Softtail vs. Fat Bob

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Mar 6, 2014 | 09:09 AM

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jimmy z

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From: L.I. New York

Was in a similar position a few years ago.I really liked the Fat Bob.Went to the dealer and took it for a ride and put a deposit on it.A few days later I went down to Fla.w/friends and rented a Heritage for a few days.Came home and pulled the trigger on a new Heritage,and never looked back.IMO the Heritage is the best of all worlds.Two up or solo,detachable wind shield and bags.The bike looks great all around and is a great local ride or long distance....And just to add,I had a Road King that I loved,but after five years got bored riding it,and switched to a Street Bob,also a great bike,but I did miss bags and a shield.And IMO,the SB and the FB just dont look great with the shield and bags,I also missed the big bike feel.The Softails I think are the perfect compromise betw.the big touring bike and the Dyna's.All depends on what type of riding you do and the look you want....But I gotta admit,I still have a thing for the older model Fat Bob.

Mar 6, 2014 | 09:44 AM

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hdgzr

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From: Green Country

All are great bikes; a tough choice to be sure. The FatBoys are great bikes, but I also like the FatBob; it's different and you don't see that many around. Hope that helps...

Mar 6, 2014 | 09:58 AM

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Buldozer

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From: God's Country

No bad choices in the models you have mentioned but for comfort I ride a Heritage. I think age has something to do with it. I used to prefer the more stripped down models but now comfort is more to my liking and the good quality ride. Also, on occasion I might take mine on an overnight ride and then I really appreciate the Heritage. Good luck.

Mar 6, 2014 | 11:47 AM

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DeeRides

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I have a FB Lo and love the versatility of it. It's very comfortable on long trips. I can add my bags when I need them, quickly take them off when I don't. It can go from 'touring' to stripped down in just a few minutes, although I do leave the windshield on it all the time. I'm 5'7" and you have a couple of inches on me so you may not need the lower height of the Lo.

Mar 6, 2014 | 01:19 PM

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vizcarmb

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From: NorCal Rocklin

I have noticed that Softails keep their value better than Dynas.

Mar 11, 2014 | 10:45 AM

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Jmaz

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Thanks for all the great advice guys. I decided to go with a 2013 Fat Boy Lo, abs/security, with 3k on the odo. Put a deposit down last week and will finalize the deal Sunday. Cannot wait to ride!!

Mar 11, 2014 | 01:07 PM

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Originally Posted by Jmaz

Thanks for all the great advice guys. I decided to go with a 2013 Fat Boy Lo, abs/security, with 3k on the odo. Put a deposit down last week and will finalize the deal Sunday. Cannot wait to ride!!

Good for you, hope everything works out for ya.