2007 Fatboy - a year to avoid?
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Cruiser
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From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Thanks everybody for the advice and replies. I am really excited about the '07 so I'll keep ya posted. Of course the riding season is almost over here but that helps with getting a good deal.
Road Captain
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From: Summerfield, Florida
Any of the 2007 softails with the 200 tire has the problem. Softail standard, custom, fatboy & springer. It shows right in the parts catalogs also. Check the rims, 2007 will have their own part number. I didn't make this up, these are the problems I had changing the rim on my 07 FXST.
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Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2009
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From: Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada
Any of the 2007 softails with the 200 tire has the problem. Softail standard, custom, fatboy & springer. It shows right in the parts catalogs also. Check the rims, 2007 will have their own part number. I didn't make this up, these are the problems I had changing the rim on my 07 FXST.
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There is something about getting that 'gotta get a new bike' bug that's impossible to resist. I admit it. I'm a bike *****. I just want to taste them all. I love my Nightster, and have loved all my bikes for different reasons. But man that Fatboy is a sweet bike. Hoping dealer and I can come to terms...
thanks again for advice and input.
Road Captain
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From: Summerfield, Florida
Hey, I am not saying don't buy it. Like I said earlier, I had a 07 softail, and loved it! Factory Fat boy rims are nice. The standards rim was an eye sore. If you want to change that rim, there are plenty of after market ways to go.
My brother owns a white 07 fat boy. I got to drive that, it was such a nice ride, so much better than my FXST, I think thats part of the reason I got a new bike. Don't forget we want some pics.
My brother owns a white 07 fat boy. I got to drive that, it was such a nice ride, so much better than my FXST, I think thats part of the reason I got a new bike. Don't forget we want some pics.
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Joined: Apr 2010
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From: UK
2007
My 2007 had a slight problem with the bars going offset.
Changing the bushes to neoprene helped.
I also changed the wheels without major problems.
This included centreing the front wheel. It took a bit of mix and matching but did it with tourer front forks for twin disc upgrade at the same time.
Very happy with results
Changing the bushes to neoprene helped.
I also changed the wheels without major problems.
This included centreing the front wheel. It took a bit of mix and matching but did it with tourer front forks for twin disc upgrade at the same time.
Very happy with results
Tourer
Joined: Jun 2007
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From: Bartow, Fl.
I love my 07 and say go for it, if you are going to change the rims do the lowers at the same time
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