IS the FAT BOY 114 The ULTIMATE Harley Davidson Motorcycle!?
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- Опубликовано: 31 июл 2024
- Is the FAT BOY 114 The ULTIMATE Harley Davidson Motorcycle!? The Fat Boy is one of the most iconic Harley's in their lineup. This bike just gives the classic Harley look, feel, and vibe. I will take one for a ride and give you my thoughts and experience.
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Dan Novak
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I absolutely love my 21 fatboy. No problem at all with turns. You just have to be the boss of your bike. I can do 20 ft circles and figure 8’s all day long. The comfort and power is intoxicating. I’m 70 years young and I ride every day. I did a stage 4 upgrade and the power on the highways can get you out of any situation at all, giving all kinds of confidence. I still can’t get off of it without looking back as I walk away to admire it. I added a big man seat and can take a 500 mile trip with no fatigue at all. I could go on. I LOVE it!
your post is inspiring!
Luv it can't wait to get mine ride easy old timer!
Your spot on, you have to boss it, or your in the shit.
I am 71 years young. Thanks for your comments!
For $22,000 the "stage 4 upgrade" and "comfortable seat" should be standard. I image the stealer charged $5,000.
First time I rode a bike with floor boards, I couldn't believe what a world of difference it made. Don't think I'll ever go back to a peg.
In my experience riding it, the handling is different, but just move your hips in the corners and you can handle turns with ease, so for me it’s more interactive ride than other softails at regular/normal speeds.
Interactive is a good term for it lol
Yep , its different. I had a wide glide before this, and was a bit worried about cornering , but I seem to enjoy corners more on the fatty as a lay over more on bends.
@@John-ob7dh exactly
Switch to Metzler cruisetec and upgrade to a 260 rear tire you will be amazed at how much better it handles. In mine and many others who have done it opinion it’s a must do upgrade.
Much like the breakout ..
I love my ‘21 Fat Boy, in gauntlet grey and vivid black. I went with the Freedom Performance 2to1 side turnout pipe (chrome) and the Trask air cleaner. She looks dope and it definitely gave me a boost in performance and sounds perfect. I love the bike.
Super happy you did this bike. I’m getting this bike soon and I feel like this bike is overlooked by everyone. Although a classic not sought out after in the American market.
You'll enjoy it
In the cruiser category, the FatBoy is in my opinion the best looking model.
Good for sure
Yes agree. I have been stuck in traffic and car drivers have wound their window down to comment on the Bike.
Damm Skippy the fat boy is in class all its own i can hardly wait to get mine!
I have a 2021, love it. I get a lot of compliments on my bike.
Rides great.
Saw one up close and I was impressed.Loved how it looked.
I just bought a 2022 with a 131 Screaming Eagle engine, Basanti 2 into one exhaust. It gets looks everywhere I go and people want to know what’s in the engine. I love it.
I bought mine 3 weeks ago and i love it I’ve come from a Cvo road glide and a Cvo breakout to just having one bike , i got the sharkskin blue with chrome to the hilt i have put on some screaming eagle cannons and a sundowner seat as the stock seat leave a little to be desired apart from that its pretty stock and i think i might get a screen and some bags for longer trips but I’ll leave them off for normal riding as the bike just looks so cool without them. If you ride a touring Harley you probably won’t like it as you really have to ride this bike especially into corners. I had the Cvo’s for 11 years hopefully this one will last as long if not longer .
I've had 11 Harleys and by far my favorite was the '01 Fatboy. I put a small fortune into that bike.
I have a 02 one.
Lucky for ne the previous owner put a fortune in it before I bought it.
Wouldn't have anything but a Harley Davidson Fatboy 114 (my 2023). Harley Davidson knocked it out of the park when they designed this bike (1990 born). Fell in love with this bike the first time I saw it! 😊
Got one 2021 black metalic. Absolutely love it. Not to mention the engine has a lot of potential
Love my 2003 Fatboy! Solid chrome rims. Screaming Eagle CNC ported heads, Vance Hines drag pipes, race tuner.
I love the stage presence (after 12" x 2" bars) I'm over 6' tall, power on demand (after Cam). I learned how to ride on Killmonger...my first bike. Looks like I will go to mid controls and a shelf seat.
