I take it you gave the fatboy a good spanking
I did ! The 1584 has noticeably more poke which was nice and with those pipes sounded like an explosion !!
2006 Fat boy anything to look for / issues
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I did ! The 1584 has noticeably more poke which was nice and with those pipes sounded like an explosion !!
I prefer the older grey one Rob.
A Fatboy is about “just crusin” and soaking up the vibe.
A Fatboy is about “just crusin” and soaking up the vibe.
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It’s cheaper to change the colour than get the power from the 88”.......
I prefer the older grey one Rob.
A Fatboy is about “just crusin” and soaking up the vibe.
I'm coming round to that . It is just like the one I had new in 2001 . It rides like new and feels right . I know they are not meant to be fast . It also has the look of your original , which I really like
Grey is the new black.
One thing I noticed was the fork lowers have some corrosion to the clear coat . Is that easy to remove or is it a case of new fork lowers ? They can do most of the minor corrosion ( master cylinders and few bolts ) but said could not remove the fork lower corrosion . Its not awful but a distraction on a 10 grand bike ? Cheers
I can see the corrosion on the lower forks now I’ve zoomed in.
I think I would want something doing about that before I bought it. Like you say it’s a £10 grand bike from a main dealer.
I think I would want something doing about that before I bought it. Like you say it’s a £10 grand bike from a main dealer.
Thanks yes agreed . I asked and they said they all go like that . I think new lower sliders are the fix otherwise it will take away from the enjoyment . Never had it on my previous Road King / Glide or FB . Will see Thanks again
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New sliders? Nah..... a rub down with Wet and Dry and either clear coat, or etch primer and paint.....also..hot air gun and remove those fecking reflectors...
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Who told you they weren’t meant to be fast? You’ll regret getting the 88 over the 96.....
Oh gawd now I’m confused!
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Knitting, I feel knitting would be more therapeutic.
Could be right , knit one pearl one ��
That’s nice , highish milage and looks used as intended , not averse to that. Seems too cheap or do you think the wear and tear reflects that ? The 96 has sold , he who dithers etc. Or should I look for a well used one for less . Jeeeeez it’s not easy,
Unless it is a work or commuter bike, always buy a bike with the heart and don't over think it.
You are right Hugo. Since the burglary I feel pretty low/ violated . Need to get a grip/ gain focus . Cheers
Bought the 1450 . Love it love it love it .It ain’t fast but it rides so nice , better than the 1584 , it will take a month to process as it needs paint and rusty bolts replaced but I am very happy
Fantastic!
Good choice.
Good choice.
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