New HD owner from Central Victoria

  • Geoff3DMN
    Geoff3DMN
    13 years ago

    I've wanted a Harley for a long time but having 4 kids (and a mortgage) well that wasn't going to happen but 3 of the 4 have moved out and I'm not getting any younger so after 30 years of mostly budget Japanese bikes I reckon it's time for something for me.

    And a couple of days ago I talked to the guys at the new Harley Central store in Bendigo and put a deposit on a new FLD switchback.  

    The bike was on the floor but fitted with some options that looked good but added all up pushed it outside my limit.  They did some thinking and I did some thinking and they came back with a good price (that saves me a fair bit of $ for the options that are being left on) and the dual seat is going back on.

    I like the look and the concept of the Switchback.  The Road King is a lot more $ and while it works better touring it doesn't look as good with the bags and screen off around town so the Switchback seems a better fit to me.

    The bikes got Vapor 5 spoke chrome wheels, Chrome lower belt cover, Chrome fork sliders and Chrome front axle covers.  The single seat in the pic is being swapped back for the dual seat.  I pick it up next week after they swap the dual seat back on and the combination speedo/tacho unit off and the 2 into 1 off (I want 2 into 2's).

     

    Uhh... I guess that's all... so... Hi guys.

     

    FLD Switchback

     

     

     

  • 06 Softail
    06 Softail
    13 years ago
    Welcome to the site, great looking bike too. Love those wheels, I think they make the bike look cool.
  • fattatt
    fattatt
    13 years ago

    Welcome Mate,THE LITTLE  BLOKE look after you  A  .

  • Bonkerz
    Bonkerz
    13 years ago
    Hey Fattatt, does Shep still have a Harley store, or is that now the Bendigo one? I remember reading they have something to do with Harley Central (if not, they are HC) - so it'll save me a trip if I ever need something from the stealers again :P
  • allde
    allde
    13 years ago

      to the forums Geoff.

    Nice ride................

  • dangerousdave
    dangerousdave
    13 years ago
    Geoff3DMN - From mactalk?
  • Crazy Erny
    Crazy Erny
    13 years ago
    Welcome mate, very nice bike! With 4 boys & one girl, I know where you are coming from, I did the same thing 4 months ago, & have not regretted it one iota, you will find it's a new lease on life, & every day it's a new adventure!
  • ozymax
    ozymax
    13 years ago
    welcome geoff
  • FLHuTChU
    FLHuTChU
    13 years ago

    Welcome mate. New switchy looks bloody great, good choice of accessories left on, You'de be stoked hey! Good one bro.

  • sparkie001
    sparkie001
    13 years ago

    Welcome

  • fattatt
    fattatt
    13 years ago
    No Bonkerz the Shep store moved over to Bendigo Mate.
  • Geoff3DMN
    Geoff3DMN
    13 years ago

    It seemed like it was going to take forever but finally today I picked up my new Switchback,  I can't get the grin off my face!

     

  • Underground
    Underground
    13 years ago
    That Switchback is growing on me. Really like that paint scheme.

    Congrats.
  • mickle
    mickle
    13 years ago

    Welcome Geoff,dont look to bad them switchbacks hope you enjoy and have fun.

  • Will67
    Will67
    13 years ago
    Welcome