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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 09:21 AM
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Originally Posted by Freak Show
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
I am sorry but the previous fat boy was turned into a movie prop the day Arnold road it in Terminator and it is one of the reason I never wanted one cause everybody and their dogs back then had one around where I lived
 
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 09:26 AM
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I am sorry but the previous fat boy was turned into a movie prop the day Arnold road it in Terminator and it is one of the reason I never wanted one cause everybody and their dogs back then had one around where I lived
I don't understand what you mean ...

 
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by J-S
I am sorry but the previous fat boy was turned into a movie prop the day Arnold road it in Terminator and it is one of the reason I never wanted one cause everybody and their dogs back then had one around where I lived
That's what I said. It was and has been a Movie prop. They funny thing is people are complaining about that but its the same people that said they loved it and bought it because it was the "Terminator bike".. Lol

I guess they don't want it being in any other Movie! Its only allowed to be in that one!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Freak Show
i've done this road twice, and have not seen any big fat tire bikes on it, can't imagine i'd do it on the new FB either. would you?
Let's make something clear here a HD anyone of them is not the tool of choice for the dragon. I drove by with my slim and didn't even ride the dragon cause in my mind it would have been a waist. Will I do it with my other bike oh yes but thats what my other bike is build for.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by J-S
Let's make something clear here a HD anyone of them is not the tool of choice for the dragon. I drove by with my slim and didn't even ride the dragon cause in my mind it would have been a waist. Will I do it with my other bike oh yes but thats what my other bike is build for.
The funny thing is your correct but out of all the Harleys the New ones are the bikes more able to handle the Dragon then the old bikes. There lighter, taller ,more balanced , have a better lean angle with a better frame and Mono shock! And people are complaining ..Wake up people!!! Hahaha...
 
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 09:37 AM
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I agree but it would still not be MY weapon of choice to hit the dragon
 
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 09:42 AM
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I agree but it would still not be MY weapon of choice to hit the dragon
I don't know that new Fat Bob looks pretty willing and able. But I agree obviously not the absolute best option that's out there for sure!
 
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 09:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Freak Show
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
I think in the Harley's case it's more of a chiseled looking body muscle than a fast engine. Though the M8 in a sub 700 lb bike ought to run pretty quick too.
 
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 09:47 AM
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I don't know that new Fat Bob looks pretty willing and able. But I agree obviously not the absolute best option that's out there for sure!
I'm saying this cause my other ride is an aprilia rsv4 so that would my choice for the dragon
 
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Old Aug 24, 2017 | 09:53 AM
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From what I am hearing and seeing the Dragon is so crowded and has so many cops hanging out that any Harley or any bike for that matter can run it because you will for the most part just be going the speed limit which is 35 in most places. Plus I have also heard that some big rigs GPS' are taking them that route and completely clogging it up. Look at the youtube vids.
 
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