dyna or fat boy
RE: dyna or fat boy
Hey voyager1...I removed the 'heel' part of the 'heel/toe' shifter onthe second day I owned my Fat Boy! I don't like the way it works or looks...just a pet peeve of mine! HD even has a little chrome cover that covers the end of the shaft after you remove the rear shifter bar. The whole job took about 15 minutes andlooks much better!
Ride safe...
Steve
Ride safe...
Steve
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RE: dyna or fat boy
My heel-shifter was one of the first things to come off the bike. HD sells a nice chrome cap that goes over the exposed spline once you pull the rear shifter off.
I took that opprotunity to rotate the front-shifter up a couple of "teeth" so my riding boot(s) fit comfortably underneath the control.
This is MUCH more "old-school" now and is what I'm use to, and gives me more room to slide my foot around on the floorboard without bumping into the heel.
I took that opprotunity to rotate the front-shifter up a couple of "teeth" so my riding boot(s) fit comfortably underneath the control.
This is MUCH more "old-school" now and is what I'm use to, and gives me more room to slide my foot around on the floorboard without bumping into the heel.
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RE: dyna or fat boy
Thanks for all the replies. I used to have a street bob and I forgot about the vibration which was an issue. I am leaning towards a Fat Boy cos in the end I'd probably spend all the money trying to make a dyna something else...
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RE: dyna or fat boy
By the way, I also wanted to know what's the decel like on a 08 Fatboy FI model?
I just threw a suzi gsx1400 back at the dealer cos it chugged in any gear at 2000 rpm cos of problems with the butterfly valves. I am guessing the HD's are fine cos they are cruisers anyways and should accept this.
I just threw a suzi gsx1400 back at the dealer cos it chugged in any gear at 2000 rpm cos of problems with the butterfly valves. I am guessing the HD's are fine cos they are cruisers anyways and should accept this.
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RE: dyna or fat boy
Personally the FB but I suggest at the next HD open house take them both for a ride. I like the heel shifter but I wear a size nine shoe and have no problems. Once you get used to it it's really nice.
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RE: dyna or fat boy
My experience was that I was riding a dyna, which was set up for me....rented a Fatboy on a trip and knew I wanted a softail....
In my case I bought a Deuce. Seating is better IMO on softails...ride/handling is debatable.
Someone above suggested renting both and that is smart money and fun for a coupla days. John
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In my case I bought a Deuce. Seating is better IMO on softails...ride/handling is debatable.
Someone above suggested renting both and that is smart money and fun for a coupla days. John
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RE: dyna or fat boy
ORIGINAL: hksb
Hi, I have the choice of buying a 2008 fat boy or dyna super glide. i do a lot of city riding and don't mind either and since they have the same sized motor i am just wondering if anyone had any thoughts?
Hi, I have the choice of buying a 2008 fat boy or dyna super glide. i do a lot of city riding and don't mind either and since they have the same sized motor i am just wondering if anyone had any thoughts?
we're a baised bunch of riders......
