Fat Boy ?
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From: Loughborough,UK
Fat Boy ?
Hi everyone, My name is Carl and Im after some advice.
I have been riding for years and own a Suzuki GSXR 759 K7.But my wife now wonts to ride with me and today we took a Fat Boy for a test run and really liked it.
Could anyone tell more about the bike ie reliablitiy,do they keep there value well,are they ok for 2 up touring etc.I hated to admit to the salesman but it was the most comfortalble bike that i have ever riden I really didnt want to like the Harley but after 5 mins in the saddle i was sold on it.
Cad.
I have been riding for years and own a Suzuki GSXR 759 K7.But my wife now wonts to ride with me and today we took a Fat Boy for a test run and really liked it.
Could anyone tell more about the bike ie reliablitiy,do they keep there value well,are they ok for 2 up touring etc.I hated to admit to the salesman but it was the most comfortalble bike that i have ever riden I really didnt want to like the Harley but after 5 mins in the saddle i was sold on it.
Cad.
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From: San Diego/Tj mexico
Welcome
Good bike, try test ride all the bikes they will let you.
Have fun, Ride Safe
Rick From San Diego / TJ Mexico
1992 flhtc
2002 V-Rod
soon to join the 260 club
Brembo Calipers front & rear
AW wheels
Metzelers & Dyna Beads
V-mods
Good bike, try test ride all the bikes they will let you.
Have fun, Ride Safe
Rick From San Diego / TJ Mexico
1992 flhtc
2002 V-Rod
soon to join the 260 club
Brembo Calipers front & rear
AW wheels
Metzelers & Dyna Beads
V-mods
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From: Texas
Howdy from S. Texas. Fat boy is a great bike, but which bike you choose depends on type of riding you are expecting to do. I have a Road King and for my long haul needs it doesn't get any better for comfort or stability on the road. Might want to find a dealer and rent to determine which you are most comfortable with.
Best of luck!
Best of luck!
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A Fatboy is nice bike, tons of parts on eBay, to reduce the cost of changing stuff out. when you discuss Harley's holding their value, that is a myth. In the past, dealers marked way up, so resale was way up compared to MSRP. However, they are much better than ricers.
I agree, test ride a few.
I agree, test ride a few.
Last edited by tlb; Aug 21, 2009 at 12:53 PM.
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Welcome to the forum.
Lots of areas to read & learn. Newbie questions,like (whats the best); Bike, Cams, Pipes, seats, tires & Oils, are asked over & over & over.
Do a search in here or Google will help U learn and also Click on the (HD Knowledge base) blue highlighted line at the top of page helps, its a reference guide to this site.
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Lots of areas to read & learn. Newbie questions,like (whats the best); Bike, Cams, Pipes, seats, tires & Oils, are asked over & over & over.
Do a search in here or Google will help U learn and also Click on the (HD Knowledge base) blue highlighted line at the top of page helps, its a reference guide to this site.
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