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Old 03-24-2008, 09:37 PM
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so I finally decided to get a Harley and narrowed it down to a Fatboy.

would it be worth the cash to buy a 07 or newer since it has the 96 in and the 6 speed?

or get an older one and add to it?





 
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Old 03-24-2008, 09:40 PM
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it was worth it for me to get a new '08.
 
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It all depends on what you are after and how much you want to spend.
 
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well I want to be able to go on longer rides than I could on my sportbike (I'll get bashed for admitting that, but hey I finally came around) and dont want to be left behind the pack.

what I'm really asking is the 96 that much more powerfull than the 88 ?

is there that much diffrence?

lets say I can get an 05 for $13,000 or a 07 for $17,500, should I spent the diffrence on mods over the next few months?



 
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go with the 05. with 3500 you can do an awesome 95" build and chrome it out.
 
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I see your in Lawton ever ride up around Meers?

and I just put my R1 up for sale so I got a little time to decide
 
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sometimes we keep our boat out there at the lake. My daughter is moving to medicine park next month.
 
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If you go the 07 just remember you need about 1000 more for stage 1 or it will burn you and the engine. Go 09 water cooled.
 
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08 Fatboys are nice, since they out if they didnt give you a HUGE deal over and above an 08... on the 07..i'd just buy an 08

 
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ORIGINAL: tk353

If you go the 07 just remember you need about 1000 more for stage 1 or it will burn you and the engine. Go 09 water cooled.
When did theMOCO announce water cooled in 09, or what is your source?
 


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