fastbob Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Next year I should be in the market for a Harley Dyna . Like the Sportster , have a very firm idea of exactly what I want right down to the model , the year and the colour . A few people have told me I'll be looking a really long time , and maybe I will . In the meantime , here it is , my perfect Harley . It's a great price for the mileage . The forward controls and comfey seat would have to go but this is exactly what I have my heart set on .. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, fastbob said: Next year I should be in the market for a Harley Dyna . Like the Sportster , have a very firm idea of exactly what I want right down to the model , the year and the colour . A few people have told me I'll be looking a really long time , and maybe I will . In the meantime , here it is , my perfect Harley . It's a great price for the mileage . The forward controls and comfey seat would have to go but this is exactly what I have my heart set on .. What’s stopping you? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Mickly said: What’s stopping you? Whats the difference to the sportster. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 5 minutes ago, Mickly said: What’s stopping you? I am not wealthy . I will have paid off the Sportster next Spring . Then begins the agonising process of having to sell it and find the right replacement at the same time . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mickly Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 2 minutes ago, fastbob said: I am not wealthy . I will have paid off the Sportster next Spring . Then begins the agonising process of having to sell it and find the right replacement at the same time . Ah, bugger!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 1 minute ago, Bender said: Whats the difference to the sportster. Not a lot to be honest . Bigger and more comfortable maybe . The engine is more characteristic of the traditional image and sound of a Harley I suppose . There's no rational decision making when it comes to Harleys . You just see one and want one . 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeHorton Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, fastbob said: Not a lot to be honest . Bigger and more comfortable maybe . The engine is more characteristic of the traditional image and sound of a Harley I suppose . There's no rational decision making when it comes to Harleys . You just see one and want one . Nothing even remotely rational about biking I think that may be the appeal Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Something like this perchance? Lol Glad she left an impression. Let me know if you want a second opinion on one? Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 10 minutes ago, fastbob said: Not a lot to be honest . Bigger and more comfortable maybe . The engine is more characteristic of the traditional image and sound of a Harley I suppose . There's no rational decision making when it comes to Harleys . You just see one and want one . Did a bit of a Google and its apparently the next logical step after the sportster, a fairly common upgrade path, it's a one way switch, sportster to dyna but rarely the other way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 Just now, Bender said: Did a bit of a Google and its apparently the next logical step after the sportster, a fairly common upgrade path, it's a one way switch, sportster to dyna but rarely the other way. I concur but found it easier to skip the sportster bit lol. Having spent years slagging off Hardley Fookin Movinson I was very pleasantly surprised at the midrange and acceleration and it is a hoot to play about on. Not bad for little tours either. Carol and I have done trips to Derbyshire, Herefordshire (twice), Shropshire and a weekend over to Wales so I think it has a place in the stable. Cheers Ian 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 6 minutes ago, Ian Frog said: I concur but found it easier to skip the sportster bit lol. Having spent years slagging off Hardley Fookin Movinson I was very pleasantly surprised at the midrange and acceleration and it is a hoot to play about on. Not bad for little tours either. Carol and I have done trips to Derbyshire, Herefordshire (twice), Shropshire and a weekend over to Wales so I think it has a place in the stable. Cheers Ian I like the look of the new fat bob, but the annual service estimate is a bit scary Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 My Dyna is 2012 and I see no reason why a dealer will ever do more than supply the occasional parts. I enquired just for fun about a rear tyre change at a well known Harley specialist near a reservoir up my way and he told me they charged £96 per hour ! My how I laughed. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Bender said: Did a bit of a Google and its apparently the next logical step after the sportster, a fairly common upgrade path, it's a one way switch, sportster to dyna but rarely the other way. You would be surprised actually . I have read many accounts on the Sportster Sickness page about people buying Dynas and then coming back to Sportsters . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 3 hours ago, Ian Frog said: My Dyna is 2012 and I see no reason why a dealer will ever do more than supply the occasional parts. I enquired just for fun about a rear tyre change at a well known Harley specialist near a reservoir up my way and he told me they charged £96 per hour ! My how I laughed. Cheers Ian Same place that doesn't know a rec reg from an oil cooler . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian Frog Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 8 hours ago, fastbob said: Same place that doesn't know a rec reg from an oil cooler . Yes that`s the one lol. For mechanical advise best to enquire in the queue for a coffee and a burger outside. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bender Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 8 hours ago, fastbob said: You would be surprised actually . I have read many accounts on the Sportster Sickness page about people buying Dynas and then coming back to Sportsters . That wouldn't come up I'm my search as I detest Facebook 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 41 minutes ago, Bender said: That wouldn't come up I'm my search as I detest Facebook Well , there's Facebook in general , and there's being in a specific special interest group . I'm in Coventry Bikers , Sportster Sickness , Keil Kraft models , and a few others . Absolutely invaluable for trading parts and advice and finding out about runs and events . The rest you can simply ignore . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 14 minutes ago, fastbob said: Keil Kraft models So you're not entirely a lost cause then..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 2 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: So you're not entirely a lost cause then..... Oh yes . 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mississippi Bullfrog Posted August 19, 2021 Share Posted August 19, 2021 2 hours ago, fastbob said: Oh yes . I love the old time designs on a calm evening. Especially now brushless motors and lipos make them quiet and clean. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fastbob Posted August 19, 2021 Author Share Posted August 19, 2021 4 hours ago, Mississippi Bullfrog said: I love the old time designs on a calm evening. Especially now brushless motors and lipos make them quiet and clean. Most of mine are scaled up rubber models with a brushless motor and rudder only . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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