I haven't ridden motorcycle in almost 12 years but the urge has always been to buy a Harley. This last month just bought my first Harley and it's a 2011 Harley Fat Boy.
I've been riding an 05 Fatboy through four years of medical school on Galveston Island and I am never parting with this bike. One of the biggest bike rallies in the US and the best daily commute you could ever hope for. I can't imagine a better time or place to be on a Harley.
@@Texas_Made6990 Hopped on the ferry and rode up and down Bolivar while I was down there. Finished up med school a few years ago. Almost done with residency at this point, but I will treasure my time in Galveston. I'll be back again one day.
@Bunnyshooter 223 , My first bike was a 1941 45 cu. in. Military Harley, complete with the suicide clutch, lol. Bought it for $60.00. That was 1964, I was 15 years old.
My first Harley was an ‘04 FLSTFI Fat Boy. I absolutely LOVED that bike. I put over 70,000 trouble-free kms on mine, before gifting it to my oldest son, as a housewarming gift. I rode to the Grand Canyon and back on it, via the “scenic route” (7000 km round trip), and 2/3rds of the way across Canada and back (8000 km round trip). Used it as my daily commuter in the summer months, and put thousands of kms on it just ‘day riding’. The only mods were Stage 1, 2 up/2 back risers (because I have a sh*tty back, and the stock risers made it an uncomfortable reach for me on longer rides), Screaming Eagle pipes, and I swapped out a Fat Boy seat for a Heritage Softail seat, and installed a gel pad in the rider’s seat. It was a very versatile machine, great for city riding, day trips and long hauls. I don’t regret giving it to my son, as I know it is in good hands (and I can still borrow it now and then). I’ve had a Street Glide, and now a Road Glide, but I’m itching to put a Fatty back in the stable, to augment my fleet. Hard to get out of the system.
2014 Fatboy was the most comfortable bike I have EVER been on! Bar none. If my health would allow it, I would buy a Fatboy today, in a heartbeat!! Thanks for the video and chat pal..it brings things back!
@@highplainshollarhomestead3188 Depends on your blood type mainly. Everyone's different. When I stopped eating red meat and pork I became much healthier!
Factory intel for you: The shocks are not under the seat. They are under the transmission. Spoked wheels become effectively solid at 40 something miles per hour because: physics. We had to explain that to customers often. Some still didn't believe it. Solid wheels do seem to have a gyro effect, which is a plus for stability. There is no "tuning" to a factory EFI system. Just aftermarket. Change the plugs, plug wires, clean the connections. I like 5 speeds better too. High gear is 1 to 1, and has little to no wear going on. HD 6 speeds are overdrive, and receive more wear and stress on them. I like your videos, and funny commentary. Keep doing them!
Keith Tomczyk no. I mean they become effectively solid to side winds. If you keep your spoked wheel true and tight, it will be just fine at 85 mph. That's about as fast as I get anymore. Old age, and an old hardtail.
After having kids, my last bike having been a fatboy lo, my husband gave me the oppertunity to buy a new bike for my next riding years. I had any choice. Went right back after much research, to a fatboy. So comfortable and hugs the road 🥰
Have an 04 Fatboy for a first bike. My brother who has been riding Harley for over 30 years recommended it. My first thoughts were " This is a big bike" started on back roads, parking lots. Since I only passed the MRC course about a month ago. Been going highways lately. I love the look, and the ride of my Fatboy! Happy, safe riding fellow bikers!
@@Cerdo_asqueroso oh how so, I'd love to know why growing up watching the Terminator ride a Harley Fatboy, thus influincing my taste in motorcycles makes me a poser? I suppose me also wanting to build a bike from the frame up like Charlie Sheen did in Beyond the Law also makes me a poser, or loving the film Easy Rider, or even watching Marlon Brando ride motorcycles? I already ride, so go troll somewhere else ya moron.
I own that bike and It makes me feel like I'm listening to George Thorogood every time. Great story, I think the bike for what it's used for is perfect. Get yourself a Road Glide if you want to go across the country.
I just bought a 2003 FatBoy 100 yr anniversary from a guy who only owned it because Arnold rode it on Terminator. Really nice bike and super nice to ride.
I've had 3 Harleys now; a SuperGlide, a Night Train, and now a FatBoy. 3 totally different feeling bikes. The FatBoy def feels more grown up, more refined. I loved them all, but the FatBoy is my favorite.
In this last two weeks, I've discovered your videos and watched your numerous test rides on Harleys. Been a rider for years. My specific reason for this comment is to praise you for your honesty in posting scripture at the beginning of the videos. Your bold step of faith and pleasant demeanor is certainly coming across strong on the Tube, at least for me. If I lived closer, I would by a bike from you based on your demonstration of character alone. All the best to you!
The rear shocks on earlier softails are under the transmission between the lower frame tubes. The are two, one is a spring and the other is a damper. They are sprung against extension instead of compression. Weird setup but it worked!
