The test ride
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From: Southern Arizona
Hi-jack by all means. I'm looking for opinions of the ride. need all the info of what to expect and to look out for.
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From: Huntington Beach, CA
Things I like about the Fatboy:
* It sits low. I am 5'8". It is important to me that I can flat-foot the bike to enable me to back it into spaces, etc. I had a high-sitting bike once and it was a mistake.
* The Fatboy controls wonderfully in tight turns such as right-hand turns and freeway off-ramps, some of which are tight in California. This may be due to the low center of gravity and wide handlebars. The fat tires also seem to help.
* Stable on the freeway.
* Love the forward controls, the heel shifter, footpads. These are possible add-ons for any Harley, but standard on the Fatboy.
Anyway, just some thoughts.
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From: Pacific Northwest
Make it an adventure. Fly in, ride back. That's what I did in '09, and on a Sportster no less.
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