2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
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Road Master
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RE: 2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
Actually, I believe the chipped fender would be the least of my worries. Take it out on an even road and drive it with your hands off the bars. See if it tracks to the right while you remain in the center (or it could go left but I think this will go right). I would not own a bike that will not track true with my hands off the bars. Or, I would get it fixed PDQ.
I've been down four times already in 40 years of riding. Having an off center wheel would just be asking for a fifth. No thanks.
I've been down four times already in 40 years of riding. Having an off center wheel would just be asking for a fifth. No thanks.
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RE: 2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
I hear that! What can I do at this point....throw it thru the window like the old Discount Tire commercial? The only thing I am worried about is the safety issue...I AM SCARED! Even the corporate bean counter guys can understand safety issues...and this is so a safety issue...I wrench for a motorcycle team at the BAJA1000, and an Offset FRONT wheel is a NO NO! I am sure they are going to come up with a solution that is satisfactory. After all, we all know what happens to Bikes and Riders that ride on bikes that do not have lined up wheels....they CRASH!!! And H-D would never want that!
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dar
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From: MEXICO
RE: 2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
Do you want a design-flawless machine wait like I did and got a '99 the last shaker generation of Evo./carb
You guys can still get one of the '06 remaining models. Or wait a couple of years more
Regards.
(there is no such thing as design-flawless Harley, I've spent over 15K redesigning mine!!!
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Road Master
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RE: 2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
Finally got over to the Harley dealership during a poker run. Went inside and asked the first salesman to "Please say it ain't so!"
"Huh" was the reply, of course.
So, I had him lead me over to a beautifull gold 07 Fatboy. Low and behold, the triple tree is on straight as ever, so the forks are centered. The front wheel and fender are offset to the right about 3/4". The right side of the fender is about 1/8" from the right fork. The salesman was shocked when I pointed this out. He had never noticed.
I left him staring and scratching his head, and went on to draw another rotten card. The wife is happy I won't be putting us in hock for a while yet [:@]
"Huh" was the reply, of course.
So, I had him lead me over to a beautifull gold 07 Fatboy. Low and behold, the triple tree is on straight as ever, so the forks are centered. The front wheel and fender are offset to the right about 3/4". The right side of the fender is about 1/8" from the right fork. The salesman was shocked when I pointed this out. He had never noticed.
I left him staring and scratching his head, and went on to draw another rotten card. The wife is happy I won't be putting us in hock for a while yet [:@]
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RE: 2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
yep, I was at two different dealers this weekend and asked if they knew anything about the offset front fender fiasco and they said "no". Second dealer I was at I took the salesman out and showed him my 07' FB and he was dumbfounded.
C'mon HD get with the program and make this flaw right!
C'mon HD get with the program and make this flaw right!
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RE: 2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
ORIGINAL: Broken Leg Rider
The wheels are 3/4" out of alignment. Lawyers will be sharpenig their pencils and waiting for crashes.
The wheels are 3/4" out of alignment. Lawyers will be sharpenig their pencils and waiting for crashes.
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RE: 2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
hi guys,
spoke to a salesperson at harley davidson of baton rouge and he told me the m.c.halted production on fatboys for a while.he spoke with a compnay rep.and could not get an answer why production was halted.i have a 2005 ann.fat boy and i love it.wish everyone luck on purchasing one.be careful,ride safe.
cajunman831
spoke to a salesperson at harley davidson of baton rouge and he told me the m.c.halted production on fatboys for a while.he spoke with a compnay rep.and could not get an answer why production was halted.i have a 2005 ann.fat boy and i love it.wish everyone luck on purchasing one.be careful,ride safe.
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RE: 2007 Fatboy has a Design Flaw?
ORIGINAL: bud1
I AM WAITING ARRIVAL OF NEW FATBOY, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE FRONT FENDER,ARE THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS ALIGNED PROPERLY OR IS IT COSMETIC
I AM WAITING ARRIVAL OF NEW FATBOY, DOES ANYONE KNOW WHAT THE PROBLEM IS WITH THE FRONT FENDER,ARE THE FRONT AND REAR WHEELS ALIGNED PROPERLY OR IS IT COSMETIC