handling difference deluxe vs fatboy

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Mar 27, 2010 | 11:36 PM

#21

Dixie Dreg

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The whitewalls will make you sterile, get the Fatboy, they handle great, and you won't be kicking yourself in the *** later.

Mar 28, 2010 | 05:35 PM

#22

btac

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One of my friends has a Fatboy Lo another a Fatboy I just bought a Deluxe. Don't know if you care but it seems like it's very easy to scrape your floor boards on the Fatboys without trying. I am still breaking in my motor and haven't really tried on my Deluxe yet but it doesn't seem as easy. As for ride I prefer my Deluxe I felt great on it from the minute I sat on it, but it's all personal taste and what fits you best. Good Luck!

Mar 28, 2010 | 09:46 PM

#23

spydyr

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Originally Posted by CB5150

"Transversal winds" affecting handling...you gotta be kidding me. Thats almost as bad as saying you "drive" a Fatboy.

You can't be for real...

Boy you said it, CB. I hear the solid rim mythology from time to time reading these posts. Even though it's well known that a spoked tire moving more than about 25mph acts as a solid disc against "transversal winds".

I've put almost 2k miles on my 09 Fatboy and haven't scraped footboards yet. Don't be scerrd. Go FATTY!!!!

Mar 28, 2010 | 09:59 PM

#24

Red9

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You are going to scrape the boards on a Fatboy. Period.
Don't be scared though. They're hinged.
I've found by shifting my weight more to the inside, I can keep them from touching so early.
Have never ridden a Deluxe so can't compare the two.
I am very happy with my Fatty though. And let's face it, we're riding Harleys. They aren't exactly known for their nimble nature. But compared to anything else I have ever rode, it is by far the most comfortable bike on a long trip or just getting out and about. I don't think you can go wrong either way.

Lee

Mar 29, 2010 | 02:54 AM

#25

kiwideuce

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i guess the fatboy would get battered around more with crosswinds because of solid wheels??

Mar 29, 2010 | 10:48 AM

#26

TAWoody

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Like someone else mentioned, the Deluxe is lower and the seat height is the lowest factory height of all the Softails, so I would think that it might handle a little better.