Fatboy riders info wanted
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Fatboy riders info wanted
I have an 07 Nightster, and found an 04 Fatboy, Pearl white, 200 miles on her, $14,000. How much do you guys love your bikes, how do they ride, all the standard questions someone in my position would want answered. Thanks in advance.
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RE: Fatboy riders info wanted
I bought my '07 White Gold Pearl in July, and I totally in love with the bike. It's my 2nd Fatty. My first was a '97. I love the way white looks on a Fatboy. I'm 6'1, and the riding position is perfect for me.
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That FB will need some new gas, probably a tune-up, and the tires checked for dry rot. After everything is ship-shape I think you will really enjoy it!
I'm sure you can find a dealer for a demo ride on a fatboy, or maybe rent one for the day. You'll have side-by-side experience for what will be right for you!
A '04 Fatboy with 200 miles means it has sat a long time. I wouldn't judge all fatboys based on that one.
Just my 2-cents.
I'm sure you can find a dealer for a demo ride on a fatboy, or maybe rent one for the day. You'll have side-by-side experience for what will be right for you!
A '04 Fatboy with 200 miles means it has sat a long time. I wouldn't judge all fatboys based on that one.
Just my 2-cents.
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at 6 ft and 235 lbs, my Fat Boy carries this fat boy well! most of the other HD line-up couldn't do it andkeep mycomfortable level where I wanted it to be.
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I've owned and ridden a lot of different Harley's over the past 35+ years, and each model has it's strong and weak points.
That being said, my FatBoy is the best "all around, do it all" model that I've ever owned.
With 'quick disconnect' windshield,hard bags, and passenger rest/luggage rack it will go from cruise mode to tour mode almost instantly.
That being said, my FatBoy is the best "all around, do it all" model that I've ever owned.
With 'quick disconnect' windshield,hard bags, and passenger rest/luggage rack it will go from cruise mode to tour mode almost instantly.
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I'm shorter (5'6") than the others who mentioned it, but this bike suits me perfect. I don't need highway bars, I just sorta rest my heels on the floorboards. I am able to flatfoot both feet without any problems and it has the stock seat. I only mentioned these things so you wouldn't be intimidated by the "taller" riders. My Fatty fits me perfectly. If I choose, it could be set up for touring with the addition of a windshield, bags and a sissy bars. These things can easily come off to be returned to a cruiser. You can't go wrong owning a Fatboy.
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I love my FATBOY! I have driven different models and as a matter of fact my Hubby wanted me to trader her in on a Street Glide (like his)..(so we would have matching bikes)...and although the Street Glide is a great ride ... I just can't part with mine.
It's an all around great traveling bike. I can load her up with my gear and spend weeks riding. Runs like a top, starts first turn over (even when she's been sitting in the garage for the winter months),great gas mileage ... and she's an '02!
I did a few little mods to her. Changed the seat and put risers on the handle bars. This winter I'm planning to have new pipes! Woo Hoo! Merry Christmas to me!
It's an all around great traveling bike. I can load her up with my gear and spend weeks riding. Runs like a top, starts first turn over (even when she's been sitting in the garage for the winter months),great gas mileage ... and she's an '02!
I did a few little mods to her. Changed the seat and put risers on the handle bars. This winter I'm planning to have new pipes! Woo Hoo! Merry Christmas to me!
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I love my 2008 FATBOY. I have mine set up for touring, but it is also great around town. That isthe great thing about a cruiser and especialy a FATBOY, it truely is an awesome all around bike. Some friends and I went on a 450 mile trip the other weekend and my but did'nt even get sore. I have always wanted a FATBOY, it is my dream bike. You really can't go wrong with a FATBOY. Can you tell that I am a little biased? LMAO.