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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 12:37 PM
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After shooting the bull with two buddies at the local dealership yesterday (one a salesman, the other the finance manager) about how many fat bob's they had sold that week, it surprised me. They sold 4, where I had thought it was one of the less popular dyna's having it's own following of course. This is one of the top selling dealerships in the country and that might not be a lot for that model in a week but still seems it. None the less it led me to this thought, What is everyone's favorite late model Dyna and perhaps even why. Myself it's a toss up. I bought a fat bob for it's unique styling (it's will not get confused with other harley's) broad shouldered front end and the comfort for two up riding. But also the street bob just has that "infinite potential" characteristic that's a major draw.

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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 12:59 PM
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It's a fair question.

In order of preference:
  1. Street Bob. I like the clean-slate appeal, black-out options and just the overall look.
  2. Fat Bob. Great bike. I love the dual discs and fat front tire. I dislike the rear fender, and I prefer a single headlight (although the dual light isn't a negative.) In my purchase decision, I looked at the chrome dash with concern also.
  3. Wide Glide. Probably the best looking Dyna straight from the factory. I didn't want the extra rake or the narrow front wheel.
  4. Superglide Custom. Awesome bike for the guy going chrome. A lot of work for the fan of blacked out stuff.
  5. Switchback. Made for a different buyer. I'm sure it's great, but I don't want or need the windshield and bags. If I were in this market, I'd probably buy a Road King or Heritage Softail.
My perfect factory Dyna?
Street Bob with 16" wheels at both ends, WideGlide forks but without the WG rake. More black options than currently offered (turn signals; bars, levels and controls, rocker boxes, shocks.)
 

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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 01:00 PM
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Fat Bob as well. I love the looks. Wide forks, fat front end, drag bars, double light, comfy seat, handling etc. You either love it or hate it...Me? I love it!
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 01:14 PM
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Favorite model dyna bias be damned; My very own FatBobera seen below! 52K miles
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 01:54 PM
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Wide Glide of course! With Street Bob second then Fat Bob, Switchback and Superglide
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:05 PM
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I fell in love with the Street Bob the second I saw it. It's the Harley I had been waiting for for so long.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:21 PM
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My Street Bob! i also like the Wide Glide.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:38 PM
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I must have sat on every bike at the dealership(twice!) before deciding to take a FatBob on a demo ride. Its the only one that spoke to me when I sat on it, and after the ride I was hooked and ordered one.

So far, I love it more because in the past few bike nights Ive gone to(75-100+ Bikes), I've been the only FatBob there. Instantly recognizable in the sea of single headlights.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:42 PM
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The one sitting in my garage
 
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Old Jun 28, 2013 | 02:44 PM
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I have had 3 Dynas in the last 8 years, 2005 FXD, 2006 FXDWG AND THE 2009 FXDF. I have liked them all, some a little better than others. My favorite is the Fat Bob.
 
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