I have a 2002 fat boy. I took it on a trade for a 1990 wrangler Islander. I hadn’t been on a bike since 2006 and was being really cautious and taking everything kinda slow till I got used to it. It had 12000 miles on it. It’s the first Harley I’ve ever owned and I have to say I really like it. My last bike was a 2005 Suzuki boulevard m90. My wife and I usually ride together and we both love it.
I have a '95 Fatboy and love it .. I've been thinking of upgrading to a newer bike, like maybe a Street Glide, but after test riding them, I find my Fatty so much more comfortable. I've put thousands of miles on mine on many a road trip and wouldn't change anything
I do think that the solid/holey wheels do make a difference in cross winds. Not that it is an issue, but I have felt the wheels feel like they are pushed out from under me slightly. My other bike, the whole bike moves. First time it happened it got my attention, but you just get used to the feeling and ride on.
I have a super early softail. Birthday is 8/83 making it an early one with some cool differences. Four speed kicked and has the old style clutch assembly. It's the grandfather of of what brought Harley Davidson back from the near brink from my understanding. 4 star early EVO block. Love the style and the feel. Good video! Thank you, keep safe, GOD bless!
I had a '99 fatboy with the EVO motor and it was a dream. Now I have an '05 and it's an awesome bike! It's definately an iconic HD bike. Great Vid, and thanks for sharing some wisdom from God's word!. Grace and Peace.
hey stuart i'm considering a 99 fat boy thats for sale locally but have had some peeps say that carburater harleys are an issue any recom on what to look for on the this 99 ?
I've got a 2016 Fat Boy and I think the wind "complaints" have more to do with gusts than sustained winds. I've ridden on days with a decent constant breeze and not noticed it, but on days with alot of gusts can feel the bike move a bit.
Recently got a 2010 Fat Boy because of your videos! Excited to put some road trip miles on it once it's up to date on maintenance. Only 5,000 miles but it has been sitting.. My Dad and I love your videos and the words of wisdom, too!
Clutch springs are in fact necessary with only slight modifications. I'm 90whp and 100wtq and I needed to put the screaming eagle clutch spring in due to slippage in 5th and 6th gear.
Bought mine in 01. In 02 went to Sturges .Road over to Wyoming lots of flat land and cross winds, just lean into it and enjoy the ride. Great channel buy the way.
After watching you ride I really miss my '08 Fatboy. I lived in San Bernardino (sea level) and worked up in the San Bernardino Mountains at over 5000 feet riding everyday to work. Sometimes the wind was outrageous and coming down the mountain at 80 to 85 was my norm on the long stretches. Never ever was I concerned about being blown around the highway by the wind due to my wheels...sorry but that's BS! Anyway, I loved to overland camp or moto camp; I guess that's what they call it now. I rigged my bike with a removable windshield, fog lamps, removed the rear seat and mounted a custom chrome rack, Harley saddle bags, custom rear lights including indicators. A friend made a custom leather bag for my short sissy bar that lit up for night riding and glow when the brakes were applied. My duffle backpack bag secured to the chrome rack became a super comfortable back rest. I bought a Nelson Rigg tank bag that had a map display pocket on top (with a flip up map light) and reflective strips on the sides.
I own a 2003. Never in my life have a felt the solid wheel feel any different in any condition. High winds at high speed in the rain. No problem. My warhorse just sticks to the road and keeps me rolling.
mw2nukedude I have the leather wrapped hard bags from HD on my ‘03, so yes you can. They don’t look like the Ultra Classic bags but they are locking hard bags.
Just found your videos. Was pleasently surprised to here your refrence to our Lord at the begging. Its a rare thing to see and hear in todays world. Thankbyou Brother. Praise God, and have a Blessed Day.
agreed, I'm sick of sissy boys crying about the wind on the solid wheels. I personally rode an 03 Fat boy for a couple years and never had an issue with wind on the wheels. Either you are man enough for a FatBoy or not but please quit blaming your sissy reaction on the wheels. I love the Fatboy and will eventually get another as a play bike.
Agreed. The surface area of wheels are very small. It’s the top end with the rider, tank, frame, engine, fenders, seat, forks, and handlebars catching wind.
The super wide tires on the 2024 fatboi are helping to get over potholes and bumps or are making it worse? I can't help but notice that BMW puts on relatively skinny tires, which must be for a reason.
I've owned my '98 Fat Boy for 22 years now, and I can say that the solid front wheel DOES NOT contribute to push over in a cross wind. It's totally a myth. I've been behind Harleys with spoke wheels that react to cross winds just as much as a Fat Boy with solid cast wheels. The same jerks that like to say the wheel causes stability issues probably can't walk in a straight line on an empty parking lot.
I am new to your channel and love it. One thing I really appreciate is you find good things to say about every bike you buy/ride. You really love MC’s and not just “your brand”. I ride (commute on) a 2019 Honda CB1000R, generally a 1000 miles a month or more. Saves me so much time in traffic. Peace.
