We “old school” guys are history. I’m 74 and now ride a power wheelchair. My riding days are over. If I could still ride I’d buy this bike ... its bad ass ... thanks for the ride, brother.

@krtm530

3 жыл бұрын

im 38, i hate Harleys, I ride naked and supermoto, i have never have once said "i like Harley", i like this Harley. looks amazing.

@tinman3586

3 жыл бұрын

@@krtm530 Same with me. I don't like Harleys but this one looks awesome, just needs a more modern LED dash.

@bmxriderforlife1234

3 жыл бұрын

27. But raised around old timers and legit bikers...like club members. Indian larry was an inspiration as a kid. Jesse James was cool but don't agree with some shit he's done. I like sports bikes too. But many of them are over kill for anything beyond a track toy or canyon carving. Some Harleys are pretty whippy bikes stock. So I kinda see both sides. I also like triumphs and shit like that. Kinda wish harley would do some minimal work to building the engines up and some weight reduction. Give em a more chopper feel ride wise in the sense of lighter more power low end grunt but can Rev out a little bit. They drive more like a truck made for long hauling. And yeah I've driven bikes without my license on private property. Still dumb but I was young and wouldn't recommend it. But yeah Harleys do have history. But you can also build a cheap bike that's more history type ride then most Harleys. Buy a replica older engine. After market soft tail frame. Put a 5 or 6 speed and gear it right. Even with mostly stock frame geo just keep the bike simple and they end up a little sportier. And you can get a more vintage vibed bike that runs like an old one new. Just for reference though my dream bike is soft tail ape hangers at shoulder height medium wide rear end no extra rake a knuckle head a 6 speed bit of extra power maybe water cooled for reliability. Some people really dislike Harleys cause you do get a price tax for the name. However at least for the full touring bikes. Metric bikes usually don't look as good so glides I understand a price increase. Everything else though it's hard for many to justify. Ducati can be the same way though.

@StateOfMind63

3 жыл бұрын

@@krtm530 The thing is, this bike almost rides like a naked too. The handling is phenomenal for its size/weight. I own a GSX-S 750 and a Suzuki Bandit 1250 but this Fat Bob brings me the most smiles to ride.

@donniebaker5984

3 жыл бұрын

Did you know that if you get yourself an extra battery for your power wheelchair and a series parallel switch from a 24-volt start 12 volt charge 18 wheeler you can double the voltage on-the-fly at the Press of a button and run the other old school dudes clear off the sidewalk while pressing a remote control the lower the tailgate on a sidecar with all the controls that will operate a Harley-Davidson motorcycle and fastened to it. Seen this done by Vietnam vet whose legs were blown off serving our country .... this i saw while I attended the 1983 Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. It Ain't Over Til It's Over dude that is when everybody take the big dirt nap

I was never a "Harley Guy" but this bike turned my head enough and fit me well enough that I spent the 19K on it.

@MrMann-gt1eh

5 жыл бұрын

Loran Kowallis you sound like a wuss. Yeah, Harley’s aren’t for you.

@lexkantoor6514

4 жыл бұрын

Mr. Mann Nice bike

@RestlessFisher

4 жыл бұрын

@@MrMann-gt1eh but he bought one?

@gregorytimmons4777

4 жыл бұрын

I think that 30% of the time a good share of the hate is fabricated and done so to add another "talking point."

@thomasl9729

3 жыл бұрын

Why?

I'm a 60+ "Harley guy" and I think it's beautiful.

@stevengodfrey891

5 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@Jesse-B

5 жыл бұрын

@@stevengodfrey891 That's the spirit old son.

@votethebulliesout2956

3 жыл бұрын

So look at it, whatever you do, don't ride it

@albertprasetyo6846

3 жыл бұрын

I like Harley Davidson because I love vintage diesel engine 😍

@Jesse-B

3 жыл бұрын

@@albertprasetyo6846 That's the main attraction, purpose built for public roads.

