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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by nevil
Coil over shocks? Must be for a Fat Bob.
Gump- that's a lot of money for fake bugs (almost wrote *****). Wonder how much the real ones are worth? (the bugs, that is)
Was going to say that. Sounds like a Fat Bob.
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 01:10 PM
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Must be the new 2011 model.
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 04:14 PM
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..this is on the same page,can you find the flaw in this one?...

2010 Road Glide features:

Black slotted 5-spoke cast aluminum wheels
New long 2-1 chrome exhaust
6-speed Cruise Drive transmission with helical-cut 5th gear that makes shifting smoother and reduces transmission noise
Dark Shorty wind deflector with new angle to reduce draft
Air-cooled Twin Cam 96 with 92.6 ft lbs of torque @ 3500 rpm and Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection
Rated for 35 mpg on the highway and 54 mpg in the city
Available in vivid black, scarlet red, and black denim color
Hard, color-matched saddlebags with lots of room for storage and color matched latches
New custom rear taillight and fascia blend combine with short windshield and low suspension to enhance slammed design
32 mm, 4-piston fixed front and rear brakes
Fairing-mounted electronic speedometer with odometer
CD player/stereo combo with time of day clock
Dual trip meter
Low fuel indicator light and mileage countdown feature
Engine diagnostics readout
ABS, cruise control and security system are available options
High beam, running lights, directional light bar, neutral, low oil pressure, engine diagnostics, turn signals and low fuel warning indicator lamps
 
Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:02 PM
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Fuel mileage specs are reversed.
 
Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:52 PM
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So we have a Fat Boy that thinks it's a Fat Bob and a Road Glide with killer city MPG, but sucks the go-go juice like there's no tomorrow on the Highway.....
 
Old Nov 26, 2009 | 08:57 PM
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well yeh.....the tires are rubber......and they're mounted
 
Old Nov 26, 2009 | 10:49 PM
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Yup, as stated previously, here's the mistake...

Rated for 35 mpg on the highway and 54 mpg in the city
They must be tryin to discourage freedom to move about again.
 
Old Nov 27, 2009 | 01:27 AM
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I guess the editors are allowed to drink on the job!
 
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FatBoy have always been solid mount
 
Old Nov 27, 2009 | 09:41 AM
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