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Old May 5, 2018 | 03:43 PM
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I sat on a new 2018 Fat Bob. Perfect.
I was not positive on the new bikes, but my buddy just bought a new Deluxe. Apparently the M8 with oil cooler is pretty nice. The hot engine problem is solved.

The Fat Bob weighs in at about 650 lbs or so which is good for a big HD. I guess they found a way to trim some weight on the new softtails.

I will probably take one for a test ride.
 
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Old May 5, 2018 | 03:56 PM
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Do that, and bring cash, your credit card or checkbook, you'll want to take it home with you!
 
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Old May 5, 2018 | 03:59 PM
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Originally Posted by shorelasHD
Do that, and bring cash, your credit card or checkbook, you'll want to take it home with you!
Yep, told myself until I was ready to buy to not even take one for a test ride. A month after said test ride I owned one. Would have bought the one I test rode if it were not such an ugly color as I really wanted an RGU. Would have probably spent even more money on that making it what I wanted it to be. Best of luck OP.
 
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Old May 5, 2018 | 06:19 PM
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'eod' and 'big mistake' are two phrases that you do not want to see associated with each other ;D
 
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Old May 5, 2018 | 06:23 PM
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That is why I try to stay out of dealerships. Every time I go in one I walk out wanting to spend big $$
 
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Old May 5, 2018 | 06:30 PM
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Yes, they're very good at that!
 
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Old May 5, 2018 | 06:34 PM
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Sounds kind of familiar to me.. anybody else?
 
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Old May 5, 2018 | 07:07 PM
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Sounds kind of familiar to me.. anybody else?
Yup. Went in for a battery for my 09 Street Glide. Came out with my 14 Ultra Limited.
 
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Default hoo yah army eod - go for it

Originally Posted by army_eod
I sat on a new 2018 Fat Bob. Perfect.
I was not positive on the new bikes, but my buddy just bought a new Deluxe. Apparently the M8 with oil cooler is pretty nice. The hot engine problem is solved.

The Fat Bob weighs in at about 650 lbs or so which is good for a big HD. I guess they found a way to trim some weight on the new softtails.

I will probably take one for a test ride.
I say the only easy day was yesterday, test ride that thing and ride it to Indian Head Md and then Eglin airforce base :}
 
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