Harley Davidson Fatboy ...and everything about it: SRK Cycles
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Well I must have been good this year 😁 The wife surprised me with a 2005 screaming eagle Fatboy with 83 original miles on it. One hell of a Christmas present.
Chris Bolin Awesome dude! She is a keeper.
Lowriderskin the wife or the bike?
@@srinivasvarma716 both
Does she have a sister
@@dons8992 yes she does, and I'm paying BIG money if you'll come sweep her off her off her feet and get her away from us. BTW bring a flatbed trailer, and a backhoe for the sweeping, and the hauling, she unlike my wife is... How do I say this nicely 🤔 quite "LARG" and a bad attitude. Yep come and get her.
I recently bought a 2004 fatboy as my first bike and I absolutely love it.
Sweet great bike
Welcome to the fatboy family lol fatboy are amazing bikes
What kind of engine does it have
@@wasuptho who are you asking? My bike is a 97 Fatboy it has a 1338cc v twin powerhouse
Hello,, i got a 2013 fatboy and i would not Change it... Keep riding
Bought a ‘21 Fatboy. Stage 1 before it left the showroom floor and stage 2 at 2000 miles. I am absolutely beyond myself every time I ride, and that is every single chance I can. I live along the gulf coast so weather doesn’t hinder much. MAN I love that thing! It does things to me on the inside that I can’t explain
Bought my 2007 Fatboy, while contracting in Iraq through the military purchase program. Absolutely love it. Best bike, I've ever rode. I've set it up with all the detachables. It looks a lot like a Heritage Classic with everything on it, so it looks awesome all dressed up or I can strip it down and it still looks awesome. I buy into the whole WWII theme of the bike. At the time Harley was having disputes with the Japanese markets and investors. Some of the points he doesn't make in the video include the five point star that is a USA military symbol. In '07 when they added the holes to the wheels, Harley called them .50 cal. holes. which was the same caliber of machine guns that were on the bombers for defense. Awesome bike, awesome story, all 'round awesome and just as American as I am.
I wanted a Harley since I was 6 yrs old. When I saw the Fat Boy for the first time, I said " I have to have that bike!! " that's when I was 18...3 yrs ago I finally made it happen 💯🤘. Great video !!
Our 06 Fat Boy was the most fun my wife and I ever had on a motorcycle. Had to sell it due to a job loss, but one day we will get another one!
Had one for almost two years ('04). I bought it to pimp it up a bit and re sell it for profit, but it grew on me and I kept it, as one of my FXR's was far away and the other one was/ is still a project. I enjoyed it immensely. It doesn't handle as the FXR, but it's a lot of fun." Hasta la vista, Baby!".
My 2016 Fatboy truly love it a tremendous motorcycle in all respects. Thank you Arnold for riding it in T2 Arnold has Ben a long time Harley rider
Still riding my 93 fat boy it’s on its second factory motor I still love my fat boy.
My dad has a 93 Fat Boy he bought new and its fully original other than the exhaust cause it was too quite !
Got my Fat Boy 114 on the 29th September 2017 and love everything about it. Greetings from the UK.
Hi, I had a sporster as my first bike and lived it, I since changed to a gold wing. I'm looking for my first new bike and can't decide between fat boy v gold wing. Any advice from someone who owns a fat boy?
The only means of transportation I bought brand new was a 2001 Harley Davidsons 1200 custom so now I want heavier bigger displacement engine so to me nothing looks better in the entire Harley-Davidson lineup than the Fatboy
I freaking LOVE IT. I've fallen in love with it the first time I saw "Terminator2"! :D :D
Those B92's must have been awesome, 63 more awesome than the B29
F-16 not bad
And the B-52s live in the love shack.
B29 Ebola Gay anyone?
Sean has dyslexia. I think he does a great job with it. If you watch his videos, he misreads most of his words of wisdom. But, the message is still the same and I love his work.
I met a guy at a show a while back who helped build the original '90 grey ghost Fatboy. It was a custom shop bike. They only built 3000 of them and they sold out in one day! Arnold rode a '91 in T2 as the introduction of the production bike. I'm the second owner of my '91 Fatboy. Had it for over 15 years and it still makes me smile every time I ride it.
