Potentially purchasing a 2008 Fat Bob
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Potentially purchasing a 2008 Fat Bob
Went and looked at a 2008 Fat Bob yesterday. Nice bike, very clean, sounded good. All stock except for a set of slip on mufflers. 21000 miles on the clock. It comes with some nice extras like saddlebags, detachable windshield, extra seat and some other small take off items.
I made an offer and the seller is thinking it over. If we agree on a price Ill go back today with cash and take it for a test ride before finalizing the deal.
Anything in particular to look for? Any known issues with the 08 Fat Bobs?
I made an offer and the seller is thinking it over. If we agree on a price Ill go back today with cash and take it for a test ride before finalizing the deal.
Anything in particular to look for? Any known issues with the 08 Fat Bobs?
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21000 might be a little too soon but try different clutch engagements (RPM vs release speed, try slipping a little, etc.) and listen for primary chain slap, see if you can tell whether or not the compensator is holding up.
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just curious....what part of the country and what was asking price?
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I know its a moot point for OP this time around but I have an 08. Kept it stock for almost 10 years before putting a stage one kit on it... then mini apes and shocks...
never an issue with the engine or handling with the forks. I once ran over a roadkill deer an that beefy front end held up great. It has been a a daily driver and weekend tripper depending on where Ive been.
Theres lord of room for upgrades and improvements if you want but I was happy with it being stock until the bug bit me to do something with it.
never an issue with the engine or handling with the forks. I once ran over a roadkill deer an that beefy front end held up great. It has been a a daily driver and weekend tripper depending on where Ive been.
Theres lord of room for upgrades and improvements if you want but I was happy with it being stock until the bug bit me to do something with it.
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