Advice on a new purchace...Harley experience a plus...

the_Journeyman · February 16, 2009, 06:58:16 AM

Quote from: Clickjack on February 13, 2009, 08:58:37 PM
I have several cousins who don't own cars, just Harleys. They drive all over america on them. THe only problem they have had is their dads old dyna shakes the battery cable off every now and then.

My M750 does that too.

JM

Paegelow · February 16, 2009, 10:12:37 AM

Quote from: silentbob on February 12, 2009, 10:52:43 AM
The FL and FX I refer to are completely different chassis with real working rear suspensions and rubber mounted engines. These would be the super glide, wide glide, convertible, low rider, road king, electra glide, road glide, ultra glide, etc.

FL and FX have nothing to do with chassis.
F = Big Twin motor
L = Wide front tire
X = Narrow front tire

I think you're talking about Touring platform and Dyna platform!

DucNrun · February 16, 2009, 12:28:05 PM

My wife can attest to the fact that my old Softail Standard was horrible for 2-up riding. In fact she couldn't handle much more than 20-30 minutes on the back. There's just not enough travel in the rear suspension or adjustability. If you want a Harley for 2-up, go with the touring line--the Road King, Road Glide, or Electra Glide. They have air shocks in the back that make for quick and easy adjustments for the added weight of a passenger.

muskrat · February 16, 2009, 02:00:44 PM

Quote from: ducpenguin on February 12, 2009, 07:27:24 AM
Hi there...first off, I am not and would never (other than unforeseen circumstances) get rid of my S4R...Having said that, here is my dilemma...

My wife will not ride on the back of the Duc...and that is quite fine with me due to the...ummm...pressure of the tank. However, she and I would like to ride 2 up...so I am in the market for a new ride. I know this is going to sound funny, but, I think it has to be an HD...based much on the same inner feelings I had when I knew it had to be a Duc. Sooooo, I am looking for anyone who knows a little or a lot about what I have found...Need to be sure that it is a wise choice. Here is what I am looking at:

2004 HD Softail, deuce - 7800 miles, all service records, new Vance and Hines exhaust, and about $1,500 in upgraded/added chrome. I will have to replace the seat, the back is still to narrow. Price: $12,500...

Is this a solid choice or will I be disappointed...
One other concern...my wife is very athletic and tall...will we look to big on this bike? I am 5'11 210...she is 5'10 150...

If you have any other bikes that fit in that price range...let me know what those are too...please!

Thank you in advance!

go try a Yamaha Roadstar. You have accessories galore and it drives and rides like a dream. Solid performer; I know, I have one and have over 43,000 miles on her. My fiancee never got a ride on the back on my Duc so I bought her a "slightly" used Duc and we are now both VERY happy. Also, for the $12,000 you can buy two used Roadstars with all the goodies. Think about it, long-stroke engine with high torque like the Ducs.

Major Slow · February 16, 2009, 02:56:39 PM

Quote from: muskrat on February 16, 2009, 02:00:44 PM
go try a Yamaha Roadstar. You have accessories galore and it drives and rides like a dream. Solid performer; I know, I have one and have over 43,000 miles on her. My fiancee never got a ride on the back on my Duc so I bought her a "slightly" used Duc and we are now both VERY happy. Also, for the $12,000 you can buy two used Roadstars with all the goodies. Think about it, long-stroke engine with high torque like the Ducs.

I haven't looked at all the ducatis but the monsters and 1198s are short strokes ( over square) Bore x Stroke 88 x 57.2 mm (696) and Bore x Stroke 106 x 67.9mm (1198s) as opposed to the Road Star at Bore x Stroke 97mm x 113mm (under square).

muskrat · February 16, 2009, 03:05:49 PM

Quote from: rose_guy on February 16, 2009, 02:56:39 PM
I haven't looked at all the ducatis but the monsters and 1198s are short strokes ( over square) Bore x Stroke 88 x 57.2 mm (696) and Bore x Stroke 106 x 67.9mm (1198s) as opposed to the Road Star at Bore x Stroke 97mm x 113mm (under square).

the long stroke was in reference only to my Roadstar, I forgot the punctuation but the torque is comparable by weight. well, the Ducs cheat a little because they are so light.

Locke · February 16, 2009, 03:35:59 PM

I am with MulletBiker. I had a WideGlide (to my mind pretty much the Dyna version of what you're looking at) that I liked a lot but the 21 inch from wheel was too skittery for me on our chopped up roads. I got a FatBoy which I put a big bore kit in to bring it up to 1550, and torque was pretty good. Great for two up with the backrest. The fatter front tire made a huge difference, though I ditched the front wheel for spokes. It was a 2001 and I think it just went for $11 and a bit grand in Canadian pesos at the local Duc dealer where I traded it for an s4rs. I did hang onto an 08 VROD which you can fairly easily make into a semi bagger and it does put the passenger a bit higher. You might want to give one a spin, but go for the later, bigger gas tank models. I enjoy it a lot and they can be had for pretty reasonable prices. You'll take a bit of stick from the old school crowd, but throw a set of SuperTrapps on and they'll soon be saying nice things about the music and allowing a Porsche motor couldn't be all bad. The other half runs a Sportie which is another route you might want to look at. She LOVES it and had never ridden until a couple of years ago.

ducpenguin · February 17, 2009, 09:47:23 AM

First off...Thank you all again!

The combined knowledge on the DMF in ridiculous...thus, I know I came to the right spot! We are still looking, and more confused than ever! (Only kidding, we have now been able to take your experience and apply it to what it is that we want.)

If any of you are ever in the DC area, the

are on me!

Thanks again!

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