I wanted a Fat Boy for years, and finally bought a 2005 Anniversary model in 2012. I just recently traded it in, but man, I *loved* that bike. It’s a great machine. It’s hard to beat, and I can’t imagine how much of a beast a 114 model must be.
My dude, I just bought a 2005 anniversary model. I couldn't be happier with that classic twin cam
Picked up a 2014 FatBoy Lo last year...went to the dealership to buy a shirt and left that afternoon with a motorcycle. Best looking bike on the showroom floor in my opinion.
When Arnold cranked that Fatboy up, that bottom end sound blew me away. I have owned many motorcycles but I have to say that my current 2010 FB is a bad-ass intimidating machine. 😎🇺🇸💪🏻
My first HD was a 93 Fat Boy, I sold it for $5000 more than I paid for it. Plus had years of trouble free riding, great bikes.
The Harley Fat Boy is my absolute favourite motorcycle. Only a Ducati can compare, for me, and even they are a distant second. Fat Boys simply rock. And it's their simplicity that is their most beautiful and iconic feature - simplicity and raw power, especially with the optional, massive 114 cu.in. engine. Thank you for this wonderful tribute!
As to rumours and speculation, I say we just drop it entirely. Miles Davis was a wife-beater, but I still love his music. I just don't want to think about his personal life. I doubt Harley-Davidson were commemorating a bomber plane, but even if they did, I don't want to think about it! I'd rather think about Arnie defending humanity on his bad-ass Fat Boy, thank you very much. Let's consider the subject closed.
Gossip is for pre-teens. I understand you felt the need to address that rumour, and that's perfectly fine, but let's just let it die a quiet and peaceful death. It's time to move on. Fat Boys are the best! Man, I love this bike!
My first Harley was a Sportster, which I still love. The next, and probably the last one I will ever buy, because I plan to never part with it, will definitely be a Fat Boy. Harley cruisers are the best, to my view, and Soft Tail cruisers are the best of the best. The Fat Boy is the king of them all.
I've been watching your videos for a couple years knowing at some point I wanted to buy a Harley. Last weekend I took my cousin to pick up his bike and there it was. 2013 Fat Boy Lo anniversary. It's now in my garage and I am loving it!
Watched this, then straight away jumped on my '16 Fatboy for a ride, with the biggest grin on my face. Great video, thumbs up.
Just picked up a 98 Fatboy with 28K original miles from the original owner bone stock except for an up graded exhaust. Other than a new set of tires it was in top shape. I always liked the looks of the FLSTF now I have one.
Great video Sean. A little history review, a little humor, and one of the most awesome HD motorcycles of all time. Job well done.
I have a 2017 Fatboy which I have customized and now it resembles a Road King. I love it and it has never given me any issues. I highly recommend the Harley Fatboy.
Okay, I have to add some important context to the story of the 1990 Fat Boy that was absent in this video.
The story begins back in 1969, when Harley-Davidson was looking for funding to expand their production to cut back on wait times at dealerships. Despite their horrible reliability in those days, they had a diehard base that would ride nothing else but a Harley and waited up to two years for new bikes. Around 50% of their bikes had failure issues fresh off the showroom floor. Dealers knew that once a bike rolled off the floor, there was a good chance it'd be back that same day with a serious issue. But the diehards stayed loyal despite this, hence the demand staying higher than the supply. So, along came AMF to buy up HD and provide the capital needed for them to expand their production.
Fast forward 12 years and now it's 1981. HD, along with the rest of the US, was looking the aftermath of the fuel & energy crisis' square in the face. HD was hit with a triple-whammy - their reliability issues still haunted them, the fuel & energy crisis meant people weren't interested in buying bikes with big motors, and the imported small-displacement Japanese and European bikes were comparatively cheap, reliable, and fun which drew in a crowd of potential buyers from HD's doorstep (plus, the stigma of Harley's and the people who rode them over past few decades didn't help either). AMF/HD was facing bankruptcy and AMF wanted out, so they looked for a buyer who'd take HD off their hands but they had one problem - nobody wanted to buy. HD bike sales were in the toilet and no investors in their right minds wanted to take on such a risky business endeavor.
