Fat Bob vs Wide Glide
#21
10-23-2009, 09:23 PM
#22
10-23-2009, 09:26 PM
#24
10-24-2009, 07:49 AM
As far as the two bikes looking alike....
The Fat Bob used the same tank as the previous generation wide glide, and the same rear fender(I know, it's wider, but it looks the same). The new wide glide uses the same stock exhaust as the Fat Bob. That's really where the similarities end. Every thing else goes a different direction.
The Fat Bob used the same tank as the previous generation wide glide, and the same rear fender(I know, it's wider, but it looks the same). The new wide glide uses the same stock exhaust as the Fat Bob. That's really where the similarities end. Every thing else goes a different direction.
#25
10-24-2009, 08:45 AM
#26
10-24-2009, 09:00 AM
i think the fat bob is a nice lookn scooter... then i rode one with foward controls,,, bike ran great but comfort was nowhere.. my 78 sporty is more comfy .. i think it needs floorboards and some kind of pull back risers ... i felt like i was trying to touch my toes(kinda like this--->---)
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10-24-2009, 06:07 PM
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Yes, the fender width & hole pattern for mounting them to the frame struts are the same on both fenders... a direct bolt on.
However; minor modification for the signal & license plate light wiring will be required. This is easily done with a Run/Stop/Turn module & side mount plate holder. I used LED bolts (@ $30) to light the plate using the factory tail light wiring.
Oh... and the FB strut covers won't work... and the shorter Dyna covers won't work with the FB shocks. I haven't really looked at the 2010 WG covers, but if the WG uses FB shocks... then those covers would work.
However; minor modification for the signal & license plate light wiring will be required. This is easily done with a Run/Stop/Turn module & side mount plate holder. I used LED bolts (@ $30) to light the plate using the factory tail light wiring.
Oh... and the FB strut covers won't work... and the shorter Dyna covers won't work with the FB shocks. I haven't really looked at the 2010 WG covers, but if the WG uses FB shocks... then those covers would work.
#28
10-24-2009, 06:51 PM
Road Warrior
...Could you post some pics of the front? Looks like you did some interesting stuff with the lights but I can't get a good look at this angle. Beautiful job, by the way. And are you thinking of filling up the space under the fender with a bigger tire? Thanks for the input.
The space under the rear fender is just right for the stock 180mm on 1.75" lowering blocks. I've got 10,000+ miles on the first two rear tires... so I'm stickin' with em.
#29
10-24-2009, 08:07 PM
Greetings,
I didn't like the FatBob when it came out...Didn't like the fat front tire and the dual headlights. So, in 2008 I went with the Rocker C instead. Now, when I saw the Wide Glide I had to have it, so went that route. The only thing I don't like about it is the back fender, so a FatBob rear fender will eventually end up on it. Just not willing to spend $189 at the dealer for it!
I didn't like the FatBob when it came out...Didn't like the fat front tire and the dual headlights. So, in 2008 I went with the Rocker C instead. Now, when I saw the Wide Glide I had to have it, so went that route. The only thing I don't like about it is the back fender, so a FatBob rear fender will eventually end up on it. Just not willing to spend $189 at the dealer for it!
