Fatboy to Ultra Classic
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Fatboy to Ultra Classic
Thinking of selling the 09 Fatboy and getting an Ultra Classic and would like to know from others that have done the same what difference if any there is in the handling between the two. I really like the way my Fatboy handles in the curves and around town but I know the wife would like the comfort of the Ultra Classic for longer trips. The dealer I was talking to said that after a "getting used to period" that the Ultra Classic with the new frame would be a much better ride all the way around.
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I just traded up from a 09 Fat boy to 2011 Ultra Classic Firefighter Editon in January. I wouldnt look back. It handles and rides so much better than the Fat Boy. It far out handles in the curves better than the Fat Boy. My wife agrees, much better ride than the Fat Boy for her.
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Please give your Wife a brake. That ain't no way to treat a Lady. She must really love you to ride on the back of a "Softail" Need I say more!!!
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Traded an '09 FatBoy for a 2010 SG last summer. Before I had ever heard a thing about the newer tourer's frames handling better, I made a statement to the sales people after a test ride that the SG seem to handle better better than the FatBoy. Even though it weight more than a hundred pounds more.
Now having ridden the SG over 6k miles there is no doubt the SG not only rides better, it diffidently handles better. Plus your wife/girlfriend will love it 10 times better. Don't get me wrong, the FatBoy was an enjoyable bike and I liked it for what it was. Different kind of bike. But ride and handling, the Tourers have it over the Softails.
Now having ridden the SG over 6k miles there is no doubt the SG not only rides better, it diffidently handles better. Plus your wife/girlfriend will love it 10 times better. Don't get me wrong, the FatBoy was an enjoyable bike and I liked it for what it was. Different kind of bike. But ride and handling, the Tourers have it over the Softails.
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I went from a 08 Fatboy to a 2010 Ultra. Like the new bike, and the way it handles. The only thing I don't like, is when my old lady is on the back, and my leg gets tangled up with the passenger footpeg. Almost dropped it twice. Only have eleven hundred miles on it, so hopefully I will get used to that. Otherwise, no regrets. Good luck.