The Demo Truck was in town (long post, photo heavy)

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09-22-2018, 01:31 PM

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Fat Bob 114. Hahahahahahaha! This bike is a riot. It feels like a scooter, really - you look out over the dash and just see road. The 114 pulls hard, it actually corners, and it’s (dare I say it?) flickable. I’m surprised I don’t see more of these on the road.

Oh yes.....the 114 Softail Fat Bob is probably the highest performing, best handling bike that HD makes today (FXDR included).

And it's even better if you put on a free flowing exhaust, Stage 2 cam and give it a proper tune. Wakes it right up!

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09-22-2018, 02:38 PM

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My son has one it's awesome

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09-22-2018, 03:00 PM

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That FXDR looks like HD is trying to bring back a form of the discontinued V-Rod. But that pipe looks like a small shitcan.

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09-22-2018, 04:09 PM

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. But that pipe looks like a small shitcan.

Looks like a bold in-your-face design to me which I don't mind at all. Even the air intake looks cool to me. I would ditch the DOT required rear lighting and thats about it. Bet its a blast to ride! Could use a longer front fender too.

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09-22-2018, 05:05 PM

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Originally Posted by Almostinvincible119

Unfortunately it’s not an afterthought. It has to be designed that way to adhere to the NHTSA standards. I remember this from my sport bike days, that the fender must reach out past the tire and have “x” number of signal lights and reflectors. That’s why the fender eliminators are so popular with the SS crowd.

I understand that, the fender and lights has to meet DOT regulations. That won't prevent the owners from removing it and installing something from the aftermarket.

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09-22-2018, 08:21 PM

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Originally Posted by UUNetBill

Fat Boy 114

Oh man that really bakes my noodle!

The demo truck will be at my dealer next weekend. The weather is supposed to be good, and I'm planning to spend the day there. Can't wait!

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