*SS plate/pump/bearing
*Woods 22XE cam
*Trask window cam cover/ Assault air cleaner/ 2 into 1 shorty pipes
*Custom leather swing arm bag
All done by Blockhead Moto's Stage 1 & Stage 2 video.
Triple Digit Tees every time I go.
Sounds like a good build 👌
I just bought my Vivid black 2023 Fat Boy last month and Love it and your right about very comfortable on it 👍
Awesome stuff enjoy 👍
My 2018 Fatboy is the best looking bike ever made. BUTT with only 2000 miles on it….it was a ticking time bomb. Just out of warranty, the motor was noisy and clattering like a ticking time bomb and the dealer wouldn’t fix it. I sold it.
I've had mine for two years and it's a beautiful bike to ride lots of power I cruise with a smile and think Shit Yeah everytime I look at her 😊
I have a 2004 Harley Davidson fat boy and i love riding it i have no problem with the wind its comfortable smooth ride mine is a 88.5 twin cam 1550 cc
Probably sounds great 👍
l have a 2023 faded silver fatboy,been riding harleys for 45years and this one is the best that l have riden,,,,,,. great bike.
Niiiiice 🤟
Love my 2023 fatboy was a bit intimidating at first but now it’s a beautiful ride
Good looking ride 👌
Same here.
I have a 2019 Fatboy 114. I love it!!! Went from a street glide 103.
Thars Awesome 👌 👍
I enjoy my 2019 Fat Boy. I have done a few mods Custom Dynamic LED front and rear signals with the Magic Strobe, Harley rear turn signal relocation kit, TAB Performance slip on’s with the medium baffles, driver backrest, legends mono shock, DK Custom 1” handlebar risers, Harley Cruise Control, Harley detachable windshield, Viking Vivid Black Fiberglass bags and a Harley heel toe shifter. Now it looks like a Fat Road King Wannabe lol. Lots of fun and lots of curb appeal.
I just acquired a 2006 fat boy, metallic yellow. Love it!
06 is a good one
I just got the 2023 120 Anniversary Fat Boy and love it so far. Yes the the turn is different thou I did have a large bagger type of bike before. So far so good love the look and color with Heirloom Red Fade. Got it because I loved the color and the way it looked. 😎
Love that color
Very nice! Will it fit a 260rear tire?
That purrrrrrrrr... Loving the engine sound. Amazing motorbike.
great video! thank you! 💪
I love my 2021 HD Fat Boy. It's got an iconic look but modern at the same time. Definitely a head turner.
I recently did a HD Demo Day and rode about 8 other bikes. I determined that I made the absolute right choice. It does take a little more to push into a turn but it more than makes up for that on the straight roads. The big tires make highway expansion joints a non-issue and much smoother ride.
I did make a few upgrades. I have a removable windshield that I only use for cold days or long rides. The seat is comfy but after a few hours it gets a little tough on the tailbone. I went with a HD Sundowner seat which is wider and has resolved that issue. With this seat, I did not have to replace the passenger pinion. I had to put some S&S slip on exhausts, just because. Lastly, I got an Atlas Throttle Lock which helps a ton, although I think the new ones now have cruise control,
Niiiiice🤟🤟🤟
How reliable is the engine of the fat boy? You didn't have issues at all?
@@MirdenLayra No issues at all. Two+ years and 6K miles. I have done both planned maintenance at 1K and 5K miles.
@gregbryant3388 I appreciate a lot your answer brother, I'm grateful
Thanks and keep riding safe!
Do yourself a favor and upgrade to METZLER Cruisetec’s with a 260 rear. It transforms the handling of the FATBOY and takes the riding enjoyability to another level.
i love the forward controls on the Harleys
You need to trade out those gardening gloves for some riding gloves 😆 great video brother.
Added a Harley windshield to my 2021 fat boy. Love it.
Niiiiiice 🔥
Love my. 2019 fat boy.....extremely comfortable and looks so very sharp in mid ight blue.
Like the big tires. Like the handlebars. Not crazy about the two gauges on the handlebars.
I'm a fan of two into one exhaust.
I’m new to the world of Harley-Davidson. I purchased the a 2023 Fat Boy on June 23, 2023. I love the bike and being able to ride all day. I’m in the process of putting a small fortune on it, lol. Wife had to give me a stern warning 😅😂.
