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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 08:52 AM
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This is the ad for the Fat Boy on the opening screen of HD Forums:

"The 2010 Harley Davidson Fat Boy is a softail motorcycle with the iconic and authentic hard tail styling of chrome-covered, coil-over rear shocks and bobtail rear fender with chrome supports. This motorcycle has a 6-speed Cruise Drive transmission with helical-cut 5th gear that makes shifting smoother, reduces transmission noise. The foot pegs are forward-mounted sor a laid back riding position. This bike is a giant that rules the road with a rubber-mounted, air-cooled, black powder-coated Twin Cam 96 engine with 92 ft lbs of torque @ 3000 rpm."
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 09:06 AM
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saw that also .
is that right or??
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 09:23 AM
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The H-D site says it's "rigid mounted" and it is still the "counter-balanced 96B engine."
 

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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 09:29 AM
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I just think the HDForum proof reader is thinking about Thanksgiving or Black Friday.

Softails have the 96B (balanced) motor
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 09:30 AM
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Looks like a mistake. It should say counterbalanced rigid mounted engine.
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 09:50 AM
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Doesn't have a bobtail rear fender either
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 09:52 AM
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Foot pegs?
 
Old Nov 25, 2009 | 09:55 AM
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since the tires are rubber, all bike components could be considered rubber mounted.

Actually, I think the description is for the wide glide, fat bob or street bob or a new prototype....maybe .
 

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YOU PASSED the test. GOOD eye!!!!!

Where would you like the 'prize', mailed to??????

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Old Nov 25, 2009 | 11:48 AM
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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)
 



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