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Old Jun 3, 2026 | 12:04 PM
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Well after around 10 days in service because my new to me Fat Boy busted the idle cable the first time I went to ride it, the biatch is back in my garage as none of the local dealers here had the cable in stock. Really enjoy riding this bike much more than my road king, which I haven't felt safe on in a long time. There's something really cool about riding a completely original stock and unmolested bike.. except for a few Chrome geegaws, I think I'm going to keep it this way.
 
Old Jun 3, 2026 | 12:14 PM
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Congratulations!

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Old Jun 3, 2026 | 02:32 PM
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Looking damn fine there Mr. D.
Its not a beotch, Its a stud ! That is a great looking FatBoy. Mine is its long-lost white brother.
 
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Old Jun 3, 2026 | 04:40 PM
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I don't know Dickey.

I think any bike you are riding has been officially molested!

She's a bute!
 

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Old Jun 4, 2026 | 09:32 AM
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Nice looking Fatboy.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 10:42 AM
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Nice bike. How about some pictures outside that weren't taken with a TI-83 plus?
 
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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 12:12 PM
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I’m really glad it’s a good fit for you. Anything to safely stay in the wind. Beautiful bike. Hardtail followed by softail will always be my favorite looking Harleys.
 
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Old Jun 5, 2026 | 04:50 PM
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Classic Fatboy. Cool. Curious what about the King was making you feel unsafe.
 
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