2009 Fat Bob ... Can you help me?

**ktee** · 2nd August 2009, 13:47

Does anyone in the Wellington region own a 2009 or there abouts Harley Davidson Fat Bob with Mid Pegs?

And if you do .... are you prepared to let me have a look and a sit and maybe a try to see if the Fat Bob is for me.

I love the styling of this bike. I am 5 ft 3 and not keen on the forward pegs tho. Granted I haven't test ridden it but then the motorcycle shop will only let it out for a test if you commit to buying.

Anyone? Anyone at all?

Cheers in advance.

**TLMAN** · 2nd August 2009, 14:00

Originally Posted by ktee

the motorcycle shop will only let it out for a test if you commit to buying.

WTF - how do you know if you like a bike if you cant test ride it???

You need to go to another bike shop.

**ktee** · 2nd August 2009, 14:09

They want to sign it up with a 99% commitment to buy with a subject to test ride clause before they will allow it to go out and then you can go around the block only!

I guess is saves unnecessary k's on the new bikes but bites when you are trying to get a feel literally for the best bike for you.

**Big Dave** · 2nd August 2009, 15:32

Do they have a street bob? They have both peg options too.

It would be lower and easier to flat foot than your Bonneville. Pegs are about the same with the mid controls.

**Molly** · 2nd August 2009, 18:40

On my Fat Bob I regularly drag my heels on corners and that's not riding hard at all and it's with forward pegs. Wouldn't expect mid pegs to last long to be honest. Pulls like a f'kin' train I'll say that much though sixth gear is too tall and there's a case for using a smaller front primary sprocket.

Can't believe your dealer won't just let you out and about on a bike. I've spent a full day on a shop HD before now just to get a good idea before signing up (but that's in Christchurch).

**ktee** · 2nd August 2009, 21:47

Much appreciated

**jimichelle** · 2nd August 2009, 22:59

cheap flights and the added bonus of riding it home
(dont forget my commision molly lol)

**ktee** · 3rd August 2009, 19:58

Thanks Everyone.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 3rd August 2009, 20:10

Originally Posted by Big Dave

Do they have a street bob? They have both peg options too.

It would be lower and easier to flat foot than your Bonneville. Pegs are about the same with the mid controls.

Not in NZ BD...we only get them with FC...and it costs a bomb to convert them as you need a different inner and outer primary cover etc.

Blame the Aussies...it's because they only want them with FC...so we get lumped with that too.

**Big Dave** · 3rd August 2009, 20:49

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Not in NZ BD...we only get them with FC...and it costs a bomb to convert them as you need a different inner and outer primary cover etc.

Blame the Aussies...it's because they only want them with FC...so we get lumped with that too.

I got no more XB12X - same reason.

**Crasherfromwayback** · 3rd August 2009, 22:12

Originally Posted by Big Dave

I got no more XB12X - same reason.

Good news for you then mate...they're back with bags for 2010!

**Big Dave** · 3rd August 2009, 23:14

Originally Posted by Crasherfromwayback

Good news for you then mate...they're back with bags for 2010!

Nah that is the XT. All dual sport capability has been removed.

Nada long travel suspension, tall seat or reinforced wheels - and a whole heap of stuff I don't need.

The only way Buell will get me for repeat business is if they put the Helicon engine in the Ulysses chassis. They have about 2 years. :-)

**Paul in NZ** · 4th August 2009, 19:31

Originally Posted by ktee

I love the styling of this bike. :

They you are beyond my help I'm afraid

(just kidding)

**Crasherfromwayback** · 4th August 2009, 21:55

Originally Posted by TLMAN

WTF - how do you know if you like a bike if you cant test ride it???

You need to go to another bike shop.

Just to put our side of the story in here...there are approx 30 different models in the HD range...do you seriously expect us to have a demo avail of each one...let alone the 30 diff Suzuki models...and 5 odd Buells? Get real. We have ONE Fatbob avail for the rest of the year...it's THE biggest seller and THE most popular model right now. WHY would we turn the ONLY new avail one we have left into a demo if it's only for a ride? The customer in question has every right to want to see what a current Dyna is like to ride with mid mount controls...so she was given an FXDL, and an FXDC to ride. Both have mid mounts...both are exactly the same to ride, bar a slightly wider front tyre and another disc on the front. We're only too happy to wet up any bike in the shop...demo or not..IF the customer is wanting to buy it subject to a test ride. BUT...we don't and can't be expected to let all and sundry ride any old bike when there's other ways around it.

Open your own shop mate...Id love to ride a new RMX450...an RMZ 450...the 250 just because...an RM250...cause I'm not sure if I still like two strokes...a DRZ 400...a Busa...a B-King...GSXR 1000...every single cruiser in the range...and um...oh yeah...your sister.

Dreamer. You have no idea.

**Molly** · 4th August 2009, 22:20

Does your dealership stock more than one brand then? Was saying in another thread how hard it can be to get out of one brand for another when it often necessitates going to another dealership where you'll be offered less for your 'alien' brand bike because it's not one they generally sell.

Wish there were more multiple-brand dealers out there.