ot -fat boy
 

since a new boat is out the question for this year, was thinking about picking up a harley. any comments , good or bad, for a fat boy? my riding will be limitted with a 15 mo old and one coming in oct. i really like the no bs look of the fat boy and with the dish rims not a lot time needs to be spent polishing spokes. seems like it might also be worth buying new, with used bikes costing so much. but i am not opposed to used. thanks for input. bill

I have a 2001 Fat Boy with all kinds of stuff on it.
It`s black, lowered, big back tire kit, chrome front end with a nacelle kit and polished chrome Fat Boy wheels.
I don`t have a scanner yet or I would post a picture.
I really enjoy it.

Why don't you rent one and see for yourself? Try WWW.EAGLERIDER.COM. I own a Honda cruiser (1100 shadow) and rented a Fat Boy for a 200 mile trip down the NC coast. The balanced EVO motor is very smooth, and the bike was quite comfortable. I have heard of folks complaining that the dish front wheel is affected by crosswinds, but I did not experience that (it was a windy day). Do some searching on the web, I have also heard of some top end issues with certain years of the motor and a class action suit on that issue.

Yes go with the Fatboy and the twin cam engine. Very smooth. The newer fuel injected engine is even better. Although I have a 1988 softail custom. and I love it!! less than half the cost of new and turns just as many heads.

If you've riden one you will know if the floor boards will fit you. I am 6'6" and I would have to swap the floorboards for extended forward controls.

fatty
 

have ridden one before and the floor boards do work. i'm 6'3" with size 13-14 but the heel toe shifter is pretty cool. hey payton, i,m not looking to spend a fortune, so you would recomend a softail custom???? I was beside a spinger softail and a dyna wideglide today and they do look awesome. my use will be primarily around town, i have a15 mo old and one on the way. all inpu is great. thanks ,bill

Spitfire
I brought a new low rider 2002. Very nice ride. Next best thing to a 30 Superboat.
Jack L

I bought a brand new 2002 fatboy last year. Love the bike. It was my first one. It's almost a cross between a "bar bike" and a touring. You can really do whatever with it. I bought the carb because I heard they're easier to work on if you want to mod them.

I would say buy a new one. You want a year 2000 or newer because they've got the bigger engine. With used prices almost as much as new ones, you may as well buy the new one.

Figure $18,000 for a stock bike. If you add chrome, you're looking at low $20's.

If you really want a bike, look at www.bourgets.com. Thats my next one. Ordering in January.

Good luck.

mike

All I can say is "Get It"!

I had a 92 and a 98 and both bikes treated me well. The newer twin cam 88 motor is just another + to the bike. I rode the wheels off off the 92 and it never let me down. Just today I had a few friends over and the subject of that bike came up and even though I now don't have a Fatboy it was my favortite bike.
I now have a Ultra Classic and has all the bags and radio and is made for the trips that we take but the fat boy was still my favorite.

Don't buy into the stuff about the solid disc wheels and the wind ect. Never had a problem and I rode in plenty of rain/wind storms. I liked how easy they were to clean. The ring around the rim will dis-color after time especially with salt and the debris from the break pads so keep up on it.

Cordell

fatty
 

I'm lookin..........!!!!!!!

Another happy Fat Boy owner checking in! A very versitile bike. I'm using detachable mounts for accessories, so if I want to run around town, I can strip it down for a sporty look. If I want to go somewhere, just pop everything on.

I went with the carb too. I was going back and forth on that. Everyone says the carb's easier to work on/upgrade, and it's classic Harley. But fuel injection is so nice... Carb was a bit cheaper, so in the end that made up my mind for me.

And unlike a boat, they hold their value very well!!! You can't go wrong with the Fat Boy.

Another happy FAT BOY owner here! Bought the 2002 with fuel injection. Great motor. No messing around with the choke and waiting for it to warm up before you ride. Basically start it and go! I also thought with the fuel injection it would be easier to sell if I want to. I have also never had a problem with wind and the solid wheels.

