2014 Fat Bob: Okay I was wrong...
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2014 Fat Bob: Okay I was wrong...
I've been one of the people bitching the loudest about the changes made for the 2014 Fat Bob. The new rear fender, the hideous paint scheme, the mix of black and chrome parts, etc. Well, maybe I was a wee bit harsh because it's pretty cool in person.
It pains me to admit it, but I couldn't leave without it so I bought the black one. Pipes are going on now and should be riding this weekend.
Okay, so I was wrong. Sue me.
It pains me to admit it, but I couldn't leave without it so I bought the black one. Pipes are going on now and should be riding this weekend.
Okay, so I was wrong. Sue me.
People like what they like, you don't need to apologize. It's a damn cool bike in my opinion. Can't wait to see your pics.
At least you aren't one of those sissy touring-bike riders!
At least you aren't one of those sissy touring-bike riders!
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I've been one of the people bitching the loudest about the changes made for the 2014 Fat Bob. The new rear fender, the hideous paint scheme, the mix of black and chrome parts, etc. Well, maybe I was a wee bit harsh because it's pretty cool in person.
It pains me to admit it, but I couldn't leave without it so I bought the black one. Pipes are going on now and should be riding this weekend.
Okay, so I was wrong. Sue me.
It pains me to admit it, but I couldn't leave without it so I bought the black one. Pipes are going on now and should be riding this weekend.
Okay, so I was wrong. Sue me.
You make it sound as if you walked in the dealership one time and just swung the bill?!
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I've been one of the people bitching the loudest about the changes made for the 2014 Fat Bob. The new rear fender, the hideous paint scheme, the mix of black and chrome parts, etc. Well, maybe I was a wee bit harsh because it's pretty cool in person.
It pains me to admit it, but I couldn't leave without it so I bought the black one. Pipes are going on now and should be riding this weekend.
Okay, so I was wrong. Sue me.
It pains me to admit it, but I couldn't leave without it so I bought the black one. Pipes are going on now and should be riding this weekend.
Okay, so I was wrong. Sue me.
I saw the FB's in person, a black one with the stripe. From the side, not bad, but the back tail light - still a design problem.
I hate the sound of both WG and FB that have the Tommy Gun exhaust. The collector is filled with a cat and it sounds horrible. Take it from me, slipons won't fix it. So I am looking for a good exhaust.
By good exhaust I don't mean "a bunch of 55 gal drums falling down the side of a mountain". What happened to the great Harley sound?
Funny. I used to know a guy who took promo shots for the Honda sportbike marketing team. He said the best shots never made the cut. The marketing people were more interested in having the newest features clearly visible.
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Congrats on the new bike. I wish I would have bought the Fat bob instead of my '12 street bob. My bro has a 08 fat bob that handles way better than mine. He was the one that actually talked me into the death wobble machine when I had every intention of buying a fat bob from the beginning. He said he thought the SB looked better stock. I thought so to. Anyway, I'm totally jealous of your new bike.
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well part of it is due to fuel injection.... the harley sound is based off a carb.
as for the fat bob, ill continue to dislike the new fender design until i see it in person. i actually think the new paint schemes are sweet. the street bob got a nice lookin gun metal gray this year, ive seen that in person and it looks killer!!
as for the fat bob, ill continue to dislike the new fender design until i see it in person. i actually think the new paint schemes are sweet. the street bob got a nice lookin gun metal gray this year, ive seen that in person and it looks killer!!
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Congrats on the new ride. I have yet to see one in person.
Gadianton3 - the SB is solid bike. Maybe you have an alignment problem. Aside from dual brakes you should be in good shape and you can upgrade your calipers and pads to improve it. Don't the green grass fool ya.
Gadianton3 - the SB is solid bike. Maybe you have an alignment problem. Aside from dual brakes you should be in good shape and you can upgrade your calipers and pads to improve it. Don't the green grass fool ya.