Fat Boy vs. Fat Bob?
#11
In summary: Your Mileage May Vary.
Having just started the process of putting myself back in the saddle after some 25 years of being a "responsible parent," I was in this same dilemma between the Blackline and the Wide Glide. I pretty much flipped a coin...it came up FatBob.
Having just started the process of putting myself back in the saddle after some 25 years of being a "responsible parent," I was in this same dilemma between the Blackline and the Wide Glide. I pretty much flipped a coin...it came up FatBob.
#15
I myself own a Fatboy lo and love it. As aidansdad said above(he is my oldest brother) my other brother just bought a Fatbob and the difference between our bikes are big. To suggest one for you I would say if you are wanting to stay more in tune with the sport bike type of riding go with the Fatbob. If you are trying to slow it down and just relax and enjoy the ride not trying to kill it around every corner you come to then go with the Fatboy. Since the first time I saw the Fatboy lo I wanted one and so glad I got one and don't think there is another bike for me that I would enjoy more.
#16
This is exactly right, all depends what kind of riding you intend to do. I wanted to slow things down (from the sport bikes I used to ride) but still like to ride twisty roads, I got the FXDC and turned it into what I wanted with Fat Bob and Fat Boy parts - I do wish it had better cornering clearance, its pretty easy to grind those $160 pegs but I'll make due because I like it and it keeps me (mostly) out of trouble going slower.
#17
The Fatboy Lo is one sweet looking bike right off the showroom floor. I've got a 2009 Fatbob and I still get Lo envy every once in a while. However, after scraping my boot heels quite often on the bob, not sure the Lo would be right for me. It does look really nice though...
#18
IF I was ever to go away from a bagger, I would have a fat bob in a moment. The Fat boy is just everywhere, I've been thrown the keys a few times & just doesn't work for me. The Fat bob just wants to run, the Fatboy ... well it looks good.
Either bike is good, & yes soft tails tend to do better at trade in. Good luck, go test ride them both. Let us know what you pick.
Either bike is good, & yes soft tails tend to do better at trade in. Good luck, go test ride them both. Let us know what you pick.
#20
Flip a coin. I'm a big fan of the Dynas because I like the twin shock look and lighter bike. But I don't like the twin headlights of the Fat Bob. The Fat Boy is a great looking bike too. It just looks mean.