I don't buy into the HD & cruiser style myself but biking is biking, the common bond we all share.

My '84 Softail had 151,000 miles on it when I took it down for rebuild and even then it would pull 100 mph with rider and passenger. As far as I am concerned, Harley stopped making motorcycles when the last EVO left the factory. ETA: You have a real talent for making these videos.

I think you did the right thing. Beautiful bike, great scenery! Thanks for taking us along! Rob

Hell of a horse trader! Going from a 2005 Fatboy to a 2012 switchback. For a more than reasonable price! Beautiful English country side. Narrow highways ! Fun video to watch. Got a chance to see some beautiful country and compare Harley’s. Win win situation! Ride on Delboy!

Finally got my wife to ride on back again after 30 years on my red 2000 600 Bandit. She saw a black 2012 GSX1250FA, made me buy it! Love it, can't get her off the bike now!

The 103 on My 2016 FLD sure is plenty fast enough ! I did the Dragons Tail and now have 1700 miles as last winter was not kind. Two Christmases ago in a row were 70 degrees F in TN. I enjoyed Your video !

Yes! Good choice mate! I love my '13 Wideglide. Loud,lowered and feels so good with the 103". 😎

Wow what a looker! ....... and the bike lol. Seriously Del, very nice mate, never been into the old Harley thing myself, but I love to see and hear them on the road. Glad you made the right decision, sod paying that for a (basically) tune up! Nice to see you both out on 1 bike too, makes a nice change. RSM8's, all the best as usual.

Beauty bike Del, after I sold my 11 Nightster I picked up an 07 FXDB last year, specifically because of the issues you mentioned, and the 07 was the best year for a few reasons ( engine colour, non integrated risers and full rear fender) I added a repro set of Dyna police footboards and could not be happier. Excellent choice on your bike, classic looks and handles, mag wheels a more worry free bonus as well, look forward to your Dyna vids!

Nice one Del mate. Love the paint job. Great to see both you & Penny out clocking up some miles in the sunshine. Enjoy & ride safe bud. Cheers, Al.

Thanks for the ride in the country. It really is beautiful there.

Beautiful bike Del, well done. I traded my 2011 XL1200X in on a 2017 FXDLS a couple months ago here in Sydney and I'm loving it :) Rock on!!!

Rode a Switchback for 6 months. Loved it.

Love the bike. Well deserved. Thanks for all the videos again. The both of you put so much time and effort and it is much appreciated.

I enjoyed every bit of that, thanks for sharing and a big thumbs up! Cheers!

Sounds like a great deal there Del, nice one! Love the way you made it into a "no brainer" in order to sell it to Penny Pitstop, this is an excellent skill to cultivate and something I frequently practice when a new toy beckons. Great looking pub there too....bit of a shocker seeing you without a hat mind you!! I know zip about Harley's so it's great to learn about them from you, keep up the good work - all the best to both of you - TMF

"You can't polish a turd." But you can cover it in glitter! Nice to see you out on the bike again! Keep on riding!

Congratulations on the new bike! What a beauty!

Nice bike, glad everything worked out. Love the countryside view, keep up the great video's.

I too have a 2012 Switchback. Love my bike! Greetings from USA my friend!

I been watching the video here, for about 4 weeks, 2 weeks prior to ownnership of a 2012 switchback, and 2 weeks into actually owning a switch back...waiting on a new battery now..........ahhhhh the english country side cheerio mate.

Lovely new bike. The paint looks great. Hope you enjoy years of trouble free riding. :)

Nice to see you out riding .. Very good choice and totaly makes good sense . and 1 sweet looking dyna .. good job Take Care

Sweet ride. Looks great in the two tone.

Congratulations on the new bike Del, sorry to hear the FB has gone, i'm a big fan but what you've said made perfect sense, hope your gonna get those indicators changed to dark lenses....cheers mate

Congrats Del. Sweet new ride!

