RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in!
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Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in!
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(last vote on : 5/20/2008 9:25:19 AM)
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/12/2008 6:18:36 AM
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joemacro65
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ORIGINAL: jmerr01
Call me a Fat Bob Squadron "Recruit"... That'll be my next bike fer sure
But what kind of price did y'all pay for yours? I'm looking for a figure to not go over when I get to the stealer. They won't even price them because they get one at a time. I've seen one around town along wiht the mysterious Rocker... odd huh? But they've had a few.
I'm looking for Red Sunglow or Red Denim and midcontrols
JMERR01 - Paid $15,150 for mine. They are supposed to come with either forward or mid controls (At no extra cost). When they were first coming out HD was sending them to the deals in both options. Dealers were adding forwards and other extras and jacking up the price. One guy wanted $17,000+ for one he added forwards to and also led tail light. I got mine, the exact same color (Black Pearl with forwards for $15,150 right out the crate.
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/12/2008 7:22:04 AM
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steel insane
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78 bikes? That's a pretty serious amount for how long this bike has been on the market.
Price? I paid list with no shipping, prep, etc. If you want it with mid-controls, I'm sure they can find you one.
Black Denim Rules!
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/13/2008 1:59:48 PM
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TrophyGuy
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Black pearl delivered Saturday, found you guys today.
Now if we could get rid of the snow. I read an earlier post to bring em home for the 105th.
I plan to go but don't get the fun of riding in with a group as I live 10 minutes from the party.
< Message edited by TrophyGuy -- 2/13/2008 2:19:10 PM >
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/14/2008 6:30:57 AM
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BadKarma
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Vivid black - late as usual.
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/20/2008 6:26:22 AM
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Robert Le Gras
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Vivid Black, bone stock, since November 17
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/20/2008 7:19:09 PM
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pnb0307
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I live in Pensacola FL. can ride most of the year . got my bob in dec. LOVE it cant see me on any other bike !!!!!!!!!!
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/20/2008 7:39:44 PM
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black65
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I purchase a Pewter Denim, this month. Now I'm just waiting on the V&H pipes that are back ordered.
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/20/2008 8:33:43 PM
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db252
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ORIGINAL: jmerr01
Check it out. I've joined the squadron!
Went with black instead of red afterall... I got some ideas for custom work so we'll see how it goes. Its actually "used" with 126 miles on it and some aftermarket stuff:
Harley wide grips,
Chrome radiator cover or something to that affec, battery covers.
All in all for the pricing: $14,900 after trade in. Not a bad deal
One hell of a ride. God I'm in love with this thing and I love the six gear... wow.. who knew?!!! This is the shi'te!!! The stock seat is pretty comfy and the position is great with the drag bars. I can drool a little more after the weather clears up and I can take it on some ride... gotta
I do believe that would be a 'voltage regulator' chrome cover.
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/21/2008 6:13:38 AM
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zimman20
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Local dealer has a Fat Bob in what I can only assume is the dark blue pearl? I currently have an FXST with all kinds of upgrades (read: money poured into it) but I positively drool every time I see that bike on the floor, I want it bad....I cannot get it out of my mind. I've been very happy with my Standard and until I saw the Bob at the dealer I had absolutely no desire to own any other Harley at this time. I think they nailed it with this model, love the dual front headlights, the fatter tire on the front, the way it sits....
I'm pretty sure they'd be eager to do a deal based on the posts I've read (the state of the economy, the flat sales of motorcycles in general) but I suspect that they'd just kill me on the trade in for the same reasons.
I'm envious of youse guys with your Fat Bobs and want to be a squadron member! I just don't think it's in the cards and I'm enjoying not having a payment on the MC, I own mine outright. 
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/21/2008 6:36:16 AM
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Robert Le Gras
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ORIGINAL: jmerr01
Its in front, not on the side under the seat. Its at the bottom of the frame. I believe its a radiator cover but not entirely sure. But there is a voltage regulator chrome cover and battery box cover on as well. Its tasteful so far, the previous owner has some other pieces that he'd sell me for a reduced price but I haven't seen them.
db's point is. . . the Bob (like all Dynas, Sportsters, Tourers, Softails) does NOT have a radiator!
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/21/2008 7:30:50 AM
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TrophyGuy
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Did most of the bobs come with mids. Mine has forward and I have never used them before. Wondering if I should have got mids. what do you think?
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/21/2008 8:02:03 AM
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PhilJS
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Here's mine all the way from the UK, Candy Red Sunglo to help break up all those Black ones
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/21/2008 8:54:14 AM
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Robert Le Gras
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Oddly most of those that went to reviewers seemed to have mid, and most of those that I have seen on the road or in showroom have had forward!
Mine came with forward and it's a first for me. At first I didn't think I'd like it but I'm used to it and with my 34" inseam I think it would be the best option, as when I sat on one with mid controls I could sense that I might be uncomfortable on extended rides.
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/21/2008 8:55:15 AM
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Robert Le Gras
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Phil, that Candy Red is very very pretty, I like it!
