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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:44 AM
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Without seeing one in person, I really like it. Looks good with the bags off too.
 
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:53 AM
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It could've been the Dyna ElectraGlide I have been waiting for, but it needs an auxiliary lightbar,spokes,and get ride of those butt-ugly "trendy" size tires & put 16s front & rear. Don't like skinny tires on FL front ends. Looks too "Hollywood".
 
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:56 AM
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2012 Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback

2012 Harley-Davidson FLD Dyna Switchback
U.S. MSRP
Vivid Black $15,999
Solids $16,384

http://www.totalmotorcycle.com/motor...Switchback.htm

i like it. Looks very similar to what I did with my Sportie...
 
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 12:19 PM
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I think there is a potenially good market for that bike. I like it, not what i would buy but can see it being a good fit for many riders. As far as it looks and people nit picking this and that, you can do that with every Harley..... besides everyone changes their bike to make it their own anyway
 
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 12:29 PM
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It reminds me of my old 72 FLH and some of the best times I ever had on motorcycles. Long before I settled down..AHEMMM.....I like it! I also think it will be a very good seller. Remains to be seen but thats my .02?
 
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by Stash905
Is it just me, or is that thing just plain ugly and stupid looking? It just seems to be a real bad idea to me. Trying ot mix a Dyna and a Tourer is like cross breeding cats and dogs.
The same types of comments have probably been made by someone, about every bike HD has ever produced. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
 
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 01:05 PM
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Originally Posted by Stash905
Is it just me, or is that thing just plain ugly and stupid looking? It just seems to be a real bad idea to me. Trying ot mix a Dyna and a Tourer is like cross breeding cats and dogs.
It's just you. It isn't ugly or stupid looking and it's not a bad idea.
 
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 01:07 PM
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I like it
 
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Originally Posted by pottsy
The same types of comments have probably been made by someone, about every bike HD has ever produced. Everyone is entitled to their own opinion.
Agreed
 
Old Jul 22, 2011 | 01:16 PM
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I like it a lot. I haven't considered trading the sportie until I saw this bike. I'll wait until there are some other color options though.
 



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