Just took delivery of a 2012 Switchback

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Jul 23, 2011 | 08:59 PM

#21

fireman9513

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From: eastern NC

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mike M

The other bike in the pic is my RKC this one is just so much different from the RKC but I will continue to tour with the RKC and use the Switchback for shorter trips

Sounds like a good idea, im not doing nothing more then a day ride at this time due to having kids to tend to, but think that id just enjoy this bike more then what im riding now.
Have fun with it and keep us informed on how you are liking it as time goes by.

Jul 23, 2011 | 09:33 PM

#22

IAMSWUTIAMS

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From: San Diego, Mexifornia

So, will you be posting in the Dyna, or Touring section?

Jul 23, 2011 | 09:40 PM

#23

JayStronghawk

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From: Lake City, Florida (Native)

Looked at one today and looked pretty nice to me .. 103 Power, ABS and the Wheels looked sharp too ...

Jul 23, 2011 | 10:30 PM

#24

golfblues

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From: Danbury CT

Congrats! Nice ride but I had the Signature series seat with the rider back rest & I didn't like it. It pushed me forward way too much & the riders section looked like a zeppelin on the fender. It went right on ebay.
Check it out before you take it home. The Mustangs & Saddlemens seats are much nicer IMHO.

Jul 23, 2011 | 11:04 PM

#25

lgenf

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From: Boca Raton, FL

How small or big are the bags compared with the touring versions that everyone is already familiar with?

Jul 23, 2011 | 11:24 PM

#26

VTwinPulse

Cruiser

Joined: Dec 2008

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From: San Diego

Quote:

Originally Posted by Potato_Potato

If you hold you cell long ways you can fit the whole bike in one picture

lol I was thinking the same. Nice looking color and bike! FLHRLite

Jul 23, 2011 | 11:57 PM

#27

faber

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From: Nomad

Congrats!

Very sweet ride!!

Jul 24, 2011 | 12:05 AM

#28

balloo

Tourer

Joined: Apr 2011

Posts: 447

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From: Seattle area

Question for Fireman - - why do you not like the counterbalanced Heritage?
I am thinking about buying a used one. Currently ride a 2008, 1200 custom, and was told the counterbalanced Heritage would be much smoother. I am a new rider, so do not know much.
Thanks,
Balloo

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Jul 24, 2011 | 01:16 AM

#29

netvampire

Tourer

Joined: Jul 2006

Posts: 497

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From: Australia

congrats mate, I too am seriously considering one of these, when they eventually get over here.love the stripped down look....got a feeling this is going to do really well for HD..