Hopefully this helps clear the air between us and some of the more upset Dyna bois out there. If you want to tells what we got wrong join the discord and we can chat about it! yammienoob.co
Harley may not have the best bikes, but they do have the best dealerships. Sure, you pay a little more and you may sacrifice a bit in performance... but you’ll have a strong dealer network to support your investment. You can’t say that about any other motorcycle brand in the US. I’d venture to guess that Harley has more motorcycle technicians in Texas than Ducati has in the entirety of United States. You can buy a triumph. You can buy a Ducati. But you can’t get them serviced nearly as easily as a Harley.
Riding a Dyna is kind of like driving a '69 Chevelle. You don't buy one for no vibration, lighter weight or tech. But it's got the power and the "vibes" to justify the purchase.
That’s my bike, i bought it with the fender chopped. At first i didnt like it either, but then its growing on me since it doesnt look every single dyna lol. Now quit your bitchin
Can you guys ride a modern soft tail bike? Like a Low Rider S or a Fat Bob? Would really love to see you guys ride a touring bike as well. I own a Honda CB 1100 but have had some fun on my buddies’ Harleys from time to time and would like to hear you guys thoughts
Yeah I really wanna know what they think about a modern stock-ish soft tail.. illl be on the market for one soon enough when the used market gets a little better
Ride a 18 fat bob in the smaller 107. Love it. Has plenty of power and smooth ride. Limited out of factory at 115mph in 5th. 110 mph in 6th unless you shift into 6th over 110.
One of the coolest things about the dyna is the ability to change the way the bike looks so drastically. You go go ape hangers, club style, fairings, or broom stick bars and it looks sick anyway. Super customizable, cheap, classic look and sound. What’s not to love
I'm with you. I loved my gsxr 600 and bandit 1200 but there's something about my slow lopey dyna. It's just fun to ride. First harley I've ever owned and it was instant love.
It's hard to compare a Harley because it is a different bike - how many bikes are air cooled? If you unlocked the rev-limiter, I can almost guarantee you'll blow a gasket - more power = more heat, and Harley already runs these lean and hot. I'm not sure what is hot for these bikes, but cruising in downtown San Diego, my heads got up to 320°F, so I had to pull over. They got more power out of the Milwaukee 8, but the oil cooler is so big it may as well be liquid cooled; reminds me of the Shadow 750. I started off on a 250, went to a Dyna Fat Bob, then traded that in for a Sportser Roadster, and at some point I purchased a Zero SR/F. It all comes down to character, the *feeling* of power, not that it is necessarily fast. While my Zero is stupidly fast (110 bhp, 140ft-lbs claimed), it's not the speed that does it for me, and I find myself riding my Zero like a Prius (but can actually merge on highway). I always find myself coming back to a Harley and it's the Sportser (and the Dyna before that) I ride like a hooligan. I love the vibration, I love the lazy low-revving engine, and I love the substantial feeling gear box. When I get on it, I ride the torque curve, not the power, so I shift a 4500RPM. I do slow but precise shifts, waiting for the RPM to drop to perfectly match the next gear builds anticipation for the next burst of power, and it belts a deafening roar, shakes, puts down enough power to feel it in my gut, and it's an assault on all my senses. I've pulled away from a Dyna on my Zero in Eco mode (power and torque @ 50%), but I don't want to go fast on the Zero - I can, it's effortless, it will turn into a corner nicely, but that's not the rider I am - when I ride for fun, I want a visceral experience, and most other bikes seem tame in comparison to either a Twin Cam or Evo Harley. I personally can't stand the Milwaukee 8 because of that issue you touch on precisely, other manufacturers do efficient and powerful engines better. So eeking some extra torque and power, with a smoother delivery and a big ass oil cooler feels neutered/sterile to me compared to the Twin Cam. If I wanted smooth downlow torque without any vibration, I'd take my Zero.
Jeremy Garcia I went from a 16 dyna low rider 103 to a 20 eglide 114 and I will admit the m8 sounds terrible in comparison to the 103 but nothing about the m8 feels neutered compared to the twin cam or a sportster 1200 unless you dislike the lack of excessive vibration on idle with the m8. If you upgraded to the m8 you wouldn’t feel that after a week. More power and torque everywhere. And of course you still get your clunky Harley gearbox. Lol but I do ageee with you on the charm of the shittiness of our Harleys
Did u trade ur 250 in or keep it.. I might just keep mine cuz I'm like 2k into it including price of the bike and I'd rather putt it to work then take 500 for it
@@micc4044 I unfortunately traded it. They gave me $2500 for it, which was above market value - they really wanted me on a new Harley. But there is a certain fun factor small displacement bikes offer that big ones don't. I ended up really missing my 250, so I ended up getting a SR400 as a secondary bike once I paid off the Dyna.
This is well said. I'm a radiator hater myself, that said Harley executed a pretty clean install of the cooler between the uprights. Most reviewers like the new frame and motor.
I have a 2014 Dyna currently. Ive owned and ridden all sorts of other bikes, from a ruckus up. Super sports, sport touring, sporties, sumo, vintage bikes, naked. The dyna is the heaviest one ive ridden/owned and its still my favorite. Great down the freeway, handles twistes as well as i need, and just makes me feel happy. Its not the fastest, not the most nimble, but just something about how i feel riding it.
I can't speak for everyone but the first half of my 30 years of riding was exclusively Japanese bikes and the second half was nothing but Harley. I moved on to Harley because it's the bike you keep for a very long time whereas the Japanese bikes felt more disposable. If you're a person who trades in their motorcycle every time the next better bike comes out then it might not matter but if you're like me who expects his bike to keep going a couple of decades then you might like the Harley.
The irony in feeling like Japanese bikes are disposable vs the HD. Just because it costs more to own, and maintain. That disposable everything mindset is crazy.
@@erisgh0sted961 it really depends on the model. My Sportster didn't cost any more to buy, own, and maintain than any Japanese bike that I've owned but if you're comparing to the bigger Harleys then yes you have a point.
I’m a realist. I have a 2012 Street Bob, that’s basically that bike with a 96CI motor. Stage 1 with tuner and V&H’s short shots (Sounds angry when ripping) and it exhibits all those traits you describe. It vibs on road at anything less than 2200 RPM’s. Starts to be more happy at 2500 and up. Recently put on a set of Michelin Commander III cruiser tires which is a vast improvement over the Harley stock tires. Stock seat will go soon and not really happy with the Mids. So that self mind debate will go on until I decide what to go with. It’s quirky like shoes you like but never quite feel as comfortable as you hope. Ride on
I stepped up from a Sportster to a 2002 Dyna Lowrider and I love it. My bike is NOT the bike you rode. Mine is 1450cc and 660 pounds. I rode it 7 hours yesterday and it was great! It is responsive and never lacking for power! I’ll buy additional bikes, but I’ll never let this one go. The best part is that she’s drop-dead gorgeous. 😎❤️
I had a 2017 dyna for a few years... decided to do what you suggest here and switched to a naked bike (street triple rs) for a year. and guess what. Im back on another dyna and no longer own that naked bike. why would i want to ride an uncomfortable bike that is boring to ride at any speed under like 90mph on the street?
Unfortunately most guys can’t buy more than one bike, the Dyna does a lot of things very well. I’ve had an 09 sporty, a 16 Dyna, and now a 20 road glide. The Dyna manages to be more comfortable than a sport bike on longer distances, but has better hardly than most large touring motorcycles. The styling is what really ties it all together making it that bike is desired. I’ve also had a zx10 and Suzuki gr650 so I’m not a Harley snob just prefer the HD’s
100% can take more rpms? You know it’s air cooled right? Can you tell me what would happen if it if it ran any hotter? I normally like your videos but this one rubbed me wrong
@@goochma honestly any fucking dyna 96 and up fucking rip and when they have proper suspension and are set up right a good rider can go harder than your average gsxr bro
@@benisrael1931 Agreed... My 2017 FXDLS is a beast. Not to mention how much more comfortable it is to ride than any sports bike. This guy pissed me off with his video. Crying about vibration and the bike being to expensive. A 2020 Yamaha V-Max will run you $18,000.00 and lacks the character and resale value of a Harley cruiser. People can ride what they like but don't beat up on Harleys just because he don't get it.
