Decisions, decisions...which model HD??
#11
01-01-2010, 02:05 AM
Another thing if looks is important to you then Fat Boy. Cause the Fat Bob is ugly as hell with the twin headlights and all you're buying is a frame and a seat. Basically you just sit on top of a V twin and that's all you got. Nothing pretty about it.
#12
01-01-2010, 02:06 AM
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Obviously, I am partial to the Fat Boy but the Fat Bob is a a good bike. Ride them both and then determine which one you like the best.
#13
01-01-2010, 03:37 AM
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I was originally torn between the Fat Bob or Fat Boy but solved the problem by going with the King. But really, if I was in your shoes, I would stick with the new Fat Bob instead of guessing what was done with the Fat Boy.
#14
01-01-2010, 11:30 AM
Ok, after 27 years of not riding (previously a BMW R90S), I've decided to start my upcoming retirement with a Harley. Been checking out the local dealers and I narrowed it down to the 2010 Fat Bob. I also like the look of the Fat Boy Lo.
I've tried to make sense of the differences. The Fat Boy Lo is $1,300 higher, but I don't see what you get for the money. In fact, the Fat Bob has dual front discs which most Dynas and Softails don't have. I've only heard good things about the Fat Bob.
To further complicate matters, a friend is selling an '05 Fat Boy with 4,200 miles with literally $30,000 just in upgrades, accessories, and chrome. I can get this bike for about the price of a new Fat Bob. Some of the goodies this bike has is:
95" big bore kit
V & H pipes
Power Commander
Custom paint
lowered front & back (1" - 2")
chrome wheels, swing arm, forks
chrome EVERYTHING
loads of custom details
I just want to get opinions of anyone with experience with these models.
I've tried to make sense of the differences. The Fat Boy Lo is $1,300 higher, but I don't see what you get for the money. In fact, the Fat Bob has dual front discs which most Dynas and Softails don't have. I've only heard good things about the Fat Bob.
To further complicate matters, a friend is selling an '05 Fat Boy with 4,200 miles with literally $30,000 just in upgrades, accessories, and chrome. I can get this bike for about the price of a new Fat Bob. Some of the goodies this bike has is:
95" big bore kit
V & H pipes
Power Commander
Custom paint
lowered front & back (1" - 2")
chrome wheels, swing arm, forks
chrome EVERYTHING
loads of custom details
I just want to get opinions of anyone with experience with these models.
#15
01-05-2010, 07:59 PM
Thanks all for the suggestions. Just a couple of comments...
I tend to get *very* attached to stuff like bikes, so I want something that I'll keep for many years. I don't plan on getting something that I intend to try out or to hold me over until I get what I really want.
Ideally, I was hoping someone here has some experience with both the Fat Boy Lo and the Fat Bob. I'm still trying to make sense of why the Fat Bob is one of the few in it's class to have twin front disks. The Fat Boy is more expensive and a bit heavier and only has the single front disk. As far as looks, I like them both (with black denim paint
). I have heard several times that the Fat Bob handles better than most (due to wider front tire? dual front disks? different rake angle?)
Regarding my friend's Fat Boy, I know for a fact that it's been well cared for and never dropped. My main issue is that it's not all customized to my taste, though admittedly it is a very flashy bike that attracts attention.
I tend to get *very* attached to stuff like bikes, so I want something that I'll keep for many years. I don't plan on getting something that I intend to try out or to hold me over until I get what I really want.
Ideally, I was hoping someone here has some experience with both the Fat Boy Lo and the Fat Bob. I'm still trying to make sense of why the Fat Bob is one of the few in it's class to have twin front disks. The Fat Boy is more expensive and a bit heavier and only has the single front disk. As far as looks, I like them both (with black denim paint
). I have heard several times that the Fat Bob handles better than most (due to wider front tire? dual front disks? different rake angle?)Regarding my friend's Fat Boy, I know for a fact that it's been well cared for and never dropped. My main issue is that it's not all customized to my taste, though admittedly it is a very flashy bike that attracts attention.
#16
01-05-2010, 08:18 PM
Grand HDF Member
If you have any recollection of riding your R90S, then unless you've drastically changed your expectations you may not like a softail based bike. I have an FXDXT with a load of stuff done to it and rode the Fat Boy at Sturgis; went back the next day and rode it again...I would buy one of those in a heartbeat if I had to replace my current ride...the only other demo I remotely enjoyed was the XR1200, but it's too focused to cover all the bases I have to with one bike. Renting and riding is a good idea; but I vote Fat Bob.....
#17
01-05-2010, 08:36 PM
Extreme HDF Member
If I were you, I wouldn't buy any Harley untill rode all of the ones that I thought I could be happy with. Looks don't count for much, if the "ride" is not what ya expect. ...........But that is JMHO.
#19
01-06-2010, 08:25 AM
I would agree to try the different bikes,you may find that if you are planning longer rides you would want the extra protection the Electra Glide offers.I think I would try looking for a good used low mileage bike,more for the money.
#20
01-06-2010, 08:47 AM
As others have mentioned, ride them both and see which one you like better. I would also not rule out the Heritage or Road King if you plan on taking some long rides/trips.