I've piss farted around for the last 12 months or so about whether to update my Switchback to something a bit better suited to touring on.

A while back I test rode a High Output 103 Road King and I was only a bees dick away from deciding to buy when the 107 was announced which threw a spanner into the works.

Then I didn't know whether to buy a 103 during run out or a 107 (and run the risk of new motor design and possible problems) so I didn't do anything (lazy buggers response).

But I wanted a new set of boots (coz mine were pretty much worn out) so I went in to buy some (and they didn't have my size!) and it turns out the local dealer had a 107 Street Glide demo so I took it for a ride.

Fuck me... talk about buffeting, that low tinted screen looks great but it's not a patch on the screen on my mates electa glide or even the one on the Road King.  And the ride over ridges isn't as good as what my Dyna is now that I've spent $2000 on suspension (so the new improved suspension aint all that) but it's way better than my Dyna was stock.

But I love the way the bike felt when I rode the thing so next thursday I'm taking my Switchback in for a new rear tyre and a trade in valuation and I'm going to see if they'll loan an old guy some money.

 

I got to be old... $37,000 plus paint plus accessories (mufflers, rack, sissy bar, tuner) aint gunna leave much change out of $40,000 and that's ten times what I paid for my first new big bike back in the 80s!

I fart arsed around for 12months as well. Glad I jumped though. Screen is no big deal. The stock shorty screen is useless. Lots on here about rear suspension but once you have it sorted they are an awesome bike.

Thanks guys, yeah I reckon the screen would be a must do and the rear suspension would be good to do as well.

The local dealer has 2 Street Glides on the floor but for some reason they're both Charcoal Denim in color and I don't want Denim (neither Charcoal or Black denim).

The Hard Candy colors are $4000 extra and I'm not paying that much for paint and Laguna Orange is $1800 (nice but I'd rather spend that on mufflers/screen) so take those out too.

That leaves Vivid Black, Superior Blue and Velocity Red Sunglow and I'd prefer a color to the Vivid black.

The dealer is going to check availability and let me know when I drop the Switchback in next thursday, but his face sort of said he wasn't expecting much stock to be around so I might have a bit of a wait I reckon.

I'll know more next week.


 

The velocity red looks great in the sun,it's all over a nice colour

Good luck with it mate,I am actually thinking about going down the same path but will more than likely go second hand as I don't think they will give me money..I would be interested to hear what they offer for a trade. Fatbats Road Glide looks like a good buy but I'm not too sure on the look of that fairing.

Geoff. I put off buying a Streety because I was always a Softail fan. Ended up in denial and bought a demo 15 Fatboy when I decided to upgrade. Loved the Fatty, but after all the long runs with the baggers ( naggers), I was the only one with the sore neck and arse after we got to our destination. In the end, I bit the bullet and ordered a Velocity Red M8 , and have never looked back. Changed the screen early on,  still experimenting with the dial up pre sets on the rear shocks,and ,apart from a couple of minor glitches early, the bike has exceeded my expectations. Our run through the Snowies in January proved how versatile and comfortable these tourers can be. If you can afford it, mate, do it! You won't regret it!

That looks bloody magic that does!

Winger is correct. Life is short. It can be daunting spending the money but wtf just do it.

 Yeah, I'd have to do the screen straight off.  I couldn't live with the amount of buffeting I got during the test ride.

I'll definitely try getting the suspension set up ok before I worry about changing it.

Hi FB. What about the nice RG Fatbat has for sale. Looks like it has all the bells and whistles. 

That Road Glide is great value for money but... it's a Road Glide and when I look at the frame mounted fairing it doesn't look right to me.

Hi Geoff, hope all goes well Thursday. I too took over 12 months to pull my finger out on an upgrade from my then 2005 Electra Glide. Took the plunge in Sept 15 with a Road Glide Special with a bit of fruit including a bigger screen. Delivered in Jan '16. First big run was to Tassie and the Uly AGM. Then in June/July a lap of Aus!! Absolutely magic bike. Very comfy with standard seat and suspension. With 37,000kms on the clock now looking forward to a run 'Up-the-Guts' and back around to Port Macq for the Uly AGM in May.  Go for it you wont look back!! 

Mate screw them on the bike, I paid 4K less than the asking price, good luck

That colour looks good on the Road Glide :)

The fairing does take a little getting used to but my mate swears by it as the weight from the front end is transfered to the frame insted of the forks. I'm surprised China hasn't chipped in.

OK... an update.

Ok... I'm talking to myself here, but another update.

Not talking to yourself. Congrats Geoff. We cant wait till it gets delivered. Please post some pics. Cheers