I've got to agree with the Dyna Lowrider recommendations. My '95 FXDL is my first Harley, and I'm sooooo glad it is even as I shop for a bagger to replace it. As a solo bike, the Dyna is fabulous. Two-up, it's a tad cramped (the reason we're replacing it), but it absolutely rocks when I'm out alone. Did I say how much I love it? Saw a CVO model today with a 110" motor and a rockin' paint job. sigh If only I could win the lottery.

The FXDL is an extremely maneuverable bike. It literally dances around corners. On the open road, it's very comfortable, what with the rubber-mounted engine and all.

Definitely, definitely go take one for a test drive.

 

I would have to side on the side of the FXDL mine rocks and its a tad quick.&nbsp\\; I would go to the demo days and test them out and make your own choice all great bikes.&nbsp\\;

 

Ok, I will chime in with my biased opinion. I went from a 1200C to a Fatboy and am extremely happy. The FB seems to strattle the line between touring and performance very well. It is a smooth easy ride, but handles almost as well as the Sporty and acceleration is extremely close. The wife inheirited the sportster and see loves it, but I don't think I could go back for any length of time.
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Shakey

 

I spend a lot of time in the saddle so a touring class works for me plus you get to listen to tunes while cruising and they carve the twisties real well. I have a knife edge on my right tail pipe
for proof.
My wife love her cvo softail springer she is 5'3"
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but it is you who needs to make the decision on what bike is best for you.
the local dealer here in springfield,ma has demo days every friday.
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Brian
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The Dyna is a great handling bike. I had a Softail first, but
traded it for a Lowrider. It was much more fun to ride.
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Now I am waiting to get a street glide.
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PS I bet the newer softails handles better then the 96 flstc I had!
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Good luck deciding

 

Demo days are great but I would spend the $$ and rent the bikes your thinkin you want.You learn a lot more about a bike if you spend a day on it.I would definately try a Streetglide,you might just like it.Crossbones is pretty sweet

 

I like softails - wait, we're talking about bikes - I like Road Kings. Very versatile, like what Dave said about his Heritage. I'm 5'10" and the RKC fits me perfectly with stock bars (although i have the hots for some apes).

 

Wanted to thank you all for the input...I went ahead and bought a brand new Street Bob today and can't say enough about how much I love it so far.&nbsp\\; Everything about it from the sitting position, to the ride quality, handling and so on is SOOOOO much better than the Sporty.&nbsp\\; I'm really impressed with how much easier it is to ride and how much more confident I feel in the larger bike!

Anyways, here's a link to the thread with some pics!

https://www.hdforums.com/m_3581301/m...tm.htm#3581301

Thanks again, everyone's input helped me make a well informed decision.

 

Good choice! [sm=icon_rock.gif][sm=deal.gif]