2012 Harley-Davidson Dyna Switchback
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Switchbacks are a love/hate thing for me. Some are so bad ***. I have a customer that has the best one I have EVER seen, in an awesome blue with a 110.
I need to steal a picture of it. That red one is damn sexy!
I need to steal a picture of it. That red one is damn sexy!
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Many people believe the Switchback didn't so as well as expected was the similarity to the Road King. They are both great bikes with different ride characteristics. Ride them both extensively then decide.
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i be testing them Monday. now is the switchback bigger than the older FXR's or is it the same size.
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the Switchback is the Dyna frame and FL front end, with quick detach bags and windshield. Here's mine:
it's like a 15/16ths scale Road King. I'm 5' 6" with a short inseam, and the Switchback is a comfortable ride. The Road King (like all of the touring bikes) is noticeably wider and a bit taller.
it's like a 15/16ths scale Road King. I'm 5' 6" with a short inseam, and the Switchback is a comfortable ride. The Road King (like all of the touring bikes) is noticeably wider and a bit taller.
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road kings are a great bike, friend of mine has one.. personally I cant take the extra weight ( shot out back ) though.. don't think I could get it in and out of my garage
edit: I forgot to add, the switchback IF STOCK will probably have a bad vibration in the 2400 to about 3200 range.. it is an easy fix with the $5 clevis pin modification as outlined over on the switchback owners site on proboards or a complete new exhaust system..
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