'10 Fatbob v. WG v. SB
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 1,789
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From: Double Oak, Texas
FAT BOB . For me it was the superiority of TWO brakes in front for fade free braking under repeated applications. The rake/trail/wheelbase in combination with the no longer available mid-control option favor the Fat Bob for spirited twisty road riding. My decision was NOT influenced by which bike hit the style button best for me, but function button for intended use.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2009
Posts: 1,221
Likes: 9
From: Monmouth, OR
Bought an '09 Fat Bob, and never had a regret. All the bikes are great bikes, have to go with your riding style/preference. I have a fair amount of gravel driveway, and the larger tires on the Fat Bob eliminated the squirrelly-ness (is that a word) I had with my previous bikes. Much more confident on the gravel.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 198
Likes: 0
From: Westerly, RI
FAT BOB . For me it was the superiority of TWO brakes in front for fade free braking under repeated applications. The rake/trail/wheelbase in combination with the no longer available mid-control option favor the Fat Bob for spirited twisty road riding. My decision was NOT influenced by which bike hit the style button best for me, but function button for intended use.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: May 2008
Posts: 4,579
Likes: 10
From: S.E. MO
WG is my first choice on looks but would have to ride one before pulling the trigger. If didnt like the handling I would probally go with the Fatbob and put the WG rear fender on it.
Fatbob is probally the best handling and was my first choice back when I went cheap and bought my FXD instead.
Fatbob is probally the best handling and was my first choice back when I went cheap and bought my FXD instead.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2007
Posts: 2,306
Likes: 3
From: Vancouver, BC
hmmm; they all have their pros and cons...
Fatbob: I hear they handle excellent and are a blast to ride but I hate the dual headlights and the exhaust. From what I hear they are extremely stable, nimble and versatile. I originally wanted one but there was a wait list and I couldn't get past the hideous dual headlights.
Streetbob: I have a 2008 and love it but really dont like the rear fender treatment they did to it starting in 09. I wouldn't buy one now because of that.
WideGlide: I dig they way these look and I might consider one if I was buying today. Haven't ridden it though and I dont know anyone who has so can't comment on that and I'm on the fence about the the rear fender on this one too.
If it were me I think I'd go Fatbob, Wideglide and Streetbob in that order. If I bought a Fatbob I would change out the headlight to a Fatboy one and swap the pipes out for something else right away.
Fatbob: I hear they handle excellent and are a blast to ride but I hate the dual headlights and the exhaust. From what I hear they are extremely stable, nimble and versatile. I originally wanted one but there was a wait list and I couldn't get past the hideous dual headlights.
Streetbob: I have a 2008 and love it but really dont like the rear fender treatment they did to it starting in 09. I wouldn't buy one now because of that.
WideGlide: I dig they way these look and I might consider one if I was buying today. Haven't ridden it though and I dont know anyone who has so can't comment on that and I'm on the fence about the the rear fender on this one too.
If it were me I think I'd go Fatbob, Wideglide and Streetbob in that order. If I bought a Fatbob I would change out the headlight to a Fatboy one and swap the pipes out for something else right away.
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Road Master
Joined: Jan 2010
Posts: 822
Likes: 4
From: Huntsville, AL
I personally have the W.G. and freaking love it. Biggest trip has been 500 miles to this point, but that was a breeze on it. So the distance riding is no problem for me. My wife has the S.B. and she loves it, i have ridden it once or twice and love the feel, except for the middy's which are an easy change. I hated the new Fat Bobs when they first came out, but there are a few on here that are gorgeous. I think it is the headlight on them that bugs me, but they have grown on me and i would love to take one on some twisties sometime. Would i trade in the W.G. for one? probably not.
My order:
1.) Wide Glide
2.) Steet Bob
3.) Fat Bob
I will say, you sure have picked 3 great bikes to choose from
My order:
1.) Wide Glide
2.) Steet Bob
3.) Fat Bob
I will say, you sure have picked 3 great bikes to choose from