Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 735
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From: Orlando, FL
For one, I can't be comfortable on it for more than 30 minutes. Tried changing seat, bars, etc... I think just physically my body is happier on a different kind of bike. YMMV
Back in the fall I bought the Super Hawk to have as a second bike just to play around with, but, because of comfort when on rides and because of maneuverability when commuting, not to mention the fun factor, I've found myself taking it out of the garage more often than the Lo.
That being the case, I plan on selling the Lo and buying a Yamaha FZ-10 so that my "main" bike can be one I'm more comfortable on and have more fun riding, but also be a more modern one than the Super Hawk; one with ABS, traction control, etc. Once I have the FZ-10 in the garage I will most likely sell the Super Hawk as well, getting back to only having one bike.
Back in the fall I bought the Super Hawk to have as a second bike just to play around with, but, because of comfort when on rides and because of maneuverability when commuting, not to mention the fun factor, I've found myself taking it out of the garage more often than the Lo.
That being the case, I plan on selling the Lo and buying a Yamaha FZ-10 so that my "main" bike can be one I'm more comfortable on and have more fun riding, but also be a more modern one than the Super Hawk; one with ABS, traction control, etc. Once I have the FZ-10 in the garage I will most likely sell the Super Hawk as well, getting back to only having one bike.
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Aug 2015
Posts: 10,374
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From: Southern Arizona
I rode an FZ 9 last year at bike week on a demo ride, that thing was freakin fast and the brakes were awesome. but i'm to old for it, after 15 mins my back was sore. 7 years ago i had a 2005 kawasaki Z 1000, again super fast but i developed a frozen shoulder from being diabetic and got rid of it... best two mods i made to my Lo are the Ultimate seat which i've had on 3 bikes now and the lower handle bars from a wide glide . I'm in a great riding position and can go all day... But to each his own, not every bike is for everyone.. Oh and thanks for the pics, got the bag back on the bike! Hope you get what you want for the lo.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2007
Posts: 735
Likes: 30
From: Orlando, FL
Yeah, one would imagine, looking at my two bikes, that the sportbike would be the less comfortable one, but I can put some miles on it no problem. Only thing that gets a little sore are my wrists from weight being put on them. The FZ-10 is a bit more upright though so that shouldn't be an issue.
Glad you got your bag all mounted up. Happy to help!
Glad you got your bag all mounted up. Happy to help!
Road Warrior
Joined: May 2014
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