HD owner here, Dyna was discontinued for a reason. It has a cult following that can I respect but definitely not the best Harley ever. I've had a few HD's now from sportsters, dyna to softail. Currently a new 18+ softail with the Milwaukee 8 (street bob) and it's hands down way way better than any previous Harley I've had. What people dont seem to fully grasp is there's essentially two types of riders: motorcyclists and Harley-ists. Apparently you love them or hate em. You do you and I do me should be where the conversation stops and just show respect to all types of riders with a friendly wave.
Well said, same as you loved the sporty hate Dyna love the softail which still currently own twin cam 96b. The original lowrider and wideglide much better before the Dyna frame introduced. Love HD for the character engine and pipe noise totally different riding stance especially on the British roads it is challenging great fun.
@@sganzerlag Yeah I was agreeing with him as his review was spot on. If the Dyna was the best bike Harley ever made then they would not have discontinued it.
Some people buy a bike just for the "Cool" factor. When I was 18 I had a 1968 Triumph Tiger 100 (500cc single carb twin) and for a young guy that was a cool bike. It was a piece of garbage that couldn't take the abuse a 18 year old lays on a bike, .. and a Honda 305 Dream (reliable bike) could have beat it, .. but because it was a Triumph I felt like I was a lot more cool than the guy with the Honda. I think a Harley has that same sort of affect on owners.
Love the mechanical feelings of the motorcycle easy to work on Modern and my softail now is 9 years old and hasn't failed me yet keep it serviced as I always do with my motorcycles I've owned Honda suzuki kawasaki yamaha from 1987 onwards. Two stroke fun fun four stroke boring boring yawn intill got my first harley 2004 sportster never a dull moment full of character. Totally different riding style lot more engine breaking than brembro Cambridge lines brake setup. Now if yamaha reintroduced the RDlc 500 v4 or suzuki Rgv 500 v4 gammer two strokes I be having one of those but alas no again HD vibration smell of oil engine noise and pipe sound and reliable they are if looked after correctly great fun.
I can admit as a Harley guy that the dyna does have a lot of hype around but they are more about what they can be built into than what they are. I know it’s expensive and there’s really not much you can do about that sadly
Check out a dyno graph for a stock 103ciand tell me the torque is limited by the rpm ceiling. It's running out of air by 5k, even the super hotted up tc's and m8's don't rev to 7k.
HEY! Im a Dyna Bro and I am upset by this video! 🤣 but for real...I traded an R1 for a Dyna and everything thats bad about it on the road makes me a way better rider. I love how it rides, feels like you are taming a wild animal which will never be tamed. Great video and love the comparison. Respect for all the 2 / 3 wheeled brothers and sisters out there. Cant forget the Reliant Robin brothers. They are always creeping 👀
You guys are the type to pick a Subaru WRX over a 67 GTO. You'll say it handles waaayyyyy better, has waaayyyyy more power, and you get waaayyyyy more car for the money. You're missing the point and you will never understand. Just stick to your Subaru and I'll stick to my GTO
I think it's time for some cold hard truth, if you're coming from a metric background, you will never be impressed with a Harley. And if you've been drinking the HD koolaid you'll never be impressed with a metric. Harleys are simply too slow, don't handle well enough, and don't have the suspension to be comfortable enough in any segment compared to their competition. And I really wish HD bois would stop saying that metal clamshells for the control pods and fancy paint equals build quality. It does not. Stats speak for themselves. Build quality means you can own the bike without fear of breakdown, and that's something you just won't get with a Harley. If you truly want American iron that you can depend on, get an Indian, or preferably a Victory. They're cheaper, more reliable, handle better, and imho far better looking.
Everyone's so afraid to offend Harley boys. Let's just be real. They're overpriced junk and expect you to drop 2x as much to make it the bike it should be. Yawn. No thanks. I'll buy literally anything else.
Broad strokes. I own both a Harley Sportster Roadster (which I traded my Dyna for), and a Yamaha V Star 950. Harley's are a very visceral bikes, and the Yamaha's are very practical. They each have their place and they scratch different itches. If I want to feel alive I use the Harley, if I want to get there alive, I take the Yamaha.
@@ravenovatechnologies6554 Harley Davidson are pretty much a zombie brand that have been milked for all they're worth. And while their cruisers aren't necessarily junk, they are very overpriced, and that's mainly what's turning me away from buying one. And their refusal to innovate, too. The same air-cooled V-twin they've been using for forever now. Plus, the extremely toxic "tough guy" culture surrounding Harley right now makes it even worse. At least they have the Pan America coming out in 2021. That's the _only_ Harley bike that I actually want. But ultimately, I still agree with you on this part: Air cooled V-twin cruiser = "thank u, next."
Ride the modern Low Rider S! Inverted forks, dual front discs, 114 M8 engine, monoshock rear suspension. I'd really love to see what you guys would say about it. Ground clearance still kinda sucks, but after the V-Rod, it's the best Harley ever made IMO
Having owned a few HDs, I'll say this: they are great street bikes when operated within the posted speed limits. They are, essentially, 'parade' bikes that are great at low speeds and, generally, have a very high build quality, paint and chrome finish, and that classic aesthetic. They're heavy, they are not exactly fast, they don't exactly stop on a dime, and have very little cornering clearance. But hey, they look and sound cool...and that seems to be the most important qualities for the typical HD owner. For other rider's ? That is simply not enough. I've currently an m1200 and a Speed Triple...yeah, I love riding naked.
I had 883,,18 1200 Roadster which pulled 106 mph in Third ,,Now a 20 Low rider S BEST BY FAR and 19 Gsxs 750z Awesome Bike and very Underated . Try the New FXLRS with Forwards.
Hop on a fxd with mids, 14 inch shocks and a decent set of bars. and it will change your entire outlook on them. they have so much potential, and they feel great in corners
I understand what you are saying completely. I started on metric bikes, and I’ll never go back. The vibration, sound, look, and feel of a hd makes it feel alive with character and charisma. Other bikes just feel like lifeless machines to me. Line up a liter bike with my built 114 street glide or chain driven dyna superglide and I’ve got ANY sport bike on the 60ft time.
Dude, of course it vibrates at low RPM. It took me a while but once I was able to always stay and shift correctly within the correct RPM band(generally 3000 and up) it smooths out like butter. Rev matching is a must to ride a Harley correctly
Obviously it is about taste, but just listening to the video you are in to high of a gear for the speed you are going. Also those bikes are geared to primarily be on the highway, if you want more grunt speeds under 60 a simple sprocket change.
what's the "can't start with first gear" thing? I think the manual also said it, I just bought 2010 dyna street bob and I have been starting it in first gear, so is it not supposed to start, or do I damage something when I do that and need to start starting it in neutral?
My guess is why the Dyna has a low fuel cut is for reliability. It shakes so much at lower RPM as it is (which both Yam and Spite said), I suspect that 7k RPM would severely impact engine longevity.
The fxr is the best handling frame. The street glide is a departure from the fxr. The dyna frame sucks, but it can be helped with stabilizers suspension etc. Btw 7000 rpm the motor won't handle
I love my 2000 Dyna Lowrider. After a few years I put 10:5.1 pistons with geared Fueling Reaper cams, I think 545 and 535. Im not sure if that is an ideal pairing but with some carb and exhaust work she does pull.