This is the bike that made me start loving bikes, so....I’m sorry to whosoever that don’t love this bike, u can see innovation and intention was put into it. Thank you Harley Davidson

VRODS are really big in Australia I believe mostly because we don’t care who designed the engine because it’s not Aussie either way. I’m really sad to see it go.

@isaacdominguez9036

5 жыл бұрын

Dgd custom Australia props to those guys makin dirty vrods

@smokingbeetles5793

5 жыл бұрын

We're sorry to see it go in the states too

@dustinpomeroy8817

5 жыл бұрын

I'm running Rotella full synthetic in mine and the difference in the way the transmission shifts as to how it was before is crazy.

@tminer2110

3 жыл бұрын

Vrod is One of my fav harleys! so under rated the fuckn thing is technically the first production super bike!

@mojifan4984

3 жыл бұрын

Here in Germany it's the same thing. I like the VROD a lot

Harley Davidson fans be wanting to make the same bike for 200 years

@jamiehaggett5586

5 жыл бұрын

capitán_ camote_picante why change perfection

@capitan_camote_picante6370

5 жыл бұрын

Jamie Haggett well.. they are improving their “perfection” but the fans are just to sensible, original HDs weren’t like today’s ones.. they were more like today’s Royal Enfield, HD fans are just capricious.

@jamiehaggett5586

5 жыл бұрын

Jk bro I like most of the stuff they are doing

@vhjvbhjb5280

5 жыл бұрын

Jamie Haggett 17000$ for 80hp and 300kg, and not even a tach is perfection? They might be heading in the right direction but they need to increase power to weight ratio.

@reedrobb

5 жыл бұрын

Love my only HD, a beautiful black ‘14 NightRod. All my other bikes have been Japanese or British. Keep it up Harley!

Own this bike and absolutely love it! I did install a slip on muffler and sounds sweet. Bike gets a lot of attention and people stop me to ask about it. Rides smooth and it’s great in corners.

@torres7918

3 жыл бұрын

do you think a 5'4 guy can ride, IYO, im currently ona honda rebel 500, looking to upgrade, thanks

@StateOfMind63

3 жыл бұрын

@@torres7918 I have one. The ergonomics are quite versatile. It fits all sizes but just to be sure you should test ride one or at least sit on it. They are amazing bikes.

@torres7918

3 жыл бұрын

once my divorce papers are signed by the end of this year, I'm turning my 2019 honda rebel 500 for a new harley, is a toss up between this and the soft tail slim 2021

I am NOT a Harley guy, but this is a Harley that I would buy. I love the look and the exhaust sound. Doesn't have that potato..potato sound. Great job Harley!!

@lexkantoor6514

4 жыл бұрын

Generation ProgreXXive Nice Nike What the preice lexkantoour1@gmail.com. Holland amsterdam

@user-sw2lv3zp6o

4 жыл бұрын

I hate the potato ... potato sound, too.

@brianloebig4139

3 жыл бұрын

Bought two :-)

@jacknasty6940

3 жыл бұрын

😂 potato sound?

@nickmichaels6516

3 жыл бұрын

@@user-sw2lv3zp6o How the hell does anyone hate that sound. It's like hating the sound of a Big Block Chevy with a hog ass cam.

I got the 2018. I get so many "is that a harley?" Its so much fun man.

@jeronehodges9498

5 жыл бұрын

Same here

It is one of the first Harley's that I have ever liked the look of.

@markfox1545

3 жыл бұрын

*Harleys

If you love the sportster and just want more power this is the bike for you. In 2019 i rode the entire HD lineup during a showcasing and this is the only bike that got me excited. Went from my Nightster to this and wont look back. Its everything I loved about my sportster dialed up to 11 and that I can keep for life.

I worked at an H-D dealership at the time of the release and most people liked the bike enough. Yes, a lot would have preferred they did it a bit differently but it grew on people. The biggest complaint was the massive exhaust, not the light.

I like the Bender head light.

