Why the dislike for the Switchback
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Joined: Sep 2017
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From: Chicago
Why the dislike for the Switchback
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?
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?
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Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Clarksville Tn Home of the Screaming Eagles
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.
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Joined: May 2013
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From: New York
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.
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Joined: Jan 2011
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From: Wisconsin, USA
There was an issue with vibration.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...s-their-s.html
Many people felt that there wasnt 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.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/dyna-...s-their-s.html
Many people felt that there wasnt 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.
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From: Sandy Eggo's North County
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.
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.
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