The Harley-Davidson Dyna Nobody Wanted

I had some lower back issues and the lower weight was a selling point for me. Also, i liked that you could have a couple different looks depending on how you needed it! Minus long haul trips, the Switchback checked most of the boxes for me! I think Harley marketed it wrong. They sold it as a step up from Sportster or a bike for women. I thought it had that ole FL kind of look and those 5 spoke wheels had a hotrod feel to them! I still get compliments on the bike and mine is a 2012. I would have loved to see an oversized saddle bag developed. And now it's hard to find any of the accessories that Harley had out for them anymore. Don't see me parting with mine!

I bought my first bike, a '12 FLD last year with 9900 on the clock, ok, 9903. It came with a hidden wire T-bar set up, Bassani exhaust, brand new tires, a fresh oil change, and a Drag Specialties custom seat. I changed the seat for a custom Corbin, which I was able to ride in and ride out with at the Corbin factory, that was pretty awesome. Since then I've put another 4500 on her. Awesome bike, cruising the Monterey Coast. Recently saw another one listed for very reasonable, but I just dont have the funds for a spare one, regrettably.

I have a 13 and it is a good bike......except for the worthless pn or off front break. Single disk doesn't stop to well and has no "feel" at all . Mine is stage 2 and runs great but it just don't stop so well. Therefore it is above to be relocated to another owner and a 103 Road King will take it's place.

I miss the Cross Bones

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Love my 14 Switch

I love this bike !!

I bought a switchback just over a year ago and absolutely love it. I’ve been touring on the mainland (Australia), and it just loves the winding roads here in Tasmania. Definitely Harley’s version of the Edsel. But try and find one, the owners, including me will not part with them.

Just bought a 2014 Switchback. Love it. Been on a few 4-5 hour cruises with no issues at all. Looking forward to riding the Blueridge Parkway this spring.

Hated my 2012 it was a brick went bk to a wide glide

The price was certainly appealing, but the weight savings were deceiving. It didn't handle nearly as well as my Road King, and that's exactly what I was hoping for when I took it for a test ride!

I think the switchback is rad! I’d rock one all day long.

This bike don’t look like a baby road king it looks like a 70’s Electra glide with hard bags.

I love this bike I have A 2012 Just did a stage one I only have 15,000 miles on it

I always liked the switchbacks, but really for me thr 2014 Dyna SuperGlide with bags and a fxrt fairing still looks better. Ideally id be rich and could afford to buy like an 87 FXRT with the original fairing, and clam shell hard bags.
But every time i see one, its at least $12k. 😢

i just bought a 2014 switch back a week ago, it was something i was looking at for awhile , originally i wanted to get a SG but finance wouldnt so my salesman remember i looked at this bike n got me in , i didnt test drive but for a sec i thought it was a SG cuz it has the hard saddles and the batwing fairing, i love how smooth it rides, only thing this one is barebone stock and its too quiet looking to make it louder, but over all i love my switch back

The sport glide softail shares the same fate...
It's sad because it's a good bike and is a big influence if not a precursor to the low rider ST "style" .
They will never be ST bags , they are sport glide bags rookies.

Perfect for what I do--solo weekday errands, then two-up on the weekends in the mountains. I upgraded the seat and suspension for my wife.

I've finally put some miles on my most recent bike, a 2012 switchback. Haven't done anything radical to it other than a thunder header slip-on and maintenance. Mostly ride mountain technical twisties and some hiways. I'm 5'7" and 72 years, this bike fits me like a glove the ride very comfortable, fast and nimble. Baggs are big enough for riain gear, tools and other daily essensials and still some space to bring stuff back home. I'm loving it and the sporty is jealous. Jajaja

I just rode my first Dyna yesterday. I do like the shake at idle, but even while doing 50 mph, at deceleration, it vibrated like hell. Is this part of the old school Harley experience? lol I hear no one talking about the vibrations going down the road at deceleration.