@vector6977

5 жыл бұрын

Puts out tons of light too.

@ThePakovia

5 жыл бұрын

this bike plus samsung galaxy S10+

@benlorenzo1966

5 жыл бұрын

I like the light too.

@twerkingtwinkies2335

5 жыл бұрын

Same, i always thought it looked badass. Something different.

@jasonbo4209

5 жыл бұрын

Lol

The headlight is absolutely awesome! That light, along with finally painting all the revolting chrome BLACK has actually made Harley's start to look good. With this bike and then the Sportster S, Harley is ditching the 'grandpa bikes from the 1950s look' finally. Like literally... until recently... all there bikes have looked 60 years old. It is like they froze in time. Imagine if everyone was still driving around bubbly 'spaceship' cars from the 1950s still with the wings and other crap... it is the same thing for Harley but with bikes. FINALLY they are modernizing and it looks amazing!

The Fat Bob is a beautiful bike. I find it interesting you mention the rear brake control because mine was adjusted far to low. I had to slide up balls to the tank to try and brake properly. I adjusted the pedal higher only to have to readjust it downward when I put on the mid-foot controls. Aside from some Vance and Hines slip ons and computer controls the bike is awesome.

I've seen nothing but love for this Harley in all the circles I'm around...young and old. A lot of ppl seem to be buying them.

The "old school" Harley guys can still get their brand new old school Harleys. It's nice to see that the new school guys/gals can get something a little bit different. My local dealer has a brand new 19 Fat Bob in the scorched orange color with all the orange add-on bits to match. It is a really striking bike to look at. Maybe I'll see if I can talk them into a test drive :-)

that's actually the most beautiful Harley. I'm getting 2019 Fatbob this August

@AussieChad

5 жыл бұрын

I suppose they needed to make a bike to suit teenage girls.

@ort8410

5 жыл бұрын

You just validated my post. Congrats.

@jake66

5 жыл бұрын

Barf

@StateOfMind63

3 жыл бұрын

@@AussieChad You think a very heavy cruiser with an 1800+cc engine is for teenage girls? ... right...

As a single guy in my late 20s with no kids I can surely buy one. I am currently into cycling a lot and I enjoy so much the freedom I get from hitting the roads, I am slowly getting into 🏍

Yeah, the headlight is cool. I think Harley people hate it because it's not traditional, but I think it looks good. The one feature I don't like is the license plate hanging way out on the left side. It would look better if it were mounted under the rear of the fender. Otherwise I'd love to have one.

Most the haters of anything new HD are the bagger crews. If it’s not gigantic, windscreaned, cup holders everywhere, etc ... its not liked The best thing for HD is to get beyond the HOG bagger gen.

@nicodemus7784

5 жыл бұрын

word. they need to control price and market for a wider audience.

@mikeessary4925

5 жыл бұрын

You absolutely nailed it!! Why don't they just buy a convertible. I'm 47 and have no interest in cup holders.

@nicodemus7784

5 жыл бұрын

Its like the baggers feel that if the bikes they wont buy anyway, become "less Harley" it will some how make their own bikes less Harley. so they kick and scream any time Harley plays with the formula and want the same shit from the 1960s, but it must have that infotainment system......

@mikeessary4925

5 жыл бұрын

@@nicodemus7784 yes exactly!! I totally get different strokes for different folks but they act like everyone should drive the same bagger and then talk about how many miles they did today. I don't count miles! It's fun not a dick swinging contest.

@nicodemus7784

5 жыл бұрын

@Loran Kowallis I have not had the luxury of the time to do a long distance multiday ride yet. but I have racked up many many miles in a day exploring unfamiliar areas or hunting for twisty mountain roads all over socal. I have nothing against a bike being comfortable and functional, but the stereotypical person who complains when Harley changes something is a 50-65 year old on their 2nd or 3rd bagger who wants to be able to buy the same bike until the day they die, these are not the people the V-rod, fatbob, and FXDR are meant for. that is ok, but that doesn't mean Harley should only make the same 5 bikes for eternity. HD is in trouble if they cant expand their market, and that means tapping into new riders who don't like the current catalog. 3 dollars a day huh, guess retail price has nothing to do with designing things to be easier, faster, or cheaper to manufacture then huh... Harley is not currently price competitive, period.