Thanks so much for the in depth review. I’ve been allowing a proper bike to evade me for years, & besides S&S custom blends, the Fatboy has always been @ the center of my radar & I now NEED a bike. I state “NEED”, as I see the “NEED” for a local BACA. Good on you for giving The Glory to Whom It Belongs! 👊🏼
I own the 93 Evo Terminator Fatboy as well as the 2012 screaming eagle 120 cube Fatboy and know why I buy them,because their design can be sporty ,or a classic HD bagger ,plus the new 103 & up are faster than hell .
@@TheKodiak1998You can go up to 117 cubes with the bolt on screaming eagle kits,any further than that you'll need Axtel or other precise machined big bore cylinders .
great videos. not so keen on the jeebusite thing myself, but if it makes you happier? your roof, your rules. just a pleasure watching a biker doing what we all love. ride well, ride safe, keep the rubber down & get ye home at the end of the road ;)
Keep up the great content!! Love how u cover and review so many bikes!! So many bikes I absolutely Love to bro!! Blessings ur way and Indiana love as always buddy!!
I started on a 2020 Triumph Bonneville T120, then got a 2002 Fatboy a few months ago. I think a fatboy is too much of a bike and too heavy for a brand-new rider just starting out.
Davo T. - that's wisdom! Check out the You Version Bible app. They also have a cool companion app called You Version Bible Lens - open a photo in the app and it will apply scripture that is applicable to the photo. Kinda cool.
I have a 2015 Fatboy and i absolutely love it. The only thing I hate with it, is when I bought it, someone who had it before, put drag handle bars on it, and its sucks trying to go around curves. And im trying to find out what original style handle bars came with the 2015 Fatboy.
Just found your channel. Love the scriptures at the beginning of each video. I’m looking for my first Harley. Do you remember what bars (brand, height) were on this bike? I’m 6’6” and need something like these.
It's one of the coolest looking cruisers (and bikes in general),too bad Harley changed the looks of the 2018-present version,the older version looked better in my opinion
Recently, I bought a 2003 for 2k. It had been sitting as a display bike in a office lobby for 10 years. New battery, fresh oil, fluids and gas and she started right up. Like riding a rolling easy chair.
Softails have twin shocks mounted underneath the transmission between the lower frame rails from 1984 - 2017, on the 2018 & Up Softails have a single mono-shock mounted under the seat where the battery used to be located!
Ok here's a question: I am wanting to get a Harley, longest planned trip would be maybe 200 mile round trip highway monthly, plus daily rider 20 kill round trip, which to get, Street glide, Fatboy or Softail slim?
I’m 6’ 4” 220 lbs.... I grew up riding dirt bikes and currently ride a Honda crf 450R but I’ve been wanting something “on road” what do you guys think?
Love the Fatboy, when I first sat on it back in ‘90 ,it reminded me of my first Harley (a chopped rigid Panhead. ) It’s a great basic bike without all the junk hanging all over it that gives you the Real Feel of the road ,which is what you ride for/ Good video
I’ve got an 06 Fatboy and a 17 Ultra Classic. You pegged it! Perfect companion bikes. Touring with my wife on the Ultra, solo sprints around town on my Fatboy. I am grateful
the shocks are not under the seat, they are under the transmission. the softail was the only bike Harley ever made that didn't handle well. it was made for posing.
I have a 2020 Fatboy and it handles just fine if you know how to ride. A couple months after I bought it I did 5000 miles through 9 states and it handled great. Posing my ass.
Need some clarification: Does 2000 fat boy has gear indicator that shows which gear is right now? Or is it possible to install one? AFAIK, 2007 version has it, and what about the older ones?
Watched the other video some time ago and it was awesome!!! I've had my 2001 Fat Boy for some time now and I could not be happier!!! You can mod this bike A LOT! Yes it is true: in VERY STRONG winds, you WILL notice that the front tends to whip a bit against the wind, but like you say, only sissies complain about it and in any way you can also mod that too just like I did. I also changed the rear for a more modern 200 rim with Roland Sands fender and it looks nice anc chunky!!! And the chain tensioner too (real pain)!!! You guys make awesome videos. Keep it up! Thumbs up from Biker's Garage 101
I have a 2010 Fat Boy Lo... There's nothing I don't love about it. I was riding today and it was very windy. I also test-rode a Road Glide, which obviously handled the wind better, but nothing to do with the wheels!
@@nonaubiz8939 working on that I work in the oilfield and unfortunately there is not much demand for people like me there trying to find work before I go
I used to ride 650cc and below. Light bikes get blown around. 700lb'ers don't. I currently ride a Yamaha Warrior and it would take a Semi Truck in a windstorm to knock it around like a smaller bike in normal conditions.
Honest question. I'm about 5'8", thin build yet relatively strong for my size. How will I do on bike over 600 pounds? Is it going to be a pain in the ass not to drop when wiggling out of a parking area? I'm admittedly a fan of maxi-scooters. Not wimpy, just smart. Pound for pound, versatile, useful and adequate power depending on the model. A touring bike can be 800-1000 pounds by contrast.
If you put saddle bags, back rest and windshield on a FatBoy - you should have just bought a Heritage Me - solo seat - remove rear pegs, remove floor boards for stretched forward controls
The Terminator was a BIG boost for HD. But, now in 2021 with so many Softail's to chose from. If you are riding a Fat Boy, you are a Terminator fanboy.
