Totalled FXDL what's next?....switchback?
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From: Franklin, NH
Totalled FXDL what's next?....switchback?
Totalled my beloved 2008 FXDL after a lady in a Tahoe over reacted in traffic,slammed on her brakes, and closed the door on any out I had while I was in the process of changing lanes. Only damage was the bike, a scratched up knee, and torn skin on my hand even though I was wearing gloves. Catastrophic occurrence of events but glad I walked away from an interstate crash after doing gymnastics down the freeway. Damn lucky...I know.
Anyway, loved the ride of the Lowrider, the color ( Harley orange), the chrome, and the ability to remove bags and windshield. I have a chance to buy a low mile identical bike about an hour from where I lived but concerned that it will have no warranty (as its used and more than 2 years) and will still be quite pricey as the lowrider has held its value we'll. (note Progressive insurance has been great and gave me every option possible to save the bike but in the end we decided it made no sense).
The other option is to go for a new Switchback as it seems to have everything I want except the color. I like to tour and cruise so it fits the need reasonably well. I would appreciate any thoughts on the switchback....nice bike but I'll at least have to have the tank custom painted and a few upgrades to chrome...hate the blacked out stuff...I'm a little more classic chrome kinda guy! No offense to anyone just me..it has to pop in color and chrome.
Anyway, loved the ride of the Lowrider, the color ( Harley orange), the chrome, and the ability to remove bags and windshield. I have a chance to buy a low mile identical bike about an hour from where I lived but concerned that it will have no warranty (as its used and more than 2 years) and will still be quite pricey as the lowrider has held its value we'll. (note Progressive insurance has been great and gave me every option possible to save the bike but in the end we decided it made no sense).
The other option is to go for a new Switchback as it seems to have everything I want except the color. I like to tour and cruise so it fits the need reasonably well. I would appreciate any thoughts on the switchback....nice bike but I'll at least have to have the tank custom painted and a few upgrades to chrome...hate the blacked out stuff...I'm a little more classic chrome kinda guy! No offense to anyone just me..it has to pop in color and chrome.
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From: Cullman, Al
glad you're ok, was you wearing leathers? i'd probably have to get that lowrider if it was me. I love mine! it'd have to be alot cheaper and you'd have a bunch of money left over instead of buying a new one. that's just me though, i hate debt! lol
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From: Radcliff, Ky
i love my switchback, stepped up from a 06 st bob..glad your safe, if i was gonna get a bloated tourer it would be the st. glide.. ant go anywhere on my sb, and folks gotta look and talk.. detach takes seconds..
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From: Franklin, NH
Thanks for the comments. Kevin my lowrider was identical to yours. Just love those colors. I like the switchback and I like the street glide but I'm not a big guy. I really like the ability to switch as I did with my FXDL so i think the switchback fits my style better. The local dealer has a black switchback that is all custom chrome and $20k...nice but too much.One of the lowriders I found isn't even broken in but at nearly 4 years old is well past the warranty. guess I could buy one or make part of the deal??
I'm thinking of buying a black one and having orange flames added sort of like the wide glide. We'll see. Might go test drive one tomorrow.
I'm thinking of buying a black one and having orange flames added sort of like the wide glide. We'll see. Might go test drive one tomorrow.
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If you like to "tour and cruise" test ride a Road Glide Custom before making your decision. I recently picked up a loaded 2010 for 16K and it had only 6,000 miles and $7,000 worth of add ons. ABS, cruise, security, sat radio, chromed front end ... Good buyers market.