Harley Davidson Fat Bob 117 Stage 3 Review

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  • Harley Davidson Fat Bob 117 Stage 3 Review
    The Fat Bob has always been a great performing HD in the softail range. With the added 117 Stage 3, it takes the performance to another level. It's important to understand the difference between stage 3 and stage 4 output and I cover this in basic layman's terms.
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Komentáře • 106

  • @razorback0z
    @razorback0z Před 4 lety +18

    Just bought a 2018 with a stage 1 and nice pipes. My first Harley after 35 years of sports bikes.

  • @rob7105
    @rob7105 Před 3 lety +10

    I feel like fat bob is the next step for all the motovlogger's currently pushing the lowrider, just seems to be picking up traction everywhere and I love it.

  • @ruibiscaya872
    @ruibiscaya872 Před 22 dny

    Just bought one. First Harley after 32 years of sport bikes and Enduro/Maxi Trails. Absolutely awesome bike.

  • @ntdfmaverick
    @ntdfmaverick Před 4 lety +2

    Excited to see you back! Thanks for the video, I always enjoy them immensely. It's just exhilarating to see a fun bike and beautiful scenery. The Fat Bob may be my favorite Harley, or at least among them.

  • @FranBunnyFFXII
    @FranBunnyFFXII Před 4 lety +1

    Glad you're back!
    The comments were disabled and I got this on notification and wanted to say happy to see you back.

  • @PAKChase23
    @PAKChase23 Před 4 lety +3

    Welcome back. Great review. I have a 2018 Fat Bob myself. Done about 6000 miles on it already. Great bike. Might now consider the Stage 3 enhancement having seen your vlog. All the best...

  • @SaltyNico920
    @SaltyNico920 Před 4 lety

    Nice to have you back, thanks for another awesome video!

  • @Thumper1222
    @Thumper1222 Před 4 lety +4

    Nice to hear a fellow Welsh man again. Welcome back.

  • @wicktintable
    @wicktintable Před 7 měsíci +1

    Best handling bike that Harley has ever made!

  • @BigTruckRacing
    @BigTruckRacing Před 4 lety +2

    Welcome back M8 , great review keepim coming .

  • @Musicbyruben
    @Musicbyruben Před 4 lety +1

    I gotta say I missed you man! Glad your back.
    What a bike! If this bike was priced at 15k it would be a a no brainer

  • @huntychunks
    @huntychunks Před 4 lety +8

    The best Harley - hands down.

  • @paulbaker1000
    @paulbaker1000 Před 4 lety

    Good to hear from you again, and on a cracking bike too!

  • @martyncockerill8724
    @martyncockerill8724 Před 4 lety

    Welcome back Mark

  • @MarvFitBikesKicks
    @MarvFitBikesKicks Před 4 lety +21

    this is the most beautiful motorcycle on the road. i've been looking a whole lot and i keep coming back to this, its just so damn expensive though

    • @TeensierPython
      @TeensierPython Před 3 lety +1

      MarvNoGood - there are some good used examples out there. Don’t save a ton of money but it’s something.

    • @choilive
      @choilive Před 3 lety +2

      @@TeensierPython picked a used up for $10k USD last year!

  • @NodealWallace51
    @NodealWallace51 Před 4 lety

    Welcome back!

  • @The_Ghost923
    @The_Ghost923 Před 2 lety +3

    I'm looking at hopefully getting on a bike again next year after nearly 7 years of not having one. I was trying to decide between a used FXDR and the Fat Bob. The FB is slowly winning me over. I want to do the 117 Stage III kit as well and put a black Screamin' Eagle high-flow exhaust system on it. Awesome review!

  • @JRZiglar
    @JRZiglar Před 4 lety

    Good video to start out the new year

  • @sportglidejim9001
    @sportglidejim9001 Před 4 lety +2

    Loved my Fat Bob put 12,000 on it with no issues but being that it are only transportation we needed to make a change. Going stage 2 but may have to go to 3 now😁 Really love are Sport Glide as well! Great review!.......Ride hard or stay home😎

  • @paulmorris3022
    @paulmorris3022 Před 4 lety +4

    Welcome back. what a great start the Fat bob. i have the 2019 114 version. i have had a stage 1 put on it and i have changed the position of the number plate. i have added an engine guard and detachable sissy bar. also heated grips and cruise control. the bike is awesome. i have taken it out in the winter, but can't wait for spring to be here and we can go for descent rides out.

    • @shaunmorris4355
      @shaunmorris4355 Před 4 lety

      Hi I want to do the same with the number plate where did you buy it from ?

