Harley Fatbob arrives

[martybabe]

Well what a week,won the lottery $21 and my new Fatbob arrived,joy joy.Some of you 'on order blokes' asked for a review so here's my opinion after 250k which I know aint exactly a long termer but consider it a good test ride.bad stuff first,the finish aint good,chrome especialy top yoke area just aint been polished before chromin,mirrors are poo,exhaust wadding hanging out the back,handle bars just cheapo finishing everywhere man.I know there selling more than they can build but it just looks rushed,bad harley.
Ridding,the front end is a bit bouncy,the front brakes are poor despite being doubles,the lever traps any digits not wise enough to get out the way even under moderate braking and my foot keeps blowing off the right footpeg at 90kph upwards unless I rest it on the brake pedal,not good.oh and if the bride is bigger than a metre tall and wieghs more than 20 kilos she aint guna wana sit on that stool.
:The good stuff;it looks and sounds great, much better in real life than the piccies,mine's vivid glossy black as apposed to the denim one in all the blurb.It hoons along very nicely,ample balls,plenty of whack,poke etc infact its just an efortless waft of torquey worquey.The gearbox is bloody good compared to the old five speeder(pedestrians don't need to run for cover every time you shift gear)it chugs and vibrates and wobbles like a steam train at a stand still but thats just like a dog that knows its goin for a walk it's exited and rairing to go,none of its intrusive on the move.ridding position is cool and comfy for a 5foot ten fat bast and love the style though I can see why some wouldn't.
If youv'e ordered one and are dissapointed with the above don't be,Ive saved the best till last.Ladies and gentlemen...It handles,yes you read it right,it does the twisties like a goodun,it blats along super fine you find some top bends ,a little scared cause its a hog,lean the bugger over then over some more,flip from side to side,round she goes up she pops then down again.whoohoo,it sticks on line it leans like crazy for a hog,even the rubber works.Its an absolute blast.Its full of character,its ajoy to ride its mine and I love it.It's a harley,4.8 inch ground clearance,wieghs a tonne and is a bit shoddy round the edges but it's genuinely great fun.what a hoot.enjoy.

[deanohit]

So wheres the bloody pics?

[doc]

Well what a week,won the lottery $21 and my new Fatbob arrived,joy joy.Some of you 'on order blokes' asked for a review so here's my opinion after 250k which I know aint exactly a long termer but consider it a good test ride.bad stuff first,the finish aint good,chrome especialy top yoke area just aint been polished before chromin,mirrors are poo,exhaust wadding hanging out the back,handle bars just cheapo finishing everywhere man.I know there selling more than they can build but it just looks rushed,bad harley.
Ridding,the front end is a bit bouncy,the front brakes are poor despite being doubles,the lever traps any digits not wise enough to get out the way even under moderate braking and my foot keeps blowing off the right footpeg at 90kph upwards unless I rest it on the brake pedal,not good.oh and if the bride is bigger than a metre tall and wieghs more than 20 kilos she aint guna wana sit on that stool.
:The good stuff;it looks and sounds great, much better in real life than the piccies,mine's vivid glossy black as apposed to the denim one in all the blurb.It hoons along very nicely,ample balls,plenty of whack,poke etc infact its just an efortless waft of torquey worquey.The gearbox is bloody good compared to the old five speeder(pedestrians don't need to run for cover every time you shift gear)it chugs and vibrates and wobbles like a steam train at a stand still but thats just like a dog that knows its goin for a walk it's exited and rairing to go,none of its intrusive on the move.ridding position is cool and comfy for a 5foot ten fat bast and love the style though I can see why some wouldn't.
If youv'e ordered one and are dissapointed with the above don't be,Ive saved the best till last.Ladies and gentlemen...It handles,yes you read it right,it does the twisties like a goodun,it blats along super fine you find some top bends ,a little scared cause its a hog,lean the bugger over then over some more,flip from side to side,round she goes up she pops then down again.whoohoo,it sticks on line it leans like crazy for a hog,even the rubber works.Its an absolute blast.Its full of character,its ajoy to ride its mine and I love it.It's a harley,4.8 inch ground clearance,wieghs a tonne and is a bit shoddy round the edges but it's genuinely great fun.what a hoot.enjoy.

You didn't mention that you won't lose anything when you trade it in on next years model.

[martybabe]

they'll be along, riddin time!mmmmmmmmm can't get em on here to many jpeg kilopint thingies,in my gallery tho.

