2014 Low Rider
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From: Pa
Having ridden the Switchback back to back with the others, I agree it is far more comfortable with floorboards. Dealer quoted a small fortune to make that swap though. Don't know why stock parts are so bloody expensive.
FTR, The seat on the Switchback is much better too. I'd love to see Harley make a LR without the lowered suspension, the Switchback's cartridge fork, and with the addition of SB seat and floorboards. I know you can bolt on anything, but it irks me to correct something that could easily be sold right outta the box. Hell, they could offer a windscreen and detachable, hard saddlebags and just put the fugly, buzzy SB out to pasture.
FTR, The seat on the Switchback is much better too. I'd love to see Harley make a LR without the lowered suspension, the Switchback's cartridge fork, and with the addition of SB seat and floorboards. I know you can bolt on anything, but it irks me to correct something that could easily be sold right outta the box. Hell, they could offer a windscreen and detachable, hard saddlebags and just put the fugly, buzzy SB out to pasture.
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From: Alberta
I enjoy it as well. We had 5 of us riding into work this morning and then just the two of us coming home tonight. The ride home is the best, nice way to unwind after a 12 hour shift. My ride is 50 miles each way, 90% highway.
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Joined: Jul 2015
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From: Horseheads, NY
Hello all, new member here! 
I purchased a new 2014 FXDL in January, and brought it home on April 13th. I have made several changes to the bike, and will soon be finished with it. I am in love with this bike, it is a blast to ride!! After owning used bikes all my life (I'll be a VERY youthful 52 on the 17th), this is my first brand new bike. I also have a hot rod 2004 XL1200C, but I am getting ready to put that up for sale.
Anyhow, here are some of the changes I have made and a few photos...
* Vance and Hines Pro Pipe 2 into 1
* Vance and Hines FP3
* Roland Sands Design "Turbine" air cleaner
* HD Daymaker LED Headlamp
I purchased a new 2014 FXDL in January, and brought it home on April 13th. I have made several changes to the bike, and will soon be finished with it. I am in love with this bike, it is a blast to ride!! After owning used bikes all my life (I'll be a VERY youthful 52 on the 17th), this is my first brand new bike. I also have a hot rod 2004 XL1200C, but I am getting ready to put that up for sale.
Anyhow, here are some of the changes I have made and a few photos...
* Vance and Hines Pro Pipe 2 into 1
* Vance and Hines FP3
* Roland Sands Design "Turbine" air cleaner
* HD Daymaker LED Headlamp
Last edited by soldierbot; Apr 2, 2021 at 07:46 AM.
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From: Illinois
Hello all, new member here!
I purchased a new 2014 FXDL in January, and brought it home on April 13th. I have made several changes to the bike, and will soon be finished with it. I am in love with this bike, it is a blast to ride!! After owning used bikes all my life (I'll be a VERY youthful 52 on the 17th), this is my first brand new bike. I also have a hot rod 2004 XL1200C, but I am getting ready to put that up for sale.
Anyhow, here are some of the changes I have made and a few photos...
* Vance and Hines Pro Pipe 2 into 1
* Vance and Hines FP3
* Roland Sands Design "Turbine" air cleaner
* HD Daymaker LED Headlamp
I purchased a new 2014 FXDL in January, and brought it home on April 13th. I have made several changes to the bike, and will soon be finished with it. I am in love with this bike, it is a blast to ride!! After owning used bikes all my life (I'll be a VERY youthful 52 on the 17th), this is my first brand new bike. I also have a hot rod 2004 XL1200C, but I am getting ready to put that up for sale.
Anyhow, here are some of the changes I have made and a few photos...
* Vance and Hines Pro Pipe 2 into 1
* Vance and Hines FP3
* Roland Sands Design "Turbine" air cleaner
* HD Daymaker LED Headlamp
Welcome to the thread and be sure to keep us updated on your LR.
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From: Alberta
Great looking bike Rick, how is the sound of the V&H Pro Pipe compared to the Big Shots or Big Radius pipes?
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From: san diego
Mid installation of progressive fork springs, this is a lowrider! Bottomed out.
V&h comp series 2:1, se air cleaner stock cover cut down, fp3. Used amsoil 10 weight on forks, weight 155. Comfortable ride, Tucson and back 2 day trip from San Diego, w quarter fairing,
Stock spring on the right
There is a difference in ride quality. The stock springs were ok for me, somebody heavier, probably not so much.
Last edited by bob kegogi; Jul 6, 2015 at 11:14 AM.