I love this bike, when I sit on it I just melt into the bike, it's so comfortable to me. My buddy has a 2010 model & he rides it very hard & has never had an issue with it. These are a blast to ride!

I own the 2019 Fatbob 107. I absolutely love it. I personally didn't like the gold pipes and low bars, so I did a stage 1 mod 2 in 1 pipes and fly racing's bars with Forbidden 9" risers. This bike get up and goes. Balance in turns is amazing.

I got my first bike 2 years ago and before I did I took a beginner riders course through Harley. They gave us a tour while we were there and let us sit and get a feel for all of the different bikes on their showroom floor. This was one of my favorite bikes I got to see when I was there. Would love to eventually upgrade to one.

Sean i think i speak for everyone please brother next time you speak about other bikes in a video when your comparing one bike to another show pictures of the bikes your talking about please your words of wisdom speaks volumes about your faith from a fellow brother in christ god bless you and your family

@christianarcos4333

5 жыл бұрын

Thaddeus Carroll God. Not god. Bless day brother.

This is one of my favorite bikes I love the LED in the front and the over all look of the bike.

bought a 97 sportster here recently love it! 45k miles and no leaks and running like a champ love your videos!

This is a sick bike and I love that front light. Definitely awesome. Thank you.

I am a die hard Harley guy and I love this bike!

@TheWolfsnack

5 жыл бұрын

I am a die hard Harley guy for almost 50 years.....and I say this bike has great potential to turn into a chopper/bobber......not that the engine is that great of a design....I will stick to my 93 FXDL

@ridelive6249

5 жыл бұрын

I am not a Harley guy at all and never had one, but I love the new Fat Bob.

@isaactaylor1833

5 жыл бұрын

klh3244 who says Harley guys hate this bike?? Stuff SRK says is out his ass..... “5th most hated bike??” Seriously

@dude1234522

5 жыл бұрын

I'm a die hard super sport fan and I love this bike.

@sivvinod3187

3 жыл бұрын

@@isaactaylor1833 go to any Matt Laidlaw video and scroll down enough. You'll see them toxic ass bastards.

I literally just bought this bike and I freaking love it so much. It has really awesome speed and handling for a cruising bike. It’s beautiful to look at too. Definitely a head turner

@c0nsumption

Жыл бұрын

Estimate on your 0 to 60??

@alexandermstitz

Жыл бұрын

@@c0nsumption I’d say between 4 and 5 seconds

This is one Harley rider who loves this bike. I bought a 2018 - 114 Fat Bob FXFBS. I dropped the mirrors below the handle bars. Oh and am now age 70 and still ride this bike everywhere.

I'm a 50 yr old man who owns a 2017 Street Glide Special. Been test riding the new softail line for grins. Guy at the dealership keep trying to get me on this same exact bike and I finally did. THIS BIKE IS NOTHING BUT FUNNNNN!!!!! It will be my next bike to own. I will keep the SGS for long rides and get this for fun!! Will put a Stage II with performance cam and auto tuner with pro tuner. I would be scared to go Stage IV. Fast, quick, corners, great suspension, comfortable ride. Folks even go on long rides with this and it will do it. It's not a sport bike but it is FUN!!! Don't knock it till you test ride it.

The blurred out speedometer gets me everytime lol

@ProficientEnough

3 жыл бұрын

That's when you know he's up to speed limit.

I love this bike. Thanks brother and God bless you.

i have a 09 Fatbob changed out my dual 4 1/2"headlights for a single 7". and changed my bobtail fender for a dyna round fender. love the bike. I love this bike except for the headlight. the shortened bobtail fender is even ok (better than the long bobtail mine had)

@Srkcycles liking the lil passages before your rides! Got a sub!