Congratulations on the upgrade, the bike looks pretty damn good, really like the paint as well.

Nice bike mate, you made a good decision. Love the countryside view, you and Penny enjoy putting miles on that bike. Cheers

Tastefully done! I like that paint.

Wow! This is quite a surprise, but brilliant! I love the nimble handling and powerful torque of the legendary Dyna! Looks beautiful too... plus low miles... new technology... Well done mate :)

The view from the bridge is magnificent . The only way yo 'unware' an engine is to ' replace ' it. lol Awsome vlog . keep it up .

Gotta say, I love your style man. Keep 'em coming.

Nice bike and impeccable logic. Well done.

Hey Del, GREAT choice. I too have a 2012 FLD Switchback. I'm excited to see your upcoming maintenance vids. As I've told you, I do all my own work - although not common for a woman - and I have learned a lot from you. By the way, the FLD is notorious for having a terrible vibration. I fixed mine by first putting a Screamin' Eagle Night Stick on and replacing the bolt that connects the muffler to the frame with a clevis pin and nylon and rubber washers. ENJOY your FLD! - Twyla

it looks real in lack of better terms "clean" im digging it

I am also owner of a Dyna Switchback since almost three years. I am satisfied and had no trouble with it. That bike is a kind of cross-breed of a dyna and a FLH model. It gives you the best of both: nimble and not too overweighted, like dyna's but has abilities for duo and touring riding of the other big full dressers. Switchbacks are sometimes considered by some hardcore Harley riders as a poor man's Road king , or a tourer for the women but I dont care what they say. The only things it is lacking is a dual disc front brake and air sissy-bar with adjustable suspensions. I have just added a crashbar and a detachable luggage rack. All the rest is still stock, even the exhaust system! I just want to change the handlebar for a slightly lower and wider one. Forgive me foor my poor English, i am french.

nice bike,congrats.have done a couple of cam tensioner upgrades for customers,not to difficult and definately worth it. sound logic there and great choice on the dyna.wish you many safe and happy miles together. all the best.

Made my switchback club style and I love it even more

I bought a new 2017 low rider but I was always very keen on the Switchback. Awsome vid man 🤘

Nice bike Del, congrats! Two times I asked you ( and warn ) about cam chain tensioner problem on TC88 before 2007, and today finally, I've got answer, thank you. BTW, two month ago I sold my 2006 TC and now thinking about new one :) Dyna is great bike, particulary switchback. ( I've tested different modells of Dyna, LR S my favorite today ). I like to feel vibranions given by engine and smooth moment on the rear wheel. What the great sound of your new bike! Best wishes!

Truly nice couple have fun and that bike sounds good man ☺

Congrats on the beutiful new bike, but I think the cam tensioner is only a problem for those who have to pay big money to the dealers to get it inspected regularly. Ive heard the newer twincams have the same issue, just the shoes last more thanks to hydraulic tensioning. I like a lot the paint scheme btw!

Stunning Del, enough said.

Delighted to get the chance to have a good look at the FLD! It looks like you've got a couple of bar options as well as it seems to have a shorter 'beach' bar on in the other glimpses I've had. The paint is beautiful, as I've said previously. Very close to a Duo Glide FLP. It's a truly flexible platform although it seems a common complaint that the screen is too short to be really useful, accentuating head buffeting. Many reviews complain about the vibrations, as this isn't the.103 'B' like on the Softail sand tourers. I say hoorah, I want that haha. Too much going on with the house renovation currently to even contemplate any changes bike wise. But I'm really sold on the Switchback, for the second time round as I nearly got one when I bought the 72.

Congrats! I got the Harley Truck,and i Luv it! lol!

Great to see you take advantage of this sunshine and cool new bike...Looking into another Harley myself, Street Bob, must keep eyes open for a trade in :)

I have to say that I'm not a Harley fan but that is a beautiful looking bike and such a good value change. I love the colours. Ride safe you 2 👍

Really enjoyable vid. The Dyna's are a versitile bike. Lovely countryside to tour but I take your point about the country lanes.

