Deluxe and fatboy
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Deluxe and fatboy
Whats up guys just wondering if there is a big difference in the deluxe and the fatboy meaning seat height,weight,and overall ride.Reason being is that I have rode a fat boy before and it was very comftable for me but I am thinking of buying the deluxe.Any help appreciated.
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RE: Deluxe and fatboy
The seat height of the deluxe is the lowest of all the softails. If you're tall it may be a huge difference. I can only compare my deluxe to an older 94 or 95 fatboy that I rode once. It would be like comparing apples and oranges to an 07'. Just my take. I like the look of the deluxe all day. The FB is nice, but i just don't like the front fender or the solid rims. I'm sure you'll get some more feedback.
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RE: Deluxe and fatboy
ORIGINAL: utz
Thats the thing I am only 5'6' thought it might be to heavy to roll around.
Thats the thing I am only 5'6' thought it might be to heavy to roll around.
I am a bit biased though, as I own a deluxe.
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RE: Deluxe and fatboy
ORIGINAL: utz
Thats the thing I am only 5'6' thought it might be to heavy to roll around.
Thats the thing I am only 5'6' thought it might be to heavy to roll around.
5'6" = perfect fit IMHO.
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RE: Deluxe and fatboy
Utz,
I had wanted a FatBoy before the Deluxes came out but they were a bit of a stretch for me as far as controls. I saw the Deluxe at a show and checked it out. I made the decision right then and there that if I got a HD, it would be the Deluxe. I got it and love it. I'm only 5'6" as well and the bike fits me perfectly. The low seat helps with parking lot manuevers and the controls are all in easy reach. I checked out my buddies Road King too. I know they can be lowered, but stock, it was just a little too tall for me. I don't think you would be disappointed in the Deluxe.
I had wanted a FatBoy before the Deluxes came out but they were a bit of a stretch for me as far as controls. I saw the Deluxe at a show and checked it out. I made the decision right then and there that if I got a HD, it would be the Deluxe. I got it and love it. I'm only 5'6" as well and the bike fits me perfectly. The low seat helps with parking lot manuevers and the controls are all in easy reach. I checked out my buddies Road King too. I know they can be lowered, but stock, it was just a little too tall for me. I don't think you would be disappointed in the Deluxe.
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