I never liked the fact that everything is a soft tail now. Call me old school but I liked the old dynas

@pauljohnson3524

3 жыл бұрын

Softail...not soft tail

@freakindawgen

3 жыл бұрын

Same here.

@letsgoracing78

3 жыл бұрын

Yep my 2013 dyna fatbob it better then this

@SamIAm_The_Motorcycle_Man

3 жыл бұрын

@@letsgoracing78 Ya its a lot slower doesn't handle half as well produces more heat and is less fuel efficient with a shit seat "better"

@billharden7127

3 жыл бұрын

I like my Dyna Wide Glide. It works for me.

I don't understand the hate either. If I were going to buy a Harley this rod probably be the one that I want

@diamlierx

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Stimmel when he’s hate he means the old guys that think fuel injection and liquid cooling just isn’t Harley,but who cares I’ll buy like a bought a vrod

@isaactaylor1833

5 жыл бұрын

Robert Stimmel who says Harley guys hate this bike? Stop with the lies

@Iniquityslasher

4 жыл бұрын

Went to buy a fat bob and walked out with a low rider s.

@robertstimmel1100

4 жыл бұрын

@@Iniquityslasher awesome bike! That is the other Harley that I would buy

I fell in love with mine.2018 114.Im about 60 and had to get off Busas and dirt bikes.This fit me perfect ,keeps my speed in check and it's like riding a Rolex.The sound and sites and visceral experience is what I love,don't want to haul ass and miss all that.

I have a '19 the light and beefy tires are my favorite part. I put 8 inch T bars on it, great cruiser and go fast bike when you need it too. Torque is awesome too

Just bought one today....they are so fun.

I like that Harley! And that head light makes it different from other Harleys.

Man you are an awesome dude shawn wish I could have meet you years ago when I lived in PA I've watched you do alot for people on your channel and that Is so touching maybe I can buy my first Harley from you ...? I ride my starter bike still honda 600vlx and can't wait to grow older an own a Harley keep it up man keep it up

FINALLY someone who understand the placement of the rear break! EVERYONE complains about that rear break and its position but when I test rode a 2018 Fatbob it felt PERFECT! No idea what people are on about with that rear break, bike stops on a dime too!

I absolutely love that headlight is my favorite thing in that bike. Awesome looking bike. But I still like the Indian scout Bobber more

I rode this at a demo day last weekend. Looks so mean, and absolutely rips. Twist throttle even in 6 gear and you are hauling ass. I think it would feel even better with controls more towards the middle. And of course the ONLY thing I didn't like, the price tag of $20k before tags, tax, title.

My favorite Harley in the current line up!!! Probably the best handling one too. And it’s much better looking than the previous Fat Bob. It just needs mid controls. 107 is a plenty engine IMO.

Love this bike and thats why I bought it. Geographic location plays a big factor in purchase choices as well. I like Harley but also came from a 2003 CBR600F4I. I like bikes but my recent purchase of that Fatbob was due to being on the east coast, having a significant other who enjoys riding, and having a special place in my heart for Harley. I have always been drawn to the American Icon, however this bike is modern, handles exceptionally well for a cruiser, and is very quick. Max speed limit I have seen here on the East Coast NC area is 70mph. If I lived out west, Colorado, California, Utah where speed limits are 80+ and roads allow for much higher speeds I probably would have went with a Hayabusa or ZX12. However here in the east coast there is no need for that much power and capability. If I want to visit the track I always have the CBR with many mods. Nice video!

The more hated Harley for old Harley people is/was the V-Rod witch is a amazing bike and due this "hate" or rejection it had no sales so finished discontinued, a shame. Now Harley is introducing a electric bike with no chrome, no noise and no clutch starting at $30.000 another bigger fail from Harley specially at that price tag.

@fritzk9118

5 жыл бұрын

Considering the Buel electric is faster, has more range, charges faster and at less than half the price if I remember correctly.

