My dyna switchback
Road Master
Joined: Jun 2016
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From: Detroit area
Love my FLD. My wife has one too and she loves hers as well. Derik, really like the front fender. Really gives a different profile.
The point was made about for another $1500 or so, you could get a Road King. When I was shopping for a new bike, I had also test ridden the RK. Really nice bike that handled very well, but I couldn't get over the additional 100 or so lbs. I much prefer the nimbleness of the Switchy.
The point was made about for another $1500 or so, you could get a Road King. When I was shopping for a new bike, I had also test ridden the RK. Really nice bike that handled very well, but I couldn't get over the additional 100 or so lbs. I much prefer the nimbleness of the Switchy.
Road Master
Joined: Apr 2016
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From: Davenport, IA
Not sure what you mean by lace (spokes?), but I have already dropped $1200 in the chrome 5-spoke. So, gonna have to settle into those.
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From: St. Clair Co., MO
Yes, spokes. Thought you might be still be on the prowl for different wheels. Not much out there these days for my '02 FXD, so I'm used to having to think a little bit outside the box.
Last edited by Carl '69; Aug 7, 2016 at 03:25 PM.
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From: west Michigan
But all I'd need for a Switchback is a Mustang solo seat, a sissy bar to strap a pack to, the usual Stage 1 stuff, and maybe some crash bars. That's what I like about it.
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Tourer
Joined: Jun 2014
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From: Ventura,CA
There are plenty out there. My bike has more than enough basically done with it, may add cams once the warranty expires. For now, stage 1 with a FP3 is more than enough power.
Cruiser
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From: Vermont
mines in pieces currently but I love it (minus the lack of cruise control) bought it in '12 it's a '13. just got done powder coating the whole front end and AUX lights vivid black can't wait to get it back together
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From: Pa.
All the Switchbacks posted are pretty darn sharp. I think it's the most versatile in the Harley line up. Put the windshield or fairing and the bags and go anywhere, or strip it down and she's sporty as hell and looks just like the duo-glides from '58 on up, especially if ya put some lace wheels on it.
For some reason it's become a fad that if you're gonna ride more that 60 miles a day or two up, ya gotta have a touring bike, lol, bull.
For some reason it's become a fad that if you're gonna ride more that 60 miles a day or two up, ya gotta have a touring bike, lol, bull.
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From: New York
Three years ago I was looking for a replacement for my 2004 Road King Custom which got caught underwater in Tropical Storm Sandy. I was thisclose to buying a Switchback but couldn't get over the look of the wheels and the front fender. (I know. Call me shallow). The truth is it cost me a fortune to get my house back together after the flood and my budget for a new bike was what I received for the Road King. I got a great deal in my Super Glide Custom and the rest is history. Knowing what I do now I would have found a used Switchy and copped a set of rims and front fender off EBay. They really are awesome versatile bikes. I have two friends in their mid sixties who are going to sell their Ultra and Road King Classic and buy Switchbacks as they don't want to deal with the weight of their current bikes anymore.