Queston for Fatboy/Lo owners.
Queston for Fatboy/Lo owners.
My last Harley was an '06 Street Bob. I've been out of the game for a while and ready to get back in. I like the Fat boy Lo, but have some questions:
How does FB handle in comparison to Dynas? I loved the handling of my SB.
How does it do with 2 up riding? My wife will occasionally ride with me. I weight 200 and she's about 130. Any problems with bottoming out?
Thanks.
How does FB handle in comparison to Dynas? I loved the handling of my SB.
How does it do with 2 up riding? My wife will occasionally ride with me. I weight 200 and she's about 130. Any problems with bottoming out?
Thanks.
My first ride on a harley was my friends 08 Street Bob, it was just around the neighborhood so I can't vouch for handling and such. I have apes on my Lo so handling is quite different regardless. As far as 2 up riding, I'm 230 and wife is 130 and we never have issues bottoming out.
Cruiser
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No comparison here, but I'm 215 and the woman is 130 and there's no problems at all.
The Lo is just a great bike, and quite honestly, we're all biased but with good reason. Get the better half a sissy bar and backrest right away and life will be good.
The Lo is just a great bike, and quite honestly, we're all biased but with good reason. Get the better half a sissy bar and backrest right away and life will be good.
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compared to a Dyna, I don't know since I never rode a Dyna.. compared to my old Sportster, the FatBoy handles much better in turns and winding lanes
Side note: I *was* 235 on my Sportster (a 475lb bike), and 235 on the FatBoy (a 700+lb bike), now I'm down to 200lbs, and me being lighter makes the bike handle much better in my opinion. all I have to do is shift my weight in the slightest and the bike responds to my command. Now if only I could find a woman who does the same.
Side note: I *was* 235 on my Sportster (a 475lb bike), and 235 on the FatBoy (a 700+lb bike), now I'm down to 200lbs, and me being lighter makes the bike handle much better in my opinion. all I have to do is shift my weight in the slightest and the bike responds to my command. Now if only I could find a woman who does the same.
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Tourer
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my wife and I ride the Lo.. I'm around 200, she's about 135.. no problems...
take note.. she hated the stock passenger pillion so I bought her the big comfy pillion from the stealer.. I only put it on when she rides with me.. I put it right on over my fender bib... takes less than a minute to put on/off...
take note.. she hated the stock passenger pillion so I bought her the big comfy pillion from the stealer.. I only put it on when she rides with me.. I put it right on over my fender bib... takes less than a minute to put on/off...
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How does it do with 2 up riding? My wife will occasionally ride with me. I weight 200 and she's about 130. Any problems with bottoming out?
Thanks.[/quote]
I weigh 215 and my wife 100 and we bottom out frequently on my Fatboy Lo. I dumped the stock shocks and went with the ShotGun Shock and both of us are very pleased with the ride.
Thanks.[/quote]
I weigh 215 and my wife 100 and we bottom out frequently on my Fatboy Lo. I dumped the stock shocks and went with the ShotGun Shock and both of us are very pleased with the ride.
[quote=rrambo;8431590
take note.. she hated the stock passenger pillion so I bought her the big comfy pillion from the stealer.. I only put it on when she rides with me.. I put it right on over my fender bib... takes less than a minute to put on/off...[/quote]
Well said Rambo - I don't ride anyone, but I can say that the stock 'PP' is not for riding, looks only.
JMHO
take note.. she hated the stock passenger pillion so I bought her the big comfy pillion from the stealer.. I only put it on when she rides with me.. I put it right on over my fender bib... takes less than a minute to put on/off...[/quote]
Well said Rambo - I don't ride anyone, but I can say that the stock 'PP' is not for riding, looks only.
JMHO