I absolutely hated the fat bob since it came out. I sat on one last weekend (gonna have to test ride one asap). I was blown away with the ergonomics, the comfort, the stock suspension. It just felt RIGHT
I had a ‘18 fat bob. Loved it. Traded it for a road glide to ride doubled up. Wife wanted to ride alone. Now i own a low rider s. I still feel like the fat bob rode better and could turn better. I liked the looks too. Don’t regret the low rider. But that fat bob still lives in my mind.
@@TeensierPython right on man, I also bought a road glide for two up with my wife and to jump on the performance bagger trend. But I’ve been really want to ditch it for something smaller like a 14-17 dyna or fatbob or low rider s or a standard.
@@ericnay7733 i put a pile of money into my road glide and that’s really the only reason I miss it. The low rider s fits me and my riding style so much better though.
I'm a Softail Fat bob owner myself, always loved it, heh looks every where I go, I Even have hard bags and a Sissy bar on mine for long travels. I suspect the Fat Bob will come back in a year or two with upgraded parts like the Breakout did, namely a 5 gal tank and 117 ci motor from the factory
Fell in love with the social version of the Fat Bob when it was released in 2018. Finally bought on in 2022. It the bike that brought me to HD. It’s unique. I’m keeping it. CVO RG ST coming soon because the Fat Bob introduce me to the brand, and I’m keeping it!
You said your buddy was able to drag engine guards? That’s awesome. I live in the mountains and that’s one reason I haven’t bought a Harley because they blow on the corners😂. I have a paltry Vulcan 650. It’s a cruiser that handles these roads with glory. So nice But if he got this thing to handle the twisties, I have hope!
Dude, CZcams -guy on a Harley vs Sport bike -in the turns. We're talking Lowrider with apes and forward controls ,the rider teaches the following sport bike a thing or two.👋💀
@@sevenin1 ~ not sure what you’re saying, that the low rider can handle the turns? I’d love that, if that’s what you mean. I tried a soft tail slim and hit floor boards going around a regular corner. But I know they’re all different. Lemme know because I wasn’t following, not enough coffee yet.
Yep I see it almost weekly. The rokform shouldn’t do that if you have the vibration dampener on. No issuers from the quad lock and I’ve been running it for 2 years now.
I ask this question, I have a Low Rider S and I’ve ridden (very briefly) my buddies Fat Bob. The Fat Bob definitely feels more forward sitting. …it’s sporty in that regard but the skinnier front tire (though affected by lines and ruts in the road more) is much more “flickable” from turn to turn.
I think I heard you say at 1:26 that 2023 was the last year for the Fat Bob? The Harley website has a 2024 model listed (colors Vivid Black and Billiard Gray). Edit: I double checked. It is gone for the US market but still available in other countries. My bad (and our collective American sad).
This is a nimble bike compared to what? A trike? Or a semi-truck? I rode one of these and "nimble" is not one of the words I'd use to describe it. That's why I ended up with a Scout Rogue. Sad they're phasing this out though. Might be the beginning of the end of the air-cooled bikes.
I tried the acessory Mid Kit and wasn't a fan. It didn't feel well built, and the pegs were too high up for me to be comfortable. Your experience may vary depending on your height and build.
@@throttleblip9854 hahahaha I've been in the mountains so long I forget what other "mountain" areas look like hahahaha. Trying to get a Buell super cruiser to kill the streets and carve the mountain roads n canyons. I currently have an adventure bike. Just found your channel today! Bout to explore your other views now during my bong sesh 😎 cheers 🍻
“I don’t know the price of this thing… I just get to ride it, have fun with it and enjoy it.”
Kinda reminds me of when I was single.
I love mine. Its a great do it all bike. I can rip around backroads all day or throw my bags and sissy bar on for a weeklong trip with the ole lady.
Sport Glides also have inverted front suspension
But also no longer available here in the US
I absolutely hated the fat bob since it came out. I sat on one last weekend (gonna have to test ride one asap). I was blown away with the ergonomics, the comfort, the stock suspension. It just felt RIGHT
I had a ‘18 fat bob. Loved it. Traded it for a road glide to ride doubled up. Wife wanted to ride alone. Now i own a low rider s.
I still feel like the fat bob rode better and could turn better. I liked the looks too. Don’t regret the low rider. But that fat bob still lives in my mind.
@@TeensierPython right on man, I also bought a road glide for two up with my wife and to jump on the performance bagger trend. But I’ve been really want to ditch it for something smaller like a 14-17 dyna or fatbob or low rider s or a standard.
@@ericnay7733 i put a pile of money into my road glide and that’s really the only reason I miss it. The low rider s fits me and my riding style so much better though.
I'm a Softail Fat bob owner myself, always loved it, heh looks every where I go, I Even have hard bags and a Sissy bar on mine for long travels.
I suspect the Fat Bob will come back in a year or two with upgraded parts like the Breakout did, namely a 5 gal tank and 117 ci motor from the factory
I can definitely see that happen. Didn’t consider it but very possible.
Fell in love with the social version of the Fat Bob when it was released in 2018. Finally bought on in 2022. It the bike that brought me to HD. It’s unique. I’m keeping it. CVO RG ST coming soon because the Fat Bob introduce me to the brand, and I’m keeping it!
Yep would like to know that fairing..been looking for one
If I was in the market for the Harley this is actually the one I would get 1st. And I would do everything you did to the standard.
That would be nasty!
That new screamin’ eagle rear shock setup is minty👌🏻👌🏻
It is. Rides as good as it looks.
