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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 10:34 PM
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4.3 is a sporty tank, the FLD has a 4.8 gallon tank.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 11:24 AM
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 02:23 PM
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Smile nice bike

good luck with your bike. one thing i feel sorry for those saddlebags on the grass like that. ride safe
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 06:18 PM
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Does anyone know when the exhaust companies will be putting out the new systems for the Switchback???
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 06:52 PM
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The switchback looks so much better in black.
 
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Old Sep 22, 2011 | 07:01 PM
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Originally Posted by ichthys
My second new Harley is a 2011 FXDC, Dyna SuperGlide Custom..
Nicely done my friend.
Originally Posted by snookums
first thing i noticed was the fat boy front end and rear fender in the Dyna set up. I was disappointed to see they put a 4.3 gallon tank on a touring bike. I would think if you're gonna tour, you will need the bigger tank on it.
Most people I know stop between 150-180 miles anyway even when they don't need fuel right then. Of course everyone is different.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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Picked up my new 2012 FLD Switchback this weekend.
 
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Old Oct 3, 2011 | 02:51 PM
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I really like that. I think black looks best imo
 
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Originally Posted by cecharles
Picked up my new 2012 FLD Switchback this weekend.
Congrats on the new new bike. Keep us posted on any mods you do.
 
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Old Oct 4, 2011 | 07:08 AM
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Cool switchblack

I am glad I waited 2 months for my black one.
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