Fat Bob
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Joined: Jun 2010
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From: coast to coast
Used to come as either mid or forward controls. I think '11 models only forward is standard. I love my mids for cornering and use highway pegs to stretch out when need to. I think you can get them as an option.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2008
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From: Austin, Texas
You can convert from forward to mids, but it's not cheap. Still, I may do it one day. Or may not. 
I actually can do all I want to performance wise with forwards, and if I had mid controls I think I might think I had a sport bike and HURT myself sliding down the road sans bike one day. I KNOW that you can get more sure high speed handling with mids, but I don't need to do more high speed handling that I do with the forwards. But, even though I've been riding with the forwards for three years, sometimes it just doesn't feel "right" because I've been riding bikes since the late 'seventies on and off and never had forwards (or even highway pegs) before. It sure is nice to have my 34" inseam legs stretched out on the highway though!
I actually can do all I want to performance wise with forwards, and if I had mid controls I think I might think I had a sport bike and HURT myself sliding down the road sans bike one day.
I KNOW that you can get more sure high speed handling with mids, but I don't need to do more high speed handling that I do with the forwards. But, even though I've been riding with the forwards for three years, sometimes it just doesn't feel "right" because I've been riding bikes since the late 'seventies on and off and never had forwards (or even highway pegs) before. It sure is nice to have my 34" inseam legs stretched out on the highway though!
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 838
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From: Indiana
Skidder:
Would love to see some pics of your bike. I haven't seen that pipe on a Fat Bob yet, but it sounds pretty cool!
Would love to see some pics of your bike. I haven't seen that pipe on a Fat Bob yet, but it sounds pretty cool!
The Fatbob is a super handling bike, it's that front tire. I've had mine on long tours and I mean long and it's great. Comfy, great handling and badass looks, what more could you want.
I've got a stage 1 with V&H 2 into 1 pro pipes and a K&N filter, it gives me all the power I need even fully loaded with all my camping stuff, clothes and wifes stuff.
I've got a stage 1 with V&H 2 into 1 pro pipes and a K&N filter, it gives me all the power I need even fully loaded with all my camping stuff, clothes and wifes stuff.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2008
Posts: 838
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From: Indiana
Congrats on the new Fat Bob! I've had mine for 3 years, and love it.
If it's still an option I would reconsider slip-ons with a big bore upgrade. Seems odd to spend all that $$ on the big bore kit, and go with slip-ons for the exhaust.
Semper Fi!
If it's still an option I would reconsider slip-ons with a big bore upgrade. Seems odd to spend all that $$ on the big bore kit, and go with slip-ons for the exhaust.
Semper Fi!
Thanks everyone for your replies. I decided to go for it and brought home my 2011 Sedona Orange Fat Bob yesterday! I took it out for a 40 mile ride and I LOVE it! The handling is great and riding position way more comfortable than I have been used to. With plenty of Torque, this thing is a blast to ride!
I went ahead and ordered the big bore 103 kit with rush slip ons that I will have installed when the pipes come in. Can't wait!
Nice day today, so I am planning on putting some more miles on it! Thanks again for your comments. Cheers.
I went ahead and ordered the big bore 103 kit with rush slip ons that I will have installed when the pipes come in. Can't wait!
Nice day today, so I am planning on putting some more miles on it! Thanks again for your comments. Cheers.
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Smack Dab in the Middle of Louisiana
Welcome to the Fat Bob family.................Mine is 4months old and already has had its 10,000 mile check up.
SideNote: I also plan on riding it up your way come June after my graduation from the University, I have family up in Williamstown, and Manahawken areas that I have not seen since I went back to school............So an East Coast road trip is in order.
SideNote: I also plan on riding it up your way come June after my graduation from the University, I have family up in Williamstown, and Manahawken areas that I have not seen since I went back to school............So an East Coast road trip is in order.
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Joe Kucinski
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Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Richlands North Carolina
Pics
I am jumping on the wagon with the Gunner. That pipe is calling and I can use some pics. Thanks ahead of time, Killer.
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Orangetown, NY
Congrats on the Fat Bob It is a great bike. I have the Rush slip ons !.75 baffle size and wish I went with the 2,0 baffle size. The 1.75 sounds tinny at times and the 2.0 are more deeper. Good luck with it sounds like youll be hauling a$$ with the 103.