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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 10:44 PM
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Looking at a 2007 Fatboy. Is there much of a difference between a 07 & 09 ?
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 10:46 PM
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I can think of one straight up, the 09 won't have the offset front wheel!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 10:50 PM
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Price and Miles
 
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Old Apr 24, 2009 | 10:54 PM
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2007 FatBoy

2009 Fatboy
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 04:18 AM
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GO with the 7, always liked the LUCKY 7!!!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 07:30 AM
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If you can find an 07 with decent or low miles and that's been taken good care of and for a
reasonable price then I'd go that route. If you can't find an 07 that you like then I wouldn't
hesitate to go for an 09.
 
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Does the 07 have the 200 rear tire?
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 08:31 AM
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I'd go for the new one.

2009 MSRP - $15999.
2007 Kelley Blue Book - $15720.

with the 2009 most likely you'll pay $500 - $1000 for stealer make ready. like has been said already - no off set front wheel. plus, unless you knew the previous owner - you just don't know how it's be treated.

UNLESS, you get the '07 for around $12000 or so.
 
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new is better, warranty, and the dealer will make deals to sell it like free 1k service and free accesories
 
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Old Apr 25, 2009 | 11:28 AM
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I don't want to sound like a dumb a$$ but why is there an offset on front wheel?
 
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