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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 10:37 AM
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Thinking of upgrading from Sportster Custom to Fatboy. Any thoughts on comfort(2up), performance etc.
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 10:59 AM
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Yeah, you'll love it....much smoother ride. Not as fast from stoplight to stoplight, but for cruising, waaay better!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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My friends with sporty's all love how my bike rides
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 03:00 PM
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Im thinking you should take one out, and see for yourself, but from a personal point of view I hate em!!!!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 04:52 PM
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once you go FAT, you'll never go back!
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:48 PM
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do it
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 06:54 PM
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once you go FAT, you'll never go back!
That's what she said...
 
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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 09:13 PM
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Did it, do it. The Fatboy is roomy for two up, floorboards are really comfortable, wide tires roll over anything, wind less of a problem, stability at speed is better than a Sportster. If you plan to take baggage, a Heritage is also a good choice. With a Fatboy you may need to relocate the rear turn signals for some bags. Sportster is lighter and handles better in twisties, but a Fatboy is a cruiser and built for comfort...but not as heavy as a bagger. Recommend a Memphis Shades batwing fairing to go with it.
 
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Go for the Fat boy, I just spent 5 day's , 1,500 miles touring the north coast of England, two up with luggage, you dont need paniers, get soft luggage that goes on a rack, add a detachable back rest and rack, its cheeper than panniers.

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Old Apr 24, 2010 | 10:51 PM
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Yep, do it. I ride two up often and it's no problem. I have mine set up with everything quick detach. I ride it stripped down with a brawler solo seat to work and around town. When it's time to take the wife for a trip. I can change the seat, put on windshield, saddlebags, backrest, and t-bag in 5 minutes.
 
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