Well the dealer MIGHT have been trying to lean you towards a softtail because, typically, they tend to cost more (hence more commission!) Or they could have a flood of softtails on the floor they need to sell fast.

Both types of bikes are excellent. The Dyna's (which I would tend to lean towards) have a little better suspension, and tend to vibrate less at speed. However, as was pointed out, there aren't as many aftermarket parts for a Dyna (although there are alot out there!) Softtails have a cleaner look with the hidden shocks, vibrate less at idle, and look nice. However, they don't handle quite a well (not really noticable though), aren't quite as comfortable 2-up, and tend to vibrate more at speed. Also, they are longer (longer frame and fork angle), so might be a little more difficult to handle, especially at slow speeds.

Even though I like Dyna's, I'd probably get the NightTrain. I like the looks more personally over the Bob.

 

Sit on both bikes. If nothing else kick back the stand and try to feel how the weight shifts underneath you. Since you will probably be using a dealer ask them to allow you to start the bikes. Having said that a neighbor has a nightrain, one sweet bike.

 

Either way....IT'S A HARLEY DUDE. Go with the fit.
I've rode both and own a Dyna. There both real
nice. Whatever you do.......IT'S A HARLEY!

 

They both have their appeal and this really is a tough decision to screw up. While the Dyna's ride and handle a little better the biggest difference is in the motor. Personally, I love how the "A" motor shakes at idle but revs smooth right up to redline. Don't like the dead-smooth idle of the "B" motor and the mid-high rpm buzz. It would be best to rent one of each family, you'll know which is for you rather quickly.

 

What kind of front end do you like? FL 16" wheels aren't Dyna options. 19" and skinny 21" wheels are. 19" soft tails aren't common.

 

Dyna = For the guy or girl who doesn't care what other people thinks

Softtail= RUB bike.


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Dosent care what people think, that would imply that they are inferior, [sm=bustedsign.gif]

Anyhow, If I had all the cash I would have several of each model, in the end I liked the lower Softail and of coarse the Springer, I mean com'on..............

Hate to be a fence sitter, but I would have both if I could afford it, I dig the Low Rider and WG. Favorite softi's are Springer and Night Train.............................To only choose one...........[sm=alcoholic.gif]

Oh and Im a GSB
Ghetto Superstar Biker

 

Someone explained it to me once...

Dynas, the step up from a Sportster
Softails, the step up from Dynas
Touring is the Final Step

 

I have a Wide Glide. My brother-in-law has a Softtail. Personally mine will ride rings around his. If you are into performance get the Dyna it is the hotrod.

UD

 

What other crap did that person spoonfeed you?