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Road Master
Joined: Oct 2008
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Just rolled 9K and definitely have another grand or two left on these, stock came with the bike.
One thing I have noticed is that the rear doesn't grab the pavement for stopping really well in some cases. Not sure if that's common for this tread or if I just happened to be unlucky, break loose on something on the pavement, paint, grease etc. But have had at least two incidents where I applied rear brake first in not too rush stops and slid more than I anticipated. Probably shouldn't have slid at all for the amount of break applied.
What I thought was weird was once it started, it kept sliding quite a ways. The bike wasn't even moving that fast. It was like once it lost traction I was sitting on big block of ice. One time was pretty low speed, stop and go traffic, so now it's front brake mostly and just enough rear to bring the speed down quick.
One thing I have noticed is that the rear doesn't grab the pavement for stopping really well in some cases. Not sure if that's common for this tread or if I just happened to be unlucky, break loose on something on the pavement, paint, grease etc. But have had at least two incidents where I applied rear brake first in not too rush stops and slid more than I anticipated. Probably shouldn't have slid at all for the amount of break applied.
What I thought was weird was once it started, it kept sliding quite a ways. The bike wasn't even moving that fast. It was like once it lost traction I was sitting on big block of ice. One time was pretty low speed, stop and go traffic, so now it's front brake mostly and just enough rear to bring the speed down quick.
6th Gear
Joined: Sep 2009
Posts: 14
Likes: 0
From: Monterey, Ca
I replaced mine with Metzler ME880 Marathons and so far I really like them. I have 5,500 miles on them and they work well on both wet and dry road. They also seem to be wearing pretty well. Got both the front and rear from cycle gear for a total of $337.
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 615
Likes: 4
From: Hugoton, Kansas
Im running stock, changed mine out at 8500 on the rear, still running the original front, im at 9800 now. Im glad to see there are other tire options out there now, not to hijack either but would love to see some photos of fatbobs with the different tires on them as well.
Advanced
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 83
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I have 8800kms (little over 5,000 miles), tyres aren't bad, but probably past their best. I will have them replaced when I get back from the USA in June. My thoughts are good tyres are the cheapest insurance you can have on a motor cycle, hence, change tyres a little sooner, rather then later.
On another note, I think the stock Dunlops on my 2010 Fatbob are not too bad, like the rest of you, I occassionally touch down my forward controls during fast sweeping bends.
All in all, the Fatbob may not get as many admiring glances as a Fatboy or Roadking, but I know which one I would prefer to be riding on nice winding back road.
Speedybrother
Sydney Australia
On another note, I think the stock Dunlops on my 2010 Fatbob are not too bad, like the rest of you, I occassionally touch down my forward controls during fast sweeping bends.
All in all, the Fatbob may not get as many admiring glances as a Fatboy or Roadking, but I know which one I would prefer to be riding on nice winding back road.
Speedybrother
Sydney Australia
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Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 73
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From: So. Cal.
I have 8200 miles on my originals. Seem they have a few more thousands to go. If I stay on the twisties I can go another 10k...
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Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,789
Likes: 9
From: Double Oak, Texas
The stock tires on the Fat Bob last me about 11,000 miles on the rear. I ride the bike back and forth across the country, the mountains of Colorado, 2 trips to Deals Gap. The tires stick WELL, goofy tread blocks and all..... rain or shine. I don't baby the bike when I ride it, and the modded engine puts out more than 40% more HP and Torque than a stocker.
The bike is also raised more than an inch over stock to get a little more available lean angle. The pegs are scraped completely thru and need to raise the bike some more, cause the header heat shields are now scraping targets.
The bike is also raised more than an inch over stock to get a little more available lean angle. The pegs are scraped completely thru and need to raise the bike some more, cause the header heat shields are now scraping targets.
after 9732 miles my rear tire is bald .