Nice upgrade to a lovely looking bike! health to enjoy!

Like your NEW ride brotha !!!!! Wish you many hours of joyful RIDIN .....

Cool bike Del. It looks great and the paint is awesome. You did a great step forward in mileage and year of the bike.

Good Stuff . Looks like a Lot Of Fun :) Love that sound brrrrraaapppp

Beautiful machine Del, love the way you can convert from tour to naked, or any where in between!

interesting video, as per usual. Best of luck with the new ride

Beautiful too!

I've been using KZfaq for years now but just this week created an account so I can subscribe and get notified on new videos. Keep up the good work! Awesome bike

Moving on up , great ride brother , 103 inches of fun ,just like my street bob .Keep the shiny side up.

A great looking bike Sir.. here's to a glorious summer and some fantastic rides out.

Great looking bike Del. A great deal you made. Ride safe...

Very nice, congratulations on the new bike.

love the views and awesome bike

Cool bike, Like the look.

koooool bike dude, and glad Pen fell for..... I mean understood the logic. have fun ridding it Buddy, ride safe.

The Dyna is iconic Harley, and I was sad to see its models subsided into the Softtail line this year. When I bought my 2006 Road King Classic, it had nearly 85,000 miles (not kilometers) on its cam chain tensioner. So I was lucky, but there was time left on the extended warranty, so I paid my $25 to have the warranty transferred, then I paid another $50 to have the crank journals and cam journals replaced, plus had the cams upgraded to SE, re-ringed the pistons and honed the cylinders, and-within the same $50 warranty repair-changed the standard tensioner to hydraulic, with a high-volume oil pump to drive it (this is the same tensioner used on the 96 ci Twin Cam). So there is a less noisy alternative to gear-driven (although, if paying for it out of pocket, the cost of the two upgrades is about the same). Of course, then, on top of my 50-buck warranty work, I added V&H Dresser Duals, a Drak hi-vol intake, SE tuner (tried the V&H Fuel Pack but it wouldn’t run right) and-because they were the only thing on the bike that looked worn-upgraded the forks to chrome. Oh, and added a backrest because I am an old fart. Essentially, a rebuilt engine. And later-also under warranty-I did the compensator, sprockets and swingarm bushings, plus swapped in a new belt out of my own pocket. So, now I have a 12-year-old Harley that will lift the front wheel off the road in 4th gear, without me even yanking on the handlebars. Just a long-winded way of saying that there is an alternative upgrade. The hydraulic tensioner is quite reliable, provided you go to a high-volume oil pump at the same time. But all that worked only because I had extended warranty money to work with. Operating out of your own pocket, you did precisely the right thing, Del.

Great bike, Great area to ride.

o wow your just down the road from me ridden those roads a lot myself

Great looking bike enjoy

Nice one mate. I just bought a Dyna lovely bikes handle just like a sporty have fun.

I am from Australia and I wrote off my fatboy a month ago I was cut off but all is good survived to tell.lol. I am picking up a 2014 switchback tomorrow can't wait.

Very nice mate

Great video and nice bike!

I love my Fatboy Lo. 2015 has about 1050 miles on it (got it when it had 26). I haven't been riding as much lately partially due to the weather, partially due to the wife's work schedule and I cart the kids back and forth a lot. In an ideal world I'd add a fat bob or possibly a triumph of the same idea as a fat bob to my arsenal for quicker rides and some nice handling. But I love my Fatboy so far. Looking to upgrade the seat and take her on some longer rides.

i want to thank you for the great videos! you've got a friend in san diego,keep up the good work, rob

very nice scoot Del - I really like the paint (and it's not Matt black :) ) , glad to see you both making time to do some sun miles .

I love the new bike. Congrats ;-) Smart move man and wonderful choice!

