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Old May 30, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Cool 2009 fatboy

i have a new 2009 black lowrider thinking about getting a 2009 fatboy. how is the ride compare to the lowrider.....i like the look of both bikes......i am small 5/6 130 pounds .....thaank you people KEEP RIDING**
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 03:12 PM
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Tom from http://harleygoodies.com/ here. A softail's ride is quite nice. I do not have a lopwrider, so I do not know how that rides, but my wife does have a sportster and it is not nearly as smooth as my softail. I think moving up to a fatboy is a great idea.


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Old May 30, 2009 | 04:23 PM
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Cool Fat Boy,

I have not ridden a Lowrider in the Harley line but I have to say, My 09 Fat Boy ride is the best I've ever had.

 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 04:43 PM
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had LR before gettin Heritage. LR was a little more nimble...i keep scrapin' my floorboards in the curves, but I'm glad I switched to the Heritage. I almost said "upgraded", but it was more of a personal peference to me. LR is pretty versatile and handles well, but just didn't look right all dressed up the way I wanted to ride...like the Heritage does. test both and make up your own mind, but imo, I would pick the fatboy
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 04:46 PM
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the LR handles well, but the Heritage rides better....so the Fatboy would probably have both qualities. the best of both worlds, you could say
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by Poorguy
I have not ridden a Lowrider in the Harley line but I have to say, My 09 Fat Boy ride is the best I've ever had.

What he said.
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 08:04 PM
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poorguy i like the paint on Ur ride

never rode the two Ur talking, but the Heritage is great...
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 09:27 PM
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Kojax,you will love the fatty.Best ride I think.
 
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Wow, some nice looking Fatty pics here!
 
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Old May 30, 2009 | 10:55 PM
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I ride bikes all day long, I love the fat tire up front. Get the Heritage or the Fat Boy
 
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