2018..Best Fatboy ever!!
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2016
Posts: 981
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From: Fairfax County, VA
I like the 114 engine, 240 rear and 160 front. I look at my 2010 and have no desire to change. I will go see it in person but so far, not moved in the slightest. This year I think I will pick a out a nice shovel.
I did notice that Harley has round 7" day maker headlights for the the new FatBoy. Should sell well LOL.
I did notice that Harley has round 7" day maker headlights for the the new FatBoy. Should sell well LOL.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2017
Posts: 172
Likes: 68
From: Australia
Us old farts are running out in numbers. For Harley to survive, they had to evolve to appeal to the younger crowd. That's what the extensive survey told Harley. Twenty-something and even 30-something didn't want to ride old man bikes. So here we are.
Is it possible that older members amongst us are more resistant to change and younger minds (irrespective of our physical age) are more accepting of the new direction?
I am glad Harley decided to put themselves out of their comfort zone. Some will love 2018 models and some will hate them but at least 2018 Softail models are not exactly the same as 2017 models with M8 and new paint. That would have been disappointing. Let's see what the sales figures say next year.
Is it possible that older members amongst us are more resistant to change and younger minds (irrespective of our physical age) are more accepting of the new direction?
I am glad Harley decided to put themselves out of their comfort zone. Some will love 2018 models and some will hate them but at least 2018 Softail models are not exactly the same as 2017 models with M8 and new paint. That would have been disappointing. Let's see what the sales figures say next year.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2014
Posts: 762
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From: Knob Noster, MO
Originally Posted by G'day
Us old farts are running out in numbers. For Harley to survive, they had to evolve to appeal to the younger crowd. That's what the extensive survey told Harley. Twenty-something and even 30-something didn't want to ride old man bikes. So here we are.
Is it possible that older members amongst us are more resistant to change and younger minds (irrespective of our physical age) are more accepting of the new direction?
I am glad Harley decided to put themselves out of their comfort zone. Some will love 2018 models and some will hate them but at least 2018 Softail models are not exactly the same as 2017 models with M8 and new paint. That would have been disappointing. Let's see what the sales figures say next year.
Is it possible that older members amongst us are more resistant to change and younger minds (irrespective of our physical age) are more accepting of the new direction?
I am glad Harley decided to put themselves out of their comfort zone. Some will love 2018 models and some will hate them but at least 2018 Softail models are not exactly the same as 2017 models with M8 and new paint. That would have been disappointing. Let's see what the sales figures say next year.
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: The Rust Belt!
I agree 100% I mean it is called the Fatboy! Lol. Now it truly is the Fattest bike especially with the 160mm on the front as well.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 10,374
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From: Southern Arizona
ruins the classic look. it's not supposed to be a muscle bike like the breakout. but now it's been turned into a movie prop
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Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: The Rust Belt!
Over the years the style stayed the same and it became out dated. And people started viewing it as a Classic because of that. Now with its refresh its back where its supposed to be. On Top of the Softail line and bold and different enough that everyone is talking about it just like when it first came out!!
The Fatboy is Back!!
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Joined: Aug 2015
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From: Southern Arizona
why would you consider it a muscle. didn't have a ton of torque, and the top speed was 105.. it's for cruising not meant to be a rocket.. outdated.. classy doesn't become outdated. their version of the muscle bike was the v-rod, and look where that got them. low sales and now it's gone