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Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:44 AM
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Originally Posted by dickey
Glad you decided to buy the Harley instead of the NightRod.
NightRod is a Harley D A
 
Old Jul 15, 2011 | 01:57 AM
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i test drove the '11 fatboy lo. damn, that was a smooth ride.
and first HD i rode.
 
Old Jul 15, 2011 | 08:55 AM
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I'm 5'10" and have a standard FB. I have made no mods to the "fit" other than pull the stock buckhorn bars back a bit, and had the stock seat foam retrofitted (but not positionally modified) for more comfort.

I also spent some doe and had passenger boards put on the bike for my woman... was a worthwhile mod to the bike.

Never have taken the Lo for a ride, but I will tell you this about my FB... I ride that thing hard and went through my first set of floorboard pans after about 27,000 miles. I know that the Lo's ground clearance is only about 3/10" lower, but it is something to consider.

For your height? ...personally i think that the 1" lower seat of the Lo is going to cram you up a bit.

I would go with the standard if you are going FB.
 
Old Jul 15, 2011 | 09:03 AM
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Originally Posted by jsims002
I like my 08 night rod special, but my wife's 2011 muscle is more comfortable

Very cool!
 
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