I havnt ridden the new softails yet myself but everyone who reviews them says how great they handle. But my question is are they comparing the new softail low rider to the standard suspension of a dyna lowrider. If a dyna's suspension was upgraded to progressive, legend or ohlins shocks and cartridge inserts would it be equal or better than the new standard softails'? Or is the new frame that much superior. 

Agree with Brash, everyone of the new Softail models I've ridden had superior suspension to its twin cam equivalent, the Sportglide is a notch above all of them, seriously great out of the box in the handling department.

My god thats got to a first.  EVERY softail I have ridden and they were all Evos, had shit suspension and handling to boot. (thats comparing to an FXR)

I have a new heritage, and yes it's ride is far superior to any of the other 4 hd's that I've owned. Including my Electra Glide.

Given the dyna frame dates back to around 1991 and was designed for Evo motors, I'd say the new frames would be a huge improvement. That said, Harleys only lean over so far before you're gouging anyway.

The simple change of attaching the swing arm to the frame rather than to a wobbly rubber mounted transmission couldn’t be a bad thing.

Interesting comments. The other reason i was interested is I'm weighing up the options of selling my 2016 Low Rider, stage 1 with upgraded rear shocks to a Low Rider 2019. 

Leachy my comments are based on the stock suspension of both the twin cam and M8, you can upgrade the Dyna to equal or better the stock M8, it's just money aye, the new Softail frame is stiffer than the old Softail frame but I can't tell the difference there, my 2016 Softail has had a lot spent on suspension, no new stock one comes close except the the Sportglide and that's only because my front is not top end, if it was set specifically for my weight it would be much better there, the new frame is a better mousetrap though, no question about it, but if you do your homework on the twin cam you would be flat out to pick the sensible models apart. 

Thanks for the info GM.

No worries mate, they will never be a sport bike but having predictable suspension is just nicer to punt along. My slim was so mushy in the front in stock form it wasn't funny, now it's a little firm for my weight but I can live with it as it's perfect two up.

I have to head to usa in September so might pick up the legend cartridge kit for it.

The issue with the legend kit is if you don't fall in the "bell curve" of the tune for that cartridge it's not gonna be much chop.

ie, if you are light, or north of 90kg. The Ohlins is good in the fact the compression and rebound shim stacks can be easily tuned for the riders weight and riding style.

Give Howard at Motorcycle metal an email. The prices are much better from the USA than the rip off distributor here in Aus. Plus Howard will custom shim the fork/shocks for you for nothing and put the right spring rate in.

Ok Thanks for the info. Im about 84kg with my gear on.