How Good are these Fatbobs?
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How Good are these Fatbobs?
My fellow tragics
I picked-up my new 2010 Fatbob last Friday afternoon (6 November) from local HD dealership. Bike was ridden back to my office and then made plans with my riding mates (read:buddies) for a 200km ride the following morning. Needless to say I slept for about 15 minutes that night (just like a kid at Christmas, but only worst).
Next morning met with my mates who all ride softails, got the usual comments - `You know I didn't like the twin headlights, but they kinda look good' and `I really don't like the rear end, but now I'm looking at it I like it' etc. etc.
After giving my fellow riders the usual new bike owner statement, `I am running the bike in, can't exceed 3000rpm if we get separated I will see you guys there'. Well we headed north out of Sydney towards Terrigal on the Central Coast for breakfast via the old road (a local slang for the old Pacific Highway) This is a winding road similar to your road referred to as the Dragons Tail (or something similar, I think).
I managed to stay with my riding companions and kept the bike under 3,000rpms, by the time we got to the `Old Road' my tyres were bedded-in and I was able to keep the bike in the sub 3,000rpm zone and yet have a ball. The Fartbob was able to keep a fair bit of sunlight between it and the nearest softail.
I can't begin too tell you how impressed I am with the handling and brakes, I can't wait until it is ran-in and has an exhaust system, air filter and sert.
Back in 2008 when I saw my first Fatbob I thought what in blazers are the people at HD thinking, 18 months later I'm thinking `I'm glad they did'
I now describe my Fatbob as a Ducati Monster with forward controls (lol).
Do I miss my`07 Fatboy?
Nah.
Cheers
Speedybrother
Sydney Aust
I picked-up my new 2010 Fatbob last Friday afternoon (6 November) from local HD dealership. Bike was ridden back to my office and then made plans with my riding mates (read:buddies) for a 200km ride the following morning. Needless to say I slept for about 15 minutes that night (just like a kid at Christmas, but only worst).
Next morning met with my mates who all ride softails, got the usual comments - `You know I didn't like the twin headlights, but they kinda look good' and `I really don't like the rear end, but now I'm looking at it I like it' etc. etc.
After giving my fellow riders the usual new bike owner statement, `I am running the bike in, can't exceed 3000rpm if we get separated I will see you guys there'. Well we headed north out of Sydney towards Terrigal on the Central Coast for breakfast via the old road (a local slang for the old Pacific Highway) This is a winding road similar to your road referred to as the Dragons Tail (or something similar, I think).
I managed to stay with my riding companions and kept the bike under 3,000rpms, by the time we got to the `Old Road' my tyres were bedded-in and I was able to keep the bike in the sub 3,000rpm zone and yet have a ball. The Fartbob was able to keep a fair bit of sunlight between it and the nearest softail.
I can't begin too tell you how impressed I am with the handling and brakes, I can't wait until it is ran-in and has an exhaust system, air filter and sert.
Back in 2008 when I saw my first Fatbob I thought what in blazers are the people at HD thinking, 18 months later I'm thinking `I'm glad they did'
I now describe my Fatbob as a Ducati Monster with forward controls (lol).
Do I miss my`07 Fatboy?
Nah.
Cheers
Speedybrother
Sydney Aust
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Yeah I chose a Fat Bob over a Fat Boy and a Cross bones. I love the shake of a Dyna. I like more of a stripped looking bike more than one with a 50's look to it. I didn't like and still not a big fan of running boards. I think for the Cross Bones they could do a better job on making that stock skull emblem look a little less cartoonish and more mean looking. I don't ever listen to a radio in my truck so one on a bike would be a waste of money for my taste. Also, if my Hog is quiet enough to hear a radio then I didn't spend enough money on exhuast and engine upgrades.
