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| I just purchased my 1st Harley, a new 2007 Dyna Low Rider. I loved the looks and it fits me extremely well. Plus I got what I feel is an excellent price. I have two questions.
1. After riding awhile the seat does seem a bit hard. Can anyone recommend a better seat that won't raise the height too far? At the current height the bike feels great. I'm 5' 10" and chose this bike over others because of the nice low seat position.
2. This is my 1st bike since I sold my 82 Yamaha 750 Virago 20 years ago. The engine does vibrate a bit like I expected. At 2500 rpm going down the road it doesn't seem too bad. Does the vibration get any better with breakin? I considered a Softail with the 96B engine which I hear is VERY smooth. But I liked the Dyna looks and the price was about $2500 less.
Thanks in advance. |
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| | | Supreme Being
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| First, congrats on your new Dyna. You're in for a great summer of riding.
A hard seat is actually often much better than one that is softer, but it's more about how it's made that how it feels at touch. Two "hard" seats can be a light year apart as to their level of comfort. Two of the most highly regarded aftermarket seats found today are from Corbin (my fave) and Mustang. The Corbin is really firm, but it's designed so that, after a 400-500 mi ride, it remains "ultra-comfy" and doesn't create any discomfort or "hot spots" as do most stock seats, regardless of the make and model of bike they're on. It also places the rider 1/2 to 1 inch lower than the stocker, locking the rider in to an ideal sitting position that never requires you to scoot around to find a more comfy way to sit. Whereas the Mustang, while also comfy on long trips, is a softer seat than the Corbin, usually placing the rider 1/2 inch+ more forward than stock, but not lower.
http://www.corbin.com/harley/dyna/hd-fxd-8-dt.shtml
http://www.mustangseats.com/dyna/dyna.shtml
The vibration you mentioned is purely an inherent trait of your Harley and, after 50,000 miles, it will still be there, especially when sitting and idling. It smooths out, as you said, once you're riding down the road. Since that's the case, just keep on riding. : ) Enjoy your great bike!
Morg
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| Thanks for the tips on the seats. I'll take a look at those links. I was going to look at two HD seats hoping my local dealer would have them in stock so I could maybe sit on one. The Sundowner and Touring were two I thought looked good as well. Is the Corbin better than those as well?
I'll just have to put some miles on the bike and not let it idle too much! I hope I get used to it. I was 2nd guessing my selection. Thinking I should have bought an 07 Softail std. with the counter ballenced engine. But I sure like the look and handling of the Dyna Low Rider.
Thanks again! |
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| A friend has the Sundowner seat on his HD, lots nicer and more comfy than the stock seat. There are a couple different versions of the Touring seat and these are also really nice and far better than stock. You'll need to try them both out. They sit differently than the Corbin. The Corbin is also quite a bit more expensive to purchase and is a harder seat that these two, but it's still excellent. You'll very likely be really happy with one of these HD seats.
You've got the Dyna, therefore, enjoy it and don't get caught up with 2nd guessing your choice. You made it for the right reasons, otherwise, you wouldn't have bought what you did. The "B" engine, while smoother, it also isn't a "night and day" difference than what you have. Besides, you can personalize really nicely your bike with the savings you found by going with the Dyna. |
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| thank you so much for the comments on the seat. I have a HD store close by and I'm going over there to see what they have in stock.
Also, thanks for confirming my choice of bike. I rode on the back of a softail and have to admit it isn't perfectly smooth either. In fact I found it generated a very different type of vibration that put my feet asleep after awhile.
I'm going to just ride this bike and put some miles on it. I can't wait! It feels so good to me and that's what counts. To each his own as they say ;0)
I'm also not looking for a Cadillac here. I want to feel the road, the wind and enjoy things you don't notice in a car. That's why I bought a bike in the first place.
Have a great summer! |
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