Switchback????
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: SoCal & West TN
I have been reading about the Switchback in several different threads.
One thing I have yet to see anyone bring up is the fact the Fuel tank is smaller.
Fuel capacity is only 4.7 Gallons. And now with the EFI, there is not a Reserve, just a Low Fuel Light.
The Touring models have a 6 Gallon Fuel tank.
Looks like this is not a long distance touring bike. Just another Bar Hopper.
One thing I have yet to see anyone bring up is the fact the Fuel tank is smaller.
Fuel capacity is only 4.7 Gallons. And now with the EFI, there is not a Reserve, just a Low Fuel Light.
The Touring models have a 6 Gallon Fuel tank.
Looks like this is not a long distance touring bike. Just another Bar Hopper.
Cruiser
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 150
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The Switchback is also only about 1150 more than a Wide Glide. I think the point is that the Switchback is for people that want to be able to easily put their bike back to a more "normal" motorcycle. Not everyone wants a touring chassis and the added weight, especially if they can only afford one bike.
Look closely at early 60's FL's. With the exception of the tall seats and kickers etc. on the old iron, the new FLD looks quite a bit like the "real thing" as they used to be. I bet within a year we'll be seeing a lot of nostalgia type parts available for the new bike.
Also, judging by the amount of interest on the forums, the bike is at least generating a lot of interest and most appears to be positive. My feeling is a lot of the negative comments are coming from the touring class riders. I like the Road Kings and Road Glides, I just do not want to own one (at least for the foreseeable future).
I guess this is just my long winded way of saying different people prefer different bikes for whatever the reason may be, and don't need to "step up" to be happy with their own ride.
J
The bike has its nitch. I agree it is too close to the RK but also think it looks better than the RK with the bags off.
Just my .02. And yes it looks like a Cross Roads cause it like that bike too.
Just my .02. And yes it looks like a Cross Roads cause it like that bike too.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 579
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From: eastern NC
with my short legs the road king is not for me, I cant flat foot the new ones since they did the frame change and the ones before 09 even lowerd were a little touchy for me, so I have a heritage but dont really like the counterbalanced engine, so I will look at this and if it "fits" may be my new bike.
I dont do any long range riding at this time because I dont have that kind of time with my work, and the wifes work schedule and 3 kids, so it looks like it would be a fun bike to ride for the kind of ridding I do at the moment.
I dont do any long range riding at this time because I dont have that kind of time with my work, and the wifes work schedule and 3 kids, so it looks like it would be a fun bike to ride for the kind of ridding I do at the moment.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Sandpoint, Idaho
A lot of touring was done on 3 1/2 gallon dressers in the past, and the Swithback is only 3/10's of a gallon less than an Ultra had in 07'. Are all dressers over 4 years old just bar hoppers?
Cruiser
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J
Road Warrior
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From: Northwest Georgia
City messenger???
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From: Sandpoint, Idaho
Yep, he's a troll posting the same thing on all the Switchback threads.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Jan 2005
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From: Lakeland, Fl
i really like it.. a lot in fact/.....
i wonder how hard, or how long it will take to put regular touring bags on it....
but it wont be too long before big bags and a batwing are mounted to one....
i agree.. the price may e a bit high... but i really like it and want to see one...
I love the touring front and rear fenders....
the wheels are awesome....
dangit..... may have to go look.....
i wonder how hard, or how long it will take to put regular touring bags on it....
but it wont be too long before big bags and a batwing are mounted to one....
i agree.. the price may e a bit high... but i really like it and want to see one...
I love the touring front and rear fenders....
the wheels are awesome....
dangit..... may have to go look.....