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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 09:33 PM
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I have a chance to own a 2012 Fatboy the fatboy has 700 miles on it I have a 2011 ultra limited I will be keeping the ultra I am not very familiar with the softtail would I be making a mistake? I want another bike to run around town

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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 09:37 PM
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I traded my king for a cross bones and couldn't be happier, much more nimble and plain old fun. Lucky you can keep two, my vote is you get a springer, nice ones for sale in the classifieds.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 09:40 PM
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My first harley was a 2002 Fatboy. Loved that bike man. I sold it to a Captian of mine to buy an 08 CVO Springer. Always felt wrong, missed that Fatboy ever since.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 10:09 PM
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My wife has a Fatboy and it's very much a different bike than a Touring...but still as nice to ride.

As an "around town" bike, it's perfect.
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 10:32 PM
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thanks for the input I have been wanting just an around town Bike I love the ultra but some times I just want to ride something not so heavy
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 10:54 PM
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Ever ridden a Dyna, they are about 60 lbs lighter than the fb and have better lean angles
 
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Old Mar 28, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Originally Posted by ynots
Ever ridden a Dyna, they are about 60 lbs lighter than the fb and have better lean angles
no sir I have not ridden I dyna actually never ridden a fatboy either just like the looks of them what do you recommend in the dyna
 
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some consider the dyna to be the hot rod of the HDs (Vrod aside) doesn't have the internally balanced motor that the softails have. I traded a 09 Road King on my Crossbones. I missed having bags and cruise but I still love the Crossbones. I wanted another bagger, but not enough to trade in the softail. Finally was in a position where I could get the Road Glide and keep the bones. If you are able to get a 12 FB, that is one of the higher priced Softies, so in reality you should be able to get whichever model strikes you most if that makes sense. If I were shopping for something as just an around town ride, I would probably give the blackline or new slim a serious look too...with some mods they are sweet rides...
 
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I traded in a 2007 Fatboy for a 2012 Street Glide, I love my new ride but when I can get funds I will be looking for another Fatboy, I loved that bike.
 
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Originally Posted by bubbarh1212
no sir I have not ridden I dyna actually never ridden a fatboy either just like the looks of them what do you recommend in the dyna
Personally I like the Superglide. Lot of different styles.
Heres a great site to check out the various models

The notable features on a Dyna is the rubber mounted non balanced engine and exposed rear coil-over shocks
 
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