I don’t own a Dyna but I do understand why it makes for an awesome bike after riding one. The Dyna gives you a feeling that I can only compare to muscle cars from the 60s. It doesn’t matter if the bike doesn’t rev as high as my scout bobber at 7800 rpm. When you enjoy a bike for what it offers you that’s when you get what a bike does to the people that own them. If you review a bike to pick at its flaws and compare it to other motorcycles that’s when you fail to understand the appeal of the motorcycle you are riding. I myself can tell you that I enjoy my 120 horsepower 1969 BMW 2002 as much as my 500 horsepower Mustang GT for very different reasons. The Dyna is a bike that has loads of torque down low, sounds amazing and makes you feel like badass while riding one. Is not a bike to win drag races. Yammie Noob, I can’t blame you for not understanding the Dyna. I came from previously owning sports bikes and never thought I would move from owning crotch rockets to what I own now a 2020 Indian Scout Bobber. As we aged in our motorcycle journey our taste in motorcycles changes.
I traded my 2018 mt-07 for a 2020 iron 883 and im happier. Yes the mt-07 performs better but it was just too easy to ride and felt like a cheap plastic toy bike where the iron is more mechanical and feels like it should to me. The feeling of the engine coming up your arm and thru your chest and down your body is what i wasn't getting on the plastic mt-07.
I get what you mean. I have an 06 Dyna. I've test rode tons of newer "better" bikes, but they all lack soul. They feel too good. I want to ride a big, clunky thing that rattles itself apart. It makes me feel like I'm doing something. I really wanted a FTR until I rode one - it was too nice. I didn't feel like I was on a motorcycle.
HD's are comfortable cruisers. That's all they are meant to be. If you just want to go fast for short periods of time then they aren't the bike for you. If you want to cruise and don't care about breaking the speed limit everywhere you go then you'll like them. HD's and sports bikes are two different animals that just happen to both have two wheels. You can't compare them.
Harleys vibrate a lot. Most people don't think that's comfortable. Especially when you just paid almost 14k dollars for that bike. For 14k it better be an excellent bike. However, it's only a good bike. That's the problem.
That is definitely an issue with that bike specifically. I had two dyna street bob’s and both you can start in first with the clutch pulled in. Also it does have more to give with power and a few extra rpm with a tune. But the weight is more of a thing that you get used to, and when you’re confident with it, you can toss it around. If I can toss around my bagger, you can toss around that dyna. But it really does take time. It’s about the performance for that style. If you ride a vtx1800 or Vulcan 1700 than you’d understand the playfulness of it. They are faster in a straight line. But they aren’t as confidence inspiring. Like me personally. I weigh 280lbs. So me on a naked sport bike is like a bear on a bicycle. I had the same issue when I had a sportster. I loved it but it was just not meant for a big guy. I got on a dyna and instantly knew that was the bike for me. It was like a sportster without the training wheels. Meant for a big boy. The only reason I traded my dyna was because of my riding. I spend hours riding around exploring and the dyna just gets hard to ride after an hour. I checked out some metrics but just couldn’t find one that I got that instant yes! Then I rode the street glide and there it was. The one I didn’t think I’d like. But I fell in love instantly. I expected it to feel every bit as heavy as it looked but it didn’t. Out of all the bikes I rode I felt the deepest connection to it like it was a dressed up dyna. I could throw it around and it was surprisingly good at slow speed maneuvers. But best of all I could ride it for hours and never feel tired and beat up like I did with the dyna. Bikes choose you. You don’t choose the bikes.
Question. I have to stick with a 125cc for two years until i can apply for a full license. Should i get a new, cheap, taro gp 125 with 2 years warranty or a used known brand bike ?
I started riding at age 45 and even though I’m a large dude, my budget led to an ‘82 Magna 750cc V4. Exciting bike! I’ve owned metric exclusively and will ride off on anything with keys in it. I’ve ridden Harleys and Indians though never bought one. Anything over 800cc is just ego(and leg room) . Shopping currently for a SteetBob because it has legroom. At 66+ I’m not touring and I’m not carving curves (mostly). A 100 mile radius from home is a fun afternoon. Twenty minutes to a Sonic is cool too. I’m having fun anytime I ride and on anything. Love your insights though. Keep them coming!
I will approach it with an open mind, i probably can, i am riding motorbikes for about 50 years. What do you think will change? You assume, that people riding a Dyna didnt open up their minds . . . read my story and then think about who is not opening up his mind? I loved my first Norton 750 Commando (and a 1942 WLA Liberator), but hated the repairs and oil leaks i had to do. Same with the Yamaha XT500, I hated the kickstarter kicking back at my shinbone and never could get it started after. I loved my Buell, but hated the way the exhaust fell-of every 10th wheely, or the oval cylinders, or the gazillion other broken stuff. I loved owning and riding over 30 other bikes from all brands and types, including several Harley models. Been racing racetracks, enduro riding, and all different types of motorsports, and after almost 50 years of riding, . . . . this year i again bought an older 2002 Dyna with a stage 4kit with 107HP and 164nm torque. Why? cause no other bike I could think of, gave me so big a smile for the $. Can I tell great things about a Dyna? No. and I wont. I love brand new bikes and new technique to. When I had 250.000$ a year I would probably have my garage filled with them. Would i start tinkering with my brand new Ducati? no, do i tinker with my old Dyna? 👍😎 yes. Is this frame the best Harley ever made? HELL NO. Would i want this engine in a FXR frame ? 👍 YESS Do you get what motorbike riding is about (for others)? Probably not. My family didnt ride Harley. At my work they dont ride Harley, Most of my friends dont ride Harley. I am not riding Harley for what other people think of me. Maybe 1 of those reasons goes for some others. But I think, you dont get it why I ride a Dyna, and probably not why others ride what they ride. 😉 How come? probably your perspective is to narrow? 😇
" OMG...BMW's R 18 is the bike that fits my lifestyle!!" - says every wannabe leather clad, macho macho man 'dude' from The Village People that's looking to upgrade their HD... (LOL)
I came to Harley from sports bikes ... if you ride a bone stock Harley then yeah I see what you're saying but a Harley is a blank canvas and you pay that extra money coz they are built to last , they are something you hand down to grandkids. My daily driver is a 1988 FXR and I love that bike like its part of my family and you just don't get that from other bikes
I muted the video and just watched it without all the critique so you just have a motorcycle going down a highway passing the trees and smelling the breeze it was great
I didn't want to watch this for weeks cos I thought it would just aggravate me. But, to be fair you were honest in you're assessment of the Dyna. I've had my Street bob for 12 years after coming from a Honda Transalp. I've never ridden another Harley. I have upgraded the front and rear suspension, added dual disc brakes up front, changed the front pulley to 30T, added a 2-up seat with passenger pegs, cams, bars and still doing upgrades. I love my bike and would never get rid of it. You have made me think about how to increase the rev limiter to 7,000 rpm. I have a tuner I still need to put on my bike hhmmmm
try a Energica Ego Plus or Energica Eva Ribelle with the updated batteries and you will laugh at the HD Livewire. And next year the Kymco Revonex (an EV bike with gears, in screen internal navigation and surround security technology) will take even more potential buyers from the overrated overexpensive HD Livewire.
I started on a 2003 dyna super glide, loved that bike, since have a 1994 wide glide and a 2012 street glide with a 120r. I have to say the street glide handles way better, but I still love jumping on my super glide for reasons I cannot explain.
I’m on a bmw s1000rr and just got my first Harley dyna super glide 08 looks great I think he would check on a stage one kit and maybe look into a stage two and then come back to this bike
I have owned a 2012 Diavel Carbon for 4 years and my buddy tossed me the keys to his Dyna and it was so unstable in turns it felt like a piece of licorice. The brakes were terrible I had zero confidence in them. It also doesn’t have a slipper clutch for downshifting. It’s wild to me, Harley had 40 years to refine the chassis and it feels like they have done nothing in that entire time. Looks great and sounds great tho!