Thankfully for us, there was a group of investors who weren't in their right minds. Vaughn Beals, Willie G. Davidson, and 11 other then-senoir execs at AMF/HD decided to put their money together and buy HD back from AMF. But they didn't do this without a plan. They knew it was going to take some serious overhauling, redesigning, and marketing to fix their problem and keep HD afloat.
So they got to work overhauling and retooling their production facilities as well as improving their quality control. In 1983, they went to President Reagan and had a 5-year tariff placed on imported bikes that were over 699cc, effectively protecting big bikes made in the US from foreign competition. This wasn't a shortsighted move - it was a strategic one that set the stage for what was about to come.
One year later, in 1984, they unveiled the Evolution motor, a motor that would become known as one of HD's greatest in terms of reliability. Thanks to the improved quality control and JIT inventory combined with this new, very reliable motor, the failure rates of new bikes dropped drastically from around 50% to just 2%. This in addition to the new Softail design caused sales to skyrocket; they were so good, in fact, that HD actually went back to President Reagan and had the tariff lifted ahead of schedule. Just those three years, from 1984 when the Evo rolled out to 1987 when the tariff was lifted, were enough to bolster their sales and revitalize their presence in the market. You'll hear people claim that the tariff saved HD, but the truth is that they saved themselves. The tariff only lit the stage before they rolled out a new era of Harley-Davidson's from behind the curtains.
Now, if you look at the imported bikes prior to 1984, when the Evo made its way into the public eye and the reliability began to compete with the imported bikes, you'll notice that there were very few cruiser-style bikes that resembled the Harley's. Most of the import bikes were more of a neutral riding position or a forward-leaning sports bike position. It wasn't until Harley had its newfound success that they also had newfound copycat cruisers popping up, particularly from Japan. Now imagine being Willie G in 1987 - you just went all-in on a gamble to save the company that your grandfather founded, you actually succeeded in saving it, and now those import manufacturers were trying to steal that away from you? I can't think of much else that could possibly piss me off more. And I have a feeling that Willie G felt the same way.....
So what could somebody in his position do to drop the biggest metaphoric F-bomb possible on the Japanese manufacturers? What could he do to make a statement about American pride and not only capture our ability to overcome adversity and dominate the competition, but simultaneously capture the essence of the American spirit? Willie G, THE chief styling officer, let the creative juices flow. He meticulously funneled that emotion into a new motorcycle design.
Calling back to a time when American pride was arguably at its highest, he took styling cues from our WWII-era military. He took inspiration from a moment when the US sent two messages to Japan that we can't be dominated, which was sent by air mail via the USAAF. The two planes that delivered those two messages were the Enola Gay and the Bockscar, B-29 Superfortresses. With a silver monochromatic paint scheme from frame to fender that mirrored the B-29's and enough rivets to make even Rosie grin, his new creation started to take form. To highlight the explosiveness of this bike's statement, he took another cue from the US military. There are many colors and symbols that represent many different types of ammunition, one of which is a single yellow band painted on ammunition such as missiles and bombs. This single yellow band indicates that the ammunition is a high explosive live round. 7 of these bands worked their way onto this new bike, from the cylinder heads to the ignition switch. But most notably, you'll find one around the redesigned Harley-Davidson emblem on the sides of the tank.....which looks reminiscent of the USAAF emblem. One of the final strokes of genius on his masterpiece was coming up with a name, one that on its own doesn't sound like much (for the sake of marketing) but one that when all the dots are connected clearly spells out the message. The 'Fat Boy' name came from the names of the two messages we sent to the Land of the Rising Sun back in 1945.....the Fat Man and the Little Boy. The icing on the cake was the timing of the release. 1990 was 45 years after the US delivered its message, which coincidentally happened in '45.
Of course, Harley-Davidson has publicly denied the story behind this bike time and time again because it would be political suicide for them. Even Snopes has tried to delegitimize the story, but gives practically no real, good explanation as to why else the bike ended up exactly the way it did (see below). But if you do a little digging, you'll find people have asked Willie G himself about it and he's given them a different answer from the official one.