No joke, I had a teacher that lost his arm and leg when he hit a turtle on his motorcycle, lost control, went under a guard rail!
I had a teacher lose and arm and still rode. One arm and leg…? I’d still ride.
@@MrMann-gt1eh it was his right arm and leg. Couldn’t clutch or shift😂
@@MrMann-gt1eh it was his right arm and leg. Couldn’t clutch or shift😂
@@izzojoseph2 you can shift with a hook and a prosthetic. I work at Harley. I see amputees ride occasionally. They’ve always got thrifty setups.
@@MrMann-gt1eh oh that’s awesome!
Next time I see him!
You said your buddy was able to drag engine guards?
That’s awesome. I live in the mountains and that’s one reason I haven’t bought a Harley because they blow on the corners😂.
I have a paltry Vulcan 650.
It’s a cruiser that handles these roads with glory. So nice
But if he got this thing to handle the twisties, I have hope!
The Vulcan S 650 is one of the most underrated bikes on the market.
Dude, CZcams -guy on a Harley vs Sport bike -in the turns. We're talking Lowrider with apes and forward controls ,the rider teaches the following sport bike a thing or two.👋💀
@@sevenin1 ~ not sure what you’re saying, that the low rider can handle the turns?
I’d love that, if that’s what you mean. I tried a soft tail slim and hit floor boards going around a regular corner. But I know they’re all different.
Lemme know because I wasn’t following, not enough coffee yet.
I need to find that episode about the phone mounts. I wrecked my phone camera and I was using the rokform mounts.
Yep I see it almost weekly. The rokform shouldn’t do that if you have the vibration dampener on. No issuers from the quad lock and I’ve been running it for 2 years now.
Very beautiful bike!!!, Nice video!!, Thanks for sharing!!
Would be great if you also recorded the sound of the bike cruising around too, so it's not just you talking the whole time
Bad ass scoot
a big fan of this bike, goal of buying this year 😁🙌🤌
Nice scooters ❤❤❤❤
I just now figgerd out- it’s Timms, not Tim’s! 😮
This in the twisties vs Low Rider S…?
I had one the Low Rider st is much better. In my opinion.
Lowrider. I love the geometry of the Lowrider and ST model. Also the front tire setup on the Lowrider feels much better.
I ask this question, I have a Low Rider S and I’ve ridden (very briefly) my buddies Fat Bob. The Fat Bob definitely feels more forward sitting. …it’s sporty in that regard but the skinnier front tire (though affected by lines and ruts in the road more) is much more “flickable” from turn to turn.
Cool bike.
What's the difference about an inverted front end vs not
The wheel takes all the vibration...not the wrist
Can't get a harley to stick?
Good video
Nice but can't hang with the dial on the tank anymore... Speaks old school already 😢
Yeah it does. Then again a lot of guys on new Lowrider and ST models are going back to the analog gauges. 🤷🏻♂️
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I think I heard you say at 1:26 that 2023 was the last year for the Fat Bob? The Harley website has a 2024 model listed (colors Vivid Black and Billiard Gray).
Edit: I double checked. It is gone for the US market but still available in other countries. My bad (and our collective American sad).
Yep, still available in UK and Europe as is the Sport Glide. Love my Fat Bob.
This is a nimble bike compared to what? A trike? Or a semi-truck? I rode one of these and "nimble" is not one of the words I'd use to describe it. That's why I ended up with a Scout Rogue.
Sad they're phasing this out though. Might be the beginning of the end of the air-cooled bikes.
You probably rode a stock one. With the forward controls which definitely don’t make the bike handle well imo.
Can you put a bigger tank on it?
Sure can. Takes a bit of work but it’s possible.
Easy it bolts on. Gotta figure out your dash setup though.
probably easiest to get an earlier LRS with the gauges on the tank. Or get the dash off the ST and use any tank you find.
Yeah. I've got a tank off a heritage for mine to put on eventually, but honestly the 3.6gal tank has been OK, and it's shaped better than the 5gal.
Where can I get that mid control kit??
They sell them on the Harley Davidson website.
Looks like oem mid setup. Nice setup but you gotta swap out primaries.
@@FXFBS540 I checkout the kit and other videos, looks like you keep your stock primary cover.
Yeah, there are 2 kits. The oem one that comes on the Street Bob and Low Rider S, and acessory one that keeps your existing primary.
I tried the acessory Mid Kit and wasn't a fan. It didn't feel well built, and the pegs were too high up for me to be comfortable. Your experience may vary depending on your height and build.
Lowrider s would ride the bends better without the fat front tyre
Never the less awesome bike🔥
Agreed!
If I could just get my 21 Electra Glide on some weigh loss. I’d probably handle her better, aka fat girl! Haha
lol yeah it is. Gut it like a king of the bagger bikes lol.
I had a 2018 when they first came out. I never really liked it. My Low Rider St. Is worlds better.
I’d take the Lowrider St over the FB as well.
Ahhhhhhhhhhhh.... let's be clear now remember you said this is not a build...... you're just swapping out parts....lol
A Mountain Slayer cruising in an area with no mountains 🤷🏼♂️🤣 Total click bait for this guy living in the Colorado Rockies
Well compared to you we have hills anyway lol
@@throttleblip9854 hahahaha I've been in the mountains so long I forget what other "mountain" areas look like hahahaha. Trying to get a Buell super cruiser to kill the streets and carve the mountain roads n canyons. I currently have an adventure bike. Just found your channel today! Bout to explore your other views now during my bong sesh 😎 cheers 🍻
Don't like the freak bike, catch you next video,if your content is better.🫣💀
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