The 2012 Dyna Switchback Overview
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From: Bama
At $1500 less than the Road King, I'm sure you'll see more people making that same choice. Not my style, but if I were interested in a Road King, I'd sure look real hard at the Switchback. Bike looks good w/o the bags and the shield.
And for the record, my FXDWG w/ the Q/R shield, throw-over bags, and T-bag on the back is great to tour on and carries a lot of stuff!
And for the record, my FXDWG w/ the Q/R shield, throw-over bags, and T-bag on the back is great to tour on and carries a lot of stuff!
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From: Sandpoint, Idaho
Untill there is an adequate supply we will never know for sure. Right now Switchbacks are not staying on the floors more that 1 or 2 days. But Road kings are always there.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2008
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like i said before RK big square *** lead sled....i looked at both but i wanted a bike that would be fast and sporty at the end of the day..if the RK had the nicer looking *** end like a street glide i may have went with an RK..but the looks on a RK and the weight just dont do it for me and if i am going to spend that much why stop there? MIght as well just buy a street glide or a road glide
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like i said before RK big square *** lead sled....i looked at both but i wanted a bike that would be fast and sporty at the end of the day..if the RK had the nicer looking *** end like a street glide i may have went with an RK..but the looks on a RK and the weight just dont do it for me and if i am going to spend that much why stop there? MIght as well just buy a street glide or a road glide
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2009
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From: Montana
I guess the guys who do not like the front fender on the Switchback like style over function. I like function over style. My '08 FXDC has a very "stylish" front fender but when I HAD to ride it in the rain for 500 miles, (in 40-50 degree weather with snow in one section) I know I would LOVE to have a full coverage fender like that on the Switchback. If it was out in '08 when I got my FXDC, I think I may have made a different choice.
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From: Sandpoint, Idaho
I guess the guys who do not like the front fender on the Switchback like style over function. I like function over style. My '08 FXDC has a very "stylish" front fender but when I HAD to ride it in the rain for 500 miles, (in 40-50 degree weather with snow in one section) I know I would LOVE to have a full coverage fender like that on the Switchback. If it was out in '08 when I got my FXDC, I think I may have made a different choice.
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From: Western, MA.
I think it's stock on anything over an "06".
My Train is an "03". It's got a pretty tough clutch to deal with. I keep saying I'm going to upgrade the clutch but it's not a high priority unless I start doing a lot of riding.
If I got a Switchback I'd get rid of the polished aluminum covers and add a Klock Werks front Fender.
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