[martybabe]

true true and a good point for choosers of other cruisers,Harleys hold there money,love the jap efforts,pretty,but boy does the value do one.Oh to do one in pommie means feck off.

[outlawtorn]

Congratulations dude, may you have many happy miles on your new ride.

Hope to see you on a ride soon.

Cheers
John

[fergie]

cheers for the honest report, a real pleasure to read, thanks

[Macktheknife]

cheers for the report, where are the pics?

[martybabe]

cheers for the report, where are the pics?

pictures are in my gallery,they wouldn't load on this thread sorry.

[martybabe]

cheers for the honest report, a real pleasure to read, thanks

Thanx fergie,like yer bike mate,no shoddy workmanship on that german battleship I'll bet.I had an original RT a hundred yars ago,quite simply the most comfy bike I've ever owned,bit like shovin a barn door down the road though.Streamlined em a bit these days.I wonder if she's still runnin,the paint musta been an inch thick,ah happy days,I remember....................sorry!

[huck farley]

You didn't mention that you won't lose anything when you trade it in on next years model.

After riding for years on sports bikes, the old shoulders, wrists and elbows are screaming out for a change. As mentioned you say that I won't loose much to upgrade to a new Street bob next year.

The only thing that concerns me about buying a Harley Street-bob is that one of the blokes I ride with in our group is "gay" has one on order. Also he tells me it's the Harley of choice of the gay community!! Also he says that Denim is the colour of choice chosen by them also!! So I am reluctant to go there as a result!!

So I may have to look at a different model Harley. That's if I go the Harley way. I would hate to buy a Harley and someone hit on me as a result. Have you guys that ride Harley's ever known any faggots to purchase one? Or worst still been hit on?

[Bonez]

I know there selling more than they can build

More like not making as many to keep up demand I should imagine .

Enjoy.

[scumdog]

After riding for years on sports bikes, the old shoulders, wrists and elbows are screaming out for a change. As mentioned you say that I won't loose much to upgrade to a new Street bob next year.

The only thing that concerns me about buying a Harley Street-bob is that one of the blokes I ride with in our group is "gay" has one on order. Also he tells me it's the Harley of choice of the gay community!! Also he says that Denim is the colour of choice chosen by them also!! So I am reluctant to go there as a result!!

So I may have to look at a different model Harley. That's if I go the Harley way. I would hate to buy a Harley and someone hit on me as a result. Have you guys that ride Harley's ever known any faggots to purchase one? Or worst still been hit on?

What's wrong with you?
Not strong enough to be 'your own man' and do what YOU want to do, put off buying something you like in case you get thought of as 'gay'? or that a gay dude will 'hit on' you??

BTW Gays really go for Triumphs big-time, their bike of choice 'cos it goes with the denim look, Harleys are too 'leather' and leather is so last century man.....

But nice troll anyway, I bet SOMEBODY though you were for real.

[Omega1]

After riding for years on sports bikes, the old shoulders, wrists and elbows are screaming out for a change. As mentioned you say that I won't loose much to upgrade to a new Street bob next year.

The only thing that concerns me about buying a Harley Street-bob is that one of the blokes I ride with in our group is "gay" has one on order. Also he tells me it's the Harley of choice of the gay community!! Also he says that Denim is the colour of choice chosen by them also!! So I am reluctant to go there as a result!!

So I may have to look at a different model Harley. That's if I go the Harley way. I would hate to buy a Harley and someone hit on me as a result. Have you guys that ride Harley's ever known any faggots to purchase one? Or worst still been hit on?

Dunno, but you live in Wangavegas supposedly so pop into the local H.A.M.C pad and ask the boys for their opinions.......

[P38]

:bad stuff first,the finish aint good,chrome especialy top yoke area just aint been polished before chromin,mirrors are poo,exhaust wadding hanging out the back,handle bars just cheapo finishing everywhere man.I know there selling more than they can build but it just looks rushed,bad harley.
Ridding,the front end is a bit bouncy,the front brakes are poor despite being doubles,the lever traps any digits not wise enough to get out the way even under moderate braking and my foot keeps blowing off the right footpeg at 90kph upwards unless I rest it on the brake pedal,not good.oh and if the bride is bigger than a metre tall and wieghs more than 20 kilos she aint guna wana sit on that stool.
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Great report.
Yes you are Lucky, Lucky Lucky

Sounds like you got the good one then