Ride a Heritage Softail and Road King next 👍. The softail has the balanced engine too so it doesn't shake. They are actually butter smooth which you will probably like. The heritage softail is basically a 1940 hardtail knucklehead with a modern engine, chassis, and suspention. It really is the definition of what a Harley is. The Road King is a 1955 Panhead with a modern engine and suspention. They shake at idle but butter smooth on the highway.
The 99-06 Dyna is by far the best they ever made. The frame was smaller and the bikes overall were much more nimble. I have an 01 FXDX and I still haven't found something that makes me want to get rid of it. Try the older Dyna's. Specifically one that's decently built. Any Harley stock isn't great. The appeal is what you can turn them into. I've had a CBR, Love the MT07, the k900, just love my Dyna more. Idk man. Not everything is about performance and technology. The Dyna is just....better to me. Not faster, not better tech, just...better. I do agree though. I would NEVER in my life pay anything more than 7k for a stock Dyna.
@@gunner799 oh for sure. They really only upped the ci on the newer ones. Still an unbalanced twin cam. Mine is an 88" motor. 06 got the 96" then they went to 103" but all still a twin cam same overall sound and feel. Rubber mounted engines all the way through the years.
@@iruleyounow actually my mistake 😅 It’s actually a 2012 Dyna Street bob, NOT a 2012 dyna super glide custom.. would this model also have the quintessential Harley sound and rumble ?
No one will ever remember you as the guy with a diavel. Everyone will remember you as the Harley guy. The bike has a vision and heritage that beckon's back to an earlier age. Notice , it's not an inline motor, it's a v-twin. Very old technology. You buy a Harley for the same reason. You buy a record player and if you don't get it, I guess you don't get it.
I ride a Harley for the simple reason I like it... whether y'all think it doesn't deserve to be on a pedestal doesn't change the fact Harley has sold 1000% more than other companies
Hey guys, appreciate the video. I'm with you that I think the Dyna is probably a bit over-rated (especially in stock form) I started on a CBR 600rr. Loved it for about 1 hour then got super exhausted on it. Eventually went to a Honda Shadow 750 so I could get more comfort. Bike had no personality and was incredibly slow. I then overcompensated and got a Yamaha Raider sitting at 1900ccs. Freaking loved that bike. but again, I found myself uncomfortable after 100 miles, plus the gas tank only got me 120 miles. So through all that I discovered something about myself. I enjoy long ass rides, and being super comfortable. I've ended up on a Road Glide. For as big as the bike is, it's super enjoyable (for me) to ride because it placates to my riding style that I find myself doing most often. I am finally in a position where I can afford a 2nd bike. Don't know what I want yet, but I want a more performance oriented bike for short canyon rides and around town riding, then have the RG for my stupid long rides. Anyhow, my whole point of this is I agree with the fact you should ride other bikes first. And if you can, get a second bike! Keep up the good work fellas!
Hopefully this helps clear the air between us and some of the more upset Dyna bois out there. If you want to tells what we got wrong join the discord and we can chat about it! yammienoob.co
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I’m a baby squid
Why is the other video you uploaded this morning private?
The bike for all the Jax Teller wannabes.
Harley may not have the best bikes, but they do have the best dealerships. Sure, you pay a little more and you may sacrifice a bit in performance... but you’ll have a strong dealer network to support your investment. You can’t say that about any other motorcycle brand in the US. I’d venture to guess that Harley has more motorcycle technicians in Texas than Ducati has in the entirety of United States. You can buy a triumph. You can buy a Ducati. But you can’t get them serviced nearly as easily as a Harley.
Riding a Dyna is kind of like driving a '69 Chevelle. You don't buy one for no vibration, lighter weight or tech. But it's got the power and the "vibes" to justify the purchase.
# years later still a perfect explanation
Thank you for this -I’m a certified chevelle guy looking for first bike glad to know I’m on the right track 😂
And who ever chopped that rear fender..... I don’t like you.
Hahahaha straight up
Looks horrible
All that's missing is a tank lift
That’s my bike, i bought it with the fender chopped. At first i didnt like it either, but then its growing on me since it doesnt look every single dyna lol. Now quit your bitchin
“i feel really coooool” he says😂😂
I just love to ride my dyna. I can't really explain it. I never realized it was as complicated as this guy makes it.
haha
bro i like his videos but he thinks any person who rides a harley is a squid and makes any harley owner look bad😞
Lol, he ain't making it complicated. It's just a video of Spite telling us what he thinks about the Dyna
Not really complicated. That bike is most likely different than what he is used to, and the differences will be much more noticeable.
@@bonillabros9613 I don't even remember why I wrote that it was a year ago lol
“The dyna is a really really really pretty bike” ... while riding one of the ugliest dyna’s 🤦🏼♂️
Hahahahaha that was my first thought when i saw that seat
That is not club style
Yup
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Dam fukd it up
the clutch switch is broken, that's why it won't start in 1st.
Yeah, neutral disengagement switch, behind the clutch lever!
Maybe had aftermarket levers. My elite levers on my FXLRS don't activate the switch.
That’s the Dunham’s owner that installed the wrong levers without a neutral safety switch
4 out of 5 dynas have that damn switch broken...
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Can you guys ride a modern soft tail bike? Like a Low Rider S or a Fat Bob? Would really love to see you guys ride a touring bike as well. I own a Honda CB 1100 but have had some fun on my buddies’ Harleys from time to time and would like to hear you guys thoughts
Was just thinking the same
The new soft tails have come along way
I've owned 883,,Roadster ,,now 20 LOW RIDER S and 19 GSXS750z,,The Low rider S is by Far Best HD EVER..
Yeah I really wanna know what they think about a modern stock-ish soft tail.. illl be on the market for one soon enough when the used market gets a little better
Ride a 18 fat bob in the smaller 107. Love it. Has plenty of power and smooth ride. Limited out of factory at 115mph in 5th. 110 mph in 6th unless you shift into 6th over 110.
New soft tail feels way better
Slowly but surely, Yammie is turning to the dark side.........Good Gooooooood
We will watch his career with great interest
The slow side
One of the coolest things about the dyna is the ability to change the way the bike looks so drastically. You go go ape hangers, club style, fairings, or broom stick bars and it looks sick anyway. Super customizable, cheap, classic look and sound. What’s not to love
Funny, that describes a sportster perfectly but dyna bros hate sportsters haha
You can do same with the sporty and get just as much power out of it.
Cheap?? What part of any Dyna is cheap? And the most desirable to me the lowrider S. Are so expensive, Here in the UK anyway.
@@ra7238 picked my 06 dyna up for $5,700 in Tennessee here in the US. With 20,000 miles and no issues
@@tylerwalsh7587 yea, but some of us are a bit too big for a sportster. Size is the reason why I went from a sportster to a softail
I ride an old Dyna and it is very "ok". It's slow - but doesn't stop well, it's not comfortable, it's clunky, parts rattle loose... but I love it.
All this can be upgraded.
I'm with you. I loved my gsxr 600 and bandit 1200 but there's something about my slow lopey dyna. It's just fun to ride. First harley I've ever owned and it was instant love.
@@donaldoehl7690 how do you propose you make it faster?
@@dylancoric1194 cams...high compression pistons....2 into 1 exhaust.....will wake it up
@@mongolsmffm4829 sounds expensive 😂
It's hard to compare a Harley because it is a different bike - how many bikes are air cooled? If you unlocked the rev-limiter, I can almost guarantee you'll blow a gasket - more power = more heat, and Harley already runs these lean and hot. I'm not sure what is hot for these bikes, but cruising in downtown San Diego, my heads got up to 320°F, so I had to pull over. They got more power out of the Milwaukee 8, but the oil cooler is so big it may as well be liquid cooled; reminds me of the Shadow 750.