@0141star

5 жыл бұрын

30000 for an electric bike that's absolutely shocking even from harley make it home brand no doubt the thing will be typical harleys as in absolute junk how on earth can they justify 30000 for a frame, dc motor, controller and battery never will I touch the brand I've had two they are crap but folks don't want to admit that their overpriced overweight and underpowered bikes any good so they'll talk nonsense about harleys being real bikes yeah putting two wheels on a tractor don't make it a bike

@fritzk9118

5 жыл бұрын

@@0141star Although I agree considering the Buel is $11K for a better all round Ebike. "no doubt the thing will be typical harleys as in absolute junk" Kinda stuck in the 60's and 70's aren't you? I've got 4 right now and they are all super reliable, don't leak any oil, and run strong for the cruiser and touring class. Here's some reliability stats for you Yamaha/Star (11 percent failure rate) Suzuki and Honda (12 percent) Kawasaki (15 percent) Victory (17 percent) Harley-Davidson (26 percent) Triumph (29 percent) Ducati (33 percent) BMW (40 percent) Are they the best out there, surveys say no, but they are far from the worst out there. Matter of fact, the only thing that knocks them lower on any list is the pricing. I will agree with that, but they are the top selling bike brand in NA with double the sales of the next (Honda), even with declining sales. I'm not a blind HD fanboy either. I love all bikes and ride sport bikes lots. But I know more folks that sold their sport bikes and got a harley than the other way around.

@0141star

5 жыл бұрын

@@fritzk9118 I had a 82 harley and bought a 98 in 99 so they weren't that old certainly not for the miles and usage they got with their owners and the 82 had a full engine rebuild and strip down 6 months after purchase so no I wouldn't say I'm stuck in the 70s with my HD views on HD I've not seen the buell but used to own one of those to excellent work done by that guy Eric until HD screwed him over I'm off the sport bikes myself now due to badly crippled legs and arms I've had many crashes over the yrs I just love two wheels and an engine I do but i can't justify ever getting an HD ever again it's good there are plenty of Japanese cruiser bikes for my old crippled self now. I'm building an electric motorcycle just now the batt is getting done by someone with a bigger brain than me look up some high end dc motors online they ain't that expensive compared to a combustion engine that's why I'm shocked they would ask for 30000 for something with not much moving parts ebike should be cheaper than combustion I'm off to see the buell now and look that up have fun on your machines sir enjoy them

@fritzk9118

5 жыл бұрын

@@0141star Not sure if you've seen this. They compare a few of the E-cruisers available. kzread.info/dash/bejne/ZniOsJiPj5ypitY.html Good updated info.

I absolutely love my 18 Fat Bob! Although I changed my headlight out for a single day maker so I could put a Road Warrior fairing on it, things looks super nice now!

@dylanjohnson3286

2 жыл бұрын

How many miles on it now?

Just bought me a brand new 2022 fat bob and I love it! This is my 3rd Harley and I've honestly loved em all. A '97 wide glide 80 in. Evo, '04 electra glide classic 88 in twin cam (that I still have and ride often) and finally this fat bob. The 114 M8 is pretty impressive and a LOT of fun imo!

I'm a 57 year old. Been a Harley rider for 36 years. Been a Harley tech for 25 years. I love this bike.

Actually I love the looks of that bike, I’m 56 and ride a 2007 Heritage Softail with almost 50k miles on it, I’d take that bike in a New York minute, but I’d keep my Heritage too.

This is my first bike and I fall in love with it every time I look at her

@neblobian01

2 жыл бұрын

Do you have any regrets with it being your first bike? Like do you wish you would have gone smaller for your first one? I'm debating on getting one also as my first street bike.

I bought this bike in 2018, I’m not gonna lie when it first came out i wasn’t too crazy about the look but as soon as I rode it I fell in love

I bought a 23 fat bob not long ago and it’s the most fun I have had on 2 wheels… my first harley. I’m so impressed with how much i can actually lean this bike over in the twisties. The seat is so much more comfortable than the sports bikes i’m used to… factory cruise control. I’m not a traditional harley guy and it brought me into the company. So if the traditional harley “bros” don’t like it that’s not my problem.

