Experience with the Switchback?
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Experience with the Switchback?
After years of being on the back of my bikes the wife finally took the MSF class and got her license this past week. We went test riding yesterday on an 883, Fatboy low and a deluxe, but it was the Switchback that had her screaming Hell Yeah once we got to the first light, and all the way back to the dealership.
As these are new bikes I am just wondering if anyone has any experiences that that could share, good, bad or indifferent.
Thanks
P.S. - I had also told her what the fastest color was but she was skeptical (dealer told her what color it was too). So if you guys could help me out and let her know it would be appreciated.
As these are new bikes I am just wondering if anyone has any experiences that that could share, good, bad or indifferent.
Thanks
P.S. - I had also told her what the fastest color was but she was skeptical (dealer told her what color it was too). So if you guys could help me out and let her know it would be appreciated.
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From: Nomad
Well, it's a new *model* but it is still a Dyna, sort of.
It's a Dyna with an FL fork. The Dyna is a proven platform, and the FL fork is a proven fork.
I don't really see it as a new bike cuz it's just a recombination of proven components.
It does have a new engine, but so does the rest of the Big Twin line.
Fastest color is black, of course!
It's a Dyna with an FL fork. The Dyna is a proven platform, and the FL fork is a proven fork.
I don't really see it as a new bike cuz it's just a recombination of proven components.
It does have a new engine, but so does the rest of the Big Twin line.
Fastest color is black, of course!
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From: Hahira Ga
Have had mine a year this month (8700m) and have really enjoyed it. There have been several magazine articles on it that you might be able to find and read on the net. It is a Dyna but has many unique features, front end (the nacelle looks like a RK, but it not the same, its a new part), cartridge in the fork, nitrogen charged rear shocks, 2-1 exhaust, wheels, bags of course. RK windshields are said to fit the SB hardware in case you want to change height. Stock seat is pretty good. I got a HD signature seat which is better, particularly for the passenger (although not likely a concern for her). It looks good with bags and shield and good without!. I have had no problems with mine. Plenty of power and good handling IMO. Did not think I would get a red bike, but it sure looks good in red and just maybe a few cagers will SEE me, maybe.
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From: Appleton Wi
After years of being on the back of my bikes the wife finally took the MSF class and got her license this past week. We went test riding yesterday on an 883, Fatboy low and a deluxe, but it was the Switchback that had her screaming Hell Yeah once we got to the first light, and all the way back to the dealership.
As these are new bikes I am just wondering if anyone has any experiences that that could share, good, bad or indifferent.
Thanks
P.S. - I had also told her what the fastest color was but she was skeptical (dealer told her what color it was too). So if you guys could help me out and let her know it would be appreciated.
As these are new bikes I am just wondering if anyone has any experiences that that could share, good, bad or indifferent.
Thanks
P.S. - I had also told her what the fastest color was but she was skeptical (dealer told her what color it was too). So if you guys could help me out and let her know it would be appreciated.
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