    • @paulmorris3022
      @paulmorris3022 Před 4 lety

      @@shaunmorris4355 Hi Shaun it was through Harley Davidson Cheltenham

    • @shaunmorris4355
      @shaunmorris4355 Před 4 lety

      Cheers Paul I have been looking on the net,but not sure I would get the right one .I will try Harley at Bridgewater when it's is all over.What sort of prise did they charge and was it fitted ?

    • @paulmorris3022
      @paulmorris3022 Před 4 lety

      @@shaunmorris4355 hi Shaun yeah I looked high and low. HD in Cheltenham put it on it is not a HD part. It cost £160 but it does so much more. I dont get the shit coming up my back and helmet when it's been raining. Have you got a fat bob?

    • @paulmorris3022
      @paulmorris3022 Před 4 lety

      Hi shaun I have just got the receipt. Part number is 749895 it was £164.74 but with hog membership came to £148.27.
      Hope this helps

  • @MrBurlybiker
    @MrBurlybiker Před rokem

    I did the stage 3 for my street glide special! 498 cam! Great power!!!love the mid range!!!

  • @ericnuernberg3901
    @ericnuernberg3901 Před 4 lety +2

    Great video thanks dude! Mic sounded really nice👍🍺

  • @rnijhuis71
    @rnijhuis71 Před 4 lety +1

    Yea man, welcome back. Looking forward for my first ride of 2020!

  • @branislavromancak8514
    @branislavromancak8514 Před 4 lety +2

    Great review, beatiful bike 👍

  • @charlesklapmeijer6481
    @charlesklapmeijer6481 Před 4 lety +2

    Hi Mark, i follow your vlogs for abt 3 yrs. From the 883 to the customization of the 48 and so on. The Quality of your vlogs are great! From my perspective one of the best. The sound, the riding experience, the surroundings, all included very good! When you ever look or have time for annother bike, i can recomend you the R nineT Pure and a customisation project would be nice. Anyway succes with new series and thanks fo the enjoyable vlogs!

  • @jenskronvall8735
    @jenskronvall8735 Před 2 lety

    Great review and bike. Just got my Fat Bob and will do similar mods but how do you setup the flipped mirrors not hitting the tank at full steering. Some say they adjust the handle bar a bit but looks like you have it in stock position?

  • @moorshound3243
    @moorshound3243 Před 4 lety +3

    I love this bike.
    I'd have to rebuild the back end with more mud guard & fit a sissy bar.

  • @RidesForDays
    @RidesForDays Před 4 lety +3

    Always an enjoyable vlog to watch👍 where did you get your gloves from? I want a pair!!

    • @jj.1412
      @jj.1412 Před 4 lety

      Look like Moto Stukas "Shanks' ?

  • @soorajsaikumar
    @soorajsaikumar Před 4 lety +8

    Imagine this one with the new 131ci kit...throat ripper 🤘🏽

    • @billjerome4010
      @billjerome4010 Před 3 lety +2

      if you use HD engine kits the 117 stage 4 puts out more power than the 131 HD kit, I believe the reason is the mild cam in the HD 131 kit

    • @soorajsaikumar
      @soorajsaikumar Před 3 lety

      @@billjerome4010 oh thanks for the info, ill check it out 👍🏽

  • @jayakrishna5693
    @jayakrishna5693 Před 4 lety +2

    Blockhead’s video on the 131 crate engine is mind blowing

  • @markieell5614
    @markieell5614 Před 4 lety

    Nice to see you back on 🇬🇧🍺
    Any custom series planed ❓

  • @andrewvickers4487
    @andrewvickers4487 Před 2 lety +2

    Nice vid. Stage 3 with stock Dunlops on a wet road is a particularly bad idea :)

  • @padrescout
    @padrescout Před 3 lety

    I like those turn indicators. Those are boss.

  • @alex5761
    @alex5761 Před 4 lety

    Ohh yeahhhhh nice review!!!!!!

  • @robertgrant008
    @robertgrant008 Před 4 lety +1

    Great review 👍 love this bike want one but money to save to get one will take a while.but it will be my last bike .

    • @nickrichardson7451
      @nickrichardson7451 Před 4 lety +1

      I plan to get one on HD Covid offers. Take too long to save up!

  • @adys6115
    @adys6115 Před 3 lety +4

    Bad points.
    Rear brake is crap, needs new foot pedal and re-positioning.
    Rear shock keeps bottoming out on the supposed "correct setting" keep turning it up. (too many pies).
    Number plate and light need re-positioning.
    Needs locking gas cap.
    Gearbox really clunky.
    Needs a nose fairing.
    Nowhere to even put your wallet or a packet of smokes.
    Stock exhaust is gold.....I mean really? WTF?
    Upgrades are horrendously expensive.
    Good points.
    It's fucking awesome.