Only 4,440 were made in 1990 and it only came in one color scheme (which was only available in 1990) - the monochromatic silver with yellow bands (which dubbed its nickname 'The Gray Ghost'); this was intentional because the bike was, by all intents and purposes, a statement and a trophy. It was Willie G's ode to the time when Harley-Davidson won, a testament to the fact that the American spirit will always overcome adversity, and an icon that will forever be a staple of the motorcycle world.
One thing is certain - the Fat Boy is and forever will be a special piece in the gallery of Willie G's creations, and I know he'll hold that trophy proudly until the day he dies.
It was the army that dropped the a-bomb back then. It wasn't the air Force untill after the war
@@user-tm9cq1zf2w I feel like it's splitting hairs; the Air Force division of the Army existed since the early 1900's as the US Army Air Force (USAAF). The only thing that changed in 1947 was that division being distinguished as its own branch of the military instead of being part of the Army. I use the USAAF and USAF interchangeably in this context because the purpose of its existence and its function didn't change in 1947. Whether it was the USAAF that existed in 1945 or the USAF, it was still members of the United State's Air Force that completed the mission.
That all said, I'll change USAF to USAAF to avoid future issue.
Regardless I love my Fatboy. And yes your right I didn't have a problem really I was just board and I'm in the army and the chairforce gets it easy!🤣
In 1974 I ordered my Superglide in red, after waiting about 5 months they said they had a black one and I should take it or wait another two months SMH...I took it..never had problems with it until about the year 2000, Still sitting in the garage..My retirement project...riding a 2002 softail springer now.
Get a life
My dad had an original 1990 & his 1st name was Harley. Unfortunately, he was killed by a drunk driver in 1993. We had to sell it. I've had 4 of them since I've grown up. I recently sold my denim black 2012 Fatboy lo & bought a new 2019 FLFBS 114. What a machine!!! My dad has a HUGE smile of approval...
I'm sorry for your loss
Sean...I love your videos for your honest reviews and information on so many types and brands of motorcycles, BUT this one put you up to a new level! ...Wow, creative...well written....flawless presentation... great research...and well thought out! CZcams awards to come for sure! Will share this with many people. So grateful to you, good luck topping this one!....you will I'm sure, Thanks
I bought my 2011 Fat Boy Lo in 2011, new for my 2 year old daughter. She was a little young to ride it. I love that bike - both the style and ride position and comfort. It's not fast, but it's loud and gets the job done. I also love that it was named after 2 bombs.
Thank you so much for this! 🙌 Loved the history lesson 😊🤗🙌
Nice history lesson and tribute to this wonderful bike ! Just bought the 2020 model, all black with straight pipe ! Mean look and badass sound ;)
I just picked up a 2010 Custom Fatboy last week. I love the bike. I upgraded from a 2000 Custom Sporty so It's like rolling down the road on a cloud.
I own a 97 fatboy and I absolutely love it it's my first bike and I've been out on numerous runs with it this bike has never let me down and I really appreciate you took the time to do this video on the history of the fatboy
Good old reliable evo!!
@@Mikebagisitichy i even had a accident last month and that bike started right back up I finished the run and rode home that bike is freaking indestructible
@@christinaakman7791 I bought a 97 dyna wideglide bran new and I still have it today!!
@@Mikebagisitichy that's freaking awesome my bike (I bought it 2 years ago ) was my uncle's he was the first owner
Just purchased a 2009 fatboy with 11256 miles that is really on great conditions from my neighbor retired military, my first Harley Davidson and I love it.
The only thing it's that my wife doesn't know about it, lol.
April 17th is are 10th yrs anniversary, either like it or not I did bought it. For $8500 could not resist. My dad told me that it's better to say sorry then ask for permission!
🤷🏿
A real man would ride up and say "come with me if you want to live..."
