torque on Softail vs Dyna
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04-16-2007, 02:18 PM
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04-17-2007, 03:34 AM
RE: torque on Softail vs Dyna
the gear ratios and engine mounting have no influence on the output numbers that harley states. those numbers are taken on an engine dyno. meaning the they are testing just the engine alone. this is not rear wheel power, it's taken at the crankshaft and the engine isn't even mounted in a bike while they test. as far as why the numbers are different, i belive it to be a conspiracy to tick off softail owners
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04-17-2007, 06:43 AM
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RE: torque on Softail vs Dyna
I test rode an 07Super Glide and Softail Standard back-to-back over the same course andopened them both up as much as I could to compare performance. I did notice slightly more pull from the Dyna during hard acceleration. However, the heavy vibes from the Dyna turned me off and I fell in love with the Softail. I ordered up a Train and I'm loving it.
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04-17-2007, 03:39 PM
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RE: torque on Softail vs Dyna
Yeah I didn't think before I typed, it is engine torque not rear wheel.
ORIGINAL: cjwanner2000
the gear ratios and engine mounting have no influence on the output numbers that harley states. those numbers are taken on an engine dyno. meaning the they are testing just the engine alone. this is not rear wheel power, it's taken at the crankshaft and the engine isn't even mounted in a bike while they test. as far as why the numbers are different, i belive it to be a conspiracy to tick off softail owners
the gear ratios and engine mounting have no influence on the output numbers that harley states. those numbers are taken on an engine dyno. meaning the they are testing just the engine alone. this is not rear wheel power, it's taken at the crankshaft and the engine isn't even mounted in a bike while they test. as far as why the numbers are different, i belive it to be a conspiracy to tick off softail owners
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04-17-2007, 06:45 PM
RE: torque on Softail vs Dyna
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Deadeye,
What were the reasons you went with the softail? The vibration you mentioned is it only during hard acceleration? How does the ride of each compare? I am debating between a Softail Std and a Dyna Custom or Lowrider.
Thanks,
Larry
Deadeye,
What were the reasons you went with the softail? The vibration you mentioned is it only during hard acceleration? How does the ride of each compare? I am debating between a Softail Std and a Dyna Custom or Lowrider.
Thanks,
Larry
After that there is not a huge difference either way.