 850lb loaded tourer.....I'd like to find a resonably priced 2000-2003 for my son-in-law to learn on; they don't seem to go down in price up here in Canada as much as down in the states. Will keep looking.

 

Exactly my words, too.