When I see this new style Fat Bob I think Mad Max. I love the look. Sweet!!

Huge fan of the new fatbob! Had a 2018 with the 107 a while back. I dig the new style and ride is even better!

@ogloc4478

5 жыл бұрын

2018 was last year ya dingus how is that a while back?

@JonsMotoGarage

5 жыл бұрын

@@ogloc4478 Ok, I'll be more specific: I had a 2018 fatbob a few months back. All relative, brotha! Ride safe!

@tedpendagast579

5 жыл бұрын

Afrobe Fcuk u Bryant that’s what I was about to say!

@adaohd2538

5 жыл бұрын

No one cares

@ogloc4478

5 жыл бұрын

Jon's Moto Garage I’ll ride safe til I see you then I’m riding straight into you yelling 2018 ya dingus

I work at a Harley shop in New York, we couldn’t keep enough of these bikes because of how quick they sell. Yes the old guys don’t like them as much but they said how these bikes are aiming for the younger generation.

I have a 2018 FatBob with a stage 2 kit, high performance cam, Bassani 2 into 1 exhaust, and Chubby 1 bars with 10” risers. This bike hauls ass and takes names. Love the look and found a fairing specially built for the square headlight which I love. Oh being a shorter bike I hear a lot of this bike is only for short people. That’s is 100% b.s. I’m 6’1” and 275 and I’m more then comfortable on this bike. Plus I ride extremely hard and it handles everything I throw at it!!

@QDawg556

3 жыл бұрын

Hey man, I have the 2018 Breakout with Bassani 2 into 1...which cam did you go with?

Well congratulations you've managed to do it, finally a Harvey that I would actually wouldn't mind owning

Nice video! Great review. Hey you got the engine cc's wrong. Should have said 1868cc's not 1745cc's.

Love your videos by the way. You guys have influenced me in my decision on buying a bike. This video specifically I was hung up on two different bikes. The first was a 2018 Harley Slim with the 107 cubic inch, the other was a 2015 Harley Fat Bob with the 103 I decide on the fat bob for a starter bike I chose the Fat Bob driving down to get it i was nervous my first ride 60 miles to home but once I was on the bike my fears melted away at was a very well balanced bike it was smooth through the gears it was phenomanal so thanks you for the video it really helped me with my decision. I know you said it was and intermediate level bike but i thought long haul it do I really want to be upgrading bikes in a year. Im not out there breaking land speed records im riding where i feel comfortable.

Rode a Harley for ten years. One of if not the best bikes I’ve ever owned.LOVED IT!!!!!Wish I could have afforded it earlier in life. RIDE SAFE!!!!!!!

I think I just fount my first bike THANK YOU and love the prayers brother you have an awesome day

Subbed! New to your channel. Thank you for this review.

I'm a Harley Guy, my current and previous bike are Harley, and I love this bike. I especially love the square headlight. I love the Vrod too. I wish I had one of those for around town, but I have a Street glide because I go out of town alot.

Reminds me of the V-Rod a bit. I loved the look of those things. More specifically the Night Rod Special. Just sick looking bikes.

Harley guys hate all the actual GOOD harleys like the FatBob and the night Rod/Vrod

@gregorytimmons4777

4 жыл бұрын

I believe in 25 years when the "old school" guys have died off the nit picking will too and "tradition" will be served simply by virtue of it having a v twin still and it won't be much of an issue that it may be DOHC and make big power in the upper rpm range. Somewhat akin to the way an Indian Scout runs and produces power.

