Dyna Wide Glide vs Road King FLHR

[aum108]

Hi Guys,

Can anyone share their experience on the pros and cons of both these bikes, a Dyna Wide Glide vs Road King FLHR?

I'm changing to a job which will need me to commute from Hamilton to Auckland several days a month, and a comfy bike feels like the ideal option for the 280km return trips, certainly better than being stuck in a cage on the motorway :P

I've never owned a hog before. My wife points out a very narrow front tyre on the Wide Glide compared to the Road King. On the other hand, I notice the foot controls are much more forward on the Wide Glide, which suits me nicely.

What are your thoughts?

Cheers
Dave

[Geeen]

If you have your heart set on a cruiser dont overlook the Triumphs, Speedmaster Thunderbird etc. I know many guys who go to Wellies and back for fun on them

[AllanB]

If you are spending Road King type coin I'd propose to widen your search to a number of other brands that offer very good tourers.

Just a thought.

[aum108]

If you are spending Road King type coin I'd propose to widen your search to a number of other brands that offer very good tourers. Just a thought.

The Road King I'm looking at is a 2000 US import, done 22000km, selling for $15k. If you can suggest other brands/models that can offer more satisfaction for the buck, I'm all ears.

[skippa1]

Agree with the others, have a look at the VRSC range too. For a commute to Auckland, they are a lot quicker, more nimble and a blast to ride.

[JimO]

why not replace the cage with a car, much more practical

[aum108]

why not replace the cage with a car, much more practical

WTF?? Yeah, getting stuck on the motorway on the way to and from work, while watching the bikers zipping up between the lanes you call that PRACTICAL?!?

[Grubber]

Neither bike has a lot going for it for me. Wide Glide is one i owned some time back and would not buy another. Harley are well over rated in my opinion.
As said, Triumph do some really nice cruisers that handle very well. That's were i get my bang for buck.

[JimO]

WTF?? Yeah, getting stuck on the motorway on the way to and from work, while watching the bikers zipping up between the lanes you call that PRACTICAL?!?

your the one in a cage, how fast does a cage go??

[aum108]

your the one in a cage, how fast does a cage go??

Cage goes as fast as the cage in front, as slow as 5km/h in peak motorway traffic. And, by the way, I do ride a bike, even if it's just a modest XV250 that got me through my restricted.

[Geeen]

The Road King I'm looking at is a 2000 US import, done 22000km, selling for $15k. If you can suggest other brands/models that can offer more satisfaction for the buck, I'm all ears.

Have a serious look at these

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-717834603.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-686490048.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-686485117.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-708588514.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-720865187.htm

All of them are younger than the HD, Same price or cheaper and a couple are brand spankers.... But, ride as many as you can to get a feel for the differences in power, handling, seating position etc and buy whichever makes you giggle like a school girl. A bike that's meh to ride is pointless.

[aum108]

Have a serious look at these

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-717834603.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-686490048.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-686485117.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-708588514.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-720865187.htm

All of them are younger than the HD, Same price or cheaper and a couple are brand spankers.... But, ride as many as you can to get a feel for the differences in power, handling, seating position etc and buy whichever makes you giggle like a school girl. A bike that's meh to ride is pointless.

Thanks for that. Your effort is much appreciated. Nice selection - the Bonnevilles and Rocket look nice, but it's the T-bird that's got me thinkin' especially after an article I read earlier comparing it to the HD WideGlide.

[rustyrobot]

Have a serious look at these

Oooh - that blacked out Bonnie speedmaster is right tasty!

[AllanB]

Some good mile eaters here:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-718208564.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-709612504.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-721012167.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-719993602.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-537419348.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-713712410.htm

[Geeen]

Some good mile eaters here:

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-718208564.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-709612504.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-721012167.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-719993602.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-537419348.htm

http://www.trademe.co.nz/motors/moto...-713712410.htm

Good comfy bikes those, Only issue for op might be the cruiser thing. Wouldn't stop me seriously looking at the FJR, Beemer or Trumpy though