Looking for comments on a 2010 Fat Bob
Stage I
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 1
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From: Portland, Oregon
Purchased new Fat Bob two months ago
I love my new bike. It is my forth but first Harley. I wanted a bike that performed, comfortable for short (2 - 3 hour rides), had some character and was fun. All of my other bikes were Japanese (dual sport, sport, and standard) so I was a bit apprehensive about buying "old technology" but I couldn't resist the look and sound of the Fat Bob. So I bought a new one off the showroom floor without even a test ride.
I've ridden this bike more than any other and just love it. What I found was it exceeded my performance and comfort expectations. The brakes, suspension and handling will surprise you and it's simply a blast to run through the curvy back roads here in the Northwest. As you can tell, I know I made the right decision for me.
I've ridden this bike more than any other and just love it. What I found was it exceeded my performance and comfort expectations. The brakes, suspension and handling will surprise you and it's simply a blast to run through the curvy back roads here in the Northwest. As you can tell, I know I made the right decision for me.
Road Warrior
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 1,739
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From: Suffolk, England
I have a 2010 too. Like all the others, I'd recommend it.
It does handle well - compared to most other HDs. Compared to a sports bike its still a bus. But a fun bus.
By 2010 the few minor ****les of the original '08 model (5th gear noise, no cat so risk of failing emission annual checks in some places) were sorted.
It does handle well - compared to most other HDs. Compared to a sports bike its still a bus. But a fun bus.
By 2010 the few minor ****les of the original '08 model (5th gear noise, no cat so risk of failing emission annual checks in some places) were sorted.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2009
Posts: 288
Likes: 1
From: N. Virginia
I can't give you a comparison since my '10 is the only Harley I've owned, but like others in here, I've had absolutely NO regrets! Love that machine! The only thing I've wondered about is some occasional wobble - may be normal, or it may be me prepping myself for my next buy (TruTrack).
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 155
Likes: 1
From: Washington DC
Love my Fat Bob
Put 5,000 miles on my Bob this summer, including the Blue Ridge Mountains and the Dragon in Tennessee - did I mention she absoultely kills the curves, and is a great cruiser! Buy her, ride her, enjoy her!
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
Posts: 253
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
2010 Fat Bob input
Thanks for all the comments!!! It helps makin' that decision and hopefully, I'm doin' the deal this weekend. Will post something then....
Thanks again...
Thanks again...
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Joined: Mar 2010
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Vancouver, BC, Canada
Fat Bob
Well...the bike WAS going to buy, got sold to someone else. Guess I waited too long...
So, now the riding season is done, so I'll be waitin' for the spring to buy. But, I will be lookin' for a Fat Bob now.
Thanks again for all the help.
So, now the riding season is done, so I'll be waitin' for the spring to buy. But, I will be lookin' for a Fat Bob now.
Thanks again for all the help.