I am looking to upgrade from my 1200 Customer to something a little more comfortable and capable of longer trips.
My current Sport is great for around town and commuting, so I want to stay away from a full bagger.
So why so much dislike for the Switchback?

 

**** on what others think. If it fits you and has what you desire get it. You are the one that needs to be happy, no one else.

 

Plus I don't think you'll find anyone that owns one that would say they dislike it. There's some great deals on them out there too. I got my 2012 off of craiglist for 8K with just 4300 miles on it in 2015 and just turned 20K and havent had a problem one.

 

What's not to like? And the price is right on those bikes. The only haters are those who think you need to spend $30k+ in order to have a bagger.

My 2 Cents
Steve

 

Nothing wrong with a Switchback, IMO...

 

The Switchback is one of those bikes that are loved by the people who own them. I owned a Road King that was totaled in a flood. The Superglide Custom caught my fancy and I bought one quickly. I’ve since added a Windshield and saddle bags. In hindsight I probably should have bought a Switchback. It’s got floorboards also which are very comfortable. The thing most people found offensive was the stock wheels. If they do not bother you then go for it. It’s a great example of a Dyna.

 

There was an issue with vibration.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...s-their-s.html

Many people felt that there wasn’t enough savings, compared to a Road King, so they went with the Road King.

If you like it, and its a good price, test ride it.

 

Nothing wrong with the "Switchy."
The vibration can be fixed.

I chose the LowRider over the Switchy for the simple fact that the Switchy only has one front brake disk.

 

I'm sure it's a fine outstanding motorcycle. I just think it looks like a moped on steroids.

 

It's hard to hate any bike besides maybe the Ducati Diavel. Lol