I started off on a 250, went to a Dyna Fat Bob, then traded that in for a Sportser Roadster, and at some point I purchased a Zero SR/F. It all comes down to character, the *feeling* of power, not that it is necessarily fast. While my Zero is stupidly fast (110 bhp, 140ft-lbs claimed), it's not the speed that does it for me, and I find myself riding my Zero like a Prius (but can actually merge on highway). I always find myself coming back to a Harley and it's the Sportser (and the Dyna before that) I ride like a hooligan. I love the vibration, I love the lazy low-revving engine, and I love the substantial feeling gear box. When I get on it, I ride the torque curve, not the power, so I shift a 4500RPM. I do slow but precise shifts, waiting for the RPM to drop to perfectly match the next gear builds anticipation for the next burst of power, and it belts a deafening roar, shakes, puts down enough power to feel it in my gut, and it's an assault on all my senses. I've pulled away from a Dyna on my Zero in Eco mode (power and torque @ 50%), but I don't want to go fast on the Zero - I can, it's effortless, it will turn into a corner nicely, but that's not the rider I am - when I ride for fun, I want a visceral experience, and most other bikes seem tame in comparison to either a Twin Cam or Evo Harley. I personally can't stand the Milwaukee 8 because of that issue you touch on precisely, other manufacturers do efficient and powerful engines better. So eeking some extra torque and power, with a smoother delivery and a big ass oil cooler feels neutered/sterile to me compared to the Twin Cam. If I wanted smooth downlow torque without any vibration, I'd take my Zero.
Jeremy Garcia I went from a 16 dyna low rider 103 to a 20 eglide 114 and I will admit the m8 sounds terrible in comparison to the 103 but nothing about the m8 feels neutered compared to the twin cam or a sportster 1200 unless you dislike the lack of excessive vibration on idle with the m8. If you upgraded to the m8 you wouldn’t feel that after a week. More power and torque everywhere. And of course you still get your clunky Harley gearbox. Lol but I do ageee with you on the charm of the shittiness of our Harleys
Did u trade ur 250 in or keep it.. I might just keep mine cuz I'm like 2k into it including price of the bike and I'd rather putt it to work then take 500 for it
@@micc4044 I unfortunately traded it. They gave me $2500 for it, which was above market value - they really wanted me on a new Harley. But there is a certain fun factor small displacement bikes offer that big ones don't. I ended up really missing my 250, so I ended up getting a SR400 as a secondary bike once I paid off the Dyna.
This is well said. I'm a radiator hater myself, that said Harley executed a pretty clean install of the cooler between the uprights. Most reviewers like the new frame and motor.
I have a 2014 Dyna currently. Ive owned and ridden all sorts of other bikes, from a ruckus up. Super sports, sport touring, sporties, sumo, vintage bikes, naked. The dyna is the heaviest one ive ridden/owned and its still my favorite. Great down the freeway, handles twistes as well as i need, and just makes me feel happy. Its not the fastest, not the most nimble, but just something about how i feel riding it.
Ive got several bikes and love my 2014 dyna low rider. I was worried at first but the more i ride, the more I love it
@@parrisbr915 no shit, mine is also a low rider. A name that is ironic now that I've lifted the thing
I can't speak for everyone but the first half of my 30 years of riding was exclusively Japanese bikes and the second half was nothing but Harley. I moved on to Harley because it's the bike you keep for a very long time whereas the Japanese bikes felt more disposable. If you're a person who trades in their motorcycle every time the next better bike comes out then it might not matter but if you're like me who expects his bike to keep going a couple of decades then you might like the Harley.
The irony in feeling like Japanese bikes are disposable vs the HD.
Just because it costs more to own, and maintain.
That disposable everything mindset is crazy.
@@erisgh0sted961 it really depends on the model. My Sportster didn't cost any more to buy, own, and maintain than any Japanese bike that I've owned but if you're comparing to the bigger Harleys then yes you have a point.
@@jamessouthworth1699 dude my 97 road king is cheap to maintain. As long as it's an Evo, maintenance is easy and cheap.
I’m a realist. I have a 2012 Street Bob, that’s basically that bike with a 96CI motor. Stage 1 with tuner and V&H’s short shots (Sounds angry when ripping) and it exhibits all those traits you describe. It vibs on road at anything less than 2200 RPM’s. Starts to be more happy at 2500 and up. Recently put on a set of Michelin Commander III cruiser tires which is a vast improvement over the Harley stock tires. Stock seat will go soon and not really happy with the Mids. So that self mind debate will go on until I decide what to go with. It’s quirky like shoes you like but never quite feel as comfortable as you hope. Ride on
I stepped up from a Sportster to a 2002 Dyna Lowrider and I love it. My bike is NOT the bike you rode. Mine is 1450cc and 660 pounds. I rode it 7 hours yesterday and it was great! It is responsive and never lacking for power! I’ll buy additional bikes, but I’ll never let this one go. The best part is that she’s drop-dead gorgeous. 😎❤️
02 FXDX Super Glide Sport here. Yeah buddy, takin mine along into the sunset too.
I had a 2017 dyna for a few years... decided to do what you suggest here and switched to a naked bike (street triple rs) for a year. and guess what. Im back on another dyna and no longer own that naked bike. why would i want to ride an uncomfortable bike that is boring to ride at any speed under like 90mph on the street?
I actually enjoy the engine pulses at lower RPMs on my Dyna.
Sounds like an inline 4-cylinder is more for you.
Unfortunately most guys can’t buy more than one bike, the Dyna does a lot of things very well. I’ve had an 09 sporty, a 16 Dyna, and now a 20 road glide. The Dyna manages to be more comfortable than a sport bike on longer distances, but has better hardly than most large touring motorcycles. The styling is what really ties it all together making it that bike is desired. I’ve also had a zx10 and Suzuki gr650 so I’m not a Harley snob just prefer the HD’s
100% can take more rpms? You know it’s air cooled right? Can you tell me what would happen if it if it ran any hotter? I normally like your videos but this one rubbed me wrong
What Harley model do you think is best?
Someone please get this man a real proper club bike that is a real ripper
Yup like a properly tuned 2017 Low Rider S. Then maybe he'll get it.
@@goochma honestly any fucking dyna 96 and up fucking rip and when they have proper suspension and are set up right a good rider can go harder than your average gsxr bro
@@benisrael1931 Agreed... My 2017 FXDLS is a beast. Not to mention how much more comfortable it is to ride than any sports bike. This guy pissed me off with his video. Crying about vibration and the bike being to expensive. A 2020 Yamaha V-Max will run you $18,000.00 and lacks the character and resale value of a Harley cruiser. People can ride what they like but don't beat up on Harleys just because he don't get it.
Yeah this thing just isn’t finished. Stock exhaust, going to assume no tune, hard tires, stock suspension...
@@benisrael1931 my built 88 will blow the brakes off any 96 lmao.
HD owner here, Dyna was discontinued for a reason. It has a cult following that can I respect but definitely not the best Harley ever. I've had a few HD's now from sportsters, dyna to softail. Currently a new 18+ softail with the Milwaukee 8 (street bob) and it's hands down way way better than any previous Harley I've had. What people dont seem to fully grasp is there's essentially two types of riders: motorcyclists and Harley-ists. Apparently you love them or hate em. You do you and I do me should be where the conversation stops and just show respect to all types of riders with a friendly wave.
Well said, same as you loved the sporty hate Dyna love the softail which still currently own twin cam 96b. The original lowrider and wideglide much better before the Dyna frame introduced. Love HD for the character engine and pipe noise totally different riding stance especially on the British roads it is challenging great fun.
Dude, the reviewer never was disrespectful. Quite the opposite.
