Can't get this bike out of my mind. What's happening to me???

[Chocaholic]

I've been perfectly happy with my beemer for the country and mountain roads around here. Thought I had HD's out of my system many years ago. Riding on the K-bike today I found myself longing for a more relaxed riding position for an easy putt around some back-roads. Maybe I'm just getting old (49), but mountain carving is not the attraction these days.

I keep coming back to his bike as I day-dream through cyberspace. I'd keep it stock (no raucous pipes for me) for that low rumble. Might add some meatier grips and nicer footpegs, but that's about it. No black crinkle all over the engine and I'm still a sucker for spoke wheels. The 96" motor and 6 speed tranny ought to provide enough low end punch to keep me grinning.

Would take a bath on the K-bike trading it in and don't have time to deal with selling it myself. Worth, maybe $8k or $9k, but would be lucky to get $7k in trade. Will try to resist the urge, at least until it's time to get myself a 50th birthday present (in Feb 09). Right now, this Dyna Super Glide Classic is on top of the short-list. Who'd-a'thunk-it? Anyone have any experience with the 96" motors and/or a Dyna bike?

[Buckterrier]

I had a 1995 FXDWG, dyna-frame bike. The bike felt big. The seat height was tall, (27.5" I believe). The frame itself is butt ugly. But as you said you aren't looking to customize it. The seat height has been lowered by flattening the seat pan a bit and shorter shocks.
The above comparison is with an original 1986 FXWG I owned. A beautiful motorcycle.
The plus side, smoother ride for the dyna, (rubber mounted), mechanics will actually work on the bike. And of course prices have dropped in the past few years. Loved both bikes though.
Nice Beemer btw.

[Danny_Ocean]

Oh, look! Another Harley...

[Shaun @ Tru6]

[Danny_Ocean]

Get a classic...don't follow the herd:

[nostatic]

yuck. Just yuck.

Why not go naked or motard? Upright position, and not a Harley, not a barcalounger

[Chocaholic]

Honestly it's got nothing to do with the "crowd", or any attempt to make any kind of statement at all. I ride almost exclusively alone. Prefer it that way. I really don't care for the fake pony-tail-wearing-lawyer types and would never go on a HOG ride. For me it's all about the solitude. . .not the bling.

That particular bike (Super Glide Custom) just has a no-frills, solid comfortable look to it. Minimal chrome and the 5.1 gallon fuel tank would go about 200 miles between fill-ups. I don't think Ducati knows how to make a bike that can go more than 80 or 90 miles without a gas stop. The only Duc that appeals to me is the Monster S4R, but uncomfortable and has a puny tank. I think this time around, I just want a clean, comfortable scooter that's easy on the eyes, wallet, ears, ass, wrists and knees. Once the kids are grown, it'll be easy enough to add some bags and more pillion-friendly seat for my wife...and a removable windscreen for touring.

The day-dreaming is half the fun. Almost.

[nostatic]

Multistrada will do 150 miles on a tank, maybe more if it is highway, I think an ST4 will as well. Multi is damn comfy and will hand most sport bikes their lunch in the handling department.

If you dig the SG, go for it. I just have zero interest in Harleys/cruisers so I'm a bad judge. ymmv. You should go ride a Multistrada and see what you think though...

[911boost]

I hear you Mike, I made the same decision as you. I loved my GS, and when I worked in the same town I lived, it was the perfect bike. I would ride it on trails, and it was a great bike. Then I took a job with the same company, but 50 miles south on I-25 (a pretty busy interstate with a 75 mph speed limit), and for the life of me, just couldn't find a windshield that prevented my head from moving all over the place. It doesn't help I am 6-4, so I bought a dirt bike for the trails, and an 06 FLHT, Electra Glide. I looked at some of the bigger BMW's, but just decided to try something else. The 96" and 6 speeds were out, but since this was the prior years model, I got it for a vastly cheaper price.

I can keep the visor up on my Arai full face, and don't even feel the wind.

I have gone on a number of longer rides on it, and am thinking about doing a 1,000 miler to Iowa this summer by myself.

Another nice thing, is you can go to the dealer and ride one, find out if you like it. BMW, Ducati and HD are some of the few that let you ride the new ones.

Hope this helped.

Bill

[911boost]

Are the newer Multistrada's any better Todd? I rode them when they first came out, and actually thought about one.

[Jim Richards]

Any coyotes in GA?

[RoaminRohman]

I had a 2003 Dyna Low Rider for two years. It was beautiful, but performance wise, it left a lot to be desired. It had an 88 cubic inch, rubber mounted motor. Because of the rake angle of the forks, steering was sluggish, and U-turns were difficult as the forks wanted to flop over on their sides at slow speeds. There was nearly no rear suspension. The roads in Milwaukee are rough from the hard winters and I would often bottom out the rear shocks. With my wife as a pillion, it was even worse. She has a tender back, and hated it. There was minimal ground clearance in even gradual turns. Most of my other riding impressions were that it was OK. That is until I tried a BMW R1100 R. With something to compare the Harley to, it came up very short. Acceleration, braking, handling, and comfort were all substantially better on the BMW. I sold the Harley and bought a 2005 R1200 GS. I could never go back.

[m21sniper]

I don't like BMW bikes AT ALL. I'd' take a harley over a BMW anyday.

[strupgolf]

Sorry, that Harley looks so plain, so dull, just like every other bike on the Harley line. I would'nt trade. But if you have to get something, get something that looks like it's yours.

[Gogar]

Here you go, with power by Porsche, kind of.

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally Posted by m21sniper

I don't like BMW bikes AT ALL. I'd' take a harley over a BMW anyday.

LOL. Now there's a surprise.

[m21sniper]

Harley for me thanks.

Most BMWs with their flat engines look silly.

I do like Triumphs too...but not BMWs. Yuck.

[Danny_Ocean]

Originally Posted by m21sniper

Harley for me thanks.

Most BMWs with their flat engines look silly.

I do like Triumphs too...but not BMWs. Yuck.

LOL. You probably think this is "yuck" too...

[JavaBrewer]

Trade this:



For this?



This is some sort of joke right... It's amazing how varied preference is between folks. I think the BMW is gorgeous - a rider's machine. That HD...eh...not so much. But hey to each their own. Sell the BMW private. DO NOT attempt to trade at the local HD shop - they don't deserve a bike that nice on the premises.

[Gogar]

Originally Posted by m21sniper

Harley for me thanks.

Most BMWs with their flat engines look silly.

I do like Triumphs too...but not BMWs. Yuck.

Yeah I never would've pegged you as a Harley guy either

Put a Screamin' Eagle in that bike, then you'll have something: