Rode the new FXDR today

Reply Subscribe

Thread Tools

Search this Thread

Aug 25, 2018 | 12:51 PM

#11

Olive oil 2.0

Thread Starter

Advanced

Joined: Mar 2017

Posts: 98

Likes: 30

From: Burleson, Tx.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sparky357

I thought only the “S” models got the 114 ?

You may be right on that one. I was misinformed by the dealer on that one. Sorry

Aug 25, 2018 | 01:56 PM

#12

Olive oil 2.0

Thread Starter

Advanced

Joined: Mar 2017

Posts: 98

Likes: 30

From: Burleson, Tx.

Quote:

Originally Posted by modular

The FatBob 114 and the FXDR are rated 1 ft-lb. of torque apart......the FXFBS having 118 - the FXDR 119. The two are also only 8 pounds away from each other in running order weight with the FatBob being the heavier one. Both listed with the same gear ratio's.

I know, i saw the torque numbers before i rode it. Basically identical. BUT,it felt torqueier down low. Maybe a different tune with the intake and 2 into 1 exhaust? Sounds deeper and louder getting on it from low rpm. Sounds good for stock believe it or not.

Aug 25, 2018 | 02:06 PM

#13

Olive oil 2.0

Thread Starter

Advanced

Joined: Mar 2017

Posts: 98

Likes: 30

From: Burleson, Tx.

Quote:

Originally Posted by modular

Aug 25, 2018 | 02:24 PM

#14

TwiZted Biker

Club Member

Joined: Mar 2009

Posts: 66,110

Likes: 51,394

From: Niles Canyon Ca.

Quote:

Originally Posted by Olive oil 2.0

yes. The FXDR handles corners quite well. Just too funky looking.

Take a close look at some of the import crotch rockets coming out, harley once again is jumping a bandwagon trying to muscle into a growing looks trend. Seen several bikes with that goofy looking exhaust configuration recently. Overall body style my first thoughts where the 1971 shovelhead Boattail FX that went over like a fart in church.

Aug 25, 2018 | 06:19 PM

#15

NORTY FLATZ

Seasoned HDF Member

Joined: Jan 2015

Posts: 15,990

Likes: 7,111

From: Sandy Eggo's North County

Here it is, in black.
Sat on it and my right hip got a cramp.

Attached Thumbnails

Last edited by NORTY FLATZ; Aug 25, 2018 at 06:21 PM.

Aug 25, 2018 | 06:29 PM

#16

blackmill

Sponsor

Joined: Mar 2018

Posts: 268

Likes: 52

From: California

Looks better in black, but the FXFBS with its rake and 180 rear is a better combo without a doubt. Have fun on those H-D demo rides!

Aug 26, 2018 | 04:04 PM

#17

army_eod

Road Warrior

Joined: Apr 2010

Posts: 1,635

Likes: 594

From: Alabama

It is different. I would take one if you gave it to me. I would probably last 15 minutes on it before I would have to get off. I am 66. On the other hand, I found my 2002 VROD to be one of the most comfortable bikes I ever rode.