Why don't you see more Fat Bob custom builds?
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2009
Posts: 755
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From: Murrieta Ca.
The Fat Bob at introduction was the highest priced Dyna of them all, the styling and the price point clipped a lot of the sales, plus a lot of folks bought the street bob viewing it as a blank canvas for their own creation, which makes sense because so much of the stock motorcycle ends up as a pile in the corner of the garage.
My opinion of the Fat Bobs styling is that it has a unique muscle bike look. It shows some Euro influence from the street-fighter crowd of the early 1990's (dual headlamps, Triumph did that also), and the big tire treatment from Exile Cycles was also a big influence, but I doubt the motor company will admit that.
I think the Fat Bob has a large cult following, it looks like some owners are more than happy enough to spend big bucks on them.
But after you peel all the sheet metal off, there's still a Dyna Glide under there.
: Mike
My opinion of the Fat Bobs styling is that it has a unique muscle bike look. It shows some Euro influence from the street-fighter crowd of the early 1990's (dual headlamps, Triumph did that also), and the big tire treatment from Exile Cycles was also a big influence, but I doubt the motor company will admit that.
I think the Fat Bob has a large cult following, it looks like some owners are more than happy enough to spend big bucks on them.
But after you peel all the sheet metal off, there's still a Dyna Glide under there.
: Mike
I had a street bob and change lots of things, now I have a Fat Bob I don't feel as much needs changing.
For me it was the larger tank and dual from disk brakes that made it appealing
I originally thought I wanted another bike like my street bob, apes, air ride etc.
Instead i'm leaning towards what I would call a euro/streetfighter-ish style.
Like this:
But there are plenty of ways to go with a fatty
For me it was the larger tank and dual from disk brakes that made it appealing
I originally thought I wanted another bike like my street bob, apes, air ride etc.
Instead i'm leaning towards what I would call a euro/streetfighter-ish style.
Like this:
But there are plenty of ways to go with a fatty
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2014
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From: Minnesota
Yeah, I wondered why "letters and numbers guy" even started this thread?
He must not be looking or what's it all handed to him on a silver platter.
Why build a fatty? It's already got it.
Unless like so many, putting different bars on makes it a build.
He must not be looking or what's it all handed to him on a silver platter.
Why build a fatty? It's already got it.
Unless like so many, putting different bars on makes it a build.
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2016
Posts: 31
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From: Florida
I agree with Spank. The Fatbob usually attracts people interested in it's handling more than it's looks. Only so much you can do with paint and minor mods (like a WG rear fender) if you don't want to diminish it's sharp road manners. Mine has been through some changes, but nothing I'd call "custom". Muddyape did a nice FL front end on his. Search up Hooligan 4.0 for a glimpse. Most who want to really alter the look start with something more of a traditional canvas like a Street Bob or Super Glide. Here's a more recent pic of my Fatty...
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Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 87
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From: Alberta Canada
I my self have modded 2 a 2012 that I modded to look like a heritage look with riveted bags that I dubbed my heritage fat (sadly it jumped well but had problems landing) and a 2013 that I have morphed into a road king look (my fat king) with hard bags, custom paint and wider tires, imo great bikes and in Canada not any more expensive then most dynas.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2016
Posts: 134
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From: Boston
Personally I'm glad there aren't as many Fat Bobs out there. I like to be different. That's part of why the Fat Bob originally appealed to me. Also, before my HD days I was a sport bike rider and as other have already said the FXDF is set up with more sport bike-like attributes. I'm on my second Fat Bob now and I'm not sure what else I'd get as a replacement.