The Dyna is a great bike. It was my first bike after not riding for years. Put 4k miles on it in less than two months. It was easier to learn on then the stupid 250 bike I had at the msf class.

 

Dynas are great looking bikes & fun to ride; they seem to be the most "motorcycle" feeling of all Harleys.

I do not care for fuel injected Dynas; they have a jerky ride, or "surge" at speeds up to about 40MPH that can't be tuned out. Not noticeable on other EFI models; only Dynas. I sold 2 Dynas because of this. You may or may not notice it. My friends who rode them didn't notice it. I much prefer a carbed Dyna.

 

No, A dyna is not too much bike for a new guy.
Carb vs EFI is all personal preference, my current Dyna is my very first EFI bike in over 40 years of riding and dozens of motor bikes, and I don't wanna go back to a carb! Or a chain, or a plank seat, or drum brakes... you get the idea. All just mho.

 

as i guy who went from msf to a road king.

get the bike you want.

in 3-500 miles you willfeel realativly comfortable. at 2k i feel pretty damn comfy. but i know i have more to learn. all in know is im super glad im not looking for the bike i want now.


get the bike you want, buy used, and carry full coverage.

 

I have a Road Glide , but the dyna is way more fun on short trips . One hell of a bike IMHO.

 

If you have a Wife or girlfriend that you realy care about,
the only two choices are the Road king or an older dyna
that had the passengers foot pegs mounted to the frame,
not the swing arm.