Just took delivery of a 2012 Switchback
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Joined: Apr 2011
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From: Seattle area
Thanks to Fireman:
Appreciate your input - - will do a test as you suggested.
It will probably have less vibration than my 1200 Sporty, But the noise could also be an issue.
Maybe I should just go for the Switchback - sure is a good looking bike, and light weight.
Thanks,Balloo
Appreciate your input - - will do a test as you suggested.
It will probably have less vibration than my 1200 Sporty, But the noise could also be an issue.
Maybe I should just go for the Switchback - sure is a good looking bike, and light weight.
Thanks,Balloo
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I have a 2007 FLHT that I bought new, and last year I bought a 2002 FXDX. I now ride the dyna 90% of the time. I like the look's of the FLD and will be going to dealer to look at 1. I think this bike would take the place of the 2 I have now. I believe they will be popular,
Karl
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Not a bad looking bike, but those wheels & tires gotta go. Too trendy. Anything but 16s front & rear with spokes or stock-style mags for FLH style front end & fender just doesn't look right, IMHO. Little tiny tire w/big assed fender. Change to 16s & this thing would be a real looker! Also,FLH front ends look naked without aux. lighting. Easily remedied;I'm sure most ppl will install a light bar. But for the kind of cheddar this bike costs, I'd rather do a Superglide custom & bag it up & throw on a windsheild. Save a couple grand.
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From: Tennessee
Congrats on the new ride. I think the new bars will make a huge difference in how it looks. I'd like to see one with some 14-16 in apes. The look of it is growing on me I think Harley's stock photos just suck really bad. Make sure you keep us posted on what you're liking and disliking.
i like the bike but i would change the rims with spokes
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From: Willow Spring, NC
Not a bad looking bike, but those wheels & tires gotta go. Too trendy. Anything but 16s front & rear with spokes or stock-style mags for FLH style front end & fender just doesn't look right, IMHO. Little tiny tire w/big assed fender. Change to 16s & this thing would be a real looker! Also,FLH front ends look naked without aux. lighting. Easily remedied;I'm sure most ppl will install a light bar. But for the kind of cheddar this bike costs, I'd rather do a Superglide custom & bag it up & throw on a windsheild. Save a couple grand.
like this now I need a 103
