So many nice bikes, so hard to choose. Ive done research on the different models but I want to hear what you guys would recommend for me. Im going to list some things to help narrow what im looking for.

Im average size but on the lighter side, weighing around 150 and 5'9. Right away you can take off the fat-boy andany touring bikes. It is really between the sporster, Dyna, or Softail.

-i dont like ape handebars. im in favor of the swept back ones.
-im going to be using my bike in the city mainly and where there are a good amount of stop lights and stuff.
-I like a more laid back position, cruiser type.
-more hp the better. I like big engines
-a bike that can handle 2 people.
-I like chrome.
-I like the look of longer bikes.

At firstI was thinking of the sporster 1200c. then I saw the softail nightrain. now im looking at the dyna glides.. I really like em all. Can anyone help?

 

Softail or Dyna

 

Get a 1999 Night Train, last year of the Evo motor in the Softail.

 

Softail or Dyna, you won't regret either

 

First go sit on all the Sportster & Dyna models. See which ones "feel" right. If you like the laid back feeling with a bit of rake try the Sportster 1200C or the Dyna Lowrider. Then check which ones fits your budget. I picked the Lowrider because it has a lower seat height and center of gravity than the Superglide and it is about an inch longer but still has the "A" motor which I prefer. It also has the 6 speed trans for easy highway cruising. My sportster always felt like it was wound up tight on the freeway.

Then rent one for a weekend and see how it goes.

 

whats the real difference between the dyna and softail? the dyna is considerably cheaper. Im not fully understanding what makes them different.

 

Don't be so quick to dismiss a tourer. Even if you don't want a full blown Ultra, at least consider a EG or even a Streetglide. You will be happy down the road, especially when two up or on overnight trips. Test ride if you can and you will see that they are no harder to handle than a Dyna or Softail. Just my .02, good luck with whatever you decide.

 

Rear suspense hidden vs exposed springs. Counter balanced engine on the softys, rubber mounted on the dynas.

 

The rear shocks are on the outside on a dyna, they are under the frame on a softail. Both are great bikes and the most important thing is fit.

 

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