Fat Boy vs. Fat Bob
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: Southern Minnesota-college in Duluth
i like the fat bob after i test road one because of the way they handle crappy roads......but the fatboy is no rigid or anything....in my opinion that is completely up to what your looking for in the looks or comfort because either ride will please you
Tourer
Joined: Dec 2008
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From: Toledo,Oh.
no, you definitely want a test ride no matter how short,there are plenty of things you can find out about a bike just taking it around the block,so stick to your guns and TELL them you want a test ride,good luck
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Ontario, Canada
Yep, that is lame. And I might keep looking at other dealers if I were you.
I like the Fatboy, have liked it since it's inception and knew (hoped?) that some day I would own one. I don't like the dual lights or the wheels on the Fatbob. Reminds me too much of a metric.
Shakey
I like the Fatboy, have liked it since it's inception and knew (hoped?) that some day I would own one. I don't like the dual lights or the wheels on the Fatbob. Reminds me too much of a metric.
Shakey
PS: I also always thought I'd own one someday, ever since I fell in love with them after I saw one in a shop when they were first introduced.
Last edited by JR Ryder; Mar 9, 2009 at 05:35 PM.
My mind is made up.
I went to the dealer last nite, sat on both bikes some more. I don't need to ride it first ... It feels great and I know enough about the bike that I'm sure of how it will perform. I'm buying the Fat Bob.
The funny thing is the guys at the dealership were way more into the Fat Bob regardless of the Fat Boy being $1000 more. I feel like I'm getting treated right up there too. You know those guys aren't making squat on a Sporty at full MSRP value; So far I'm getting a $500 off, a store credit and they're shipping in a denim black for me and swapping out forward for mids for me too. What else should i ask for???? I say a throw in of something, but what?
The funny thing is the guys at the dealership were way more into the Fat Bob regardless of the Fat Boy being $1000 more. I feel like I'm getting treated right up there too. You know those guys aren't making squat on a Sporty at full MSRP value; So far I'm getting a $500 off, a store credit and they're shipping in a denim black for me and swapping out forward for mids for me too. What else should i ask for???? I say a throw in of something, but what?
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Ontario, Canada
Congratulations......... Perhaps a service manual if you're gonna tinker with it yourself.... Best of luck, and enjoy!...... JR
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Joined: Mar 2008
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From: Florida
I went to the dealer last nite, sat on both bikes some more. I don't need to ride it first ... It feels great and I know enough about the bike that I'm sure of how it will perform. I'm buying the Fat Bob.
The funny thing is the guys at the dealership were way more into the Fat Bob regardless of the Fat Boy being $1000 more. I feel like I'm getting treated right up there too. You know those guys aren't making squat on a Sporty at full MSRP value; So far I'm getting a $500 off, a store credit and they're shipping in a denim black for me and swapping out forward for mids for me too. What else should i ask for???? I say a throw in of something, but what?
The funny thing is the guys at the dealership were way more into the Fat Bob regardless of the Fat Boy being $1000 more. I feel like I'm getting treated right up there too. You know those guys aren't making squat on a Sporty at full MSRP value; So far I'm getting a $500 off, a store credit and they're shipping in a denim black for me and swapping out forward for mids for me too. What else should i ask for???? I say a throw in of something, but what?
Black aftermarket exhaust - detatchable backrest equipment - lightweight jacket - helmet - boots - gloves- glasses - free store shirts (not the one that says i bought my bike here... ) - some of the profit they make selling Sportsters at MSRP - single black bucket headlamp to replace the funky dual set up (sorry).
Have fun!
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2008
Posts: 181
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From: Pearland, Texas
Good deal,
The most important part is that you feel they treated you well and you're comfortable with the deal. Someone will get a better deal and someone will pay more. At the end of the day it's about you feeling good and hitting the road on a new scoot!!
6 months from now you won't remember what you paid but rather how much you enjoy the ride!
Keep us posted on Mod's..........
The most important part is that you feel they treated you well and you're comfortable with the deal. Someone will get a better deal and someone will pay more. At the end of the day it's about you feeling good and hitting the road on a new scoot!!
6 months from now you won't remember what you paid but rather how much you enjoy the ride!
Keep us posted on Mod's..........