Sporter/Dyna/Softail/Tourer question
#11
03-29-2011, 08:43 AM
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If you like Softtails, they are great bikes and will accomodate your wife on the few days she may go with you.
The Dyna, Softtails, and Tourings all have the same engines. Sportsters and Vrods have different types. But bikes within a family, are all basically the same with different fit and trim items fitted to them.
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03-29-2011, 10:27 AM
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http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ey.html#/intro
they do categorize them...walk yourself through the above tool they created. it will essentially ask you questions and guide you through your preference.
they do categorize them...walk yourself through the above tool they created. it will essentially ask you questions and guide you through your preference.
Came up correct for me as well.
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03-29-2011, 11:13 AM
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I use my EG as a commuter. Comfort goes a long way with me.
I use my Tri Glide as a commuter & for long trips. Again, comfort rules.
I use my sportster for local solo runs.
I use my Tri Glide as a commuter & for long trips. Again, comfort rules.
I use my sportster for local solo runs.
#14
03-29-2011, 11:47 AM
Softail - My guess that this is an around town Boulevard traveler. Some long distance but usually fits the category for a commuter bike and has the Old classic lok of a MC.
Dyna- I have no clue where this fits into a category, maybe a chopper style or chopper-cruiser style.
Dyna- I have no clue where this fits into a category, maybe a chopper style or chopper-cruiser style.
Sportster- My only guess is that it is made more for the beginner rider or for those that have limited funds and want to enter the HD market.
Vrod- HD version of a sports bike.
The reason I am asking this is to see what next bike I should get for myself. I am coming to the realization that the wife is too much of a fair-weather rider that really dislikes going any more than a couple hundred or a 1 day ride out as a destination.
So I was thinking of ruling out touring bikes since 99% of my riding is too and from work, and short jaunts to different bike nights.
I looked at the HD website under SoftTail and visually like these 3 bikes in the order listed.
Softail Deluxe
Fatboy
Heritage classic
I am going to AZ Bike week for a couple of days and do The HD-Demo rides to try these out. Is it just ascetics that separate these bikes apart ?
Also, don't forget to explain the HD classification and if HD really breaks these bike into classification of purpose.
Thanks
So I was thinking of ruling out touring bikes since 99% of my riding is too and from work, and short jaunts to different bike nights.
I looked at the HD website under SoftTail and visually like these 3 bikes in the order listed.
Softail Deluxe
Fatboy
Heritage classic
I am going to AZ Bike week for a couple of days and do The HD-Demo rides to try these out. Is it just ascetics that separate these bikes apart ?
Also, don't forget to explain the HD classification and if HD really breaks these bike into classification of purpose.
Thanks
http://www.harley-davidson.com/en_US...ey.html#/intro
they do categorize them...walk yourself through the above tool they created. it will essentially ask you questions and guide you through your preference.
they do categorize them...walk yourself through the above tool they created. it will essentially ask you questions and guide you through your preference.
Last edited by Robotech; 03-29-2011 at 11:59 AM.
#15
03-29-2011, 11:57 AM
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The size of the bikes is also a way to classify them; with touring being the biggest and the sportster being the lightest. A tall person will be much more comfortable on the touring cycle. A shorter rider may find a Dyna more to their liking. Each style can appeal to different riders in different ways.
#16
03-29-2011, 01:55 PM
Looking at your guys suggestions, I was looking at the difference between the Softail Deluxe and RK. Your right, for 300.00 more for the RK, I get the better frame, a 6 gallon tank verses 5 and hard-bags and wind screen and true dual exhaust, Plus some other little items.
The size of the bike is not the issue and $$ there is very little difference between the 2 bikes.
The size of the bike is not the issue and $$ there is very little difference between the 2 bikes.
#17
03-29-2011, 02:05 PM
Can't go wrong with the Fatboy, but if you plan on doing some longer rides and/or want some storage, the Road King fits the bill nicely
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