Switchback Wish List
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 640
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From: southern cali
Saddlebags
If you had an opportunity to ask the MOCO for parts and accessories for your FLD Switchback what would you ask for?
On my wish list is:
Anti-theft locks for the windshield and saddlebags.
Saddlebag inserts
Detachable Tour Pack and Luggage Rack
The only other thing would be saddlebag guards (I know, I know, out of the question along with my desire to have cruise control but I can dream).
Now your turn.
On my wish list is:
Anti-theft locks for the windshield and saddlebags.
Saddlebag inserts
Detachable Tour Pack and Luggage Rack
The only other thing would be saddlebag guards (I know, I know, out of the question along with my desire to have cruise control but I can dream).
Now your turn.
Road Captain
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 640
Likes: 1
From: southern cali
Well Put!
AMEN to that brother. Now with that said in the previous issues of American Iron and Motorcycle Bagger magazines there were some great write ups on the FLD. I point out that in the last Bagger issue they had a catchy phrase that was quite funny about don't call it a Road Queen. So let them call it what they want. I chose my bike because it was what I wanted. If I wanted to purchase anything else I would have but I chose my FLD and just like every one else on this forum WE the owners of our FLD's are trying to modify our rides to suit our taste, just like every one else doing mods on their Sporty, Softtail, Bagger, Dyna or VRod. You might not like our bikes but truth is I don't give a **** what you like or don't like.
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Joined: Sep 2011
Posts: 57
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From: Woodhull, Il
Yes, I think so too. none is just about done with it and it will give it a whole new but classic vibe, I believe.
You know, the more i look at that front fender and comparing with the flh and duo-glides, the more I'm determined to figure out what it needs. Chopping it works in my mind's eye but it may just blow the vibe I'm going for. The painter I talked with yesterday is willing to figure it out with me and perhaps the answer is trim afterall and not a chop, I dunno. I don't want to copy the duo-glide per se but I love that vibe while attempting to bring it to the 21st century, lol.
It's a fun quest.
You know, the more i look at that front fender and comparing with the flh and duo-glides, the more I'm determined to figure out what it needs. Chopping it works in my mind's eye but it may just blow the vibe I'm going for. The painter I talked with yesterday is willing to figure it out with me and perhaps the answer is trim afterall and not a chop, I dunno. I don't want to copy the duo-glide per se but I love that vibe while attempting to bring it to the 21st century, lol.
It's a fun quest.
Thought about pin stripping but haven't found a color or style that would work. The red paint is just too nice. hate to take away from it.
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Joined: Mar 2007
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From: England via the US
Interim Final for MOCO Wish List
Okay, I decided to provide an interim final wish list. If you have additional wishes not on this list let me know.
By Category:
Backrests & Racks:
Luggage Rack;
Decorative and protective saddlebag rails to give bags some size and ability to stand them up on a shelf;
Saddlebag lid rails;
Saddlebag rails;
Top racks for the saddlebags;
Nostalgic looking custom rack for one-up riding
Grab rail around rear of seat;
Chrome trim seat rail;
Bags & Luggage:
Soft leather and quick release set of quality bags;
Optional leather bags (classic looking);
Saddlebag inserts;
Detachable Tour Pack;
Detachable Tour Pack rack;
Detachable luggage rack that is reversible for solo and 2-up rides;
Extended and contoured bigger bags;
Brakes & Suspension:
Dual disk brakes with wheels that can accept the modification
Dual front brake rotor system;
Control Cables & Brake Lines:
???
Decorative Collections:
Fender trim caps (real caps that bolt on over and under fender) not plastic stick ons;
Powdered coated primary;
Powdered coated cam cover;
A Switchback emblem for the front fender;
Electronics Gauges & Consoles:
Oil temperature gauge;
Pressure gauge;
Oil cooler;
Real cruise control;
Engine Components:
Heat Shields;
Mid-frame air deflectors;
Replace the leather piece on the console with an extension that has a digital compass and a programmable garage door opener;
Six gallon fuel tank;
Soft lowers to go over the crash bars;
More horse power;
More cubic inches;
Exhaust:
Dual exhaust;
Foot Controls:
Heel toe shifter;
Floorboard extenders that are adjustable up to 4" forward, 2" out;
Forward Control pegs
Front End Components:
Detachable batwing fairing;
Different sizes for risers 1"- 6";
Optional chopped front fender;
Lower front fender trim (not the pin stripe)
Gloss black dash trim to replace the chrome;
Hand Controls:
Grips to reduce vibration
Lighting:
Fender tip lighting;
Auxiliary lights;
LED rear turn signals;
Heritage / RK style driving lights More color choices beyond the basic three like a two tone midnight blue;
Motorcycle Covers:
???
