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Get a Dyna Glide Sport (FXDX), it's nippy and can be made a lot nippier rather inexpensively and it handles better than any other conventional Vtwin cruiser on the market.
Also did I mention that it's pretty cheap and has the best aftermarket and dealer support in the nation?
Also did I mention that it's pretty cheap and has the best aftermarket and dealer support in the nation?
I'll have to agree. I just turned over 30,000kms on my '04 MeanStreak and love it. We do one or two long (5,000km) trips a year and I commute daily on it. It's strictly a one up ride though, I wouldn't torture anyone on the pillion, so if you are ever going to haul a passenger, keep looking or spring for a decent pillion for them. I just finished test riding all the adventure bikes and keep coming back to my meanstreak.
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The new Yamaha Roadliner series looks like the right direction. According to your post your looking more along the lines of a "classic" or "standard" cruiser look. I don't have anything against the Kaw line. The "posi-neutral" feature is the best and the brakes are good. Power is not really a problem, but todays cruisers put more to the ground. So, with that I stick by my original suggestion. Go get a new Yamaha and call it a day.
The Marauder is now called the M50.
There is a review in a recent Rider magazine.
they seemed to like it.
It has the 805cc engine, which will give you better gas miliage than your other contenders.
I rode both the Mean Streak and the 1600 Classic at Americade last year and disliked the riding position of the Mean Streak.
Very much feet forward which will translate to a very sore back at our age.
I am the same height and weight and 52.
The 1600 Classic as much more comfortable if a bit heavy.
You should consider the Honda VTX1300.
I found that to be THE most comfortable of all the cruisers I have ridden.
As always take 'em for a test ride first.
Sitting on them in the showroom and taking them for a ride are two completly affairs.
I love the way the Mean Streak looks, I hated the way it rode!
I loved the ride on the Warrior, but she's gonna be a bit of a gas hog, with a very small tank. A lot of fun to ride though.
Take a ride on the Suzuki M50, and if you like it buy it! Handles well, a somewhat peppy engine, and plenty of aftermarket parts for it.
I think you'll like it.
I just picked up an 82 Wing for the wifey to feel comfy on.
I also have a 650 V-Strom, a VERY fun and versitile bike.
Good luck and let us know what you get!
There is a review in a recent Rider magazine.
they seemed to like it.
It has the 805cc engine, which will give you better gas miliage than your other contenders.
I rode both the Mean Streak and the 1600 Classic at Americade last year and disliked the riding position of the Mean Streak.
Very much feet forward which will translate to a very sore back at our age.
I am the same height and weight and 52.
The 1600 Classic as much more comfortable if a bit heavy.
You should consider the Honda VTX1300.
I found that to be THE most comfortable of all the cruisers I have ridden.
As always take 'em for a test ride first.
Sitting on them in the showroom and taking them for a ride are two completly affairs.
I love the way the Mean Streak looks, I hated the way it rode!
I loved the ride on the Warrior, but she's gonna be a bit of a gas hog, with a very small tank. A lot of fun to ride though.
Take a ride on the Suzuki M50, and if you like it buy it! Handles well, a somewhat peppy engine, and plenty of aftermarket parts for it.
I think you'll like it.
I just picked up an 82 Wing for the wifey to feel comfy on.
I also have a 650 V-Strom, a VERY fun and versitile bike.
Good luck and let us know what you get!
Youre missing some new machinery
Do your self and America a favor.
Go take a look at the new Victorys.
They will have something youll like, both in classis looks and new stiles.
I have about 2000 miles on a 2005 hammer;
V-Twin 100 in 1634 cc
6 speed Trans.
Right side - belt drive
One of the most dependable
motors in the market
Power at or above almost
anything in the market,
lots more to tap reasonable.
And Looks that none can match.
Find your nearest Victory/Polaris Dealer and ask for a test ride, they love to do this.
You will be amazed.
Oh Yea, Victory is more American made than HD.
Brian Cox
Do your self and America a favor.
Go take a look at the new Victorys.
They will have something youll like, both in classis looks and new stiles.
I have about 2000 miles on a 2005 hammer;
V-Twin 100 in 1634 cc
6 speed Trans.
Right side - belt drive
One of the most dependable
motors in the market
Power at or above almost
anything in the market,
lots more to tap reasonable.
And Looks that none can match.
Find your nearest Victory/Polaris Dealer and ask for a test ride, they love to do this.
You will be amazed.
Oh Yea, Victory is more American made than HD.
Brian Cox
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ah, who knows? It's like GM 1958. Every few days it seems HD changes the name of some model that's been around for years. L
ike when they change all the food around in Ralphs supermarkets. "Hell, this is where the bread use to be?" Keeps you guessing...
ah, who knows? It's like GM 1958. Every few days it seems HD changes the name of some model that's been around for years. L
ike when they change all the food around in Ralphs supermarkets. "Hell, this is where the bread use to be?" Keeps you guessing...
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