Impressions, opinions ?
I am thinking of going to a Switchback from a 1200 Sportster.
What should I expect differently?
Thanks

 

Pick up my SB Friday or Saturday. Upgraded from a Honda Shadow, can give you my impressions after the weekend, but not how the bike compares to your Sportster. I personally chose the SB because it seemed to offer the best value for the buck as a cruiser with options I wanted (waterproof bags and windshield).

 

Love It! Had mine since March 31st have not found anything not to like.

 

I switched from a Nightster last August to the Switchback because I ride two-up a lot. Loved my nightster, but physically it was just too small for the two of us and really hard to pack much on it, other sportsters may have been a little easier to put bags on, but the Nightsters license and turn signals really got it the way. It is noticeably more comfortable (and I had put on longer progressive shocks and a mustang seat on my Nightster.) The SB doesn't flex in the front end around corners like the Sp. (really think sportsters need a beefier front end). The wind won't blow you around like it does on the Sp. For freeway riding the 6th gear is welcomed and stock suspension is much better, in fact it is an upgrade over other dyna models with nitrogen charged rear shocks and cartridge style forks. It is 115lbs lighter than a road king. I am loving mine with 7800 miles on it so far. Its not as bad A as a Nightster but it is a nice ride. I did upgrade to signature seat and big backrest, GF is very happy, we did a 1,000m long weekend get away with no complaints. Handles great, u-turns on a two-lane.

 

If I could be in love with an inanimate object I have never met before, it would be the Harley Switchback. It is my dream bike and on my wish list I hope you get one and enjoy it!

 

I don't ride 2 up alot so I bought a Super Glide...but if I did and didn't want a full touring bike and the weight I'd go with the Switchback.

 

Picked mine up last October and just turned over 4,000 miles on it. It's not an Electra Glide or Road King but if you want a light touring bike that'll strip down to a sweet cruiser in less than a minute, I'd say the Switchback is a good choice.

 

dont think you can go wrong with the switchback, it is a great all around motorcycle
and the handling is AMAZING!!!

LOL and i love your guard dog, teeth and a revolver.

 

I goreceived mine two weeks ago upgrading from a Sportster with the stage one conversion. LOVE the bike. Easy to handle and a joy to ride. Buy One

 

Got mine last year July 30. Just rolled over the 10,000 mile mark this week. I have absolutely no complaints, have ridden it to work almost every day that I could since I got it (even during much of the past winter.) And a few longer rides across the state. With the signature seat with backrest, I now have no backaches at all after the longer rides. And the "Mutazu" type small trunc / tourpack with detachable sideplates gives some extra storage room on those trips, too. Otherwise, I use the backrest/luggage rack...or nothing at all back there.

Have added engine guard and guard-mounted fog lamps, which I pretty much deemed essential, and also the LED rider and passenger footboard trims (oh, and the passenger footboards, too, of course.) Plus I gave the stock Harley horn, which I didn't like, to a friend for his toy model T project and replaced it with a ProPad Mini-beast airhorn. Now, I can definitely be heard and seen. Wish I could get passing lamps, too, but maybe with the new parts book this year? Engine is still pretty much stock, though.

With the basic bike coming with detachable windshield and hard saddlebags, you have a great start to do anything you want!

Now, I have to remember to upload some new pics soon....