@@jvzamarripa
You know that's right 😎
My 1st Harley, 2000 FLSTF Twin cam 88B in pearl white. I've owned it for twenty years now, traveled everywhere with it including countless bike weeks, still turns heads. $17k when new & almost as much invested in mods too! I've even got a matching trailer to tow behind it.
I'm never parting with it & most likely will leave it to my grandson when I die.👍
I just bought a Fatboy last week and then came across your channel. Where has this been all my life? Loving the videos so far.
I love the Fatboy due to it has a balanced motor. It does not shake like the traditional Harley motor.
Right video at the right time! Thank you! I'll buy one!!! Respect from Romania!!!
I have a 2012 Fatboy, that's about to get a stage II installed. No screaming eagle parts though. I have a batwing, saddle bags, KST bars, Avon grips, and topped off with front crash bar. Love riding it!
Bike week, Daytona 1991 the Motor Company gave Peter Fonda the use of a 91 Black Fatboy to ride and participate in the bike parade in which Peter put 200 miles on the bike. Tampa Harley sold the bike as a demo that had 200 miles on it. The new owner purchased the bike, tore it down and dumped alot of money to set it up for show. He sold it to an older guy who kept it in his living room and occasionally rode it. I purchased the bike in 2002 with only 19000 miles on it and still own it. A year after I bought it John Sachs , my riding buddy and mechanic set up the current S&S 124 INCH motor with big valves and head work putting out 151 ft pounds of torque winning several horse power shootouts in South Florida in 2003. Fatboys are de bomb - great video and history lesson!
Wow that’s awesome
Hey Sean, your on a roll, ya videos are getting better and better and that was bloody brilliant. Enjoyed it heaps, cheers mate
Storytime with Sean, pretty dope. Enjoyed the history lesson, and as a regular to the channel, I wouldn’t mind more videos like this.. thanks
I've wanted a Fatboy since I was a kid. I just bought my first bike, a 1999 Fatboy and I love it.
Been riding one for 19 years. Love it.
i’m really digging the everything about it series
Nice job on the history. Chopping a new HD in the 70s is not so shocking. They had to be repaired sitting brand new in the showroom anyway.
@gemini232003
Golf carts.
Yeap, they did NOT know what they were doing, real glad the Harley family bought them back. I remember when the "Fat Bob" and " Low Rider" came out in the mid to late 70's, you almost could not tell the difference other than having the names on the gas tanks, a couple of friends bought both and they rode well, don't know what happened to the guys or their Harley's.
@@jymebale5545
Even if they ride new ones probably not around anymore. After all they aren't Hondas or Suzukis, those seem to last forever.
@gemini232003 Check your history. You're only partly right. Yes, AMF had bad management but they also had a lot of money that they pumped into R&D and came up the the EVO engine which saved H-D from bankruptcy, particularly in the Sportster. If there had been no AMF involvement, you wouldn't even be watching this video because the Motor Company would only exist in the history books.
I cut my teeth on amfs and learned how to turn a wrench and build a chopper and rebuild an engine. Same eith cars before computers I'll take one anytime.
I appreciate this dudes honest with his video. He didn’t edit it to make it look like he talked perfect. And the vid is great info
(Yet another) great video, Shawn! I just got a 2018 Fatboy, and it is AMAZING!!!
Very cool man! I get youtube pop up reccomendations on my phone every day but yours are the only ones I ever stop and watch. This sir is why. Working hard at it and taking it to a new level every time. Great job!
Turned 16 recently and have been loving my 03 fat boy, only but best bike I’ve ever ridden
Sweet short history lesson on Harley’s best bike 👍 I can’t get enough of my 100 year anniversary fatboy, she’s an old girl but still rides perfect and turns heads. Keep up the awesome content mate, respect from Australia 🇦🇺
Love it. Great video. Thanks
I bought my '97 FatBoy new. I loved the fact that back then they were so hard to find that I flew to LA from the Bay Area to buy one and then bring it back. It was and still is a head turner. I've tried to keep it pretty much stock other than the typical HD chrome add ons thinking back then I was customizing it. Laughing at myself for that thought now
I am not in the B29 shape but you have to admit it must have been a formidable impression of power and strength at take off. Especially at the time. What a beast.