  • @veyselsis1007
    @veyselsis1007 Před 4 lety

    wonderfull journey! thanks

  • @donniebaker5984
    @donniebaker5984 Před 4 lety +2

    The bars need a bit more pull back about 3 degrees more like the drag bars were on the 1980 FXB Sturgis lowrider

  • @yongthanatip
    @yongthanatip Před 4 lety +2

    What is the redline (rev limiter) for this stage 3?

  • @markcardwell3691
    @markcardwell3691 Před 10 měsíci

    I agree with everyone here. My 2020 Fat bob is amazing. It's a 114 Stage II with a screaming eagle ventilator air cleaner and a Two Brother Racing 2 into 1 pipe. Trask performance kit for the transmission and oil pump. S&S 475 Cam. Bike is ready for stage IV if I want to do it. Not sure I really need to. I can already almost not shift fast enough as it is. I've added many comedic touches all over the bike. Saddleman seat and a taller sissy bar are easy to see. Also added 2.5 inch risers but left the stock handlebar. Swung the mirrors underneath but right mirror isn't very useful. To many other little touches to put here with out another paragraph. Bike is a head turner wherever I go.

  • @valentin_marin
    @valentin_marin Před 4 lety

    I love your review dude but I asked you some time...the brand of your gloves. Looks nice...I'm trying to find some like that.
    Greetings from Spain

  • @crazyvideoholic9380
    @crazyvideoholic9380 Před 4 lety +1

    this is my dream bike

  • @2amProFilms
    @2amProFilms Před 4 lety

    The stage 3 117 is cool and all, but have you seen the new 131 from Screaming eagle ? You might want to review one ASAP!

  • @ozoutdorz2584
    @ozoutdorz2584 Před 11 měsíci

    Hey great review and great bike.. BUT .. with a 13 litre tank, what is the range like ??? Here in Australia we ride long distances.. I'm thinking I'd need to carry extra fuel for sure..

  • @RichDunn
    @RichDunn Před 4 lety

    It's a bike I really like to ride. And the 117 is a useful upgrade. When are you going to ride the 2020 Triumph Rocket 3? I think you'll really like it!

  • @richardanderson4916
    @richardanderson4916 Před 3 lety

    What language is that?? LOL! Love from your American brothers!!! Wish I could ride with you bro! That bike is straight badass! Love the pipes! Ride hard amigo!

  • @HS-zu9qq
    @HS-zu9qq Před 3 lety +2

    Best Harley man! Ride one and you'll see..

  • @soorajsaikumar
    @soorajsaikumar Před 3 lety

    Came to my recommendations after 1 yr.. I've watched this episode before....so here we go again

  • @StevieGstar
    @StevieGstar Před 4 lety

    Missed you man Great two have you back in the seat

  • @Redvirus187
    @Redvirus187 Před 2 lety

    Just bought one ☺️

  • @RazvanMarc
    @RazvanMarc Před 4 lety +1

    Any chance for a link of the front blinkers and rear break/blinker combo? Also great job

  • @jamesmac4447
    @jamesmac4447 Před 9 dny

    What is the spelling for them adjustable brake and clutch levers? I need some can’t find them

  • @user-we5gt3lq7e
    @user-we5gt3lq7e Před měsícem

    It is an awesome bike, I love mine.

  • @jj.1412
    @jj.1412 Před 4 lety

    Is it the 2020? I know they changed the ergos a bit..

  • @LatvianPagan999
    @LatvianPagan999 Před 3 lety

    That white Volvo 245 looks mega good

  • @MarvFitBikesKicks
    @MarvFitBikesKicks Před 3 lety

    i like how my boy rubs his hands together before hitting the throttle lol

  • @karamlevi
    @karamlevi Před 3 lety

    S&S sounds awesome

  • @AlvaroGoncalves
    @AlvaroGoncalves Před 3 lety

    I suppose we don't have this version here in Brazil. Just 107 and 114.

    • @jawesselman
      @jawesselman Před 2 lety +1

      The 117 is a staged engine upgrade. It's not factory equiped

  • @AridersLifeYT
    @AridersLifeYT Před 4 lety +1

    god damn this is a good looking bike. im waitin for the harley street fighter

  • @gunnyhartman2
    @gunnyhartman2 Před 4 lety

    The tyres look off road?

  • @obiwanhavanese
    @obiwanhavanese Před 4 lety

    Which levers are those?

  • @Spataman9
    @Spataman9 Před 4 lety

    what are your gloves?

  • @sheldondodd58
    @sheldondodd58 Před 2 lety

    where can I get those signal lights ?

