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Sep 15, 2009 | 03:12 PM

justaguy

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Hey guys. 50 years old this year and haven't owned a street bike in 20 years. I did take a trip with some buddies up to the night race in Bristol a month ago. Rode a friend's 99 Road King and loved it (700 miles in 4 days) Decided before I got home I was getting a bike. Most of my riding will be 100 miles or less with one or two 200 mile days in a year. Looking at a 2009 Fatboy with the Black Ice Blue Ice color. I can get about 10% off MSRP and a gift card. I am in no hurry to buy, but if this is the bike for me, I want to buy before it's gone.

I know that no one can tell me if this is the bike for me, but looking for opinions and also some feedback on price. Thanks.

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Sep 15, 2009 | 04:16 PM

Wassup8687

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Welcome aboard from New York.

Sep 15, 2009 | 04:36 PM

oct1949

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It will be fine,, might want some storage.. why we went with Heritage... As U can always add more to Ur liking....

wife and I ride 50-150 daily on ours.. and we love it...

Welcome to the forum. From Indy.

Sep 15, 2009 | 04:39 PM

BuldogCharley

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Is the bike for me

I am not sure if understood you? are you planing to ride only 200 miles per year if so then rent one.

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Originally Posted by justaguy

Hey guys. 50 years old this year and haven't owned a street bike in 20 years. I did take a trip with some buddies up to the night race in Bristol a mont ago. Rode a friend's 99 Road King and loved it (700 miles in 4 days) Decided before I got home I was getting a bike. Most of my riding will be 100 miles or less with one or two 200 mile days in a year. Looking at a 2009 Fatboy with the Black Ice Blue Ice color. I can get about 10% off MSRP and a gift card. I am in no hurry to buy, but if this is the bike for me, I want to buy before it's gone.

I know that no one can tell me if this is the bike for me, but looking for opinions and also some feedback on price. Thanks.

Sep 15, 2009 | 04:52 PM

justaguy

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Sorry if I wasn't too clear

What I tried to say was that I would take a couple of trips - maybe 200 miles a day - each year. I will ride it all the time - at least when I am home. I travel with my job and am out of town about 20% of the time.

I mentioned in the other post about riding my buddy's RK to Bristol. We rode from Charlotte through the moutains to Johnson City, TN and I had a great time. Less than 200 miles on any day but about 700 for the trip. I think that the Fatboy will be fine for the trips I will take, but looking for input.

Thanks for the responses.

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Sep 15, 2009 | 07:20 PM

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Welcome to the forum. Try a test drive of all the bikes they Will let you first.... Have fun, Ride Safe

Sep 15, 2009 | 07:28 PM

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Fatboy is a great bike

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Originally Posted by justaguy

I had both a fatboy and a heritage. I ended up putting bags, a windshiel, and a set of highway pegs on the fatty. I've since gotten rid of both and ride an ultra. Momma didn't care for riding on the fatty. She did enjoy the heritage...and she absolutely LOVES the ultra.
-clutch-