The name Fatboy came from a combination of the names of the bombs that we dropped on Japan. Fat Man and Little Boy. The color of the first Fatboy only came in grey. The same grey that the bombs were painted. Also there were seven ( I think) yellow stripes, to denote ordinance, three on one bomb, four on another. It was a statement to Japan. You won’t find this in the literature today.
The real reason is "I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle "
Indeed it is
hell yeah\m/
😂😂👍🏻
Hahahaha…you forgot to say please!
and in 2020/21 your facemask 😷
I haven't ridden motorcycle in almost 12 years but the urge has always been to buy a Harley. This last month just bought my first Harley and it's a 2011 Harley Fat Boy.
Good for you, brotherman!
How are ya liking it?
I bought one two weeks ago , reason for watching . Its a 2008 fatboy .i love it but when i turn it feels hard to straighten back out
Do you still ride it?
Congratulations on finally becoming a real American
I've been riding an 05 Fatboy through four years of medical school on Galveston Island and I am never parting with this bike. One of the biggest bike rallies in the US and the best daily commute you could ever hope for. I can't imagine a better time or place to be on a Harley.
Through medical school? What a great way to relieve stress lol
Woo hoo I can feel the breeze
Galveston island? Do u mean Texas? I’m literally right across the ferry from u in Crystal beach if so
@@Texas_Made6990 Hopped on the ferry and rode up and down Bolivar while I was down there. Finished up med school a few years ago. Almost done with residency at this point, but I will treasure my time in Galveston. I'll be back again one day.
First bike I rode was my dads 04 fatboy. I fell in love. I’m 19 and bought a 2012 fatboy. Ride safe Ride Hard
I ride Sean harder
James Adkins nice to see younger people on cruisers
I got a RVF400 and a Yamaha v star 650 classic as a everyday bike
Wrong on shock location brother
@Bunnyshooter 223 ,
My first bike was a 1941 45 cu. in. Military Harley, complete with the suicide clutch, lol. Bought it for $60.00. That was 1964, I was 15 years old.
I have an 04 Fatboy. I really like it
My first Harley was an ‘04 FLSTFI Fat Boy. I absolutely LOVED that bike. I put over 70,000 trouble-free kms on mine, before gifting it to my oldest son, as a housewarming gift. I rode to the Grand Canyon and back on it, via the “scenic route” (7000 km round trip), and 2/3rds of the way across Canada and back (8000 km round trip). Used it as my daily commuter in the summer months, and put thousands of kms on it just ‘day riding’. The only mods were Stage 1, 2 up/2 back risers (because I have a sh*tty back, and the stock risers made it an uncomfortable reach for me on longer rides), Screaming Eagle pipes, and I swapped out a Fat Boy seat for a Heritage Softail seat, and installed a gel pad in the rider’s seat. It was a very versatile machine, great for city riding, day trips and long hauls. I don’t regret giving it to my son, as I know it is in good hands (and I can still borrow it now and then). I’ve had a Street Glide, and now a Road Glide, but I’m itching to put a Fatty back in the stable, to augment my fleet. Hard to get out of the system.
2014 Fatboy was the most comfortable bike I have EVER been on! Bar none. If my health would allow it, I would buy a Fatboy today, in a heartbeat!!
Thanks for the video and chat pal..it brings things back!
Gary Heaton I hope one day you get back on one
Gary, go Carnivore. Will fix all your health issues. Check out Dr. Shawn Baker.
@@highplainshollarhomestead3188 Depends on your blood type mainly. Everyone's different. When I stopped eating red meat and pork I became much healthier!
Get healthy again and get back on 2's!!!
When you said get it up to speed limit and started going through the gears I couldn’t help but notice the 25mph speed signs.
SSShhhhh...that's why you "fog" the speedometer in the editing.
Factory intel for you:
The shocks are not under the seat. They are under the transmission.
Spoked wheels become effectively solid at 40 something miles per hour because: physics. We had to explain that to customers often. Some still didn't believe it. Solid wheels do seem to have a gyro effect, which is a plus for stability.
There is no "tuning" to a factory EFI system. Just aftermarket. Change the plugs, plug wires, clean the connections.
I like 5 speeds better too. High gear is 1 to 1, and has little to no wear going on. HD 6 speeds are overdrive, and receive more wear and stress on them.
I like your videos, and funny commentary. Keep doing them!
Spokes tighten after forty?
After 85 they're known for trembling.
Keith Tomczyk no. I mean they become effectively solid to side winds.
If you keep your spoked wheel true and tight, it will be just fine at 85 mph. That's about as fast as I get anymore. Old age, and an old hardtail.
What is the price of the nice bik
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After having kids, my last bike having been a fatboy lo, my husband gave me the oppertunity to buy a new bike for my next riding years.
I had any choice.
Went right back after much research, to a fatboy. So comfortable and hugs the road 🥰
Women shouldn’t ride motorcycles.