I’m interested to know what kind of bling you are adding. Chrome oil cooler, windshield, backrest? Or did you go big with Vance&hines with new tune?
@@byronruhter4144 I put a detachable windscreen on it, V&H Big Radius pipes, with a stage 1, sissy bar for my wife, Harley Hammock seat, rider back rest, chrome engine guard, αir cleaner and led marker light. Stage 2 next year.
@@ronaldatwater2906 pictures?
Love my 23 fat boy, cruise control is a game changer.
I bet it is 🤟
Harley for life. Long live America 🇺🇸
I have no problems with turns/curves on my fatboy. City riding is easy. Sometimes I have to steer more with the handlebars. I just put a winsheil and bags on mine and it still looks sweet. I have hydronic on the back of mine, when I lift it it handles super around curves. It almost floats. The bags have drink holders for long rides. Very comfortable.
Sorry auto correct is awful. Windshield and hydronic lift.
Dang
I ride an M109R, just as beefy as this and handles real well. I do have a 260 tire, im wondering if the Fat Boy would fit 260? This may very well be my next bike
@Leatherneck9 back tire is 240/40 R18 is the size of the back tire. I thought it would be hard to handle but it is easy breezy.
Where those speakers are mounted is where the Tach & Speedo should be & same size too. That way they're easy to read in all sorts of weather and sun glare. I prefer the Buckhorn bars over these. The most iconic is the 2020 Deluxe of which they stopped /(really dumb) to do so. That is the most beautiful bike on the planet, to me anyway.
That would be interesting
Got a 22 fatboy, love it! Freedom exhaust and CR480 cam, plenty of power.
Nice that sounds awesome 👌
For that price it should have the exhaust and cam from the factory. Definitely another disc and caliper up front. For $10k you can find way better bikes.
@@scoutandscooter righto Yamaha boy…..
Even though I’ve never ridden a fat boy, I think it’s one of the coolest bikes Harley make’s, just look’s like a beast.
I got a 2017 Fatboy with the Twin Cam 103. Didn’t want a M8 Harley and the fatboy was the most comfortable bike for me. It’s my second bike, my first bike I got in January 😂. Wish if I started with this bike!
That's awesome. Probably sounds great 👍
I got a 99 fatboy I like the looks and compliments I get about it
Awesome review… this is my other unicorn Im chasing I always wanted one.
Thanks man go get you one!
@@TheMotoJawnOne day!
After I hang up my 2022 Street Glide Special, I will look into a Fat Boy or a Breakout. I am not ready to loose all my creatures comforts.
It definitely needs some louder pipes like Vance and Hines big radius
I have a 2018 Fatboy. Owned it over 3 yrs, love it. But mine chews front tyres on r/h side. They only last 7,000kms. I tried Bridgestones last time . the same. It's not the tyres.
Anyone tried modding the front suspension to see if that fixes it??
Speedo fogs up, fuel gauge . .well, a catch can stops oil in the air filter. . .
Love the style, it's easy to ride, easy in traffic if you're patient.
I ride mine up in the mountains all the time, love it.
Got a 2018 fat boy early M8 engine it’s a 107 other then that I love it
Good stuff 👍
I love my 2020 fatboy, but there is a few things not so good, it wobbles in heavy motorway or freeway traffic especially following large vehicles and even worse with a windshield and bags, with the solid rims acting like sails. I ditched the windshield and bags, better. Extreme uneven tyre wear, one side still new the other side bald, I have been told because of the width of the tyres the road camber eats the life out one side. It takes a bit of time to get used to cornering especially at low speed. Sorry for the winge but I hope it helps.
I'll be back babe!
Sold my 2022 Fatboy recently and bought a 2016 Fatboy S.....and I reckon there is no comparison. Same exhaust on both bikes - big radius V&H. But the sound, looks and handling is way better on the Fatboy S for me.
