Fat Bob controls?
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I think in some cases, it is an honest mistake on the dealers part, and they are misunderstanding HD.
The WG was the only Dyna that came standard with forwards up until now, and I don't think we ever had a choice before on other models, without an additional charge.
DougJ
The WG was the only Dyna that came standard with forwards up until now, and I don't think we ever had a choice before on other models, without an additional charge.
DougJ
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I ordered my bike through ENCS a program that AAFES has in place for deployed serviceman/women...The forward / mid control thing is a factory option and can be ordered either way at no additional cost. If theres a cost involved, the dealer is adding it on their own behalf....just my two cents!.......
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While I think I am sticking with my mids on my lowrider, despite the looks of them, I honestly think the Fat-Bob one of the few Harleys that actually looks better with mids than forwards. I think if you can take a ride on the mids and stick some highway pegs on if you need them that would seem to be the better choice. I'm still convinced most people convince themselves they need forwards because they like the looks better, not the ride. This seems like a non-issue with the fat bob, the mids just look right on it IMHO. Honestly, after riding forwards for years, I am still not quite used to the mids, I have taken to flipping up my highway pegs in town to "train" myself off them. I would just suggest, if they are the same price, or you might even be saving money, give them a chance.
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Ok, here's the skinny on the "Dealership" issues... Most dealerhsips receive stock from H-D based on their previous sales. Those that do this sale their bikes via consignment, they don't own them. Now you get into the large dealerships like Rossmeyer, Adventure, etc... They own their bikes, buy them outright from the factory, these dealerships charge extra for those rides that don't have forward controls form the start. So, check with your dealership, if they are an honest dealership they'll tell you if they own their bikes or not.
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I've been trying to get the same bike. The controls are available as mids or forward for no additional price. The salesmen usually know very little about every bike.Using this forum and other sources, like theHD website and brochures from the dealer,will give you more knowledge and a better chance to get what you want (deserve?). I rode it at a couple of Demo Days and IWANT IT NOW!I found a few red and denim, but I think I got a line on one in Dark Blue Pearl. In about 2 weeks. Good luck.
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I bought my Fat Bob w/mids over a month ago, and it is not even slated to ship until Jan 11, 2008............[:@][:'(][:@][:'(][:@][:'(], not that it would do me any good if it were here. Got over a foot of snow last weekend......[&:][&:][&:]I love this bike! I traded in my 1200N for it. I got the tach/speedo brushed aluminum combo, SE slip ons, Stage 1 A/C w/ ECM download(will dyno at the first service 1k miles) S2 Grips, Slotted control levers, Split vision mirrors, LED gas cap, Fender spear, Detachable sissy bar for when the wife wants to ride only!, and Highway pegs. I am thinking I am gonna get her running boards so I do not have to clean her melted boots off my pipes anymore...lol
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That makes sense on the face of things. The salemen said the dealer had to add them. Probably an honest mistake. The mid controls is just too cramped for me. It would have to be the forward controls or nothing. Interesting idea about the mid pegs for a change of position, don't think I'd need that though. I have a Deuce now and for a change up I just strecth my legs out and rest my heels on the controls, that's been good enough.
That makes sense on the face of things. The salemen said the dealer had to add them. Probably an honest mistake. The mid controls is just too cramped for me. It would have to be the forward controls or nothing. Interesting idea about the mid pegs for a change of position, don't think I'd need that though. I have a Deuce now and for a change up I just strecth my legs out and rest my heels on the controls, that's been good enough.
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