Have an 04 Fatboy for a first bike. My brother who has been riding Harley for over 30 years recommended it. My first thoughts were " This is a big bike" started on back roads, parking lots. Since I only passed the MRC course about a month ago. Been going highways lately. I love the look, and the ride of my Fatboy! Happy, safe riding fellow bikers!
Not only did I learn a ton about the specific Harley I am looking at (2002 Fatboy) but I got some scripture too! Keep it up brother! Great work!
My first bike is a 02 Fatboy.. I now have 3 Harleys and still have my Fat boy.. Love that bike
Arnold Schwarzenegger wants to know your location
1921 mcfarland drive, landisville PA 17538
Srkcycles 👏 awesome response
WHERE IS SARAH CONNER !!!
I'm not necessarily saying Sean Kerr is actually John Connor living undercover, but I've never seen them in the same place....
@@Srkcycles "I NEED YOUR CLOTHES, YOUR BOOTZ, AND YOUR MOATASIKLE!
The Fatboy is my dream bike and yes Arnie is the reason why
Me too
Then you are a poser
@@Cerdo_asqueroso oh how so, I'd love to know why growing up watching the Terminator ride a Harley Fatboy, thus influincing my taste in motorcycles makes me a poser? I suppose me also wanting to build a bike from the frame up like Charlie Sheen did in Beyond the Law also makes me a poser, or loving the film Easy Rider, or even watching Marlon Brando ride motorcycles? I already ride, so go troll somewhere else ya moron.
Hell yeah 😎
@@Justin-LaFleur you are awesome bro I love Arnie
I own that bike and It makes me feel like I'm listening to George Thorogood every time. Great story, I think the bike for what it's used for is perfect. Get yourself a Road Glide if you want to go across the country.
I had both 95 Fat Boy and then trans to a 2002 Road Glide great bikes.
On the day Todd Edmonson was born, all the nurses gathered 'round and they gaze in wide wonder, at the joy they had found... :D
I just bought a 2003 FatBoy 100 yr anniversary from a guy who only owned it because Arnold rode it on Terminator. Really nice bike and super nice to ride.
I've had 3 Harleys now; a SuperGlide, a Night Train, and now a FatBoy. 3 totally different feeling bikes. The FatBoy def feels more grown up, more refined. I loved them all, but the FatBoy is my favorite.
the shock is underneath connecting the frame and swingarm, not under the seat
GKAHN187 I'm not really a Harley guy, maybe just yet. But I was thinking the same thing. Under the seat??
I have one. Battery's under the seat. Good call. 👍
I'm sure he was just pointing out general location of shock
After 2017, single shock under seat.
I checked comments when he said that
Suspension ISN’T under the seat !
(The new softails. 2018 and up, yes)
That one has it all the way down at the lowest point of the frame.
We called it a mono shock
In this last two weeks, I've discovered your videos and watched your numerous test rides on Harleys.
Been a rider for years. My specific reason for this comment is to praise you for your honesty in posting scripture at the beginning of the videos. Your bold step of faith and pleasant demeanor is certainly coming across strong on the Tube, at least for me.
If I lived closer, I would by a bike from you based on your demonstration of character alone.
All the best to you!
“Only girls complain about that”
So true, well said 🤣🤣🤣
It is true. I never had an issue my was a 1995.
The rear shocks on earlier softails are under the transmission between the lower frame tubes. The are two, one is a spring and the other is a damper. They are sprung against extension instead of compression. Weird setup but it worked!
I own a '99 Fat Boy EVO with Stage 2, Black of course. Greatest motorcycle I have ever owned!!
Evos are best and simple reliable engines its my favorite Harley engine
@@MichaelSmith-cb8gg Yes, thet are!
I have a 2002 fat boy. I took it on a trade for a 1990 wrangler Islander. I hadn’t been on a bike since 2006 and was being really cautious and taking everything kinda slow till I got used to it. It had 12000 miles on it. It’s the first Harley I’ve ever owned and I have to say I really like it. My last bike was a 2005 Suzuki boulevard m90. My wife and I usually ride together and we both love it.
I have a '95 Fatboy and love it .. I've been thinking of upgrading to a newer bike, like maybe a Street Glide, but after test riding them, I find my Fatty so much more comfortable. I've put thousands of miles on mine on many a road trip and wouldn't change anything
My 1990. ruclips.net/video/-ZTr-95LuVI/видео.html
Did you replace the cam chain tensioners?
“Real men don’t complain about that.” I love ya, man! Made me laugh out loud.
Real men don't wear skinny jeans!!!ha
@@keithstanton4504 Real men don't care what other people think makes a "real man".
Keith Stanton those aren’t skinny jeans big dog.
@@keithstanton4504 so what do you where fat boy jeans ?
“But but but you can’t say that in 2020” 🤣
if im not mistaken the shocks are mounted under the frame not the seat
I do think that the solid/holey wheels do make a difference in cross winds. Not that it is an issue, but I have felt the wheels feel like they are pushed out from under me slightly. My other bike, the whole bike moves. First time it happened it got my attention, but you just get used to the feeling and ride on.