Rear End Components:
Saddlebag guards;
Lowering kit to drop rear end an inch;
Real fender trim, something unique like a cross between the heritage and the RK;
Rear shocks with a better ride;
To cover the saddlebag supports on the lower fender, magnetic covers like the ones available for the top supports, color-keyed to the fender;
Screamin Eagle:
Seats:
Better seat;
Security & Maintenance:
Anti-theft locks for the windshield and saddlebags
Wheels & Sprockets:
???
Windshields:
Shorter smoked windscreen (like Road Kings)
Okay, I decided to provide an interim final wish list. If you have additional wishes not on this list let me know.
By Category:
Backrests & Racks:
Luggage Rack;
Decorative and protective saddlebag rails to give bags some size and ability to stand them up on a shelf;
Saddlebag lid rails;
Saddlebag rails;
Top racks for the saddlebags;
Nostalgic looking custom rack for one-up riding
Grab rail around rear of seat;
Chrome trim seat rail;
Bags & Luggage:
Soft leather and quick release set of quality bags;
Optional leather bags (classic looking);
Saddlebag inserts;
Detachable Tour Pack;
Detachable Tour Pack rack;
Detachable luggage rack that is reversible for solo and 2-up rides;
Extended and contoured bigger bags;
Brakes & Suspension:
Dual disk brakes with wheels that can accept the modification
Dual front brake rotor system;
Control Cables & Brake Lines:
???
Decorative Collections:
Fender trim caps (real caps that bolt on over and under fender) not plastic stick ons;
Powdered coated primary;
Powdered coated cam cover;
A Switchback emblem for the front fender;
Electronics Gauges & Consoles:
Oil temperature gauge;
Pressure gauge;
Oil cooler;
Real cruise control;
Engine Components:
Heat Shields;
Mid-frame air deflectors;
Replace the leather piece on the console with an extension that has a digital compass and a programmable garage door opener;
Six gallon fuel tank;
Soft lowers to go over the crash bars;
More horse power;
More cubic inches;
Exhaust:
Dual exhaust;
Foot Controls:
Heel toe shifter;
Floorboard extenders that are adjustable up to 4" forward, 2" out;
Forward Control pegs
Front End Components:
Detachable batwing fairing;
Different sizes for risers 1"- 6";
Optional chopped front fender;
Lower front fender trim (not the pin stripe)
Gloss black dash trim to replace the chrome;
Hand Controls:
Grips to reduce vibration
Lighting:
Fender tip lighting;
Auxiliary lights;
LED rear turn signals;
Heritage / RK style driving lights More color choices beyond the basic three like a two tone midnight blue;
Motorcycle Covers:
???
Rear End Components:
Saddlebag guards;
Lowering kit to drop rear end an inch;
Real fender trim, something unique like a cross between the heritage and the RK;
Rear shocks with a better ride;
To cover the saddlebag supports on the lower fender, magnetic covers like the ones available for the top supports, color-keyed to the fender;
Screamin Eagle:
Seats:
Better seat;
Security & Maintenance:
Anti-theft locks for the windshield and saddlebags
Wheels & Sprockets:
???
Windshields:
Shorter smoked windscreen (like Road Kings)
Powdercoated primary in both wrinkle and gloss black
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Powdercoated cam cover in both wrinkle and gloss black
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Oil cooler
http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
Leather engine guard lowers, not from HD.
http://www.chilhowee.net/engine-guard-chaps.html
A lot of the items addressed in this list can be found elsewhere in the aftermarket or with a little work. Lowering kits and other suspension are readily available. The frame on the FLD is not different rear shock wise then any other Dyna from '06 and up and there are tons of options. Other parts can be powder coated if they aren't available in a color you want. If you want dual front brakes I bet you could use FL touring lower sliders and install dual brakes off one of the touring bikes and use a wheel made for them. Just my .02
Intermediate
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 36
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From: the Triangle of NC
LOUDER pipes, just plain better saddlebags, harley know there is a problem with them opening, dual exhaust but hey how is that going to work? detachable back rest. I ride solo dont want one for the back and a luggage rack. black toppers.
Road Warrior
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 1,335
Likes: 3
From: Ca.
Nixing chopped fender idea
I'm totally OFF the idea I had of chopping the front fender and going to go with fender trim/accents that are subtle and kinda late 60's early 70's for now.
Went to a great shop today called RoadDogCustom in Santa Fe Springs, CA and the owner Leo (old schooler like me) spent a lot of time with me trying out various ideas. Chopping that front fender would be exactly opposite of the vibe I'm envisioning. I've seen the light! LOL He just happened to have a duo-glide parked right next to me.
