Lookin' for some constructive comments on the Fat Bob
#21
12-05-2007 | 10:30 AM
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RE: Lookin' for some constructive comments on the Fat Bob
ORIGINAL: flynavy
OK...Rode a new fat Boy this past summer. Hated it. Felt like riding on a motorized bar stool, and I'm not more than 6 feet tall.
Never felt in the bike, just on the bike and not very comfotable with that. No vibes because of the TC96B, counterbalanced engine mount.
So take the bar stool scenario and ad dyna-style vibes to that, and I think it makes for a pretty lousy ride, no matter what the bike looks like.
And on that, the double headlight and the farm tractor tire on the front just make it look like a 2-wheeled ATV.
That's as constructive as I can get!!
OK...Rode a new fat Boy this past summer. Hated it. Felt like riding on a motorized bar stool, and I'm not more than 6 feet tall.
Never felt in the bike, just on the bike and not very comfotable with that. No vibes because of the TC96B, counterbalanced engine mount.
So take the bar stool scenario and ad dyna-style vibes to that, and I think it makes for a pretty lousy ride, no matter what the bike looks like.
And on that, the double headlight and the farm tractor tire on the front just make it look like a 2-wheeled ATV.
That's as constructive as I can get!!
In response to the question, the Fat Bob is very comfortable and that is one of the reasons I chose it instead of the Fat Boy. So far no one has said anything regarding the specific issues of the Fat Bob, only very satisfied new owners. The guy in UK has his own issues, slippery peg, seat is wet
#22
12-05-2007 | 10:33 AM
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#23
12-05-2007 | 11:15 AM
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RE: Lookin' for some constructive comments on the Fat Bob
The point about the seat was that it was still holding water on the inside 24 hours later - first bike I`ve had in 25 years that I can get wet on when its not raining !!
as for the comment about having `issues` - the guy asked for comments - I gave mine.
as for the comment about having `issues` - the guy asked for comments - I gave mine.
#24
12-05-2007 | 11:28 AM
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RE: Lookin' for some constructive comments on the Fat Bob
ORIGINAL: flynavy
OK...Rode a new fat Boy this past summer. Hated it. Felt like riding on a motorized bar stool, and I'm not more than 6 feet tall.
Never felt in the bike, just on the bike and not very comfotable with that. No vibes because of the TC96B, counterbalanced engine mount.
So take the bar stool scenario and ad dyna-style vibes to that, and I think it makes for a pretty lousy ride, no matter what the bike looks like.
And on that, the double headlight and the farm tractor tire on the front just make it look like a 2-wheeled ATV.
That's as constructive as I can get!!
OK...Rode a new fat Boy this past summer. Hated it. Felt like riding on a motorized bar stool, and I'm not more than 6 feet tall.
Never felt in the bike, just on the bike and not very comfotable with that. No vibes because of the TC96B, counterbalanced engine mount.
So take the bar stool scenario and ad dyna-style vibes to that, and I think it makes for a pretty lousy ride, no matter what the bike looks like.
And on that, the double headlight and the farm tractor tire on the front just make it look like a 2-wheeled ATV.
That's as constructive as I can get!!
I think the Fat Bob is a fine looking machine - love the twin headlights.... just like my Fatty a little more. good luck with your choice!!
#25
12-05-2007 | 01:34 PM
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RE: Lookin' for some constructive comments on the Fat Bob
I appreciate the feedback. HK mentioned the H-D biased, which is to be expected. However, the quality of knowledge and comments here are significantly higher when compared to this:
http://www.kingpincruisers.net/compo...cseen#msg19739
http://www.kingpincruisers.net/compo...cseen#msg19739
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