The Everything Fat Bob Thread
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2015
Posts: 462
Likes: 37
From: Mississippi
I also went with a 130 front tire, with the expectation that it would help quicken turn in, which it did. I also extended the shock to get the bike more on it's nose. That also helped.
The bike in stock form was good, but wasn't great. And I think a couple of changes really helped in the handling department.
Mids also helped in quicker body placement.
The bike in stock form was good, but wasn't great. And I think a couple of changes really helped in the handling department.
Mids also helped in quicker body placement.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 45
Likes: 6
From: Billerica, MA
360 miles on the odometer.. Noticed one of the spark plug boots is tearing; not on the plug side, but on the ignition coil side. Bike's garaged and not exposed to long periods of sun or weather...
Also, I've noticed that the bike is making a funny whirring noise in second gear, but only sometimes.
Finally, the bike hates stop and go traffic with the EITMS on - I went to rev up and let the clutch out, while on a slight incline and I thought the bike was about to stall before it realized I wanted power. So now I've been revving it a couple times before letting out the clutch so make sure EITMS knows I want both cylinders..
Also, I've noticed that the bike is making a funny whirring noise in second gear, but only sometimes.
Finally, the bike hates stop and go traffic with the EITMS on - I went to rev up and let the clutch out, while on a slight incline and I thought the bike was about to stall before it realized I wanted power. So now I've been revving it a couple times before letting out the clutch so make sure EITMS knows I want both cylinders..
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 1,493
Likes: 94
From: Belgium
You sure your EITMS is turned on? Default setting at delivery is with it turned off.
Temperature of your oil has to be greater than 287°F too before it activates.
Living in an area with lots of "rolling hills". Had similar "almost stalling" issues in the beginning. Found that compared to my X-bones, the M8 likes a little bit of throttle before you release the clutch.
Temperature of your oil has to be greater than 287°F too before it activates.
Living in an area with lots of "rolling hills". Had similar "almost stalling" issues in the beginning. Found that compared to my X-bones, the M8 likes a little bit of throttle before you release the clutch.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 45
Likes: 6
From: Billerica, MA
You sure your EITMS is turned on? Default setting at delivery is with it turned off.
Temperature of your oil has to be greater than 287°F too before it activates.
Living in an area with lots of "rolling hills". Had similar "almost stalling" issues in the beginning. Found that compared to my X-bones, the M8 likes a little bit of throttle before you release the clutch.
Temperature of your oil has to be greater than 287°F too before it activates.
Living in an area with lots of "rolling hills". Had similar "almost stalling" issues in the beginning. Found that compared to my X-bones, the M8 likes a little bit of throttle before you release the clutch.
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2015
Posts: 239
Likes: 76
From: Arkansas
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Supporter
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 2,434
Likes: 292
From: Earth
Finding a multi compound rear tire would help with the squaring off of the tire. The torque is the blame for that. 
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Joined: Apr 2014
Posts: 5,809
Likes: 2,549
From: UK
Well, I am just back from a 3k mile tour of Europe (including the HD 115th anniversary rally in Prague and a Rolling Stones gig) and I need new tyres for the bike. I was originally planning Avon Cobras (which I had on my 2014 Fat Bob), but am now thinking the newish Metzeler 888s might also be a good choice.
My rear in pretty squared off, but the front is fine. However, I just don't have confidence in the stock tyres.
Also.....I had the rear (non-ABS) bearing let go on me in the Black Forest. It was pretty scary. I had the bike taken to Tuttlingen HD and it was fixed under warranty, but at 7K miles this SHOULD NOT HAPPEN.
I will replace the non-ABS bearings with German made SKFs when I get the tyres done next week....
My rear in pretty squared off, but the front is fine. However, I just don't have confidence in the stock tyres.
Also.....I had the rear (non-ABS) bearing let go on me in the Black Forest. It was pretty scary. I had the bike taken to Tuttlingen HD and it was fixed under warranty, but at 7K miles this SHOULD NOT HAPPEN.
I will replace the non-ABS bearings with German made SKFs when I get the tyres done next week....
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 34
Likes: 3
From: Reading UK
Ive done 650 Miles now, and Im hearing a weird noise from the front of the bike (it seems to be the front anyway).
Its a sort of tinny, rasping sound which is there intermittently on acceleration and deceleration. The best way I can describe it is like spinning the wheel of a skateboard, hearing the bearings move.
Has anyone come across anything like that?
Its a sort of tinny, rasping sound which is there intermittently on acceleration and deceleration. The best way I can describe it is like spinning the wheel of a skateboard, hearing the bearings move.
Has anyone come across anything like that?
probably nothing to worry about?