Yeah I'm sure the S definitely sounds better
I pulled the chute on my Evo Fat Boy for a long flat twin
I just bought a 23 anniversary edition, pick it from dealer in couple days, never been on a Harley before
Nice have fun 👍
I Love my 1909 Fatboy 96 CI great ride 96 CI is a lot 114 must be unbelievable
After only doing 5500 miles the front tyre has worn out on one side due to going around roundabouts and I’m not a hard rider has anyone else had this problem but this is the only bike I wanted and I absolutely love it and the only downside is that it always needs cleaning
I just saw another review complaining about not only front tire wear but wearing unevenly. Actually wearing down faster than the rear tire
Choosing between 117 breakout and 114 fat boy…Can’t pick one of them…Any thoughts?(besides the difference in wheels n turns)
Right
Must of not like where I slept the other night
Let's start checking where they sleep
To heck with good brakes - it has speakers.!! How else would one listen to "Hotel California" at 110 decibels?
What are those 2 things on the handlebar in the middle?
They were speakers someone put on
Apologies for my ignorance… what are the two chrome rounds things mounted on the handlebar?
Just some speakers the previous owner had on
@@TheMotoJawn Ah I see! Cheers
I want to try one of these
A good time
Love my 22 FB! With a new 260 rear tire,rides way better!
I have a 2011 v rod muscle. Anyone know if this fatboy has power just like the v rod muscle. I'm considering one.
Power probably a little different since the vrod is liquid cooled.
Wish to see exhaust from both sides of motorcycle! Not two pipes from one side as it is.
2016 Fat Boy love it 103 CI engine Vance Heinz pipes it’s loud. Velocity Red…Fastest I’ve had it up to is 80 mph
Nice probably sounds great 👍
When I had my 89 883 sporty upgraded to 1200 cc with wiseco pistons I had her up to 100 mph next to my buddy who was on his 900cc Yamaha.
Although I hit 100mph it defo was not pleasant .lol
Great review and great video. Please tell me how tall are you? Do you think the motorcycle is ok for a 190cm tall driver? Greetings
I'm 5'6 yeah it's very low so that height would be fine
I disagree, the ultimate iconic Harley Davidson is the Road King. I've owned and loved a Fat Boy and now ride and really love an '07 Road King.
I believe that in most peoples minds when they think HD, they are picturing the Roadie.
That's a good one too. Unfortunately regular road king not in the line up this year
Still have my ‘06 Road King Classic, black cherry, fat white walls, leather bags, chrome, it all comes together nicely, love it!
Street glide special…
Only about 100 tq on a stock 114 I only know this because ive had last three bikes dynoed stock prior to engine work
Yeah they probably advertise more than there is
I just want one ❤
hi im from new zealand, i brought myself a2010 fatboy its black and loaded with crome to the max ,a real looker and i love riding it. never going to part with it, never
Hi mate, love the Fat Boy, but am just curious as to what those things are mounted on the bars above the headlight? Thanks for the review.
Steve
I forgot to mention those are just speakers some one put on after market
@@TheMotoJawn Hi mate, they look a bit odd on the Fatty!. Thanks for the reply, appreciate it.
Great video man. Personally I’d just pop a cardo pack talk on/in my helmet and ditch the testicle speakers lol. They’re ridiculous LOL. I know it’s not your bike I’m just sayin.
Lol I agree
What speakers are those?
Not sure I should have looked it up
Love my 2023 fatboy
The fatboy,road king, and heritage classic are the best most iconic Harley’s IMO because they’re never gonna look dated no matter what year the bike is. You hop on an ultra classic with a cassette player and crappy speakers you’re gonna instantly know that bike is old.
Just got my first bike 03 fat boy one wiener only 5k miles I’m in love I can’t imagine something like this
Softail street bob is a way better ride handles like a dream with drag bars added
I agree but I'm biased
I like the look but I just don’t think I’d like the handling. As for ultimate classic Harley I’d have to say the Heritage would get my vote.
That's a good choice 👌
I can not stand that Headlight They should have left it Round ? IIt is a Deal Breaker For Me .
I bought a used 2018 Fatboy with a 114 it was oil sumping after making a tranny cover vent was ok but was leaving a puddle coming out the breather
So last winter I bought a S&S 128 ci cylinders kit with 475 cam oil pump and lifters Vance and Hines big radius exhaust and put a custom tune on it
Runs like a raped ape no more oil sumping what so ever!!!
Do these require Premium fuel?
My 2002 twin cam runs on stnd unleaded.