@@sganzerlag Yeah I was agreeing with him as his review was spot on. If the Dyna was the best bike Harley ever made then they would not have discontinued it.
What a great review man, you said what you felt without being rude.
I love how every time they mention a barely in a video they have to upload a follow up video making sure the Harley boys aren't butthurt
🤡
😂 yup
Some people buy a bike just for the "Cool" factor. When I was 18 I had a 1968 Triumph Tiger 100 (500cc single carb twin) and for a young guy that was a cool bike. It was a piece of garbage that couldn't take the abuse a 18 year old lays on a bike, .. and a Honda 305 Dream (reliable bike) could have beat it, .. but because it was a Triumph I felt like I was a lot more cool than the guy with the Honda. I think a Harley has that same sort of affect on owners.
That was a '68 and Triumph have come a long way since then, sadly Harley hasnt
Love the mechanical feelings of the motorcycle easy to work on Modern and my softail now is 9 years old and hasn't failed me yet keep it serviced as I always do with my motorcycles I've owned Honda suzuki kawasaki yamaha from 1987 onwards. Two stroke fun fun four stroke boring boring yawn intill got my first harley 2004 sportster never a dull moment full of character. Totally different riding style lot more engine breaking than brembro Cambridge lines brake setup. Now if yamaha reintroduced the RDlc 500 v4 or suzuki Rgv 500 v4 gammer two strokes I be having one of those but alas no again HD vibration smell of oil engine noise and pipe sound and reliable they are if looked after correctly great fun.
I sold my Dyna and bought a GSXR the same day. I don't regret it a second
I can admit as a Harley guy that the dyna does have a lot of hype around but they are more about what they can be built into than what they are. I know it’s expensive and there’s really not much you can do about that sadly
It reminds me of ducatistas that are missing the bragging rights.
Compared to other cruisers of the same size, they're not really expensive.
Frank Hubbard IV yeah tbh my streetglide special was cheaper than a gold wing
@@frankhubbardiv8711 there’s not really many mid size cruisers right now like the dyna or softails
@@SeguraSketches victory, Indian, honda, triumph
Check out a dyno graph for a stock 103ciand tell me the torque is limited by the rpm ceiling. It's running out of air by 5k, even the super hotted up tc's and m8's don't rev to 7k.
HEY! Im a Dyna Bro and I am upset by this video! 🤣 but for real...I traded an R1 for a Dyna and everything thats bad about it on the road makes me a way better rider. I love how it rides, feels like you are taming a wild animal which will never be tamed. Great video and love the comparison. Respect for all the 2 / 3 wheeled brothers and sisters out there. Cant forget the Reliant Robin brothers. They are always creeping 👀
You guys are the type to pick a Subaru WRX over a 67 GTO. You'll say it handles waaayyyyy better, has waaayyyyy more power, and you get waaayyyyy more car for the money. You're missing the point and you will never understand. Just stick to your Subaru and I'll stick to my GTO
Amen to that
lol that dyna is ugly. Why is it half assed bobber in the back and a half Assed club style in the front? And still stock pipes and air cleaner 😂
In the Dyna's defense, it sounds like you are riding it totally stock. You should perform at least a stage 1 or stage 2, ride it, then compare.
I'll give you that; for the price, you should get more.
I think it's time for some cold hard truth, if you're coming from a metric background, you will never be impressed with a Harley. And if you've been drinking the HD koolaid you'll never be impressed with a metric. Harleys are simply too slow, don't handle well enough, and don't have the suspension to be comfortable enough in any segment compared to their competition. And I really wish HD bois would stop saying that metal clamshells for the control pods and fancy paint equals build quality. It does not. Stats speak for themselves. Build quality means you can own the bike without fear of breakdown, and that's something you just won't get with a Harley. If you truly want American iron that you can depend on, get an Indian, or preferably a Victory. They're cheaper, more reliable, handle better, and imho far better looking.
Everyone's so afraid to offend Harley boys. Let's just be real. They're overpriced junk and expect you to drop 2x as much to make it the bike it should be. Yawn. No thanks. I'll buy literally anything else.
@@ravenovatechnologies6554 Indians cost just as much
Broad strokes. I own both a Harley Sportster Roadster (which I traded my Dyna for), and a Yamaha V Star 950. Harley's are a very visceral bikes, and the Yamaha's are very practical. They each have their place and they scratch different itches. If I want to feel alive I use the Harley, if I want to get there alive, I take the Yamaha.
@@ravenovatechnologies6554 Harley Davidson are pretty much a zombie brand that have been milked for all they're worth.
And while their cruisers aren't necessarily junk, they are very overpriced, and that's mainly what's turning me away from buying one. And their refusal to innovate, too. The same air-cooled V-twin they've been using for forever now. Plus, the extremely toxic "tough guy" culture surrounding Harley right now makes it even worse.
At least they have the Pan America coming out in 2021. That's the _only_ Harley bike that I actually want. But ultimately, I still agree with you on this part: Air cooled V-twin cruiser = "thank u, next."
I like this guy sooo much better than the bald guy!!
I think the bald guy is his son
@@JohnnyXoz i thought the bald guy was his dad and that's why he keeps saying Papa Yam
Spite never really likes a bike
It’s cool. Your opinion is yours and it’s okay. Not that I’m giving you permission but I am supporting you giving you us your opinion.
Ride the modern Low Rider S! Inverted forks, dual front discs, 114 M8 engine, monoshock rear suspension. I'd really love to see what you guys would say about it. Ground clearance still kinda sucks, but after the V-Rod, it's the best Harley ever made IMO
The VRod takes the cake when it comes to Harleys. It’s not your traditional Harley, which is why it’s so good and why I love mine.
Vrods are so cool love riding them. I agree the stock Twin Cam motor is under powered but I love my beefier DYNA
@@jerryrobbins45 One ride on a friend’s Dyna Fatbob changed my perception of Harleys.
Having owned a few HDs, I'll say this: they are great street bikes when operated within the posted speed limits. They are, essentially, 'parade' bikes that are great at low speeds and, generally, have a very high build quality, paint and chrome finish, and that classic aesthetic.
They're heavy, they are not exactly fast, they don't exactly stop on a dime, and have very little cornering clearance. But hey, they look and sound cool...and that seems to be the most important qualities for the typical HD owner. For other rider's ? That is simply not enough.
I've currently an m1200 and a Speed Triple...yeah, I love riding naked.
I had 883,,18 1200 Roadster which pulled 106 mph in Third ,,Now a 20 Low rider S BEST BY FAR and 19 Gsxs 750z Awesome Bike and very Underated . Try the New FXLRS with Forwards.
Hop on a fxd with mids, 14 inch shocks and a decent set of bars. and it will change your entire outlook on them. they have so much potential, and they feel great in corners
I understand what you are saying completely. I started on metric bikes, and I’ll never go back. The vibration, sound, look, and feel of a hd makes it feel alive with character and charisma. Other bikes just feel like lifeless machines to me. Line up a liter bike with my built 114 street glide or chain driven dyna superglide and I’ve got ANY sport bike on the 60ft time.
It's funny how the only good Harley was still designed by Erik Buell (chassis). Their betrayal of Erik is becoming their downfall.
i'm sure they're regretting it. ditching him RIGHT before everyone wanted powerful naked bikes.
Yup, had my 92 FXR since 91 (91 sold out ) I’ve also had as additional bikes R1 and Duc hyper both great bikes , both sold . But I always kept the FXR
Dude, of course it vibrates at low RPM. It took me a while but once I was able to always stay and shift correctly within the correct RPM band(generally 3000 and up) it smooths out like butter. Rev matching is a must to ride a Harley correctly
I have a 96 wide glide. Not easy to ride, feels heavy, but I love it. Its got that "there's just something about it" kind of vibe to it.
As an FX lover, from the 80's FX's to the new ones, I love them all.