  • @royz6872
    @royz6872 Před 2 lety

    I bought a 018 Fat Bob 117stage 3 and it was wicked loved the bike, I was going to stick the stage 4 kit on which I bought and leave the torque cam in but ended up buying a Rocket 3r instead. But have the stage 4 kit for sale if any ones intrested let me know £800

  • @MrBjhuddz
    @MrBjhuddz Před 3 lety

    Ok. I need to know if you had to pick only 1.... this or the fxdr you rode?

    • @Andy-px1mj
      @Andy-px1mj Před 3 lety +1

      Is that a serious question ha. There is a reason the FXDR is being stopped in production at the end of the year. This or the low rider s however 🤔🤔

    • @MrBjhuddz
      @MrBjhuddz Před 3 lety

      @@Andy-px1mj I didn't know that. For what reason? I missed an opportunity to test ride the FXFBS and FXDR due to bad weather.

    • @Andy-px1mj
      @Andy-px1mj Před 3 lety

      @@MrBjhuddz very poor sales. It hasn’t gone down well with too many things wrong with it in the eyes of the buyer.

  • @ahmet-jr5vf
    @ahmet-jr5vf Před 4 lety +1

    00:00 music?

  • @donniebaker5984
    @donniebaker5984 Před 4 lety +2

    Yea dude you can go through the gears like a crotch rocket no problem ...if you what a high speed better ride check out all the GP Suspension set ups ....dont be surprised about the brakes, harley has been using Brembo brakes since 2006 , wake up !

  • @gusseisern1151
    @gusseisern1151 Před 4 lety +2

    Does a 3 cubic Inch Upgrade Really make a difference ?

    • @Tom-ck8hg
      @Tom-ck8hg Před 3 lety

      Oh, ja es ist ein großer Unterschied.👌

  • @donniebaker5984
    @donniebaker5984 Před 4 lety +1

    Is that head light from bender the drunken robot on Future Rama ? OMFG it's "Bender" and he's bending !

  • @firmbutton6485
    @firmbutton6485 Před rokem

    Needs a nice denim white and a nice black 2-1

  • @amg5795
    @amg5795 Před rokem

    Man what happened with you why no more reviews!

  • @davemonday5381
    @davemonday5381 Před 3 lety

    Is it just or does everyone agree. They lost interest when they designed the back end on all the Fatbob’s. Last one had a TV set for a back light

  • @northrider8628
    @northrider8628 Před 4 lety

    Great job Harley Davidson. Now all you need to do to sell them is get the $ down...

  • @robertprosser6856
    @robertprosser6856 Před 2 lety

    Stage2 with aftermarket cam can give better results for much less £s👍

    • @Evan-3355
      @Evan-3355 Před 2 lety +1

      I've got a 2021 fatbob 114 stage 2. Vance and Hines short shots, screamin eagle heavy breather, screamin eagle tuner and a S&S 475 cam. On the dyno it made 124.9hp

    • @robertprosser6856
      @robertprosser6856 Před 2 lety +1

      @@Evan-3355 😮125bhp@the wheel! That's roughly a 30bhp gain! Very impressive!👍 I've just got Rinehart slip ons on mine for now but will be going full stage2 in a couple of years time. Mine is a 2021 Fat Bob 114 only 110 miles on so still very fresh.

    • @Evan-3355
      @Evan-3355 Před 2 lety +1

      @Robert Prosser it's a total different bike and it sounds amazing.

    • @robertprosser6856
      @robertprosser6856 Před 2 lety

      @@Evan-3355 is your cam gear or chain driven?

  • @ethankessler4517
    @ethankessler4517 Před 10 měsíci

    If I had 25 grand to drop I would buy one

  • @Starlesslemon
    @Starlesslemon Před 9 měsíci +1

    Stage 3 would be a 122, not 117

    • @barnyardscout
      @barnyardscout Před 4 měsíci

      Nope, I have a stage 3 screaming eagle 117. I think S&S may make a 122, but HD does not.

  • @Dahita
    @Dahita Před 3 měsíci +1

    Bike sounds horrible compared to V&H straight pipes, let's face it. Absolutely awesome bike otherwise. Thanks for the video.

  • @craigpennington1251
    @craigpennington1251 Před 4 lety

    Sorry, got to say it, looks like Shit in all black out. The all blacked out look reminds me of a Revel model kit. It makes the bike look fake.

  • @motorcyclestig6941
    @motorcyclestig6941 Před 4 lety +1

    Being American and have owned 2 harleys what I really like about them is nothing. Buy a sportbike or superbike and if you want comfort put handlebars on it.

  • @Alxrlx203
    @Alxrlx203 Před rokem

    How can it be STAGE 3 if you have default manufacture piped?? 👎 FAKE