I have a super early softail. Birthday is 8/83 making it an early one with some cool differences. Four speed kicked and has the old style clutch assembly. It's the grandfather of of what brought Harley Davidson back from the near brink from my understanding. 4 star early EVO block. Love the style and the feel. Good video! Thank you, keep safe, GOD bless!
I had one my self ( 83 ) love 4 speed . Now I have a 85 with a 4 speed, this one dose 90 kph in 1st
Because of the movie terminator 2.
That movie put that motorcycle on the map and ever since that movie I wanted that bike.
I had a '99 fatboy with the EVO motor and it was a dream. Now I have an '05 and it's an awesome bike! It's definately an iconic HD bike. Great Vid, and thanks for sharing some wisdom from God's word!. Grace and Peace.
hey stuart i'm considering a 99 fat boy thats for sale locally but have had some peeps say that carburater harleys are an issue any recom on what to look for on the this 99 ?
@eddiesuarez4080 mine had mikuni carbs and a vance and hines exhaust, (longshots), and it was a great combo. Lots of power and sounded great.
I've got a 2016 Fat Boy and I think the wind "complaints" have more to do with gusts than sustained winds. I've ridden on days with a decent constant breeze and not noticed it, but on days with alot of gusts can feel the bike move a bit.
Why does anyone ride? The look and freedom. This bike does it for a lot of us.
Recently got a 2010 Fat Boy because of your videos! Excited to put some road trip miles on it once it's up to date on maintenance. Only 5,000 miles but it has been sitting.. My Dad and I love your videos and the words of wisdom, too!
my first bike was '03 Fatboy. gunmetal blue...100th anniversary! great bike!
Clutch springs are in fact necessary with only slight modifications. I'm 90whp and 100wtq and I needed to put the screaming eagle clutch spring in due to slippage in 5th and 6th gear.
Bought mine in 01. In 02 went to Sturges .Road over to Wyoming lots of flat land and cross winds, just lean into it and enjoy the ride. Great channel buy the way.
After watching you ride I really miss my '08 Fatboy. I lived in San Bernardino (sea level) and worked up in the San Bernardino Mountains at over 5000 feet riding everyday to work. Sometimes the wind was outrageous and coming down the mountain at 80 to 85 was my norm on the long stretches. Never ever was I concerned about being blown around the highway by the wind due to my wheels...sorry but that's BS! Anyway, I loved to overland camp or moto camp; I guess that's what they call it now. I rigged my bike with a removable windshield, fog lamps, removed the rear seat and mounted a custom chrome rack, Harley saddle bags, custom rear lights including indicators. A friend made a custom leather bag for my short sissy bar that lit up for night riding and glow when the brakes were applied. My duffle backpack bag secured to the chrome rack became a super comfortable back rest. I bought a Nelson Rigg tank bag that had a map display pocket on top (with a flip up map light) and reflective strips on the sides.
I really enjoy your videos and how you promote safe riding, keep doing words of wisdom
I used to ride a Honda VTX 1800S.
Been looking at an 88ci Fatboy but also have eyes on a VN2000. I’m 6’2” and 315lbs- which bike would you suggest?
I came off a vtx 1800 to a 02 carboy couldn't be happier .
@@motorcyclemark2889 Bought a 2007 Ultra Classic, really happy with it.
Ride safe👍🏻
I own a 2003. Never in my life have a felt the solid wheel feel any different in any condition. High winds at high speed in the rain. No problem.
My warhorse just sticks to the road and keeps me rolling.
I have an 03 as well, wondering if you can install hard bags on them?
mw2nukedude I have the leather wrapped hard bags from HD on my ‘03, so yes you can. They don’t look like the Ultra Classic bags but they are locking hard bags.
I've noticed on quite a few harleys if you don't upgrade the clutch in some way. It can slip at higher rpms when going fast and really cranking it.
Just found your videos. Was pleasently surprised to here your refrence to our Lord at the begging. Its a rare thing to see and hear in todays world. Thankbyou Brother. Praise God, and have a Blessed Day.
I know in my heart that I am not the only one in the world that was trained by the ancient ones. It's refreshing to encounter a kindred spirit.
agreed, I'm sick of sissy boys crying about the wind on the solid wheels. I personally rode an 03 Fat boy for a couple years and never had an issue with wind on the wheels. Either you are man enough for a FatBoy or not but please quit blaming your sissy reaction on the wheels. I love the Fatboy and will eventually get another as a play bike.
You get blown around on most bikes, not just a fatboy.
I mean it probably doesn't help. But regardless when a 60 mph wind gust hits you from the side it's gonna move you regardless of rim type
And where I live anyways it's the sand storms that make me cringe when I ride in the wind.
Agreed. The surface area of wheels are very small. It’s the top end with the rider, tank, frame, engine, fenders, seat, forks, and handlebars catching wind.
The super wide tires on the 2024 fatboi are helping to get over potholes and bumps or are making it worse? I can't help but notice that BMW puts on relatively skinny tires, which must be for a reason.
