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Old Nov 25, 2016 | 09:20 AM
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Around 2006 or '07 Harely put a WIDE low profile rear tire on the Fatboy. I had a 2005 with the same rear Tire size as a Heritage/ Deluxe. When I test rode the late model Wide tire Fatboy, I could tell the bike felt "heavier" at low speed and bumps were harsh due to the reduced cush of the low profile rear tire.

Since strength might be an issue, test ride a Deluxe or similar softail with the standard rear and see if you "feel" there is a difference.
 
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Old Nov 27, 2016 | 12:43 PM
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The fat boy is one of my all time favorite softail because of it's look, stability, and fat rear wheel. It is both a modern cool and a classic cool.
 
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Old Nov 28, 2016 | 08:40 AM
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Originally Posted by Tailsfrommycrib
The fat boy is one of my all time favorite softail because of it's look, stability, and fat rear wheel. It is both a modern cool and a classic cool.
Yeh, and don't forget the bike is just plain cool.
 
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