Narrowing choice -- Superlow or Switchback?
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Narrowing choice -- Superlow or Switchback?
I am likely going to upgrade from my Sportster to a Dyna. Today I looked at the Dyna Lowrider and the Switchback (the Dyna with the windshield and saddlebags--the Switchback, right?).
I really liked the Switchback. I like having saddlebags and a windshield. The one thing I liked about the Superlow was that it has dual disk brakes while the Switchback does not. Not sure how big a deal that is. The Switchback has ABS brakes.
I fit fine on the Switchback -- I could flat-foot the bike just fine -- I couldn't tell any difference between it and the Lowrider.
Comments on the differences between these two bikes?
Comments on whether dual front brakes is an issue?
I'm close to making a decision so I really appreciate any thoughts.
I also looked at the Fatboy. Have to say I really liked it and if I didn't do the Dyna the Fatboy would be fine. It sits even lower than the Dynas -- I am 5' 8" on a good day (5' 7" on a bad day) so that is an issue with me with some bikes.
I really liked the Switchback. I like having saddlebags and a windshield. The one thing I liked about the Superlow was that it has dual disk brakes while the Switchback does not. Not sure how big a deal that is. The Switchback has ABS brakes.
I fit fine on the Switchback -- I could flat-foot the bike just fine -- I couldn't tell any difference between it and the Lowrider.
Comments on the differences between these two bikes?
Comments on whether dual front brakes is an issue?
I'm close to making a decision so I really appreciate any thoughts.
I also looked at the Fatboy. Have to say I really liked it and if I didn't do the Dyna the Fatboy would be fine. It sits even lower than the Dynas -- I am 5' 8" on a good day (5' 7" on a bad day) so that is an issue with me with some bikes.
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Narrowing choice -- Superlow or Switchback?
Go test ride. Anything else has already been said in your other thread.
I am talking a real test ride. Not just around the corner. Maybe rent each bike for a day or two.
Saddlebags and windshields can be added or taken off of any bike.
These newer bikes all have good brakes. It's not like you are talking about buying an older bike with drum brakes.
I am talking a real test ride. Not just around the corner. Maybe rent each bike for a day or two.
Saddlebags and windshields can be added or taken off of any bike.
These newer bikes all have good brakes. It's not like you are talking about buying an older bike with drum brakes.
The Superlow is a sportster, not a Dyna.
Do you mean the Dyna Low Rider? If so, it's a fairly different bike from the Switchback - Naked v Clothed, as it were.
One way way to decide might be to think about how you'll do the majority of your riding. The Switchback is a capable bagger/mile eater and practical urban hauler, which can be stripped down for cruising. The Low Rider is kind of the opposite...
Do you mean the Dyna Low Rider? If so, it's a fairly different bike from the Switchback - Naked v Clothed, as it were.
One way way to decide might be to think about how you'll do the majority of your riding. The Switchback is a capable bagger/mile eater and practical urban hauler, which can be stripped down for cruising. The Low Rider is kind of the opposite...
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The Superlow is a sportster, not a Dyna.
Do you mean the Dyna Low Rider? If so, it's a fairly different bike from the Switchback - Naked v Clothed, as it were.
One way way to decide might be to think about how you'll do the majority of your riding. The Switchback is a capable bagger/mile eater and practical urban hauler, which can be stripped down for cruising. The Low Rider is kind of the opposite...
Do you mean the Dyna Low Rider? If so, it's a fairly different bike from the Switchback - Naked v Clothed, as it were.
One way way to decide might be to think about how you'll do the majority of your riding. The Switchback is a capable bagger/mile eater and practical urban hauler, which can be stripped down for cruising. The Low Rider is kind of the opposite...
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love my switchback
it depends on what you plan on doing, if you will mix some trips in with around town riding I would go switchback, if mostly all you do is local then the lowrider should do what you need.
if you can rent them at your dealer I would rent each one for a day before spending any dough so you can do a real test ride
it depends on what you plan on doing, if you will mix some trips in with around town riding I would go switchback, if mostly all you do is local then the lowrider should do what you need.
if you can rent them at your dealer I would rent each one for a day before spending any dough so you can do a real test ride
Those options you mentioned you're torn between are all personal preference.
Granted, its easier to take off than it is to put on...especially hard bags.
Granted, its easier to take off than it is to put on...especially hard bags.
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Yes, of course. Except for the dual front brakes. No comments yet on that. I was surprised that the Lowrider had those but not the Switchback. Maybe because the Switchback had ABS?
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Duel discs are nice, but not needed with todays bikes. The ABS brakes are fine. I'd go with the switchback and then just pop off the windshield and bags if you want. It'll get awful expensive adding all that to the LR. Just my 2 cents.