Diabol? Or how do you spell it?? I’d love to check out this bike!
Obviously it is about taste, but just listening to the video you are in to high of a gear for the speed you are going. Also those bikes are geared to primarily be on the highway, if you want more grunt speeds under 60 a simple sprocket change.
what's the "can't start with first gear" thing? I think the manual also said it, I just bought 2010 dyna street bob and I have been starting it in first gear, so is it not supposed to start, or do I damage something when I do that and need to start starting it in neutral?
I definitely bought a Harley because that's what my dad had. I don't regret it, but if I were buying a bike now, I'd pick something else.
My guess is why the Dyna has a low fuel cut is for reliability. It shakes so much at lower RPM as it is (which both Yam and Spite said), I suspect that 7k RPM would severely impact engine longevity.
I mean if you put a different set of cams in it. It will rev to 6,800
The fxr is the best handling frame. The street glide is a departure from the fxr. The dyna frame sucks, but it can be helped with stabilizers suspension etc. Btw 7000 rpm the motor won't handle
My fxdbd 1340 rev's to 11000 rpm runs on a methanol diesel mix and a 200 shot of nos, had it on the Dyno a month ago and got 247hp at the wheel.
@@700lbs_ripped I was referring to stock motors. But your motor sounds rad!
I love my 2000 Dyna Lowrider. After a few years I put 10:5.1 pistons with geared Fueling Reaper cams, I think 545 and 535. Im not sure if that is an ideal pairing but with some carb and exhaust work she does pull.
I don’t own a Dyna but I do understand why it makes for an awesome bike after riding one. The Dyna gives you a feeling that I can only compare to muscle cars from the 60s. It doesn’t matter if the bike doesn’t rev as high as my scout bobber at 7800 rpm. When you enjoy a bike for what it offers you that’s when you get what a bike does to the people that own them. If you review a bike to pick at its flaws and compare it to other motorcycles that’s when you fail to understand the appeal of the motorcycle you are riding. I myself can tell you that I enjoy my 120 horsepower 1969 BMW 2002 as much as my 500 horsepower Mustang GT for very different reasons. The Dyna is a bike that has loads of torque down low, sounds amazing and makes you feel like badass while riding one. Is not a bike to win drag races. Yammie Noob, I can’t blame you for not understanding the Dyna. I came from previously owning sports bikes and never thought I would move from owning crotch rockets to what I own now a 2020 Indian Scout Bobber. As we aged in our motorcycle journey our taste in motorcycles changes.
I have an 09 I can start in any gear. Is that something unique to certain years?
I traded my 2018 mt-07 for a 2020 iron 883 and im happier. Yes the mt-07 performs better but it was just too easy to ride and felt like a cheap plastic toy bike where the iron is more mechanical and feels like it should to me. The feeling of the engine coming up your arm and thru your chest and down your body is what i wasn't getting on the plastic mt-07.
I get what you mean. I have an 06 Dyna. I've test rode tons of newer "better" bikes, but they all lack soul. They feel too good. I want to ride a big, clunky thing that rattles itself apart. It makes me feel like I'm doing something. I really wanted a FTR until I rode one - it was too nice. I didn't feel like I was on a motorcycle.
@yammienoob what would you say I’d Harleys best model?
HD's are comfortable cruisers. That's all they are meant to be. If you just want to go fast for short periods of time then they aren't the bike for you. If you want to cruise and don't care about breaking the speed limit everywhere you go then you'll like them. HD's and sports bikes are two different animals that just happen to both have two wheels. You can't compare them.
Harleys vibrate a lot. Most people don't think that's comfortable. Especially when you just paid almost 14k dollars for that bike. For 14k it better be an excellent bike. However, it's only a good bike. That's the problem.
@@sganzerlagthey're designed to vibrate at idle, once they get moving those rubber mounted machines are very smooth
That is definitely an issue with that bike specifically. I had two dyna street bob’s and both you can start in first with the clutch pulled in. Also it does have more to give with power and a few extra rpm with a tune. But the weight is more of a thing that you get used to, and when you’re confident with it, you can toss it around. If I can toss around my bagger, you can toss around that dyna. But it really does take time. It’s about the performance for that style. If you ride a vtx1800 or Vulcan 1700 than you’d understand the playfulness of it. They are faster in a straight line. But they aren’t as confidence inspiring. Like me personally. I weigh 280lbs. So me on a naked sport bike is like a bear on a bicycle. I had the same issue when I had a sportster. I loved it but it was just not meant for a big guy. I got on a dyna and instantly knew that was the bike for me. It was like a sportster without the training wheels. Meant for a big boy. The only reason I traded my dyna was because of my riding. I spend hours riding around exploring and the dyna just gets hard to ride after an hour. I checked out some metrics but just couldn’t find one that I got that instant yes! Then I rode the street glide and there it was. The one I didn’t think I’d like. But I fell in love instantly. I expected it to feel every bit as heavy as it looked but it didn’t. Out of all the bikes I rode I felt the deepest connection to it like it was a dressed up dyna. I could throw it around and it was surprisingly good at slow speed maneuvers. But best of all I could ride it for hours and never feel tired and beat up like I did with the dyna. Bikes choose you. You don’t choose the bikes.
Question. I have to stick with a 125cc for two years until i can apply for a full license. Should i get a new, cheap, taro gp 125 with 2 years warranty or a used known brand bike ?
I would buy used. If you happen to drop it no worries. After you get your full licence sell it to another person to learn on
Clutch safety switch wire might’ve gotten pinched when the bar swap was done. One of my friends has a dyna street bob that done the same thing
Dynas have unbalanced motors. That's where the lateral movement comes from.
It’s not the engine but where the swing arm is mounted to the transmission instead of the frame.
@@jakek8812 also the motor is not rigid mounted so lots of vibration and free play.
What’s the best tire for a Dyna tho?
I started riding at age 45 and even though I’m a large dude, my budget led to an ‘82 Magna 750cc V4. Exciting bike!
I’ve owned metric exclusively and will ride off on anything with keys in it. I’ve ridden Harleys and Indians though never bought one. Anything over 800cc is just ego(and leg room) . Shopping currently for a SteetBob because it has legroom. At 66+ I’m not touring and I’m not carving curves (mostly). A 100 mile radius from home is a fun afternoon. Twenty minutes to a Sonic is cool too. I’m having fun anytime I ride and on anything. Love your insights though. Keep them coming!
Do you know what happens to a split crank if it's over revved a lot?
I will approach it with an open mind, i probably can, i am riding motorbikes for about 50 years. What do you think will change? You assume, that people riding a Dyna didnt open up their minds . . . read my story and then think about who is not opening up his mind?
I loved my first Norton 750 Commando (and a 1942 WLA Liberator), but hated the repairs and oil leaks i had to do.
Same with the Yamaha XT500, I hated the kickstarter kicking back at my shinbone and never could get it started after. I loved my Buell, but hated the way the exhaust fell-of every 10th wheely, or the oval cylinders, or the gazillion other broken stuff.
I loved owning and riding over 30 other bikes from all brands and types, including several Harley models. Been racing racetracks, enduro riding, and all different types of motorsports, and after almost 50 years of riding, . . . . this year i again bought an older 2002 Dyna with a stage 4kit with 107HP and 164nm torque.
Why? cause no other bike I could think of, gave me so big a smile for the $. Can I tell great things about a Dyna? No. and I wont.
I love brand new bikes and new technique to. When I had 250.000$ a year I would probably have my garage filled with them.
Would i start tinkering with my brand new Ducati? no, do i tinker with my old Dyna? 👍😎 yes. Is this frame the best Harley ever made? HELL NO.
Would i want this engine in a FXR frame ? 👍 YESS
Do you get what motorbike riding is about (for others)? Probably not.
