new FXDF and wanting to travel?
#21
01-03-2010, 12:42 PM
He doesn't have a backrest!! The way he's set up is with the mustang vintage, but 10 inch apes with 4 inch risers. It propped his posture to sit up more and he hasn't had any problems since.
What I was saying about the seat with the back rest is what some have done.
Here check these seats out!
http://www.ccseats.com/
What I was saying about the seat with the back rest is what some have done.
Here check these seats out!
http://www.ccseats.com/
Sorryyyyyy!!!!!! I didn't read your post correctly.
Well it's one extra good reason for me to have apes hanger on my bike
#22
01-03-2010, 12:45 PM
I've got it setup so that I'm sitting pretty much straight up. The 10.5" HD fat mini apes on top of the 4" fat risers are tilted forward just past the rake of the forks. This puts my hands about 1-1.5" below my shoulders. The Mustang Wide Vintage Solo, has a pretty decent "pocket" to put the butt in, and just tall enough in the back to provide a fair amount of back support.
The forward controls are set to allow almost full extension of my leg... knee bent just a little. I also installed Kuryakyn SwingWing pegs, and they are great for finding many different positions to put my leg/foot in. From a mini-floorboard out to a fully extended leg on cruise pegs.
It puts me in a upright position, no slouching involved and a leg-up, back-neutral posture.
Mustang does make a removal backrest for some models of the Wide/Vintage Solo.... mine does not have it. As I get older, I may purchase one... but so far, this works fine.
I also use a HD Sundowner for touring when I have a rider, or when I think I'll have a rider...
... but, it sits me about the same point/angle as the Mustang.
Here she is loaded for cruising distances.....
The forward controls are set to allow almost full extension of my leg... knee bent just a little. I also installed Kuryakyn SwingWing pegs, and they are great for finding many different positions to put my leg/foot in. From a mini-floorboard out to a fully extended leg on cruise pegs.
It puts me in a upright position, no slouching involved and a leg-up, back-neutral posture.
Mustang does make a removal backrest for some models of the Wide/Vintage Solo.... mine does not have it. As I get older, I may purchase one... but so far, this works fine.
I also use a HD Sundowner for touring when I have a rider, or when I think I'll have a rider...
... but, it sits me about the same point/angle as the Mustang.Here she is loaded for cruising distances.....
I was worried that riding a lot would just kill me 
#23
01-03-2010, 01:10 PM
I purchased my Fat Bob for around town fun type riding only to be pleasently surprised at the all day comfort even the stock setup provides. To me the stock seat is surpisingly comfortable. The HD quick release windshield changed the ride completely for me and made it much more pleasurable even if it does wreck the look of the bike some. That being said, if you are planning an excursion over days or weeks you can't beat the Ultra. I like my Fat Bob alot. If I didn't have the Ultra I would consider renting one for the trip and keeping the Fat Bob. Renting an Ultra is not cheap but is more cost efficient than getting rid of your Fat Bob for a touring bike. My guess is you might regret that decision.
Last edited by JaronB; 01-03-2010 at 01:13 PM.
#24
01-03-2010, 06:35 PM
#25
01-03-2010, 07:41 PM
#26
01-03-2010, 08:16 PM
Cruiser
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 192
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
I have an '09 Fat Bob with one of the HD quick-detach shields, and my seat is a Mustang 16.5" Wide Vintage Solo w/ Driver Backrest. I have ridden between 300 and 400 miles a day on multiple occasions, and have no problem whatsoever. I'm very confident in doing long drives with the bike, and if I had more time would feel just fine touring the country. The backrest makes ALL THE DIFFERENCE IN THE WORLD.
#27
01-03-2010, 08:19 PM
Cruiser
Join Date: May 2009
Location: Minneapolis
Posts: 192
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
My bad, I meant Fat Bob. As far as “my age” I’ll be 67 soon, very soon. Immediate travel plans are day trips to the beach (as soon as weather permits), group rides with the local HOGs, and if those work out I’ll go for the weekend and longer rides. Visit family, frends.
Thank you for your input.
Thank you for your input.
You can thank me later.
#28
01-13-2010, 06:23 PM
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: in NC
Posts: 63
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Thank you everyone for your responses. Sorry for the delay in responding, been busy with necessaries.
As I love my Fat Bob I feel I will probably keep it, it’s a fun ride.
I've been searching here and elsewhere for Tbags, saddlebags, etc. and have pretty much decided that when tour time comes I’ll probably go for the bikers friend bag. Has a back support and sure beats HD’s or Corbin’s price for a new seat that allows me to add a support. Also looking at Kuryakyn or Nelson Riggs saddlebags.
As a side note, my first few rides on the Fat Bob ended with saddle sores. But as time does, I’ve developed an Iron a$$. Or maybe the seat and I have grown use to each other.
As I love my Fat Bob I feel I will probably keep it, it’s a fun ride.
I've been searching here and elsewhere for Tbags, saddlebags, etc. and have pretty much decided that when tour time comes I’ll probably go for the bikers friend bag. Has a back support and sure beats HD’s or Corbin’s price for a new seat that allows me to add a support. Also looking at Kuryakyn or Nelson Riggs saddlebags.
As a side note, my first few rides on the Fat Bob ended with saddle sores. But as time does, I’ve developed an Iron a$$. Or maybe the seat and I have grown use to each other.
#29
01-13-2010, 07:02 PM
Tourer
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: aurora,colorado
Posts: 488
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes
on
0 Posts
Not really cost efficient for renting!! You figure a week rental is around a grand then you gotta return it. You spend a grand on making a Fatbob a touring bike you get to keep the stuff on till you sell the bike. My detachable tour pack I put together only cost $300 and for bags if I ever need them can be another couple hundred on up. Then I got enough storage as an EG. Windshield and a comfy seat will run you up some more, but you figure that is two trips of renting an EG and you'll be able to do more trips without forking money out for touring other then lodging, food and gas with a set up Bob and still does not reach anywhere near the price of a EG. Some of us just aren't as big of ballers to have both at the same time. I'll get my Street glide after this bike is paid and after we get a boat!!
#30
01-13-2010, 07:14 PM
I purchased a 2009 Fat Boy and love the ride. But afterwards I felt the need to travel and take in some of what the good old USA has to offer. The question is should I trade the Fat Boy for some touring type bike or provide the extras to make it suitable for the long haul? I did purchase a HD windshield but am very disappointed with its performance. With the windshield attached I experience a lot of wind turbulence around my helmet when riding at speeds of 45 to 70 MPH. I’m fearful the rest of HD products will result in the same performance. Any advice? Also, at my age, I feel I need a back rest, but HD is very proud of their seats.
Christian
Cleveland, Wisconsin