You would not believe how much it wakes up with some simple fender trim. We put a bunch of different stuff up to it that he had around the shop, little things make big overall differences.
He encouraged me to go slow and let each vibe sink in before going on to the next...good advice and I'm gonna slow my role and follow that advice. I'm gonna have to satisfy my need for instant gratification in some other way, I guess. Shoot, lol.
His employees were trippin on the fld as none of them had seen one in person and one sat there for a good 15 minutes just taking it all in. He called it a dyna on steroids. Long range plan is to somehow lower the bags, but I'm sick of thinking about them so I'll just keep them off for now and tie my stuff to my new rack when it's done.
Went to a great shop today called RoadDogCustom in Santa Fe Springs, CA and the owner Leo (old schooler like me) spent a lot of time with me trying out various ideas. Chopping that front fender would be exactly opposite of the vibe I'm envisioning. I've seen the light! LOL He just happened to have a duo-glide parked right next to me.
You would not believe how much it wakes up with some simple fender trim. We put a bunch of different stuff up to it that he had around the shop, little things make big overall differences.
He encouraged me to go slow and let each vibe sink in before going on to the next...good advice and I'm gonna slow my role and follow that advice. I'm gonna have to satisfy my need for instant gratification in some other way, I guess. Shoot, lol.
His employees were trippin on the fld as none of them had seen one in person and one sat there for a good 15 minutes just taking it all in. He called it a dyna on steroids. Long range plan is to somehow lower the bags, but I'm sick of thinking about them so I'll just keep them off for now and tie my stuff to my new rack when it's done.
Last edited by FBinSoCal; Jan 26, 2012 at 08:06 PM.
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Tourer
Joined: Aug 2011
Posts: 439
Likes: 1
From: Colorado
Thank you guys for all your great suggestions! I have added to and/or revised the list as needed. I will hand-deliver the list tomorrow at 11AM MST. Feel free to add more items or suggest rewording as I really not as knowledgeable as you guys.
Proposed Final for MOCO Wish List
By Category:
Backrests & Racks:
Luggage Rack;
Decorative and protective saddlebag rails to give bags some size and ability to stand them up on a shelf;
Saddlebag lid rails;
Saddlebag rails;
Top racks for the saddlebags;
Nostalgic looking custom rack for one-up riding
Grab rail around rear of seat;
Chrome trim seat rail;
Solo rider detachable back rest;
Bags & Luggage:
Soft leather and quick release set of quality bags;
Optional leather bags (classic looking);
Saddlebag inserts;
Detachable Tour Pack;
Detachable Tour Pack rack;
Detachable luggage rack that is reversible for solo and 2-up rides;
Extended and contoured bigger bags;
Brakes & Suspension:
Dual disk brakes with wheels that can accept the modification
Dual front brake rotor system;
Control Cables & Brake Lines:
???
Decorative Collections:
Fender trim caps (real caps that bolt on over and under fender) not plastic stick ons;
Powdered coated primary;
Powdered coated cam cover;
A Switchback emblem for the front fender;
Electrical cover on left side of bike color-matched or chrome cover;
Small eagle or FLH trim with yellow lense;
Small FLD on the side fender;
Black toppers
Electronics Gauges & Consoles:
Oil temperature gauge;
Pressure gauge;
Oil cooler;
Real cruise control;
Engine Components:
Heat Shields;
Mid-frame air deflectors;
Replace the leather piece on the console with an extension that has a digital compass and a programmable garage door opener;
Six gallon fuel tank;
Soft lowers to go over the crash bars;
More horse power;
More cubic inches;
Exhaust:
Dual exhaust;
Foot Controls:
Heel toe shifter;
Floorboard extenders that are adjustable up to 4" forward, 2" out;
Forward Control pegs
Front End Components:
Detachable Batwing fairing;
Factory Batwing fairing;
Different sizes for risers 1"- 6";
Optional chopped front fender;
Lower front fender trim (not the pin stripe)
Gloss black dash trim to replace the chrome;
Hand Controls:
Grips to reduce vibration
Lighting:
Fender tip lighting;
Auxiliary lights;
LED rear turn signals;
Heritage / RK style driving lights More color choices beyond the basic three like a two tone midnight blue;
Motorcycle Covers:
???