I’ve had mine 21 years and it was a year old when I found it, after 59 cars and motorcycles all have come and gone including Ferrari Maserati BMW super bikes, Ducati,s etc etc, it’s the only one I will keep, no abs no computers just a classic cool thing,
This video is fantastic! I hope you do more content like this! Funny cut aways included.
Love the video. I own a Fatboy didn't know it's history until now. Thank you...
Keep doing these types of videos, love the history
I owned the prototype FATBOY. It was built in El Paso, Texas by Sherman Barnett at Barnett Harley Davidson Dealership. It was a 1989 Heritage Softaial and it was customized in 1988 It was seen by Willie G. Davidson at the 7th Annual Laughlin River Run when Sherman introduced me to Willie G. Davidson. I had over $20,000 dollars invested in the bike by the time it was completed. A new Heritage Softail only costed about $11,000 in 1989. It had .Center Line Wheels. They were $600 each. It had 26 coats of metallic silver paint, Avon racing tires. It had a Canadian front fender. It had 4 valve Branch Heads, Screamin Eagle electronic ignition, all of the lines were braided stainless steel. and a lot of custom chrome. I still have a few pictures but I do not know how to post them here!
Had one, absolutely loved it, best Harley I’ve ever owned. Sold it to a friend who begged me to sell it to him after my back surgery ( shot in combat) biggest regret of my life. Looking to buy another.
I have a 2000 fatboy. 80in. All chrome with a black tank with ghost flames. It is so loud I now have tinnitus. I set off car alarms everywhere I go... I love it.
Sorry I meant mid shifters
Thanks for the history lesson. Really liked this one.
He could use a history lesson the Fat Boy was not designed by Willie G. Davidson, it was designed by Duc Dufour a Quebec Harley dealer.
Pretty sure he adapted it to make the low boy fat boy, not the actual first fat boy.
That was a GREAT video. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
Just bought a 2014 Fatboy, very nice bike. Great riding fun!
Hi Sean, I'm 69 and bought a new 2022 Fatboy last year, I've been ill the past few months and it's been raining here in Seattle for the past 5 months anyway, finally sunny here and dying to get out on the road, the new Fatboy is definitely faster than my 1996 Fatboy, the rear tire is huge which makes turning a bit trying but I love the bike, be safe out there, God bless.
For 2016 and 2017 there was also a Fat Boy S. Slightly lower from the factory, came in your choice of two kinds of black (gloss or denim). Came with the CVO/Screamin' Eagle 110" engine, hydraulic clutch, throttle by wire, cruise control (thanks to the throttle by wire), and ABS standard.
It wasn't quite as awesome as the Low Rider S that had all of that plus upgraded brakes, but they're pretty awesome. There was a Softail Slim S as well.
I honestly really enjoyed this video. I would love to watch more on other Harley’s and other brands as well.
My favorite video ever!.... I love my fatboy, 2013 fatboy lo with a 103 engine, Vance and Hines big shots, fuel pac, and a screaming eagle air filter, it runs and sounds beautifully perfect.... I'll never part with it, but if I ever do buy another bike, I'll be taking a road trip to your shop guys!... I live in Washington county, pa so it wouldn't be a hard drive...
great video, really like those stories. keep up the great work
Loved the video. Learned about the genesis of my bike! :)
Thank you! Great video
Great video love the passion and humour, l am on my way to buy one now........:-)
That was just Awesome man 👨 thanks
Peace
Finally got mine 98, I am excited, thanks for such a good video..
Wow. That was an awesome explanation. What a beast of a bike.
I absolutely love every bit of this video!!!
You are a Goldmine of knowledge Sean, thanks. Regards Robert.
