Fatboy handling

fat08boy · Apr 8th, 2009, 08:40 AM

I think my 2001 Fatty cornered alittle better than my 08 but I think thats because of the change in rear tire size. I agree with most on this that it does handle fine though. There is a huge difference between the RK and the FB. Ride em both before you decide.

crshoveride1 · Apr 12th, 2009, 09:39 PM

Where might I find these videos of the police handling there bikes? I wouldn't mind trying them myself.

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Originally Posted by bikermonkey

I'm on my 3rd fatty, pics are posted on this site of my current 02 fatboy. I think it handles great. Face it, some people ride for years but never learn how to handle a good sized bike,, I reccomend they watch some Police Bike handling techniques and practice them. I can turn my bike around in small radious scrapping the boards in either direction at 5 mph. It is low,, so common sence will dictate your curve speed while riding, once you learn the bike you can keep board scrapes to a very minimum. Weight shifts from the handle bars, not the seat. If you pay attention you will find that pushing the left handle bar grip forward shifts the bikes weight to the right, setting up a smooth right hand turn with no saddle or body weight leaning. Once the weight offsets you simply head into the weight with your turn,, always turn your head in the direction you want to go,,, and look at it, you bike goes where you look. It is a great bike, this would not be my third if I had to compromise.

I know you don't want to hear from any other riders other than Fatty riders, but, I have a Heritage and there really isn't a whole lot of difference in the two other than the wheels that I know of. I like the way my bike handles. Just gotta keep in mind that its a big @$$ heavy bike with fat tires. Its going to be a bit different than other bikes.

I gotta mention.. when I read the post about "pucker-factor" when scrapping the boards I had to burst out laughing! I can totally remember the first few times when I scraped my boards. Talk about Pucker-Factor!

steve76108 · Apr 18th, 2009, 01:16 AM

I've got a 98 Fatboy and I love the cornering both fast and slow, I can ride the zipper, outer edge you pick a spot and it sticks like glue.

fatboyjo · Jun 19th, 2009, 03:33 AM

I have an 05 fb and think it handles great in turns for a heavy bike, and as far as wobble mine does wobble a little at about 105, I assumed that is due to rubber bushings in the swingarm but could be way off on that.

sniper · Jun 21st, 2009, 03:55 AM

Hello Smitty901. I am currently 11B in Afghan. I just ordered up a 2010 FB. This is my first Harley, expected to see it when I return in Sept. Just wanted to say HI, to a fellow groundpounder, and am eager to learn and see any news on the 2010's. I just joined this site, to learn as much as I can before I get home. Thanks again !!

smitty901 · Jun 21st, 2009, 08:35 AM

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Originally Posted by sniper

Hello Smitty901. I am currently 11B in Afghan. I just ordered up a 2010 FB. This is my first Harley, expected to see it when I return in Sept. Just wanted to say HI, to a fellow groundpounder, and am eager to learn and see any news on the 2010's. I just joined this site, to learn as much as I can before I get home. Thanks again !!

Good to hear from you,
Stay in touch with us and read visit site often as you can it helps time pass.
Both my sons are in Iraq on trip 3 now.
That FB will be a nice welcome home.

sniper · Jun 22nd, 2009, 07:35 AM

Thanks again Top. Happy Fathers day and my thoughts and prayers are with your sons also. Be safe and take care !!

Jubal · Jun 25th, 2009, 06:24 PM

I have 2006 FB and have been riding since 2005, when I started I had the same problem on turns the group that rides with me use to teach me how to do turns as I was new to FB. Now 5 years later I do turns without any hesitation I guess its the practice that makes you perfect. I should mention I ride in Costa Rica where it rains a lot and mountains are with steep curves.

Ride Safely.

!!MO!! · Jun 27th, 2009, 06:03 PM

i just bought a 09 fat boy about 3 weeks ago. I put about 400 miles on the bike and I dont have any complaints about the handling when compairing it to other bikes in its class. I can lean it pretty good for a big bike. great bike i love it.