I've owned my '98 Fat Boy for 22 years now, and I can say that the solid front wheel DOES NOT contribute to push over in a cross wind. It's totally a myth. I've been behind Harleys with spoke wheels that react to cross winds just as much as a Fat Boy with solid cast wheels. The same jerks that like to say the wheel causes stability issues probably can't walk in a straight line on an empty parking lot.
I agree, I have Fatboy wheels on my Heritage and cross winds are not a problem.
I am new to your channel and love it. One thing I really appreciate is you find good things to say about every bike you buy/ride. You really love MC’s and not just “your brand”. I ride (commute on) a 2019 Honda CB1000R, generally a 1000 miles a month or more. Saves me so much time in traffic. Peace.
Thanks so much for the in depth review. I’ve been allowing a proper bike to evade me for years, & besides S&S custom blends, the Fatboy has always been @ the center of my radar & I now NEED a bike. I state “NEED”, as I see the “NEED” for a local BACA. Good on you for giving The Glory to Whom It Belongs! 👊🏼
I own the 93 Evo Terminator Fatboy as well as the 2012 screaming eagle 120 cube Fatboy and know why I buy them,because their design can be sporty ,or a classic HD bagger ,plus the new 103 & up are faster than hell .
I have the 2009 With a Screaming Eagle 110 and I am jealous. I did not realize you could get one with a 120.
I really like the evo fat boys
@@TheKodiak1998You can go up to 117 cubes with the bolt on screaming eagle kits,any further than that you'll need Axtel or other precise machined big bore cylinders .
great videos. not so keen on the jeebusite thing myself, but if it makes you happier? your roof, your rules. just a pleasure watching a biker doing what we all love. ride well, ride safe, keep the rubber down & get ye home at the end of the road ;)
Only big thing about That bike.
Ugly disc wheels hate them.
But That is easy fix.
Woop spokes and The bike is way cooler.
Keep up the great content!! Love how u cover and review so many bikes!! So many bikes I absolutely Love to bro!! Blessings ur way and Indiana love as always buddy!!
I started on a 2020 Triumph Bonneville T120, then got a 2002 Fatboy a few months ago. I think a fatboy is too much of a bike and too heavy for a brand-new rider just starting out.
Good morning brother like your videos wondering what Bible app you use on the phone to be honest or I like to start each and every ride with a prayer
Davo T. - that's wisdom! Check out the You Version Bible app. They also have a cool companion app called You Version Bible Lens - open a photo in the app and it will apply scripture that is applicable to the photo. Kinda cool.
@@fredresz7773 thank you so much for the reply and the info it is much appreciated God bless and thank you again
I have a 2015 Fatboy and i absolutely love it. The only thing I hate with it, is when I bought it, someone who had it before, put drag handle bars on it, and its sucks trying to go around curves. And im trying to find out what original style handle bars came with the 2015 Fatboy.
Lol "only girls complain about it" thank you for the giggle. I love your videos and the help you provide to riders like me.
Just found your channel. Love the scriptures at the beginning of each video. I’m looking for my first Harley. Do you remember what bars (brand, height) were on this bike? I’m 6’6” and need something like these.
I like Evo Fat Boys myself.
How would you compare this model to the recent 114 model
It's one of the coolest looking cruisers (and bikes in general),too bad Harley changed the looks of the 2018-present version,the older version looked better in my opinion
Recently, I bought a 2003 for 2k. It had been sitting as a display bike in a office lobby for 10 years. New battery, fresh oil, fluids and gas and she started right up. Like riding a rolling easy chair.
I love my fat boy it's a 2018 with the 114 an a big 240 tire on the back
Rolando Rodriguez I love mine too, 2018 114 wicked red/twisted cherry. Awesome bike!
I absolutely love videos from this guy. The way he describes, talks and sounds, its pure pleasure listening to him. Very knowledgeable as well.
Answer: Cause it looks sick af
Softails have twin shocks mounted underneath the transmission between the lower frame rails from 1984 - 2017, on the 2018 & Up Softails have a single mono-shock mounted under the seat where the battery used to be located!
Buy an evo Fat Boy, then you dont have to worry about the CCT, or the internal balancers wearing out.
Nope just the cam tensioner and the heal toe shifter linkage loosening.
Thats it
Ok here's a question:
I am wanting to get a Harley, longest planned trip would be maybe 200 mile round trip highway monthly, plus daily rider 20 kill round trip, which to get, Street glide, Fatboy or Softail slim?
Words of wisdom 🔮
Open up the throttle on Fatboy 🏍
Amen
Yeah bro
I’m 6’ 4” 220 lbs.... I grew up riding dirt bikes and currently ride a Honda crf 450R but I’ve been wanting something “on road” what do you guys think?
Love the Fatboy, when I first sat on it back in ‘90 ,it reminded me of my first Harley (a chopped rigid Panhead. ) It’s a great basic bike without all the junk hanging all over it that gives you the Real Feel of the road ,which is what you ride for/ Good video
Hows it handle the whiskey throttle?
