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Old May 2, 2013 | 07:58 PM
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Hey all...finally pulled the trigger and made the jump from a 1200 Sporty to a 2012 Dyna Switchback. It was hard to let the Sporty (Ruby) go, but I always knew she was my intro bike and that I would eventually buy myself a Dyna. Well, as of last week, I am proud to call myself a Dyna owner.

Anyhow, as all of us have done in the past I am upgrading some of the stock components of the bike. The first item I want to replace is the outer primary cover except that I am having a hard time finding the piece in chrome. Any ideas where to look? I've torn the HD catalog to no avail and haven't had any luck with ebay and JP Cycles. Any assistance will greatly help out.
 
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Old May 2, 2013 | 08:03 PM
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if you can find a cover in chrome for 07 and newer it should work fine. oh, and congrats on the scoot!!
 
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Old May 2, 2013 | 09:14 PM
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Welcome and good luck with your search
 
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Old May 2, 2013 | 09:26 PM
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Congrats man. I got my primary cover on ebay, for a steal.
 
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Old May 2, 2013 | 09:56 PM
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Enjoy the new bike. I am still looking to transition from my 1200 sportster.
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 12:02 AM
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you can get all of the chrome covers right fron hd. If you plan to change the cam, trans, and rocker covers as well they sell a whole chrome cover kit that mkes life alittle easier. Good luck with the new ride.
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 06:38 AM
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Thanks for the feedback all. I guess I know what I'm doing on my day off tomorrow...let the search begin!

@ Joe...the ride is completely different. Good luck to you when you finally make the switch!
 
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Old May 3, 2013 | 07:09 AM
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Good choice. I made the jump last year and still miss the XL but you can do things to the FLD to liven it up. That cat does get hot, that can be fixed. I've done a stage 1 along with installing a tru-track and it's made a major difference. Kurt
 
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Congrats on the new scoot!
 
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