Excellent! Thanks
Thank you! That was very interesting! I'm on my second Fatboy, after many years on old FL's I had to buy as basket cases and restore cause I never had enough money for brand new. And although, I'll always have a special place in my heart for the Shovelheads. The first 91 Fatboy I bought (used) Was like a dream! Now on my second Fatboy I just bought (used cause I still cant afford new) LOL A 2006 CVO. I'm enjoying it very much! The Fatboy and the Heritage -Deluxe Are my favorites! But, If I was taller than 5' nothing? I think the Breakouts are the nicest looking Harley's today!
the way I see it the Fatboy and the Heritage -Deluxe look as if they have just driven out of the 40's which I so love that style (I've owned a 14 Fat Boy for 3 years now a love every minute of it) with a the Breakout its a totally different style of bike. I love the seat high around 24 in high it does give it low slung feel to it...
Cool info! I really enjoyed it. I'm waiting on the videos for some of those cool new rides you guys have added in the last week or so though! Those Victories are screaming for videos!
Hey, you are so great... Thanx so much for all your videos. This one is on top. Thanx for sharing. J/Sweden
Your right I love my 03 I can't wait to come home and ride it
I have a 1991 Harley-Davidson fatboy flstf and definitely a keeper that’s for sure
Loved your Fat Boy history lesson. I just bought a 2019 FLFBS in Scorched Orange on 3/7/20.🇺🇸KAG
B-29's dropped the bomb the Enola Gay and the BocksCar were the planes. I never put the Harley Fatboy and the bomb together until I watched this. Learn something new every day.
Love the video & the bike and throwing my computer out the window now thanks for info.
Just bought a few weeks ago 23 120 anniversary Fat Boy to add to my collection. What a fun ride. Love the story behind the Fat Boy.
I have a Heritage softail Fatboy 1990 bought in Daytona at the bike week in 1990
Nice Video. You explained it very well
Oh, man that was hilarious and informative at the same time! You were jammin'!
Took my old Yamaha VStar 1100 to mountain motor sports to get worked on last spring, saw a 2018 fat boy 107, and the rest is history 😎
Outstanding video. When I purchase expensive cars or motorcycles, I read about the history. I am not like someone down the street that bought a BMW and thought it was from Japan. Obviously she is not an enthusiast but buying for the look at me, The Joneses. I have never owned a Harley as I love Sexy European bikes but with this unique history, that would make me consider that bike. I own a 2015 Ducati Monster 1200 and a 2018 Super Duke 1290r. Just before I bought the SD, Harley did catch my eye with there new Fat Bob, FXDR, and Fatboy but at 700 pounds, all too heavy. I do not mind the cruiser less horsepower thing but getting too old to push around that much weight in the garage. Keep the great history videos coming. Harley making great looking bikes. Waiting for there new modular engines as I am sure the Euro 5 regulations in 2020 will make it increasingly difficult for air cooled motors.
if it was it would have much fewer problems.
Thank you Sean. the history lesson on the Harley's very interesting learned a lot that was real cool take care of man have a good one
Great video man!
Sean you are crazy. ;) Love your script and delivery. Great vid thanks.
Awesome job. More of this please.
My favorite video of yours so far! More of these please...
Bought my 2009 Fat Boy new and have loved it,smooth ride ,low to the ground,awesome quality.
I've got an eye on that triumph 955 behind you, love those triples
The "wife's birthday" part earned my sub. Well done sir, well done.
You missed one of the biggest reasons this bike sprung into popular culture......T2
Arnold riding a Fatboy in T2 really brought this bikes existence into the consciousness of the mainstream culture
wunder8962 one of the first things he said. Did you even watch the clip? Idiot
Great video, I really enjoyed it. I ride the 114 Anniversary and I love it every day.
What's the power like on the fatboy
after buying a 2008 sportster about 6 years ago and trading a watch for a 1999 road king last year, finally this year i decided to do a stupid thing, got a loan and went buying a '93 Fat Boy... and i' m so glad... of the three, this one is the cherry on my small collection of H-D... the Evolution engine it's a breed of its own, the sound, the pull, the ride... it's not as agile as the road king (yeah, for me that one is probably the best chassis H-D came up with as maneuverability) but sure its pretty close and it's just plain glorious. God Bless America
Amazing parallels here Sean. I just watched the videos you made about the V45 Magna, the bike you learned how to ride on. My learning bike was a V65 Magna and my 2nd bike was a '98 Fatboy. I just purchased #3 which is an '06 Electra Glide standard.