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Jun 17, 2011 | 08:56 AM

#11

SC-Longhair

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From: Passaic County, NJ

Quote:

Originally Posted by Romeo

Water cooling won't arrive until the 2017 model year, although Precision Oil-Cooled Cylinder Heads will be coming soon on the RK, RG, SG and EG.

Umm, Pbilt was exhibiting a little tongue-in-cheek on his response per the "Rumor EPA" thread that everyone was saying bikes will be water-cooled very soon, bla bla bla

Jun 17, 2011 | 09:51 AM

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bobnehoc

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From: Millsboro Delaware

I did a little poking around and I found this: http://www.visordown.com/motorcycle-...012/18323.html

Unfortunately there are no pictures....

Jul 5, 2011 | 12:12 PM

#13

dirtdreamer50

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From: sugar land, gulf coast, tx

FWIW, the Switchback is one of the models approved by California enviro board for 2012. Shows it w a 1688/103 engine.

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/business/124184398.html

click on the "here" link to see all brands approved for 2012. The numbers at the ends of the pdf links designate the engine sizes for H-D. dd50

Jul 20, 2011 | 01:42 PM

#14

nutter

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From: taxachusetts

the switchback if one of the models with the 103 for 2012 blackline has one now too. all the 2012 models are up on harley now

Jul 20, 2011 | 01:57 PM

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DSnoopy

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From: Denver, Colorado

Don't really like any of it. Other than the head light assembly, which I am sure will not fit my bike.

Jul 20, 2011 | 02:08 PM

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traveler

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From: Colorado Springs, CO

Shame...they got it wrong, IMHO.

~Joe

Jul 20, 2011 | 02:19 PM

#17

JonnyD

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From: Washington State

Look mom, it's a Road King jr.!!!!!!

Jul 20, 2011 | 05:51 PM

#18

GasserNorm

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From: Missouri/working in Kuwait

Not digging it.

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Jul 25, 2011 | 10:53 AM

#19

FLTR08

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From: IA

Quote:

Originally Posted by JonnyD

Look mom, it's a Road King jr.!!!!!!

That's pretty much exactly it. With a lower seat, narrower frame, lighter weight, and lower center of gravity it is a Road King for shorter people or people who would like a quicker handling bike. If you look at the features the front forks are also cartridge forks so the front suspension will be a lot better than the touring models that have cartridge suspension as a $200 + labor add on.

Women are a target demographic for Harley and not that this is a "girls bike" but, like the Deluxe, it goes right to that target market. For the price even if you add ABS it is a very good value considering you get hard bags and a windshield. My wife's deluxe is an 05 and she wants to get out and test ride a Switchback. That shocks me because she never talked about any bike other than her Deluxe before.