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/21/2008 9:13:42 AM
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TrophyGuy
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ORIGINAL: Robert Le Gras
Oddly most of those that went to reviewers seemed to have mid, and most of those that I have seen on the road or in showroom have had forward!
Mine came with forward and it's a first for me. At first I didn't think I'd like it but I'm used to it and with my 34" inseam I think it would be the best option, as when I sat on one with mid controls I could sense that I might be uncomfortable on extended rides.
OK thats what I was looking for because I'm hoping to get used to them. I haven't been out on mine yet. Milwaukee winter. But I can see the longer trip thing. Thanks
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/21/2008 9:42:40 AM
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tazman509
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Checking in here. Love the thing. Vivid Black. Didn't know they made another color!!
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/21/2008 11:25:29 AM
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Robert Le Gras
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ORIGINAL: Robert Le Gras
Oddly most of those that went to reviewers seemed to have mid, and most of those that I have seen on the road or in showroom have had forward!
Mine came with forward and it's a first for me. At first I didn't think I'd like it but I'm used to it and with my 34" inseam I think it would be the best option, as when I sat on one with mid controls I could sense that I might be uncomfortable on extended rides.
OK thats what I was looking for because I'm hoping to get used to them. I haven't been out on mine yet. Milwaukee winter. But I can see the longer trip thing. Thanks
I'm not too proud to relate that the first few trips there were times where I went to put my feet on mid controls that. . . weren't there! But I soon did get used to it, and the way the seat and bars and forward controls are it's quite a natural and comfortable position and doesn't seem to really sacrifice any "control."
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/21/2008 11:32:47 AM
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Robert Le Gras
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:)
At least we didn't have to pay extra for "Vivid Black"! I do like the Red Sunglo, the Crimson Red Denim, and the Dark Blue Pearl, but I sure like my Vivid Black!
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/22/2008 4:21:35 PM
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jwlehman
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Just got my Black Denim 08 Fat Bob yesterday! Being here in normally sunny San Diego does have its benefits...
I had a big-ass grin on my face all the way home from the dealer. The bike handles great. I am impressed with the tight feel of the bike, and the great low-end throttle response. The only thing that was a little un-nerving was the seemingly mushy breaks. I just switch from a 07 Star 1100 Classic, and the brakes on it seemed more responsive.
It's sooo hard to work, knowing my FB is sitting in the garage waiting on me!
JW
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/27/2008 10:56:28 AM
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Scooter Wench
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So it appears that I'm the honorary Fat Bob Squadron Wench huh? I can deal with that!
Got my Pacific Blue Pearl FXDF on September 25, 2007 and have almost 5,000 miles on her already. I literally stalked dealerships in the North Florida area for about four months (soon after HD announced the 08 models) and threatened them all if they didn't put me first on the call list! LOL I am now pretty much known as the first person to get a Fat Bob in the area and even had my bike featured at one of the local bike nights here so everyone could see what one looked like in person. (Aren't I special! LOL) I had literally been in one of the dealerships the day before mine came in when they called me the next day to tell me they had gotten one in. I was at the dealership in about an hour and they were just getting her put together out of the crate.
They put Screaming Eagle pipes on her and I rode with those for a bit but you couldn't hear me! Ordered Rush 2" slips ons with compatible tips to match the tommy gun effect on the upper portion of the pipes and did a Stage I download on the recommendation of Rush just in case we hit the mountains this summer. They say it helps in the higher elevations, otherwise if I were to stay here at sea level I wouldn't have needed it. She sounds MUCH better, much beefier, low rumble, and louder but not obnoxious. Just a nice Harley sound which will sound even better over time. Put a spoiler on the front, chrome cover on the voltage regulator, LED blinkers and tail lights with smoke lenses, chrome battery cover band, Dyna shift linkage, new hand grips and foot controls. I would love to bore her out to 103 but will have to work on the DH for the money to do that. Our dealership has been having a special to do it for $1,000 which I guess is pretty standard. She's fast as hell, but you can't have too much power, can you?
I love what some of you have done with the rear fender. That was about the only thing I didn't care for. Have always preferred the round fender. That's sweet looking on the Fat Bob. I am also looking for detachable bags for when we do trips and possibly some brighter bulbs in the headlights. My husband has a Heritage and I always have to let him ride in front at night as his lights are much brighter than mine. Don't want to put engine guards on so I'm not quite sure how I'm going to get more light at this point with the exception of putting in a brighter bulb and seeing how that works.
Anyway, didn't mean to get wordy but I'm a woman and I love talking about my bike so what do you expect! 
Sign me up for t-shirts too! I love the WWII motif! It rocks!
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/27/2008 11:41:18 AM
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storm8732
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Its nice to have a wench among the squadron. Nice looking ride.
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/27/2008 11:48:21 AM
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TrophyGuy
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very wordy
very cool
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/27/2008 12:26:30 PM
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Scooter Wench
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Every squadron should have one I think 
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RE: Fat Bob Squadron - owners check in! - 2/27/2008 2:32:37 PM
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storm8732
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When do we get to see what ours looks like?
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Vivid black, total stock (for now).
