Grumpy Old Git Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 114 Fat Boy (2018)March - £14,500Good Points:ComfortableVery good accelerationGear Indicator200+ mile rangeHandles very wellScreen / Pillion Back Rest clip on/off in secondsLow vibrationCame with the 'Sreaming Eagle' Air Intake and Exhaust upgradesBrakes effective (with ABS)Lighting goodFitted USB outletBad Points:You have to fill the tank slowly to avoid spillageFairly weighty - You need to park sensiblyReach slightly too long for me - I'm going to get 'pull-backs' sorted over the winter.Battery very difficult to get toUSB outlet rather low down (front frame tube)Yes I would buy this bike again!Superb! Quote
mikestrivens Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 Very nice. I had a red one when I lived in London about 20 years ago. Quote
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 29, 2018 Author Posted August 29, 2018 That would be the 'thin' Fatboy. Quote
fullscreenaging Posted August 29, 2018 Posted August 29, 2018 Very nice!Errrmmm.... where’s the front brake disc? Quote
mikestrivens Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Very nice!Errrmmm.... where’s the front brake disc? t'other side Quote
fullscreenaging Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Very nice!Errrmmm.... where’s the front brake disc? t'other side Wow. Only one front disk stopping that bad boy!! Quote
mikestrivens Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Very nice!Errrmmm.... where’s the front brake disc? t'other side Wow. Only one front disk stopping that bad boy!! Anticipation is the prime requirement for riding Harley’s. Quote
Throttled Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 It looks fabulous, now how much was a rear tyre again? Quote
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 30, 2018 Author Posted August 30, 2018 Loads of dosh!And, it stops quite quickly - decent 'pots' and a large disc. (Oh and ABS). Quote
mikestrivens Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Loads of dosh!And, it stops quite quickly - decent 'pots' and a large disc. (Oh and ABS). They must have improved in the last 20 years then, but I guess all bikes have. Quote
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 30, 2018 Author Posted August 30, 2018 Certainly have. This one is quite a bit lighter too. Quote
Hoggs Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Anticipation is the prime requirement for riding Harley’s. Yeah but it takes 3 miles to get up to 60 so.... Quote
mikestrivens Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Anticipation is the prime requirement for riding Harley’s. Yeah but it takes 3 miles to get up to 60 so.... At least they aren't 8' wide. And they are great for posing on the King's Road, especially with the screaming eagles exhaust. Quote
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 30, 2018 Author Posted August 30, 2018 Anticipation is the prime requirement for riding Harley’s. Yeah but it takes 3 miles to get up to 60 so.... Would yo be willing to put your money on that? Quote
Hoggs Posted August 30, 2018 Posted August 30, 2018 Anticipation is the prime requirement for riding Harley’s. Yeah but it takes 3 miles to get up to 60 so.... Would yo be willing to put your money on that? Sure. Please note I have no money Quote
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 31, 2018 Author Posted August 31, 2018 Yeah but it takes 3 miles to get up to 60 so.... Would yo be willing to put your money on that? Sure. Please note I have too much money Fixed it for you! Quote
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