Spitfire - I own a 1998 Fat Boy and love it. Mine is black. I will say that it probably isn't the best choice if you are going to take long rides (more than 100 miles), but it is great for tooling around town or for short country rides. The wind has never been an issue for me either. I've never even noticed it but like I said, I don't go on any lengthy rides.
Dean

Here's a 1999 Fat Boy we have for sale with 1840 miles, lots of chrome and some extras. Mint. Asking 18k but will consider offers.

Rod

If you go "used" be sure to get the twin cam 88 inch ingine. The furl injection is a must for me. Find a dealer who will sell for MSRP, they're out there. My new bike has an S&S 124", 130hp polished ingine.

nice ak-47

Happy with mine, I have had some push in very strong winds, but nothing real bad.

Have the carb, easier to modify.

very
 

nice ride. went to the dealer today. they had a few. 1 black $18,400 and two black and silver $19,300 . all carbed. any opinions on fuel injection vs carb??? i know carb is easier to hop up but i'd would be leaving it all stock except exhaust for a long time.

My niehbor just got a new Bourget. The only item that is not custom cut out of billet are the tires. The rest is one off. Awesome.

I love my '01 Bourget Fat Daddy (so much, it's my post id) but just realized I have owned it for more than 1 yr. and never took a pic.

Harley's are great. But if you want a lot of bike for the money check out the Indians. Spirit is a nice bike similar to a Fat Boy. I have a Spirit. I like it because I don't see one everywhere I go.

You get a 88 inch S&S, chrome controls and other goodies, floor boards, great sounding open exhaust. No upgrades needed. Very nicely equiped and it runs pretty good.

But it does come with spoked wheels and parts are not as available.

If you are interested I'll see if I can get some pics uploaded.

Hey Fatdaddy:

How about a picture of that beast? What engine are you running again? I'm ordering a Low Blow or Fatdaddy in january.

Mike

FI starts better when cold.

Carb needs a ThunderJet kit for $100 and you'll never worry about the FI.

If you want a lot of bike for the money...get a Honda. They'll do two things the Harley won't: Go and stop.

I've never met any Harley...ANY Harley that will even come close to my 750 Honda.


/flame on

popcorn
 

may have to come out. i don't mean to start a jap vs harley bike war, after all this site is about boats. but it seem guys with fast boast or even just boats have other toys too. for me its got to be a harley. i've heard the saying , it doesn't matter what you ride as long as you're riding, and will support it but there is no other that will be in my garage than a harley. the styling, the customizing options and the SOUND do it for me. geee kind of like, offshore performance boats!!!thnaks ,bill

SPITFIRE,
Sounds like you know what you want and why so get the Harley.
The HD is the only brand that I have owned that when I wanted to sell them I didn't have to take a big hit.

I have to say that I really like the custom bikes that are being turned out especially Bourget and Jesse James West Coast Choppers but the prices are out of site.

Just one small thing to consider when buying a custom is "will I have the support of the builder/company when I need warranty work, replacement parts, or service. I had problems in the past trying to match up proper parts on a custom. The Harley dealers are there if you need anything and this is especially important if you are away from home.

I'm not going to knock the other brands neither because I have owned my share of them and they held their own except for the loss when it came time to sell.

Cordell

Hey Mike, as I said in my earlier post, I've owned it for over 1 yr. and never took a pic. It's currently at the dealer getting some bad chrome redone. I have the S&S 113 c.i. w/ a 6 speed tranny. I have a 250 rear tire which is chain driven and that makes it a PITA, it spits lube and dirt all over the place. The dealer is working pn a solution. When I get it back, I'll post pics. I haven't seen it in 2 months and really miss it but I'm more excited about the 33 Outlaw due in on 5/28.

Sea Ya,

Nice bike. It is Brian's, Sydwayz's, favorite!


Neda

Nice bike, get me one while your at it.:cool:

Sydwayz Too,

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