04 or 07 Fat Boy
#21
08-20-2012 | 06:17 PM
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Aberdeen Md
I have an 07...to me it was a no brained. The 07 has the 6 speed, the 96 motor, the hydraulic tensioners, etc etc. Be prepared however to find that the 07 is a little bit of a bastard year for parts. A lot of the hd manual says 00-06 or 08 later. The wheel offset is easily corrected with a set of 08 later lowers and a 08 fatboy front wheel.
For me...the fatboy should be fat....hence the necessity for a 200 rear. Now I just need to make mine low.
For me...the fatboy should be fat....hence the necessity for a 200 rear. Now I just need to make mine low.
#25
08-20-2012 | 09:02 PM
Intermediate
Joined: May 2011
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From: Delaware
newer Fat Bay
09 FatBoy w/96 motor, 6 speed, 200 phat tire! I went from a 04 Night Train to a better ride IMHO. 200 tire not just for looks, adds some stability, comfort & can still work the curves. The 6th gear & 60mph make good companions! 96 motor is also a good start towards the 103 upgrade. Always thinking/moving forward>>>>
#26
08-20-2012 | 09:34 PM
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
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From: Walnut Creek, CA
I just bought a 2001 Fatboy with 26k miles on it. Even though I downsized the engine (went from 2010 Street Bob w 6 gear 96cu) I love the 88B on my bike - it has enough power and doesn't get as hot as the 96 did....
Also.. I am very much into fat tires and all that, but I think the stock ones don't look bad. I'd be perfectly happy with upgrading to 160s and WWW
Also.. I am very much into fat tires and all that, but I think the stock ones don't look bad. I'd be perfectly happy with upgrading to 160s and WWW
#27
08-20-2012 | 10:01 PM
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From: shelby twp MI
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The '04 is a TC, NOT an Evo.
I like the idea of the 96" 6 speed on the '07, but IMHO I think the '04 is a better looking bike..They ruined the Fatboy when they went to the 200 rear tire, with that shortened, bloated, out-of-proportion looking rear fender & the 17 in front.
Here's my '04 Fatboy. Look how good & sexy that rear fender & smaller tire looks. Kinda like a chick with a hot bod, VS a fatass trailer park porker!
Course, I wouldn't mind havin' the 96" & 6 speed tranny, either. Just can't get past that obese fender.
The '04 is a TC, NOT an Evo.
I like the idea of the 96" 6 speed on the '07, but IMHO I think the '04 is a better looking bike..They ruined the Fatboy when they went to the 200 rear tire, with that shortened, bloated, out-of-proportion looking rear fender & the 17 in front.
Here's my '04 Fatboy. Look how good & sexy that rear fender & smaller tire looks. Kinda like a chick with a hot bod, VS a fatass trailer park porker!
Course, I wouldn't mind havin' the 96" & 6 speed tranny, either. Just can't get past that obese fender.
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