~~JRFatboy~~ · Jul 1st, 2009, 04:57 PM

I love my '05 Anniversary Edition Fatboy, I went with the carburated
and have changed the exhaust and breather, havent changed wheels and tires yet or lowered anything, still stock seat, and when I go into corners
the only problem I had was when I hit a little sand patch (live in Florida)
and when I made the mistake of letting mobile detail guy detail my bike while he was doing the rest of our cars, he used some slick tire shine,
but all it did on those two times was let the rear tire break out a little and
pucker my(edit) a little.
But hey, thats rideing and I was still verticle!

Please read this...

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Apr 8th, 2009, 08:40 AM	#31
fat08boy Start The Engine Ride: 2008 Join Date: Nov 5th, 2008 Posts: 43	Re: Fatboy handling I think my 2001 Fatty cornered alittle better than my 08 but I think thats because of the change in rear tire size. I agree with most on this that it does handle fine though. There is a huge difference between the RK and the FB. Ride em both before you decide.

Apr 18th, 2009, 01:16 AM	#33
steve76108 New Family Ride: 1998 95 anniv. fat boy Join Date: Mar 5th, 2009 Posts: 2	Re: Fatboy handling I've got a 98 Fatboy and I love the cornering both fast and slow, I can ride the zipper, outer edge you pick a spot and it sticks like glue.

Jun 19th, 2009, 03:33 AM	#34
fatboyjo New Family Ride: 05 fatboy Join Date: Jun 19th, 2009 Posts: 2 My Mood:	Re: Fatboy handling I have an 05 fb and think it handles great in turns for a heavy bike, and as far as wobble mine does wobble a little at about 105, I assumed that is due to rubber bushings in the swingarm but could be way off on that.

Jun 21st, 2009, 03:55 AM	#35
sniper New Family Ride: 2010 Fatboy Join Date: Jun 21st, 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Fatboy handling Hello Smitty901. I am currently 11B in Afghan. I just ordered up a 2010 FB. This is my first Harley, expected to see it when I return in Sept. Just wanted to say HI, to a fellow groundpounder, and am eager to learn and see any news on the 2010's. I just joined this site, to learn as much as I can before I get home. Thanks again !!

Jun 22nd, 2009, 07:35 AM	#37
sniper New Family Ride: 2010 Fatboy Join Date: Jun 21st, 2009 Posts: 4	Re: Fatboy handling Thanks again Top. Happy Fathers day and my thoughts and prayers are with your sons also. Be safe and take care !!

Jun 25th, 2009, 06:24 PM	#38
Jubal Start The Engine Ride: 2006 Fat Boy Join Date: Jun 25th, 2009 Posts: 21 My Mood:	Re: Fatboy handling I have 2006 FB and have been riding since 2005, when I started I had the same problem on turns the group that rides with me use to teach me how to do turns as I was new to FB. Now 5 years later I do turns without any hesitation I guess its the practice that makes you perfect. I should mention I ride in Costa Rica where it rains a lot and mountains are with steep curves. Ride Safely.

Jun 27th, 2009, 06:03 PM	#39
!!MO!! New Family Ride: FAT BOY Join Date: Jun 19th, 2009 Location: Camp Pendleton Posts: 1	Re: Fatboy handling i just bought a 09 fat boy about 3 weeks ago. I put about 400 miles on the bike and I dont have any complaints about the handling when compairing it to other bikes in its class. I can lean it pretty good for a big bike. great bike i love it.

Jul 1st, 2009, 04:57 PM	#40
~~JRFatboy~~ Account Removed Ride: 2005 Fatboy 15th Anniversary Edition Join Date: Jun 30th, 2009 Posts: 9	Re: Fatboy handling I love my '05 Anniversary Edition Fatboy, I went with the carburated and have changed the exhaust and breather, havent changed wheels and tires yet or lowered anything, still stock seat, and when I go into corners the only problem I had was when I hit a little sand patch (live in Florida) and when I made the mistake of letting mobile detail guy detail my bike while he was doing the rest of our cars, he used some slick tire shine, but all it did on those two times was let the rear tire break out a little and pucker my(edit) a little. But hey, thats rideing and I was still verticle! Please read this... STAFF NOTES: A Friendly Reminder - Harley Davidson Community Last edited by glider; Jul 1st, 2009 at 05:21 PM. Reason: grammer/abbrev.

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