2018..Best Fatboy ever!!
Cruiser
Joined: Dec 2016
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From: Michigan
The FatBoy may be the most iconic Harley of all time. What they did to it does no justice to what it was prior to 2018 IMO. It looks as if they're trying to get the guys who wear skinny jeans to start wanting to buy Harleys. I suppose at some point that has to happen but by the time they can afford it, they'll be wearing khakis like most of the rest of us. 
interesting read for future of Harley
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Joined: Nov 2007
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From: Midtown Tulsa
Just got home from one of the local dealers; needed a gasket.
The truck had just unloaded their first round of '18's, the Fatboy looks great in person as does the Fatbob. They were both 114's.
I have to say, I'm loving the Fatboy!
The truck had just unloaded their first round of '18's, the Fatboy looks great in person as does the Fatbob. They were both 114's.
I have to say, I'm loving the Fatboy!
Last edited by frontiercat; Aug 24, 2017 at 04:34 PM.
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From: PA
I'm so glad I was able to spend a weekend this summer riding the Dragon and some of the other famous roads down there. I can now comment on some of the BS I've been reading with actual perspective and not just hear say......
I took my 15RGS down there and had no trouble whatsoever hitting those roads. With that being said I owned a 2007 NightRod for a few years that had a 240mm rear tire. I can say with 100% certainty that none of those roads would've gave me trouble. That NightRod handled turns just as good if not better than my RGS. People overreact to a 240 rear tire it's really not that if of a deal. You might have to change your approach to a turn but if you can ride and don't clam up when a bend approaches you'll have no problems whatsoever. The only knock I can say on a 240 is you will blow through tires a helluva lot faster!!! Depending on the brand and riding style you'll be lucky to get 5k outta 1
I took my 15RGS down there and had no trouble whatsoever hitting those roads. With that being said I owned a 2007 NightRod for a few years that had a 240mm rear tire. I can say with 100% certainty that none of those roads would've gave me trouble. That NightRod handled turns just as good if not better than my RGS. People overreact to a 240 rear tire it's really not that if of a deal. You might have to change your approach to a turn but if you can ride and don't clam up when a bend approaches you'll have no problems whatsoever. The only knock I can say on a 240 is you will blow through tires a helluva lot faster!!! Depending on the brand and riding style you'll be lucky to get 5k outta 1
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Joined: Apr 2014
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From: Boston
The FatBoy may be the most iconic Harley of all time. What they did to it does no justice to what it was prior to 2018 IMO. It looks as if they're trying to get the guys who wear skinny jeans to start wanting to buy Harleys. I suppose at some point that has to happen but by the time they can afford it, they'll be wearing khakis like most of the rest of us.
This past spring when I bought my 2017 Fatboy S I was almost not going to do it and wait another year. I'm SO glad I didn't wait. I probably would have ended up getting a bagger instead or gone to a different brand altogether. Sorry to say it but I think that new fatboy is a total abortion.
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 287
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From: Georgia
ive always liked the Fat Boy, and I'm certain I'll grow to appreciate the new styling. BUT, with new model demand, msrp, fees and taxes, there's nothing about it that makes
me want to spend close to $25k out the door on one. My '17 Road King, which I don't even like, will have to suffice until the latest flavor excitement wears off and I can get a few thousand off msrp and pay no fees. Truthfully, I'm digging the Low Rider downplayed styling.
me want to spend close to $25k out the door on one. My '17 Road King, which I don't even like, will have to suffice until the latest flavor excitement wears off and I can get a few thousand off msrp and pay no fees. Truthfully, I'm digging the Low Rider downplayed styling.
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From: Eastern North Carolina
Was just curious why you bought it and what you don't like about it?