R U thinking about a Switchback?
When I bought mine I thought I would have the saddle bags and windshield off more but have only rode without them a couple of times. This bike is all I need and I love riding it but the small saddle bags make my a*s look big.
If you look at the specs between the Switchback, Road King and Street Glide, they're not that much different except the Switchback is lighter because it doesn't have the extra trim, radio, dual exhaust and a bunch of stuff I didn't want.
If you look at the specs between the Switchback, Road King and Street Glide, they're not that much different except the Switchback is lighter because it doesn't have the extra trim, radio, dual exhaust and a bunch of stuff I didn't want.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Springfield, TN
It's been so hot in TN lately that I haven't bothered trying my windshield yet...I love the bike though ... besides the regulator issue - I need to take mine in before it completely craps out on me and leaves me stranded.
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Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 72
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From: Ohio
similar situation , bought my wide glide june 3rd last year and 6 weeks later i see the fld at the demo days.. drooled for 6 months and pulled the trigger on it because the wide glide was never going to be the fld.
got a really good trade in for the wide glide and since it was winter here in the northeast they knocked quite a bit off of the top of the FLD and im glad i did the trade..... even with the issues ( vibration,master cylinder and rusting swingarm) this bike is one of the most comfortable and best handling bikes i have owned..
got a really good trade in for the wide glide and since it was winter here in the northeast they knocked quite a bit off of the top of the FLD and im glad i did the trade..... even with the issues ( vibration,master cylinder and rusting swingarm) this bike is one of the most comfortable and best handling bikes i have owned..
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Joined: Jun 2012
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From: Ohio
For those that have the Switchback....I was wondering if the engine is black powder coated or is it silver. I can't remember. From some of the pictures I've looked at it appears some are silver others are black. I guess my question is from the factory do ya have the option of black or silver. I know the covers are polished and not chrome. Just wondering about the engine.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2007
Posts: 783
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From: Up-State NY
Where did you see this?
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Chandler, Arizona
For those that have the Switchback....I was wondering if the engine is black powder coated or is it silver. I can't remember. From some of the pictures I've looked at it appears some are silver others are black. I guess my question is from the factory do ya have the option of black or silver. I know the covers are polished and not chrome. Just wondering about the engine.
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Joined: Jun 2007
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From: People's Republic of Boulder Colorado
That's the ONLY reason I haven't already bought one. If they ever offer those new profile laced tubless wheels as an option, I'll be first in line for one. Otherwise, I'll just keep and enjoy what I already have.
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Joined: Aug 2006
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From: Kennewick, WA
I tell you, I love my Switchback prototype but the time has come to part with it. My wife wants to spend more time on the bike with me and she is not fond of how it rides. With the vibes and the floorboards moving with the swing arm she just isn't comfortable. With that there is a nice black 08 Street Glide in the garage with the bastard glide at the moment. It will be a sad day when it leaves under someone elses ***. That bike has known only my cheeks since it left the showroom....