Idgaf what they say I just got mine but it’s the best Harley out it’s light easy to maneuver and the power makes it absolutely the best choice for the cruise or long haul

I currently own one and it's a love hate relationship. I bought it during covid and didn't know if I was going to become a hardcore rider. So, first thing I wish I knew about the unbalanced engine this has. It starts to vibrate at a bad frequency a 2200 rpms and right up my spine. Replaced the seat and it helps a little. Also, my feet vibrate ridiculously at normal cruising speeds. Rode a buddies Street-glide and it's silky smooth. I really don't use the "Switchback" Features much either. Just makes it easier to clean the hard to reach spots. And I just think I'm ready for touring without the buffeting from around the gas tank. I rode it 600 miles and the amount of gas stops where needed but at the same time annoying. If I just bought a touring bike I'd be comfortable longer and not need to stop so much. It has a 4.7 gal tank and gets 175 miles to every refill. I tend to fill it early cause the gauge looks lower the the tank really is. I love the 103 especially after I installed the Vance and Hines FuelPak tuner. Previous owner put the Vance and Hines Slash cut Dual exhaust and a K and N heavy breather air filter on it and it was burning kinda lean so the tuner woke this baby up so much! Love the power of the 103! The lack of dual front brakes is noticeable when two up but fine when your alone. And the small tire diameters make bumps feel more rough. And I don't want to spend the money on after market rims and tires for it. Just doesn't feel right to spend the money on a half assed touring bike that doesn't tour comfortably for me. IMO. Someone else might find it to be the perfect mix of features. Well, I'm done ranting about the switchback, I think. Love your videos. Keep them coming.

I own a 2015.only has 1500 mi in candy maroon

mine is mostly black powdercoated with a batwing and radio and dual pipes, looks like a street glide, handles like a dyna. i get a lot of compliments on her.

Best Harley ever made.Won’t sell mine.

Make it look like a softail or road king or street glide with a fairing. How cool is that?

I just down sized to a switchback from a streetglide because of the weight. Im 5'6 and almost 70 yrs old. Dont want to stop riding as of yet. Great handling bike and will go cross country on it in August.

Just saw one at a local dealer here. Seriously thought it was a Road King until they told me it was a Switchback. Came back later to test ride it and just found out it was sold the day prior. I hate it because I wanted to see what it was all about lol now on to the search for another one

I simply love mine! I've ridden mine on long rides and short rides. It's never let me down. Find the right shock height and you have a sweet cruiser.

I own a 2016 and I absolutely love it.

The reason it died is because it cannibalized sales from those more expensive bikes. I had one.

Absolutely my favorite bike ever

Have 2014, with 15k, dude it's awesome bike , I'm 57 with bad hips and bike is perfect with seat height and weight. Love this bike

sold my bagger and bought a switchback l love it

I after I watch this video I got me one lol I'm a dyna guys but Im ready to get a touring bike and I love it I love my switchback and I custom it I'm a 5'6 guys and this bike is perfect

I actually have a 13 RK and am considering buying a SB due to the weight.

Basically roadking from Wish

Very true, this was a very unique and attractive motorbike with alot of endless possibilities.

Well at 80 years old and after four broken backs causing my legs to be weak, the 2014 Dyna Switchback keeps me on the road. I think it is a great bike, lots of power, easier to get my legs over, and just happy that Harley chose to make it. As of 2024 it only has 16,000 kilometres but I can still get out to ride when my back allows me. Better than not riding at all! I wouldn’t be able to handle the bigger heavier cruisers!

Loved my Switchback. Awesome handling.

I'm looking at a 2014 Switchback is there anything I need to look at in particular any problem areas to pay attention to? If I get it I want to put an Advanblack ST faring on it

Funny, I’m thinking of a switchback for a touring bike to upgrade from a sportster ( I want to save money to afford an antique H-D)

I still own one

Had 2, a 13 Vivid Blk & 14 Amber whiskey.
Loved the FLD.

i would like that bike, don't like the weight of the toruing bikes.

I own a 2012...love the bike...and Im lucky to have the duel out both sides...original hard bags. Put motorwork in it to bump it up from a 103 to 107 and it's got great pop/hauling capacity.

My gal and I are 6ft'ers...loaded the bike doesn't struggle at all...did a 3000mile road trip last year and bike didn't have a single issue.

Saddened that HD discontinued the bike.

I own two Switchbacks. One is personalized to my preference, the other is stock. Both great bikes. They stand out because of their uniqueness and what you pointed out in your video. Great info!

$1500 more for a road king, not much of a difference. I would get the road king for that little difference. Second hand though, the switchbacks are rare but way cheaper than road kings

I am on my second Switchback. I had a 2013 and now a 2015. Very tricked out. Best bike I've ever owned so I bought another. Superior Blue.

Do you or have you owned a Swithcback? What are your thoughts on the Switchback compared to the touring models?