Dyna vs Sportster...which to buy

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07-01-2011 | 01:59 PM

schumacher

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07-01-2011 | 03:07 PM

dsbfxdwg

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I vote Dyna!

I'm a taller guy and the laid out stretch of the Wide Glide fits me about perfectly. I tend to find the Sportsters a bit cramped on longer rides.

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07-01-2011 | 04:37 PM

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Originally Posted by Longtimerider

Just joined this forum so sorry if this question has been asked 1000 times before.

I'm considering a new HD. I own a 2000 Sportster XL. It runs great BUT I'd just like to try something a little different, even if it's another Sportster. I know I need to test ride a new Sportster and Dyna before I decide but in the meantime I'd appreciate any input as to why I should get a Dyna vs another Sportster.....cost notwithstanding.

Here's a little background. I never ride 2 up. 99% of my riding is day trips of 100 to 200 miles, most of which is not on the super slab. I don't ride aggressively....I'm too old for that...lol.

Thanks in advance

If it is between these two bikes, the dyna wins hands down, these are "apples and oranges". When you ride a non sportser Harley you will never go back to a sportster.

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07-01-2011 | 06:40 PM

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Originally Posted by checkers

If it is between these two bikes, the dyna wins hands down, these are "apples and oranges". When you ride a non sportser Harley you will never go back to a sportster.

na, nope, neva happen, fugedaboutit, got both, love the "48" and the fat bob

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07-01-2011 | 07:17 PM

Dilemma

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I'm a taller guy and the laid out stretch of the Wide Glide fits me about perfectly

I put extensions on my FXSTC. At 6'-3" I need leg room. I rode a freind of mines Sportster recently and it was pretty small for my height. Fits her perfectly though. And before you azzclowns start with the "Yeah right. You're just finding an excuse to call it a 'Girls Bike'" It really DOES belong to a woman in this case.

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07-01-2011 | 11:18 PM

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If I had to choose between the two I would take the dyna
fat *** Oh excuse me I ment the fat Bob LOL

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07-02-2011 | 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by 6 gun

If I had to choose between the two I would take the dyna
fat *** Oh excuse me I ment the fat Bob LOL

Dayum hard crowd here tonight folks

#28

07-02-2011 | 10:05 AM

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Originally Posted by hdgzr

To me, there's not really enough difference to make that switch. As previously mentioned, I'd look at a Softail or Touring model.

You've got to be kidding. Not enough difference? Have you ever in your life ridden a Dyna or a Sportster? There is a huge difference and personally, I'd rather have a Dyna than a softie.

OP, get the Dyna and ignore anyone that says there isn't enough difference. Ride one and see for yourself.

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07-02-2011 | 10:29 AM

VTK

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First off the Sportster is not a girls bike as some say. I loved my Sporty and there's nothing girlie about me. I came close to grabbing a new one until I rode and bought my Heritage. It's all personal preference and whatever you like riding that's what you should get.

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07-02-2011 | 11:26 AM

bontrager

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Originally Posted by hdgzr

To me, there's not really enough difference to make that switch. As previously mentioned, I'd look at a Softail or Touring model.

An additional 384 cc, extra ~150 lbs, and an extra 1.7 fuel capacity is a noticeable difference, IMO.

I'd say there's less difference between a Dyna and a Softail than a Sportster and a Dyna.

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