I’ve got an 06 Fatboy and a 17 Ultra Classic. You pegged it! Perfect companion bikes. Touring with my wife on the Ultra, solo sprints around town on my Fatboy. I am grateful
the shocks are not under the seat, they are under the transmission. the softail was the only bike Harley ever made that didn't handle well. it was made for posing.
I have a 2020 Fatboy and it handles just fine if you know how to ride. A couple months after I bought it I did 5000 miles through 9 states and it handled great. Posing my ass.
I'm 5'7, can i ride it comfortably? I'm asking because i never sat on a Harley Fatboy before.
Love the fact you start your ride withe the word of God.
I own a 2007 Fatboy and love it. I do not have any issue with wind because of the rims.
I'm about to buy my first bike, it's going to be a Fatboy.
Reason: Terminator 2
The shocks are under the transmission not under the seat. They are horizontal on the frame and there are two of them.
For me this is the best looking bike ever!
Amen to that brother
Need some clarification: Does 2000 fat boy has gear indicator that shows which gear is right now? Or is it possible to install one? AFAIK, 2007 version has it, and what about the older ones?
Harley-Davidson Heritage Softail Classic is Harley's all time best looking softail to me.
As a friend of mine that owns 1 says,
"it's a Classic".
yes...the early ones
1990 was hands down the best looking softail in my opinion.
Uhhh.... a fatboy is really just a heritage stripped down w/o all the carrying capacity and a different front fender so what is your real point????
I disagree. I think heritages are the worst. Next to the deuce.
Do you have any idea of a list of what differentiates a fat boy from a comparable year regular soft tail?
Always appreciate your videos bro. I’ll get this bike one day. 🤙🏻
Watched the other video some time ago and it was awesome!!!
I've had my 2001 Fat Boy for some time now and I could not be happier!!!
You can mod this bike A LOT!
Yes it is true: in VERY STRONG winds, you WILL notice that the front tends to whip a bit against the wind, but like you say, only sissies complain about it and in any way you can also mod that too just like I did. I also changed the rear for a more modern 200 rim with Roland Sands fender and it looks nice anc chunky!!! And the chain tensioner too (real pain)!!!
You guys make awesome videos. Keep it up!
Thumbs up from Biker's Garage 101
I have a 2010 Fat Boy Lo... There's nothing I don't love about it. I was riding today and it was very windy. I also test-rode a Road Glide, which obviously handled the wind better, but nothing to do with the wheels!
Agreed man. I have a 2011 Fatboy Lo. I always hear people say theyll never ride one because of the wheels get caught in the wind. I just laugh at them
how many times have you featured Softails and still don't know the shocks are located under the bike?
I subscribed strictly off the fact you read and incorporated the Word of God
Yeah also pulled me. Brothers in Christ!
Same here
Luv the channel. So much info and keeps me entertained. Just got my 2006 suzuki c50 up and rolling. Keep up the solid work.
My dad let me ride his when I was 16 I now have a street glide and am 27
Being able to afford a street glide at 27 is an accomplishment these days as expensive as they have gotten.
@@mrvwbug4423 thanks I live in Alaska which is the wrong state for that hobby. It's a 2014 I got when it was new. Wish I lived in Arizona
@@myalaskalife5837 It's still America, you're free to move there. Two of my brothers did, and love it, have for the last 30 years.
@@nonaubiz8939 working on that I work in the oilfield and unfortunately there is not much demand for people like me there trying to find work before I go
@@myalaskalife5837 The pay is likely fairly decent as well. Hard job to leave without something solid lined up. Good luck to you.
I used to ride 650cc and below. Light bikes get blown around. 700lb'ers don't. I currently ride a Yamaha Warrior and it would take a Semi Truck in a windstorm to knock it around like a smaller bike in normal conditions.
when you really like the jeans but they're 4inches short for you lol
Honest question. I'm about 5'8", thin build yet relatively strong for my size. How will I do on bike over 600 pounds? Is it going to be a pain in the ass not to drop when wiggling out of a parking area? I'm admittedly a fan of maxi-scooters. Not wimpy, just smart. Pound for pound, versatile, useful and adequate power depending on the model. A touring bike can be 800-1000 pounds by contrast.
Just wanna look badass like Arnie in Terminator
He didn’t have to pay for his bike though. And in the end, he wrecked it.
If you put saddle bags, back rest and windshield on a FatBoy - you should have just bought a Heritage
Me - solo seat - remove rear pegs, remove floor boards for stretched forward controls
"Cuz that's what grows hair on your chest" 😂😂😂
The Terminator was a BIG boost for HD. But, now in 2021 with so many Softail's to chose from. If you are riding a Fat Boy, you are a Terminator fanboy.
25 & 35 mph speed limits ... Don't you have anywhere to ride???
How is this compared to the Duce?
The name Fatboy came from a combination of the names of the bombs that we dropped on Japan. Fat Man and Little Boy. The color of the first Fatboy only came in grey. The same grey that the bombs were painted. Also there were seven ( I think) yellow stripes, to denote ordinance, three on one bomb, four on another. It was a statement to Japan. You won’t find this in the literature today.
Great Video. I'm looking for different things to watch on this amazing medium. This fills the bill.