Rear End Components:
Saddlebag guards;
Lowering kit to drop rear end an inch;
Real fender trim, something unique like a cross between the heritage and the RK;
Rear shocks with a better ride;
To cover the saddlebag supports on the lower fender, magnetic covers like the ones available for the top supports, color-keyed to the fender;
Screamin’ Eagle:
Seats:
Better seat;
Security & Maintenance:
Anti-theft locks for the windshield and saddlebags
Wheels & Sprockets:
???
Windshields:
Shorter smoked windscreen (like Road Kings)
Proposed Final for MOCO Wish List
By Category:
Backrests & Racks:
Luggage Rack;
Decorative and protective saddlebag rails to give bags some size and ability to stand them up on a shelf;
Saddlebag lid rails;
Saddlebag rails;
Top racks for the saddlebags;
Nostalgic looking custom rack for one-up riding
Grab rail around rear of seat;
Chrome trim seat rail;
Solo rider detachable back rest;
Bags & Luggage:
Soft leather and quick release set of quality bags;
Optional leather bags (classic looking);
Saddlebag inserts;
Detachable Tour Pack;
Detachable Tour Pack rack;
Detachable luggage rack that is reversible for solo and 2-up rides;
Extended and contoured bigger bags;
Brakes & Suspension:
Dual disk brakes with wheels that can accept the modification
Dual front brake rotor system;
Control Cables & Brake Lines:
???
Decorative Collections:
Fender trim caps (real caps that bolt on over and under fender) not plastic stick ons;
Powdered coated primary;
Powdered coated cam cover;
A Switchback emblem for the front fender;
Electrical cover on left side of bike color-matched or chrome cover;
Small eagle or FLH trim with yellow lense;
Small FLD on the side fender;
Black toppers
Electronics Gauges & Consoles:
Oil temperature gauge;
Pressure gauge;
Oil cooler;
Real cruise control;
Engine Components:
Heat Shields;
Mid-frame air deflectors;
Replace the leather piece on the console with an extension that has a digital compass and a programmable garage door opener;
Six gallon fuel tank;
Soft lowers to go over the crash bars;
More horse power;
More cubic inches;
Exhaust:
Dual exhaust;
Foot Controls:
Heel toe shifter;
Floorboard extenders that are adjustable up to 4" forward, 2" out;
Forward Control pegs
Front End Components:
Detachable Batwing fairing;
Factory Batwing fairing;
Different sizes for risers 1"- 6";
Optional chopped front fender;
Lower front fender trim (not the pin stripe)
Gloss black dash trim to replace the chrome;
Hand Controls:
Grips to reduce vibration
Lighting:
Fender tip lighting;
Auxiliary lights;
LED rear turn signals;
Heritage / RK style driving lights More color choices beyond the basic three like a two tone midnight blue;
Motorcycle Covers:
???
Rear End Components:
Saddlebag guards;
Lowering kit to drop rear end an inch;
Real fender trim, something unique like a cross between the heritage and the RK;
Rear shocks with a better ride;
To cover the saddlebag supports on the lower fender, magnetic covers like the ones available for the top supports, color-keyed to the fender;
Screamin’ Eagle:
Seats:
Better seat;
Security & Maintenance:
Anti-theft locks for the windshield and saddlebags
Wheels & Sprockets:
???
Windshields:
Shorter smoked windscreen (like Road Kings)
Advanced
Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 89
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I don't get all these options
With a list like this why not buy a Road King or Glide? 6 gallon tank...
Why lower the bike when someone 5'-3" is already flat footed?
I think really the issue is base cost and weight on a different model.
So, if you think about it, how much lighter is a Road Glide with carbon wheels and a titanium swingarm? Probably the same weight as this Switchback and its loaded with options.
Why lower the bike when someone 5'-3" is already flat footed?
I think really the issue is base cost and weight on a different model.
So, if you think about it, how much lighter is a Road Glide with carbon wheels and a titanium swingarm? Probably the same weight as this Switchback and its loaded with options.
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Joined: Jun 2007
Posts: 89
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Everything everyone here asked for can be made by you if you have the ambition to make it yourself. I do not believe some of you have not asked for a better handling and smoother riding bike. How about more HP or more CI? I love the bike and think it is the most practical small bike that can do it all. If you really want something bad enough than get off your *** and do something about it. ...
And, after I'm done I don't care if some idiot calls it a Road Queen. If they feel bad about being totally outclassed in the curves its not my fault they prefer a tractor for transportation.
Yes this is problem can be solved. Buff the top of the saddle bags with maguires scratch remover with a electric buffer until the scratch is min. Then use maguires prem wax. put ten coats of wax by coating the saddle bags letting dry between coats. then buff by hand to get the residue off the polish with buffer. do not try this in the sun the saddlebags must be cool to the touch before polishing with scratch remover.