Looks great

Lovely bike buddy, enjoy it 👍👍🔧🔧regards Stu

beautiful bike mate and the weather looks amazing too...got that home sick feeling again !!!

I'm thinking the same thing with my 06 road king and thinking about getting the same bike you got.

Nice bike! Enjoy!!

Smart move Del , like you said its a no brainer !

hopefully a quick question, did the cam tensioner get fixed for the 96 in or did they wait until the 103? that isn't a headache I want to deal with.

that is a beautiful awesome bike I have a 07 Sportster XL883L

The countryside reminds me a bit of the area around the Norfolk Broads. I spent some time around there and West London (Ealing) in my misspent youth (the late 70's) on a 850 Norton Commando MkII that had some Dunstall work done to it. I like your new bike. I'm not a Harley fan. I've only ever ridden a SoftTail and a Road King for short rides. I'm more into roadsters and sport/touring bikes. My bikes have to handle (not scrape bits) when I ride in the twisties. I'm an ex-Californian that now lives in southern Oregon. Your new bike looks classic and has the Harley styling that appeals to my tastes. The cast headlight assembly and the bags are pure Harley old school. The colors are interesting without being garish. You've done yourself and Penny a treat by moving up to this Dyna. I don't know much about Harleys but this one is really nice... subtle and classic. Well done. Thumbs up!

Like your way of thinking Del, got to say I think you got a cracking deal there mate!

beautiful bike

....and it sounds GLORIOUS!! Love it Del :-)

Nice ride

Lovely bike Del, lots of great rides coming up for the two of you. Sad to see the Fatboy go of course, but who knows, you may return to the FLSTF in the future. Take care mate. Cheers, Paul.

An absolute beauty. Well wear.

Lovely bike, health to enjoy. Best Wishes, Brendan.

I can't believe how parallel our bike lives are, you in England an me here in Washington State. While your riding an talking about Harley timing chain tentioner troubles I'm looking through the box of parts. I had same thought you did, why put in same failed pad parts back in so I upgraded to new Harley Hyd. system opting out of gear drive only because of cost (I'm nuts but not that crazy)!. I bought the tools so now I can do both systems. You upgraded your bike with much less miles just dealing with this cam chain problem. I stayed with my bike for two reasons: all my $6000+ in accessories they'd give me dime on dollar, an it being a 03' 100 anniversary edition. Having already put auto-adjuster in primary an so much more. Now we know why you ride, roads in England so narrow, my driveway is wider than your so called roads, more like cart trails in width. What happens on bridge when truck not car comes side of your bike? Ride Safe, always think that cars going to turn in front of you, because he can't see you!

Good looking bike, not really a Harley guy myself but the contrast in colour s cool, think you are bang on with moving on the fat boy makes sense and no point waiting for the motor to go pop, all the best to you both!

Lovely bike Del, congratulations. I like that big front mudguard and front light. Great. New Bike ... new Hairstyle !!! I can´t do that anymore even buying a new bike. Its gone, but I save in shampoo hhha . thanks Gus

Hi Del, very nice. The two colour paint does lift it. I always think bikes can't be so bland these days with very little colour. Enjoy, see you out on the road soon

Nice looking harley, sort of hybrid looking tho, FL at the front Dyna at the back......nice period colour scheme too....

Nice one ! Get out in the sunshine

One more time...When did Harley change from the plastic cam chain tensioners? Were these on the twin cam motors only or were they on the old Evolution engines? I have a 2006 XL1200C Sportster. Do you know if my bike has the defective cam chain tensioners and should I sell it before the engine flies apart?

Del and Pen, I think you just made a super smart move changing up the way that you have. Even the new owner of your Fatboy wins too, with a well looked after bike. Good luck with your new Switchback, a very useful bike with great looks and smooth suspension. Dynas are much better bikes than Softails imo. Never ridden an Electra Glide yet though.

You made a great decision mate!!