Switchback Question
Why would someone choose a Switchback over a Heritage Softail?
What factors drive the decision? Thanks This is a serious questions, as I am considering one or the other, and would like the perspectives of owners or folks that have been through the decision making process.....definitely not a troll. |
How about the gawdy looking grommets on the Heritage. Reminds me of the Cisco Kids saddle.
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Switchback Vs Heritage
The heritage is going to have leather bags which do not easily come off/go on. The heritage also has a little lower seat height and spoke wheels. The heritage weighs a little more, and has a little bit less horsepower/torque. The heritage does not vibrate much due to the counterbalance -- the Switchback will vibrate like a Dyna does.
The heritage also costs a bit more. A lot of it will come down to how it looks though -- I personally like the Dyna style vs the Softail style. |
Dyna is more sport than cruiser. Softail is more cruiser than sport
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I have ridden both on demo rides and personally prefer the switchback due to the lighter handling. it feels faster too. it does vibrate a bit more at idle, you dont notice it when riding. the heritage has more room so if you are a larger person you may like it better. before you buy you may want to demo them both.
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Thanks for the replies: a little more detail - I am in my mid 60s, about 5'10" 150lbs with a bad back. My wife is shorter and lighter...so not a lot of weight. I expect that we will ride two-up maybe 20-30% of the time, and then maybe 100 miles tops (perhaps an overnight)....so no long multi-day rides. The local rides would most probably be local back roads. From what I have read, the SB will handle better than the ST but not be quite as comfortable..yes?
Clearly in the spring I'll test ride both, but I thought between then and now perhaps tap the folks here......any insights are appreciated. |
You may want to get the dealer to put on the TALL windshield on the Switchback when you test ride it. The stock shield is very short.
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I'd stay away from the Softail if you have a bad back. Get the dyna!!!!!! Way better bike IMO
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Originally Posted by 1HD1C
(Post 12266183)
handling,handling,handling...
From a value perspective, you pay for a little more chrome with the Heritage and you get a bit more function with the Switchback (Mag Wheels, hard bags.) |
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