I just don't know Road king or Fat Boy
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I just don't know Road king or Fat Boy
I bought a 2013 SuperLow because I was not positive if riding a motorcycle would be for me and wanted a minimal investment. After a couple of weeks baring any major accident riding a bike is for me.
My local Harley dealer had offered what I paid for my sportster on trade for a 2018 Fat Boy 114 at a good price. I thought I found my BIKE!
Here is the problem I started reading on the Road King Special and it sounds like it is the essentialy the same performance, power wise, with better handling. I definitely want the 114, yes I know I am a new rider but I like the feel of knowing the power is there. I am pretty sure I am not stupid and know when and when not to use the power, I will also be babying it until I have a good feel for the bike.
Further complicating the problem is the type of riding I do currently is bombing around state routes and back roads but I could see myself later doing some longer rides, knowing this would mean wind shield/batwing for the Road King Special but that is not an issue compared to the windshield, crash bars, and bat wing/windshield for the Fat Boy 114.
My local Harley dealer had offered what I paid for my sportster on trade for a 2018 Fat Boy 114 at a good price. I thought I found my BIKE!
Here is the problem I started reading on the Road King Special and it sounds like it is the essentialy the same performance, power wise, with better handling. I definitely want the 114, yes I know I am a new rider but I like the feel of knowing the power is there. I am pretty sure I am not stupid and know when and when not to use the power, I will also be babying it until I have a good feel for the bike.
Further complicating the problem is the type of riding I do currently is bombing around state routes and back roads but I could see myself later doing some longer rides, knowing this would mean wind shield/batwing for the Road King Special but that is not an issue compared to the windshield, crash bars, and bat wing/windshield for the Fat Boy 114.
only problem might be is finding a RKS to rent but the difference between a RK and RKS is nothing really in a manner of speaking. It's so slight you won't notice, especially if you commit to that model.
I don't know about renting a FB. I'm positive it's a great platform, I'm biased to the touring bike though.
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This is a big difference I am noticing coming from performance cars, motorcycles are so much more customizable (maybe modular is a better term). My biggest fear is wrenching on a bike with limited experience. I am not a great mechanic and have cost myself more trying to do things myself than if I had just put it in the shop to start with. I.E they had to fix what I broke then do the modifications.
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The current fat boy has ridiculously wide tires, both front and rear.
Some say it is not a big deal. Others say it is like riding a steam roller and adversely affects handling, requiring more effort to both lean and stay leaning.
I think you should really look at a Heritage,
Some say it is not a big deal. Others say it is like riding a steam roller and adversely affects handling, requiring more effort to both lean and stay leaning.
I think you should really look at a Heritage,