How reliable is the engine of this Fat boy? Had that doubt a lot of months ago, so many positive as negative comments and now I just don't know what to think...
"it isn't water cooled" "harley's sucks"
Man, for that price and that great lookin motorcycle I just want a bullet proof engine that I can trust on it, that will not throw me away in the mid of the road haha! Just want that confidence between my legs, because it's a dream bike, I love the desing, but if the engine is trash... then I will definitely start to search another bike
Hope someone can help me, keep riding safe brothers!
The 114 has been fine for me so far. And many others I know. Not to say problems can't happen but most of the time online you only hear the bad stuff
@TheMotoJawn "Most of the time online you only hear the bad stuff"
Brother... I didn't see that perspective, damn... I believe in your words, it's so God damn true.
Definitely your comment helped me a lot, I'm grateful, I really appreciate your answer
Thanks for the time, and keep doing priceless work on your videos, I really enjoy them a lot!
They did away with the cam chain tensioner pads system on earlier fat boys .
@@John-ob7dh What you mean with that brother?
@@MirdenLayra on the earlier models ( I have one ) the cam chain had tensioner pads to keep the tension on the cam chain.Nothing wrong with that , but they needed to be checked if the mileage went up.And to do that the exhaust and cam chain cover had to come off to check the condition of the outer pad.On the newer ones they did away with that system .
It would be great with standard sized tires. As those things wear, it's already lame cornering turns downright dangerous. Shame as the bike is otherwise very comfortable and good looking.
Yeah I kind of agree
Mine is a 02 with stbd tyres and it corners fine.
Once you go floorboards…
I'm thinking about it
Tell the owner to take those stupid 'Madonna's off the handlebar.
Yeah those are dumb
I just do not like the lic plate loc.
Yeah thats ugly
I hate that license plate location too. That's why I always swap mine out for the Checkmate Tidy Tail from Australia. No advertisement, just a pleased customer.
Hows the brakes on her
Not bad just like most other Harleys
@@TheMotoJawnthanks for reply! high chance im trading in my M109r for this. Sooner than later.
Missing tunes. Otherwise? yes
I rode my first Harley and fell
In love! 🥰 ruclips.net/video/et_t0Hc4qOo/видео.htmlsi=mM7jtYPMlW_NZ4Wc
I love my 2022 Harley Fat Boy but an asshat stole it 3 weeks ago and I'm stuck paying $10,000 out of my pocket to pay off the loan. GET GAP INSURANCE AND GET A LOUD ALARM SYSTEM!!!
Can't get passed what boomers did to the Harley brand over the past 40-50 years.
The gross factor is going to be hard to remove.
Check the transmission fluid sometime. It's a pain and a cheap piece of plastic. I hate it 😒
Fat jawn?
Yesssssir fat as hell
NO!
The fatboy is surely cool looking, but I prefer my '23 black Low Rider S 117. Too much chrome and flash, no USD fork, single front disc, and 114. Nice, but the LRS looks all business.
Nope
Vulcan 900 classic better
not to spoil your day, but i dont see these new "fatboys" being fatboys. i own a 2012 fatboy tequila sunrise hd orange, 103B.
without the full rear fender, and the full front fender, it's just not the iconic fatboy.
what i call it is a tank version of the Breakout. it has the 240 rear tire, and the stubby rear fender of the breakout.
the front tire is bigger than the original breakout, thus the TANK style breakout.
i would like to see a 117 or 121 on this tank.
there is only one bike i'm looking to add to my small collection is the 2013 CVO Breakout in grean and gold.
enjoy your day.
Yes I agree .with the fenders .I have a 02 which is closer in style to the original Fat Boy ( has the original solid wheels )
No thanks. I already have a refrigerator and it's NOT WOKE. My 23 year old Dyna kicks the bucket I'll buy and Indian.. After owning 4 or 5 different Harleys over the years. I come to the conclusion that they suck.
Very shallow looks are not everything
Best thing for a Harley is a skip.
I had a 21 fat boy for six months. It completely sucked. The tires are way too wide. It wants to stand you up mid-turn. After an hour, your back is killing you. Complete garbage bike.
Sure don't have that experience on my 2002 one ,but then again the tyres are stnd for the year.