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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 09:27 AM
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But what about the ugly headlamp on the Fat Bob? LOL. +1 on renting both, which ever one you choose will be a good choice. Good luck.
 
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Old Jul 19, 2009 | 11:01 PM
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Fatboy: excellent looking bike. Good cruiser.
Fatbob: ugly. Handles better than Fatboy.
 
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 11:27 AM
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I think Fatbob is very unique...
While Fatboy is becoming an ordinary Harley out there...
 
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 12:42 PM
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Fat Boy - You'll have to figure out which one is yours in the parking lot when you leave the ride in.

Fat Bob - Not so much.

 
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Old Jul 20, 2009 | 12:58 PM
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one ends with b and the other a y...




but seriously though, cant go wrong with either bike. but i'd choose the Fat Bob!
 
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Old Oct 8, 2024 | 11:54 PM
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I’ve just serviced my mates 2012 Fatbob. Solid bike. I hate the fact you have to dismantle the calipers (fluid refill) to change the brake pads tho!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2024 | 12:25 AM
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A drunk neighbor argued with me that I had a Fat Boy and said he knows Harleys.

Here is my ride when it was running back then.

 
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Old Oct 10, 2024 | 03:52 AM
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Originally Posted by SW CQB 45
A drunk neighbor argued with me that I had a Fat Boy and said he knows Harleys.

Here is my ride when it was running back then.

nice Fat Bob brother!
 
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Have a 2008 Fat Bob and it's the best bike I have ever owned or ridden and I have rode plenty of 2024 models so far this year
 
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nice Fat Bob brother!
looks sick! Nice one brother
 
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