Buying another bike...

[desertrat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Softballkid

I was told yesterday, that if I want to go out for 2-3 hour rides on the weekends, I should go with the softail family instead of the Dyna... Apparently the softail family is just a much more comfortable ride for both driver and passenger...

Anyone rode both styles have any input?

Haven't ridden either, but if you want, at some point, to put bags on it, it looks like those exposed shocks would limit the size a lot.

[Softballkid]

Originally Posted by desertrat

Haven't ridden either, but if you want, at some point, to put bags on it, it looks like those exposed shocks would limit the size a lot.

I think by the time I'm ready for bags, I'll also be ready for a new bike (I'm hoping atleast )

[aps45819 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Softballkid

I think by the time I'm ready for bags, I'll also be ready for a new bike (I'm hoping atleast )

you'll be ready for bags the first time you want to carry something that won't fit in your pocket.

Ever need to stop and grab a loaf of bread on the way home?


(while you might fit a loaf of bread in your pocket, it's not much good if you do)

[Softballkid]

Originally Posted by aps45819

you'll be ready for bags the first time you want to carry something that won't fit in your pocket.

Ever need to stop and grab a loaf of bread on the way home?


(while you might fit a loaf of bread in your pocket, it's not much good if you do)

I know for a bit I may ride with a small back pack or something just to carry my stuff for work in...

As for stopping after work, normally its cig's or something I stop for...so Im not to worried about that...

[bresamil]

Originally Posted by Softballkid

I know for a bit I may ride with a small back pack or something just to carry my stuff for work in...

As for stopping after work, normally its cig's or something I stop for...so Im not to worried about that...

Which kind of bike does S like?

[aps45819 (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Softballkid

I know for a bit I may ride with a small back pack or something just to carry my stuff for work in......

That get's to be a pain, especially if you're riding double.
no boobs rubbing on your back

You're looking at Harley's so you'll want to carry a can of chrome polish, some sort of cleaning solution and a microfiber buffing cloth.
There's ALWAYS a 30% chance of rain, a rain suit is nice to have along. It's a good idea to put together a basic tool kit and carry it with you. Jap bikes come with them, but I don't think Harley's do. You mentioned 2-3 hour rides. It would be nice to carry a couple of bottles of water with you.

Being able to carry a small amount (10-40 liters) makes the riding experience soooo much nicer.
My topcase is 48l and the side cases are 52l each.

[Softballkid]

Originally Posted by bresamil

Which kind of bike does S like?

She likes the first bike I went and looked at, but I won't be getting...Other than that, she doesn't have much preference

Originally Posted by aps45819

That get's to be a pain, especially if you're riding double.
no boobs rubbing on your back

You're looking at Harley's so you'll want to carry a can of chrome polish, some sort of cleaning solution and a microfiber buffing cloth.
There's ALWAYS a 30% chance of rain, a rain suit is nice to have along. It's a good idea to put together a basic tool kit and carry it with you. Jap bikes come with them, but I don't think Harley's do. You mentioned 2-3 hour rides. It would be nice to carry a couple of bottles of water with you.

Being able to carry a small amount (10-40 liters) makes the riding experience soooo much nicer.
My topcase is 48l and the side cases are 52l each.

The backpack would just be for coming to work, not normally riding unless I just really wanted to ride and needed to take something... But I can see the advantages of having the bags in all, I think its just a "being young" thing and not really liking the looks of most bikes with them...

[Softballkid]

Yeah, done changed my mind again

It's either gonna be a Night Train or a FatBob...

I'm picking it up either the 1st or 2nd week of August....(As long as the dealership gets them in)

[desertrat (Premo)]

Originally Posted by Softballkid

Yeah, done changed my mind again

It's either gonna be a Night Train or a FatBob...

I'm picking it up either the 1st or 2nd week of August....(As long as the dealership gets them in)

What do you think of those "denim" colors?

[Softballkid]

Originally Posted by desertrat

What do you think of those "denim" colors?

Have yet to see it IRL, and it's kinda hard to see on the comp.. So I dont have much input to add