[PawPaw]

Got mine in Sept and have over 2500 mi on it thru winter. Like others have said, options are limited. Added mini apes for comfort, but had to compromise on cables, for example. Great handling, good power. Still grinning.

 

[41bigdawg]

That smile never goes away, where are the pics?

 

[PawPaw]

Here's my Bike...needs Washing, but when it's not raining, i'm riding, and when it's raining, why wash?

 

[tjlis2004]

overdrawn bank account.

I second that lol.

 

[moose49]

Year and a half old thread and all you can do is that? Introduce yourself in new members thread.

 

[Currey]

Year and a half old thread and all you can do is that? Introduce yourself in new members thread.

^^^i second THAT! :rollin

 

[Lizzard70]

Newbie here. Love the Fat Bob. When my daughter asked me "why a Fat Bob, your not fat and your name is not Bob". I told her it was because Harley doesn't make a Muscular Daddy.

 

[tiedown]

good comments tell those women it's a male bike Bob's a bloke's name

 

[tiedown]

well put ,I love the fat bob, just had to put on pull back risers, & I've gone to mid controls to help my lower back, it works for me wot i'm used to with the super glide

 

[tiedown]

I went to a fat bob from a super glide love the fat bob, but I cudn't get used to 4ward controls so I've gone to mid controls & pull back risers.all gd now I felt I had to hold my legs out there. so also got saddle bags ,carrier, screaming eagle slipons just the right sound for me not too loud it's my last bike ,only 2nd harley

 

[tiedown]

fat bob

yep I clicked rear suspension up 2 notches all gd I keep tyres 36 psi front & 40 psi in rear prefer mid controls

 

[tiedown]

fat bob

the fat bob pluses r amazing showing wat gear u in & rpm is cool,plenty of power with the 2012 model 103cu.:moonBart

 

[Maveric777]

Snagged an 09 last year and put 10k + miles on it so far... Love it! If I had to point out a drawback iI would have to say finding saddle bags that don't look jacked up on the bike... Yeah, I know it doesnt sound right on a Bob, but lunch to work and a 6 pack on the way home is a lot easier with them. Plus over night trips can get chalanging in a back pack...lol

 

[toku58]

Just picked mine up a 2013 Vivid black. Man these things get hot?! I guess it a lot different then my Jap bike.
How do you guys know if its gonna overheat?

 

[Maveric777]

Just picked mine up a 2013 Vivid black. Man these things get hot?! I guess it a lot different then my Jap bike.
How do you guys know if its gonna overheat?

Air cooled will always run hotter (or feel warmer) than a water cooled metric... Just the naiture of the beast. Heck if I can handle it in 105 degree East Texas heat anyone can handle it anywhere...lol

 

[toku58]

Air cooled will always run hotter (or feel warmer) than a water cooled metric... Just the naiture of the beast. Heck if I can handle it in 105 degree East Texas heat anyone can handle it anywhere...lol

Hey thank you for the reply!
What are the risks of overheating? What would be a "Red Flag" that I would need to be aware of when driving in traffic? I'm worried I'll be stuck in traffic and the bike might lock up.

 

[Wrgiacona]

If you are in a lot of stop and go traffic there is a setting the dealer can change that will shut off the read cylinder when you are stopped.

 

[toku58]

If you are in a lot of stop and go traffic there is a setting the dealer can change that will shut off the read cylinder when you are stopped.

So does that mean the bike will shut off?

 

[guys64impala]

just got a 2013 fat bob left over for a steal.... love it.. i used to jap bikes... sport bikes... but want a more comfortable ride... so to me this bike is the best of both worlds... only thing is i get a lil steering slap at 90 mph + on the highway. been there since day one... anyone know if there is a cure for this? other than that i love this bike... best of both worlds

 

[DM426]

Snagged an 09 last year and put 10k + miles on it so far... Love it! If I had to point out a drawback iI would have to say finding saddle bags that don't look jacked up on the bike...

That's true. In my opinion, I've found that the Fat Bob is one of those designs that has a characteristic look that isn't easy to modify. You have to be kind of picky and put some thought into it if you plan on adding bags, apes, or custom paint, otherwise the Fat Bob ends up looking a little bit weird. Like someone tried to force it to be something it isn't.

Here's mine with some smaller bags. They're probably not big enough if you need storage space for trips, but they do make daily riding a bit more convenient.

http://www.harley-davidsonforums.co...rums/dyna-general-discussions/128921-pics-saddlebags-your-dyna.html#post1808457