Considering a used Fatboy
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From: Virginia
Considering a used Fatboy
Previous bikes include 2 ultra classics and my last a Dyna super glide. The superglide was by far my favorite, until it came to highway riding. It was way too light and got blown all over the road. Looking for a heavier bike but not necessarily a full touring bike. My only concern with the Fatboy is that it sits lower to the ground and would diminish tight turns. Anyone who can provide insight would greatly help. Looking at 2000-2006 Fatboy's.
Road Warrior
Joined: Nov 2013
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From: W PA
I bought a 2007 for my wife a couple months ago, it's fun to ride. I actually have more miles on it than her but ain't no way it can replace the ultra. 100 or so miles and I'm squirming in the seat ...... AFA deep turns, I haven't had issue yet.
Cruiser
Joined: Sep 2010
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From: Long Island, NY
Real happy with my '05, ride solo as it's an 88 c.i. and it lacks a little power for long distance two-up riding. I travel alone Long Island to Vermont, about 450 miles round trip no problem, handles fine. It weighs in at about 750 lbs with me on it, but never been pushed around by wind or traffic. It's a good bike.
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From: Florida
Now is the perfect time to buy. I bought my 02 Fatboy exactly 3 years ago today. I live in MN and bought it sight unseen from Chicago Harley for $7500 (+$300 for shipping). Yeah, I know, a bit risky. But it only had 13,000 miles and came with V+H pipes and Corbin seat. No complaints after putting on 11,000 miles. Btw, it came with a few very minor boot scuffs on the pipes and a small little dimple in the front fender. Anyways, you'll find deals this time of year. Good luck!
Btw, have scraped the boards a couple times.....not a big deal.
Btw, have scraped the boards a couple times.....not a big deal.
Last edited by HDmikie; Nov 4, 2014 at 04:41 PM.
Cruiser
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From: Long Island, NY
Yeah I forgot about that; first time it happened had my wife on the back and it scared us both s--tless
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From: Florida
The boards are hinged so they will fold up if you lean a little to far. No worries!
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Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2014
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From: Edmonton AB CANADA
Not a huge issue with cornering clearance, scrape fairly often and have probably 1/4" or more worn off the edges of the boards. We'll see what next year brings with it being lowered now.
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I have owned all the different types of air cooled Harleys and softails are my favorite and the the only Harleys I will own. Softails define what a modern classic cruiser should be. They are often imitated but never duplicated. Having said that if your into tourers you should stick with tourers. The differences between softails and every other cruiser is a difference you either love or hate but one thing is for sure there is nothing like a softail.