I lean toward the Fatboy myself although I think the Blackline looks pretty good in all black.

 

Obviously I am partial to the Fat Boy but I looked at the Blackline as well when I bought my bike in May. I really liked the look of the Blackline since I was originally planning to purchase a Wide Glide. Honestly though, after going to the dealer and sitting on the bikes several times without even riding I just felt much more comfortable on the Fat Boy. You can change both the looks and comfort thru mods but I can definitely say I would still buy the Fat Boy again. Its still a personal choice in the end. Good luck.

 

I'd go with the FatBoy, the black line is cool but the speedo placement limits you a lot. There is a guy on here that put a set of modified RSD apes on it and it looks cool

 

I like both bikes but I ended up with the blackline, never liked the spedo on the tank so the blackline was perfect for me. Anything can be changed on either bike though bars wheels its a harley theres endless parts for these bikes even the blackline anything can be made to fit how you want it, thats just what I think.

Jay

 

I actually like the speedo where it is on the blackline. I prefer it not to be on the tank. I wonder how long the blackline will last though. Right now the trend is skinny is the new fat and black is the new chrome. No telling if this model will last or disappear quickly

 

Funny you say that about the tire Hamperdiver because I just ditched the stock tire on my blackline for a 260. I like the old school look but I cant see myself riding with a skinny tire anymore, I just love the look of a fat tire on a harley.

Jay

 

Love the blackline more and more every time I see one. I had a Fatboy and liked it a lot but would take a blackline over it I think.

 

fatboy lo!
they should ditch the blackline and bring back the nightrain.

 

I had the same problem with wandering tires in my Road King on grooved roads, until I switched from Dunlops. I'm looking forward to a slightly wider Metzeler/Avon on the front.

This Blackline actually handles better than I expected and is a lot of fun in the twisties.

 

I would go with the Fatboy!