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Old 08-02-2018, 08:56 PM
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Like the 18 Fatboy. The only thing kinda killin it for me is the squared off headlamp. Will the freight train headlamp nacels of prior years work on these?
 
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Don't know for sure but I kind of doubt it will fit.
 
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Doubt it. But gotta say even though I liked the new nacelle from the gitgo, I like it even more as time goes on. Distinctly different without being out there. Just my $.02. And as you can see I'm biased.
 
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No idea, but if you manage to change it I'm sure many others will follow you.
 
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No idea, but if you manage to change it I'm sure many others will follow you.
Nah I don't think so it looks awesome the way it is.
First 18 Softy I saw was a red Fatboy , I'm not into red HD's or Fatboys but the red 18 Fatboy looked wicked nasty.
 
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Here is a good example of how you can ruin a beautiful design,

if you do not like the looks just buy another model.... like for example the Street Bob, that model has a different headlight and also spoke wheels (I aim at the picture of the converted Fat Bob).




That's how I think about it, but everyone does what they want to their bikes.
 
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Here is a good example of how you can ruin a beautiful design,

if you do not like the looks just buy another model.... like for example the Street Bob, that model has a different headlight and also spoke wheels (I aim at the picture of the converted Fat Bob).




That's how I think about it, but everyone does what they want to their bikes.
For sure. If Harley gives you a free fatbob you should tell them you don't want it because it doesn't fit your build style.
 
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Originally Posted by desertwolf
Like the 18 Fatboy. The only thing kinda killin it for me is the squared off headlamp. Will the freight train headlamp nacels of prior years work on these?
I wish it could the rear fender and headlight killed it for me.
 
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I personally like to be different and like the headlight. However I have had several people comment on how they like my bike except the headlight. So I am sure some will follow and some will not. I think the old Fatboy and the current Road King headlight would look great on the new Fatboy. Not enough that I would change mine though.

I have no issue with the rear fender but it can be changed. I actually wanted to change my rear fender but have recently had second thoughts. I changed my own tires, HD wanted $1k for new and installed Scorcher 11s. I saved at least $500 with Metzeler ME880 installed myself. The OEM fender makes this change EXTREMELY easy. Basically get the axle out, get the belt off, and slide the tire/wheel out the back. If the fender was changed, you'd be extending your tire change to at least another hour due to fighting with the removal of the fender and mounts. I like Klockworks front hugger fender, and would want to match the rear to it. Not to sure if I would want to now after doing my own tires.
 
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I like the Fat Boy as it is today, same as the Fat Bob wich I choose after testriding both. For me these are 2 Harley's that needs verry little tweeking at all and looking
good from factory, but hey, everyone has the choice of how to ruin a beautiful design
 


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