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Old Mar 11, 2021 | 08:05 PM
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I am new to the HD bikes. I was looking at a 48 but decided free sitting on one that I am too big. I am 6’4” tall with 32 inseam. It felt ok. But I looked goofy. So that brings me to this. I stumbled across a decent deal on a 2012 Dyna Switchback. I love the look but wonder about size and what’s the reviews. I read some reviews on line and it was 50/50. Some posts said they rattle apart.

Curious I’d there are other taller riders on this bike and how’s it feel?

thanks
 
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I am new to the HD bikes. I was looking at a 48 but decided free sitting on one that I am too big. I am 6’4” tall with 32 inseam. It felt ok. But I looked goofy. So that brings me to this. I stumbled across a decent deal on a 2012 Dyna Switchback. I love the look but wonder about size and what’s the reviews. I read some reviews on line and it was 50/50. Some posts said they rattle apart.

Curious I’d there are other taller riders on this bike and how’s it feel?

thanks
a wide glide would be a good fit.
 
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Old Mar 12, 2021 | 07:06 AM
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I looked for one last year they are good bikes and wont rattle apart. All rubber mount Dynas shake at idle but smooth out when you ride them .
 
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I had a 2012 SB before the SGS. Loved the bike, just wanted bigger bags tank, and NAV. It was my first bike since the mid-80s. Perfect size.
Nimble in the mountains. Like Razorback, only rallies at idle.. like a Harley. Smooth on the road.
 
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The only way to tell if it fits you is to ride it. Everything else is hearsay.
 
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