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Old May 7, 2011 | 10:44 PM
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I ride a fatboy and have spent my fair share of money on mods. I have recently become obsessed with the the idea of a sportster bobber. Having seen some of the pics in these threads I have got to make one for myself. There is just something very cool about them and the look is old school bad ***!!! Looks like the mods to the fatty are grinding to a halt and I have a whole new mission. Thanks to all in these threads for posting pics and the vast amount of info given out. I will surely become even more broke now. I guess thats what visions of grandeur are all about!!
 
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Old May 7, 2011 | 10:59 PM
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That's what happened to me, I saw the 48 and it was lust at first sight. The 48 is a blast to ride the 1200 motor really is something not to be taken for granted.
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 07:27 AM
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Originally Posted by Robcat
I ride a fatboy and have spent my fair share of money on mods. I have recently become obsessed with the the idea of a sportster bobber. Having seen some of the pics in these threads I have got to make one for myself. There is just something very cool about them and the look is old school bad ***!!! Looks like the mods to the fatty are grinding to a halt and I have a whole new mission. Thanks to all in these threads for posting pics and the vast amount of info given out. I will surely become even more broke now. I guess thats what visions of grandeur are all about!!
I was always a die-hard crotch rocket man since '06. Until the Nightster came out! Then on june 9 I traded out the rocket and went home with the Iron 883! Yep, any extra money seems to go into it, wouldn't have it any other way!
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 07:34 AM
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Yep, your story sounds familiar. My buddies all ride Fatboys, Road Kings and Softtails but I was drawn to that old school vibe I got from the dark custom sporties.

Like Aaron was saying the 1200 engine is overlooked by many but is quick to surprise. You'll enjoy your new obsession.
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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Haveing owned 4 sportys i could never go back to one after the soft tail unless it was a second bike,amd that would be a nightster
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 08:39 PM
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Originally Posted by RICHIEMACK
Haveing owned 4 sportys i could never go back to one after the soft tail unless it was a second bike,amd that would be a nightster
Definitely not gettin rid of the fatty! This would be the second bike, new project
 
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Old May 8, 2011 | 10:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Robcat
Definitely not gettin rid of the fatty! This would be the second bike, new project

You sure? We could work out a trade.

I seriously love the fat boy/fat boy lo motorcycles. Definitely on my list when I move up in a few years.
 
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