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Old 05-17-2011, 12:04 PM
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What would give the most uncomfortable ride Dyna,Softail,old or new frame touring models?
 
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Vrod, I had two of them and they are horrible for comfort.
 
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all but the touring models
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 12:24 PM
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A stock 883 low
 
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Old 05-17-2011, 12:28 PM
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A friend has a cross bones and raves how great it rides. My back starts aching just looking at it.
 
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A stock 883 low
I second that. I owned one and it was like riding a dirt bike. Not comfortable on the highway at all...........But I had to start somewhere back in the day.
 
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V-rod maybe... Have to buy one to find out

Honestly the Dyna I could never get comfortable even after chasing bars & seats.
 
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Have you sat on a 48? Cramped and not very comfy. But a bada$$ lookin bike.
 
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Originally Posted by roadgliderick
all but the touring models
Well my 2010 and 2011 touring bikes were pretty bad till i took those air shocks off.
 
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Well my 2010 and 2011 touring bikes were pretty bad till i took those air shocks off.

What shocks did you replace them with?
 


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