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Jun 20, 2023 | 12:53 PM

#1501

Bruce Gustafson

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From: Massachusetts

YUP! I traded my 2018 Fat Boy in last year for a 2022 Road King Special. Love it! Too many problems with the Fat Boy, including the front tire wear. I put 2 brand new tires on and then traded it in! LOL

Jun 20, 2023 | 01:52 PM

#1502

FLFBSManiac

6th Gear

Joined: Apr 2022

Posts: 10

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From: NW Ohio

Tire wear

I have just over 10,000 miles on a 2020 Fat Boy. Original tires were done at 8,500. The wear on mine was even, right down the middle.
I have no idea what makes some wear on one side like that.
I had Metzelers put on - we’ll see how they do. Good luck all.

Jun 20, 2023 | 04:00 PM

#1503

Glenn Gorman

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Joined: Jul 2020

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From: space

Quote:

Originally Posted by bruce gustafson

yup! I traded my 2018 fat boy in last year for a 2022 road king special. Love it! Too many problems with the fat boy, including the front tire wear. I put 2 brand new tires on and then traded it in! Lol

bye

Jun 26, 2023 | 03:20 AM

#1504

DaveG716

6th Gear

Joined: Jun 2023

Posts: 13

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From: Buffalo

Quote:

Originally Posted by FLFBS

Sold my 2018 fat boy. Just couldn't get comfortable on it. I also refuse to do business with any company that fails to stand behind their product. Right side tire wear is brutal on these bikes and problem still not addressed after 6 years. Time to move on to something else. Keep the shiny side up.

The dealer doesnt check tire alignment well when they put them together. I’ve heard a few that have this issue but its correctable at the first service. I had mine done when I noticed it was hard to make hard right sweeping corners. They also adjusted my shifter so I can get it into neutral easy now 🤣

Jun 27, 2023 | 08:04 PM

#1505

Kenelz

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Joined: Nov 2021

Posts: 480

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From: FL winter, northern MI summer

Quote:

Originally Posted by DaveG716

Tell me more.... how do you align a front tire?
I had mine at the dealer twice for the tire wear, and they said all was fine. I'm on my third front tire, both were bald on the right side, while center and left side had plenty of tread. My last thought was maybe its the tire itself, and put a Metz on it this time, hoping that will help.
I checked the back alignment with the gauge, and its right, but that wouldn't have anything to do with the front anyways. I'm on my second back tire, and it has lots of tread left.

Jun 27, 2023 | 08:09 PM

#1506

Bob Z.

Road Master

Joined: Jun 2017

Posts: 1,099

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From: Marineland Florida

At what mileage are people noticing wear? None on mine at 3k.

And I have a Road King before...nowhere as good as my Fatty.

Jun 27, 2023 | 08:18 PM

#1507

FranBunnyFFXII

HDF Community Team

Joined: Oct 2018

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From: Seattle

My tires are at almost 7000miles and I'm clearly showing a slight extra amount of wear on the right side on both the front and rear tire.

Jun 27, 2023 | 09:20 PM

#1508

FLFBSManiac

6th Gear

Joined: Apr 2022

Posts: 10

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From: NW Ohio

Bay Wing

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glenn Gorman

Just wondering if anybody has put the BatWing Fairing on their Fatboy and if so, do they have any pictures?

Mr. Gorman,
When you mentioned the BatWing Fairing…
is there one that fits without modification of the fairing? I can handle changing the headlight but I have no idea where to start with a batwing.
When I bought my ‘20 FB the dealer said I could order a Hopie Fairing….he was wrong.