Switchback Impessions?
Switchback Impessions?
Hi. I turned my 2010 FXDC into a mini-road king and now Harley has copied me for less money than I spent to do it..
. Anyone have first impressions on this bike? It looks like a decent package except for the bags. They look awfully small. Looking forward to reding your thoughts.
. Anyone have first impressions on this bike? It looks like a decent package except for the bags. They look awfully small. Looking forward to reding your thoughts.
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Let's see some pics of the bike! Several of us have built our rendition long before the new model. I really like it, they did a good job on it. Two items stand out as some thing I would change, it needs laced wheels and the nacelle should be more like the ones found on the FLH/Dou Glides of the past.
Stage IV
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From: Maryland
I took a demo ride on the new Swithback a couple of weeks ago and really liked the look of it….just wasn’t love at first ride like it was with my Fat Bob. I think size matters. I’m 5’11” and it felt to me like it’s built for a smaller rider. The shield was too low and the seat pushed me a little too far forward. I see they make a taller shield and one could switch out the seat I suppose. Having floor-boards would be nice and the lack of a rear shift lever is good for those of us used to using only the toe. The bags look much smaller than my Bob’s leather ones. I did like the fact that the tank is narrow and less of a thigh stretch than the Road King I’d been considering. The 103 seemed peppy but I didn’t get to push it in the controlled environment of the demo ride. If I were a bit smaller and taking a lot of long rides, it would be on the top of my list. The majority of my rides are commuting to work or day rides so I think I’ll stick with the Bob for now. Maybe I might reconsider next year if they come out with some less fabulous colors or a CVO version.
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Hi. I turned my 2010 FXDC into a mini-road king and now Harley has copied me for less money than I spent to do it... Anyone have first impressions on this bike? It looks like a decent package except for the bags. They look awfully small. Looking forward to reding your thoughts.
. Anyone have first impressions on this bike? It looks like a decent package except for the bags. They look awfully small. Looking forward to reding your thoughts.... here's mine ....
Road Warrior
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Let's see some pics of the bike! Several of us have built our rendition long before the new model. I really like it, they did a good job on it. Two items stand out as some thing I would change, it needs laced wheels and the nacelle should be more like the ones found on the FLH/Dou Glides of the past.
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Road Warrior
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They should leave the FLD the way it is. I need mine to keep looking different from something you only need a checkbook to own.
BTW, Cycle Vision article said the wheels were throwbacks to the old Cragar wheels. Now I like them better.
BTW, Cycle Vision article said the wheels were throwbacks to the old Cragar wheels. Now I like them better.
