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Jul 1st, 2009, 08:48 PM
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New Family
Ride: Fatboy
Join Date: Jun 28th, 2009
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Re: Fatboy handling
On my second Fatboy, and haveseveal riding partners whose bikes I've ridden. I have to say, a lot of how a bike handles is the tires. After the tires, then go to suspension. You have to spend the time (and money), to find which brand/size/tread your scooter likes. The difference will amaze you.
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Jul 31st, 2009, 09:17 PM
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New Family
Ride: 2009 fatboy
Join Date: Jul 29th, 2009
Location: Grand Bay
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Re: Fatboy handling
I have a 2009 Fatboy and although I have been only riding for about a year, I enjoy its handling. I have scraped the ride foot board on a tight turn but still enjoy its feel.
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Aug 1st, 2009, 04:54 AM
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New Family
Ride: 2001 Fatboy
Join Date: Jul 27th, 2009
Posts: 5
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Re: Fatboy handling
I never had a problem.
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Aug 4th, 2009, 04:15 PM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2007 Fat Boy
Join Date: Sep 26th, 2008
Posts: 30
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Re: Fatboy handling
umm, it IS a Harley!
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Aug 7th, 2009, 04:19 PM
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Start The Engine
Ride: 2008 softtail
Join Date: May 29th, 2009
Posts: 14
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Re: Fatboy handling
I have an 08 fatty. Yes it scrapes on hills, but you get to know when its going to happen. If you want a cheap way to raise the front end put some stainless steel plugs in the top of the front forks. 75mm (3inch) plugs is all you will need. Remember the floor boards are replaceable
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Aug 8th, 2009, 07:46 PM
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Ride: 2004 Sportster XL1200RS
Join Date: Aug 24th, 2008
Location: Camarillo, CA
Posts: 6,546
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Re: Fatboy handling
A common practice to get around "limited ground clearance" is to "stand the bike up" or "hang off" on the inside of the turn, applying pressure on the outboard peg rather than sitting straight up over the saddle counter steering.
This is done on race tracks as well as on highway on/off ramps and mountain off camber turns, especially over bumps. You do not have to be Valentino Rossi or Casey Stoner...just stand it up maybe 5 degrees on a bike where 30 deg bank angle is about all your bike has.
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