My family didnt ride Harley. At my work they dont ride Harley, Most of my friends dont ride Harley. I am not riding Harley for what other people think of me.
Maybe 1 of those reasons goes for some others. But I think, you dont get it why I ride a Dyna, and probably not why others ride what they ride. 😉
How come? probably your perspective is to narrow? 😇
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You can remove the rev limiter with a tune?
Lmao. Is the new R18 any better of an archaic design?
" OMG...BMW's R 18 is the bike that fits my lifestyle!!" - says every wannabe leather clad, macho macho man 'dude' from The Village People that's looking to upgrade their HD...
(LOL)
The reason it vibrates so hard at low RPM is the way the cylinders are designed, believe it or not most Harley’s are made to be ridden fast
I came to Harley from sports bikes ... if you ride a bone stock Harley then yeah I see what you're saying but a Harley is a blank canvas and you pay that extra money coz they are built to last , they are something you hand down to grandkids. My daily driver is a 1988 FXR and I love that bike like its part of my family and you just don't get that from other bikes
I muted the video and just watched it without all the critique so you just have a motorcycle going down a highway passing the trees and smelling the breeze it was great
Ok, the FXR was suppose to be the best handling H-D ever. Secondly, why are we still talking about this so much, if not to just make another video.
Exactly, say bad things about a brand/model, follow up with vlog about it, repeat. Seems like filler content but at least it's content...
Thanks for the video. Have a blessed day everyone!
I didn't want to watch this for weeks cos I thought it would just aggravate me. But, to be fair you were honest in you're assessment of the Dyna.
I've had my Street bob for 12 years after coming from a Honda Transalp. I've never ridden another Harley. I have upgraded the front and rear suspension, added dual disc brakes up front, changed the front pulley to 30T, added a 2-up seat with passenger pegs, cams, bars and still doing upgrades. I love my bike and would never get rid of it. You have made me think about how to increase the rev limiter to 7,000 rpm. I have a tuner I still need to put on my bike hhmmmm
I just don't think you're riding it like a cruiser. Take it for a ride out to Memphis and back, then see what you think of it.
That wont change a thing
I've ridden a LiveWire and it is quite agile. Its handling approaches modern street bike standards.
try a Energica Ego Plus or Energica Eva Ribelle with the updated batteries and you will laugh at the HD Livewire. And next year the Kymco Revonex (an EV bike with gears, in screen internal navigation and surround security technology) will take even more potential buyers from the overrated overexpensive HD Livewire.
can you change the rev limiter to make it lets say 7000 rpm?
Just got my first bike! Yamaha v star 1100 classic
Ayyyyye I got my first bike like 3-4 weeks ago. It’s a Yamaha virago 1100 classic.
I have me the 650. How is the 1100?
Aaron Stammerjuan heavy lol
Harley Salazar be prepared to drop that big boy lol.
Νικος ΒΠ i just moved it rn and I thought of that😂
What would you change on the breaks?
Honestly if you ever need an actual explanation of why dynas are "cool" then you will never understand
what would you say about FXDLS?
What road are you on?
yammie can you get a cbr650r? the fully faired verson of the cb650r. would love to hear your opinion on it
Was waiting for your video today Papa Yam😉
I started on a 2003 dyna super glide, loved that bike, since have a 1994 wide glide and a 2012 street glide with a 120r. I have to say the street glide handles way better, but I still love jumping on my super glide for reasons I cannot explain.
Also that dyna really needs a 2 in 1 and good tune
roberto romo hella stock
No HD Should EVER have a Two into One..Some Two into Two Not only Sound Much better but Perform Better too ..Look at Cycle Fanatix.
I’m on a bmw s1000rr and just got my first Harley dyna super glide 08 looks great I think he would check on a stage one kit and maybe look into a stage two and then come back to this bike
the no hands parts had me worried if even a squirrel came out into the road.
I have owned a 2012 Diavel Carbon for 4 years and my buddy tossed me the keys to his Dyna and it was so unstable in turns it felt like a piece of licorice. The brakes were terrible I had zero confidence in them. It also doesn’t have a slipper clutch for downshifting. It’s wild to me, Harley had 40 years to refine the chassis and it feels like they have done nothing in that entire time. Looks great and sounds great tho!
You hit the dyna right on the head bro. Great video
Ride a Heritage Softail and Road King next 👍. The softail has the balanced engine too so it doesn't shake. They are actually butter smooth which you will probably like. The heritage softail is basically a 1940 hardtail knucklehead with a modern engine, chassis, and suspention. It really is the definition of what a Harley is. The Road King is a 1955 Panhead with a modern engine and suspention. They shake at idle but butter smooth on the highway.
Finally got my first bike! It’s a black 05 Suzuki Boulevard M50.
Good pic! Nice bike!
The 99-06 Dyna is by far the best they ever made. The frame was smaller and the bikes overall were much more nimble. I have an 01 FXDX and I still haven't found something that makes me want to get rid of it. Try the older Dyna's. Specifically one that's decently built. Any Harley stock isn't great. The appeal is what you can turn them into. I've had a CBR, Love the MT07, the k900, just love my Dyna more. Idk man. Not everything is about performance and technology. The Dyna is just....better to me. Not faster, not better tech, just...better. I do agree though. I would NEVER in my life pay anything more than 7k for a stock Dyna.
Do the post ‘06 dynas still have that quintessential Harley sound and rumble ? Eyeing a 2012 FXDC.
@@gunner799 oh for sure. They really only upped the ci on the newer ones. Still an unbalanced twin cam. Mine is an 88" motor. 06 got the 96" then they went to 103" but all still a twin cam same overall sound and feel. Rubber mounted engines all the way through the years.
@@iruleyounow my bad, what does it mean that they upped the “ci”? Also, what year do “the newer ones” start at
@@iruleyounow actually my mistake 😅 It’s actually a 2012 Dyna Street bob, NOT a 2012 dyna super glide custom.. would this model also have the quintessential Harley sound and rumble ?
No one will ever remember you as the guy with a diavel. Everyone will remember you as the Harley guy. The bike has a vision and heritage that beckon's back to an earlier age. Notice , it's not an inline motor, it's a v-twin. Very old technology. You buy a Harley for the same reason. You buy a record player and if you don't get it, I guess you don't get it.
5200 rpm? Is it a diesel?
My 2014 sportster only starts in neutral,doesn't start in first gear
I like back fender but you cut too short it ur idea if I have I must have long fender for long distance
9:05 LOL. Sounded so sad when you said that.
I ride a Harley for the simple reason I like it... whether y'all think it doesn't deserve to be on a pedestal doesn't change the fact Harley has sold 1000% more than other companies
It sounds like you’re talking through a 10 foot pvc pipe.
why does it have three gas caps?
Hey guys, appreciate the video. I'm with you that I think the Dyna is probably a bit over-rated (especially in stock form) I started on a CBR 600rr. Loved it for about 1 hour then got super exhausted on it. Eventually went to a Honda Shadow 750 so I could get more comfort. Bike had no personality and was incredibly slow. I then overcompensated and got a Yamaha Raider sitting at 1900ccs. Freaking loved that bike. but again, I found myself uncomfortable after 100 miles, plus the gas tank only got me 120 miles. So through all that I discovered something about myself. I enjoy long ass rides, and being super comfortable. I've ended up on a Road Glide. For as big as the bike is, it's super enjoyable (for me) to ride because it placates to my riding style that I find myself doing most often. I am finally in a position where I can afford a 2nd bike. Don't know what I want yet, but I want a more performance oriented bike for short canyon rides and around town riding, then have the RG for my stupid long rides. Anyhow, my whole point of this is I agree with the fact you should ride other bikes first. And if you can, get a second bike! Keep up the good work fellas!
I was raised with a Harley/Triumph family, I ride a 790 duke. I enjoy the upright naked bikes. Sporty look, fun to ride!