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Although I really like my 2021 FXLRS (took some time to adjust to it) I am really considering to swap it out next year (or whenever available) for a Fat Boy or Breakout. Any downsides/opinions? Just would love an even more relaxed/cruiser style Harley. And love the look of these.
This is just my two cents you understand, but the Fatboy is sooooo much more comfortable than the FXLRS it ain't even funny. I rode a FXLRS twice and could not wait to get off the bike.
I used to cruise for hours on end on my Fatboys - like north Florida to Biloxi for example - and never got tired. I have a 2020 Heritage now, very similar to the Fat Boy, just with a better lean angle and suspension.
Yeah it's the main reason I would change, it's a cool bike and all but it's just not comfortable for what I want to do with my bike. I sold my Z900RS because I wanted something that's powerful enough but also relaxed for longer rides, the LRS turns out not to be what I want. So was looking into the FatBoy but have some reservations about those fat tires, the Heritage or Slim are both contenders. I just hope if I switch, it's a good switch. Already kinda disappointed I sold my Z900RS which was great, but also like the Harley 'feel'. No way to testride a Heritage nor Fatboy here btw.
Yeah it's the main reason I would change, it's a cool bike and all but it's just not comfortable for what I want to do with my bike. I sold my Z900RS because I wanted something that's powerful enough but also relaxed for longer rides, the LRS turns out not to be what I want. So was looking into the FatBoy but have some reservations about those fat tires, the Heritage or Slim are both contenders. I just hope if I switch, it's a good switch. Already kinda disappointed I sold my Z900RS which was great, but also like the Harley 'feel'. No way to testride a Heritage nor Fatboy here btw.
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I hear ya. Those fat tires on the Fatboy do cause some issues, but not too bad once you learn the bike. I scraped floorboards all the time, got used to it, no big deal. I've TRIED to scrape on the Heritage and haven't been able to do it. I'm sure I could if I tried hard but my point is the lean angle is a lot better.
The Fatboy suspension was OK for me until the wife climbed on the back. Then, we botttomed out several times and it was tough on her spine. She yelped like a stuck pig. That's never happened with the Heritage and we've hit some big-*** bumps.
Since they updated the Heritage three years ago with the M8 and axed all those old-man studs, it is by far the best cruiser in my opinion, though the HD market geniuses say it's now a touring bike.
By the way, I love the Slim, too. Maybe the coolest looking bike HD makes. But once again: lean angle is atrocious. Obviously lean angle is a big deal with me, I like to hit the curves occasionally.
Yep, I hear you about the curves. Main reason I chose the Low Rider S, because I wanted something that was close enough to my retro sport I had before. Lean angle on the LRS is perfectly fine for me, but hard front suspension, the way I sit on it and the mid controls all make it a bike that's fantastic for 1 hour rides, but hurts my body if I do more. And the wife wants to ride along too, so that will cost me a new seat, pegs etc.. Of course, trading in will cost too. Guess I'll need to frequent the Heritage thread since this is the fatboy thread Great looking bike though, damn sexy.
Bike nights the Fatboy gets a lot of attention. So none of your local dealers will do a test ride? I was at Laconia Bike Week and the local dealer was letting us ride everything. Glad I didn't buy the Breakout without the test ride first.
Lots of torque, never hit 5,000 rpm once, no need IMO
Stock exhaust is getting to Me.
Obviously the Heritage with Rinehart full exhaust, cams, sounds better etc
Ha! The stock exhaust sucks! I have a Jet-Hot ceramic-coated V&H Propipe sitting in my bedroom waiting for the bike to hit 1k miles for it to be installed and tuned.
saw one of thee on ebay it was 18 bucks and no mounting screws nothing to install this just put mine on today. they have black as well. real easy to put on took me at least 5 minutes to put on fits perfect . now i dont worry about rocks going through the oil cooler
remove cover 1 screw take off harley cover plate, place this inside harley cover and put back in place simple as it gets
saw one of thee on ebay it was 18 bucks and no mounting screws nothing to install this just put mine on today. they have black as well. real easy to put on took me at least 5 minutes to put on fits perfect . now i dont worry about rocks going through the oil cooler
remove cover 1 screw take off harley cover plate, place this inside harley cover and put back in place simple as it gets
Lots of torque, never hit 5,000 rpm once, no need IMO
Stock exhaust is getting to Me.
Obviously the Heritage with Rinehart full exhaust, cams, sounds better etc
Thinking about flushing my warranty.
Hahaha
In any event, my lunch hour cruise today
Surprisingly, a pair of Rinehart slip-ons was enough of a departure from the stock sound and volume for me and it does not involve a tune.
Last edited by gabhart; Jul 30, 2021 at 10:35 PM.
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Great looking bike though, damn sexy.
