Fat Bob Or Not ?
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Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Smack Dab in the Middle of Louisiana
the fatbob i rode didnt impress me a bit. it had factory bars(short drag bars) and forward controls(made me feel like a knife 1/4 way opened)....i rode for around 10 miles and my back was starting to hurt(from being folded in half)... my 99 evo softale rides much better... jmo ...i couldnt see myself starting a 100 mile trip on one
Well I guess not. After seeing the full blown couch you ride in your avatar, I can understand why(or not).
To each their own..........that's what makes the world go round.
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From: coast to coast
If you love Harleys and still want some performance in the twisties it's hard to do better than the Fatbob with mid controls. With some suspension upgrades it will only get better as well.
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Cruiser
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From: Essex, England
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From: Montana
Heres my 2 second rant on this :
mid controls w hwy pegs or forward controls should (1) be the same price.
should (2) be an option to have it either way on any bike you ride when you buy the bike. I do not however live in a dream world. Get out the wallet.
mid controls w hwy pegs or forward controls should (1) be the same price.
should (2) be an option to have it either way on any bike you ride when you buy the bike. I do not however live in a dream world. Get out the wallet.
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From: nw alabama
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Road Warrior
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From: Central Ohio
Mid controls, and even the inner & outter primary cases are not that hard to find.
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Cruiser
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From: Essex, England
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The Fat Bob is the way to go for cruising the twistys. I find forward controls more comfortable for longer rides. I like mids for the city or around town. If you want the full cruiser experience go for forwards. Test ride a few if you have a chance. Good luck and keep us posted.
Last edited by Chicago Ken; Sep 21, 2011 at 02:18 PM.
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