What's with 07 Fatboy?
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Road Warrior
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From: Batesville Ga
What's with 07 Fatboy?
G/f bought an 07 Fatboy a few months back. Great bike and great deal, but it seems the 07 must be something of an orphan year. Many parts fit up to 06 or 08 and newer - what's up with that? Noticed it on seats and now she'd like chrome lower forks but the P&A book only shows pre 06 and 08 later.
What are the differences that make the 07 so unique?
What are the differences that make the 07 so unique?
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I am thinking axle size is where the problem is. '08 and up use a 25mm axle and the older models used a 3/4" axle and if I'm right the '07 used a 1" axle. not sure of that on the '07 though, someone else will chime in on this.
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07 was the "migration bike." It was the first year that it came with the 200mm tire, and they changed up the front tire too. There's issues with the front tire being off-center. They fixed quite a few things in the 08 model. Not to say 07 is crap, but it has it's own issues.
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07 was the "migration bike." It was the first year that it came with the 200mm tire, and they changed up the front tire too. There's issues with the front tire being off-center. They fixed quite a few things in the 08 model. Not to say 07 is crap, but it has it's own issues.
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Road Warrior
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I knew about the EFI and wider rear tire/fender. Offset is news - thanks. That's about the only thing I've heard so far that might make chrome lower legs incompatible. Axle size shouldn't matter in that, I'd think.
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I think you can use any lower legs as long as the axle size is right. The "cow bells" on the 07 have slots in them so they wont hit the fender. I know of people using 08 lowers to get rid of the offset but I dont know how it affects the handling. Mike
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Road Warrior
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Thanks. Not concerned about the offset or interested in new lowers - just want to put the chrome covers over the lower legs.
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Cruiser
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I'm not sure I follow you. You want covers for the lowers? Or do you want the chrome lowers? I have a 07 and 09. I can check the axle size tomorrow if you would like. Mike
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Road Warrior
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My mistake - I'd assumed the chrome lowers were actually covers over the existing aluminum legs. Took another look at the P&A after seeing your post and now realize they're actually the lower sliders. Explains the high $$ as well as the issue with 07s if, in fact, they have different axle sizes than both earlier and later. Thanks.