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From: Virginia
Welcome to the Fat Bob Squadron and the greatest bike EVA! Ok I'm being retarded there but its a great bike. The best handling Harley I've ridden and I would love to take mine down to Aussieland and ride out along the South Coast. You wont feel the bumps in the road but you'll feel it pull from you when you crack that throttle. Enjoy that grin
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My fellow tragics
I picked-up my new 2010 Fatbob last Friday afternoon (6 November) from local HD dealership. Bike was ridden back to my office and then made plans with my riding mates (read:buddies) for a 200km ride the following morning. Needless to say I slept for about 15 minutes that night (just like a kid at Christmas, but only worst).
Next morning met with my mates who all ride softails, got the usual comments - `You know I didn't like the twin headlights, but they kinda look good' and `I really don't like the rear end, but now I'm looking at it I like it' etc. etc.
After giving my fellow riders the usual new bike owner statement, `I am running the bike in, can't exceed 3000rpm if we get separated I will see you guys there'. Well we headed north out of Sydney towards Terrigal on the Central Coast for breakfast via the old road (a local slang for the old Pacific Highway) This is a winding road similar to your road referred to as the Dragons Tail (or something similar, I think).
I managed to stay with my riding companions and kept the bike under 3,000rpms, by the time we got to the `Old Road' my tyres were bedded-in and I was able to keep the bike in the sub 3,000rpm zone and yet have a ball. The Fartbob was able to keep a fair bit of sunlight between it and the nearest softail.
I can't begin too tell you how impressed I am with the handling and brakes, I can't wait until it is ran-in and has an exhaust system, air filter and sert.
Back in 2008 when I saw my first Fatbob I thought what in blazers are the people at HD thinking, 18 months later I'm thinking `I'm glad they did'
I now describe my Fatbob as a Ducati Monster with forward controls (lol).
Do I miss my`07 Fatboy?
Nah.
Cheers
Speedybrother
Sydney Aust
I picked-up my new 2010 Fatbob last Friday afternoon (6 November) from local HD dealership. Bike was ridden back to my office and then made plans with my riding mates (read:buddies) for a 200km ride the following morning. Needless to say I slept for about 15 minutes that night (just like a kid at Christmas, but only worst).
Next morning met with my mates who all ride softails, got the usual comments - `You know I didn't like the twin headlights, but they kinda look good' and `I really don't like the rear end, but now I'm looking at it I like it' etc. etc.
After giving my fellow riders the usual new bike owner statement, `I am running the bike in, can't exceed 3000rpm if we get separated I will see you guys there'. Well we headed north out of Sydney towards Terrigal on the Central Coast for breakfast via the old road (a local slang for the old Pacific Highway) This is a winding road similar to your road referred to as the Dragons Tail (or something similar, I think).
I managed to stay with my riding companions and kept the bike under 3,000rpms, by the time we got to the `Old Road' my tyres were bedded-in and I was able to keep the bike in the sub 3,000rpm zone and yet have a ball. The Fartbob was able to keep a fair bit of sunlight between it and the nearest softail.
I can't begin too tell you how impressed I am with the handling and brakes, I can't wait until it is ran-in and has an exhaust system, air filter and sert.
Back in 2008 when I saw my first Fatbob I thought what in blazers are the people at HD thinking, 18 months later I'm thinking `I'm glad they did'
I now describe my Fatbob as a Ducati Monster with forward controls (lol).
Do I miss my`07 Fatboy?
Nah.
Cheers
Speedybrother
Sydney Aust
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Trust me, after 42,000kms (25,00 miles) on a fatboy the fatbob feels like a fairdinkum (read:real deal), I agree certainly no SR4, but, maybe a 2 valve 1998 750cc (2valve job).
Anyway did I tell you how much I luv Dynas over softails.....
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Speedybrother
Anyway did I tell you how much I luv Dynas over softails.....
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Yeah I chose a Fat Bob over a Fat Boy and a Cross bones. I love the shake of a Dyna. I like more of a stripped looking bike more than one with a 50's look to it. I didn't like and still not a big fan of running boards. I think for the Cross Bones they could do a better job on making that stock skull emblem look a little less cartoonish and more mean looking. I don't ever listen to a radio in my truck so one on a bike would be a waste of money for my taste. Also, if my Hog is quiet enough to hear a radio then I didn't spend enough money on exhuast and engine upgrades.