@lugzysegal7846

3 жыл бұрын

@@gregorytimmons4777 you're wrong the tradition will always be there but you are correct that the nit pickyness will die off because a lot of us younger riders are more open minded

@lugzysegal7846

3 жыл бұрын

@Romack yes really

@lugzysegal7846

3 жыл бұрын

@Romack wow acting like that will bug me that you call me kid

I loved my V-Rod Night Rod Special, this is the closest thing out there from Harley.. But it isn't 125hp...

@knucklehead2926

5 жыл бұрын

Yes sir I love my V Rod Muscle 💪🏾 Can't understand why the V Rod was so... disliked

@ragingninja4292

3 жыл бұрын

You throw a woods cam in the 114 and it will make 120HP and 130 TQ

Great review! Really appreciate your scripture reference in your monologue. Keep up the good work. 👍👍👍😎

First, the thing to LOVE about the Fatbob isn't it's headlight, altho' it's cool. 2014 owner here with the dual headlight. But it's handling because of the beefed up suspension, 44mm tubes instead of 33mm, it's wider tires front and rear, dual front brakes and changed fork geometry for handling. Another thing, Harley specifically designed those tires for that bike, and they're great WHEN NEW, but... they get choppy with use and grab funny under heavy braking and hard turning. Check forums... most people don't replace them with the same rubber. Yeah, the headlight is cool, and the rear part of the seat comes off really easily to make it a solo, just move the hold down tab to the front part, but if you're really trying to sell this bike, it's handling is the right thing to push. Harley specifically tuned it for the bendies and it shows when ridden hard. I hit my primary cover leaning into a turn. Sorry to say, it didn't end well. Bike lifted and no control it went straight, but... that was my mistake. I've since added foot pegs with the lean indicators that spark when you lay it over to far. I did leave that scarred primary on it tho' For the baggers... baggers, baggers everywhere... baggers, baggers, I do not care...

THe bike is super cool and I know it has tons of power but ridiculously painful riding triangle. love the light though

That bike looks mean! And btw, if you only like one brand of bike, you're seriously limiting the fun you can have.

@pateris

5 жыл бұрын

Most indeedy !!!!!!

@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827

5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Cruz ? Why a bike is a bike

@danielcruz4521

5 жыл бұрын

@@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827 sorry Joe Blow! But i don't get the angle of your question? I meant that fun can be had on any kind of motorcycle, and not being limited to just one brand.

@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827

5 жыл бұрын

Daniel Cruz oh I thought you meant every bike is different and just meant they all ride the same ......

@danielcruz4521

5 жыл бұрын

@@hardtailsuicidaljockey6827... i love all bikes and every manufacturer has it's expertise in certain areas. Cruiser's, Harley or Indian all the way! Dirt bikes Yamaha, Naked bikes, all the Japanese monster brands... that's why i could never be true to just one brand, but unfortunately there are too many close minded riders out there.

That thing is slick!! That worked it's way into my list of wanted bikes

I love the overall stance of this bike too. Big 114 engine - YES. The narrower tank is great, glad to see some change there. The big headlight is modern and cool. The old style dash & speedometer though is WAY over due for change. Your gran'pa had a dash panel like that. And those big blob orange turn signals hanging off the handlebars look like severely heavy Christmas tree ornaments. Get serious Harley, those front turn signals were never a good idea. They look like an 'after thought' and really need changing. Rear turn signals are much better, although they stick out about an inch too far. So there are some changes that could make this a much better looking bike.

I like the bike, actually the headlight is one of my favorite themes about the bike. Its different yet cool,this looks like a very fun bike. I ride a roadglide and im looking to test ride one soon.

No HD fan but this one is so cool 🤟

I have the 2019 Fat Bob with the 114 ion it. I cant believe that anyone would hate this bike. There were four other people trying to get qualified for it at the time I found it. I stayed up all night worrying that someone had already gotten it. I showed up at the dealership before it opened. I got the bike. I love it. The torque is sick man. Red and black with the bronze pipe covers. I love everything about it. It’s aggressive!!! Everybody loves it. I’ve got a custom 2015 CVO STREET GLIDE and a custom 2020 Sportster XL Iron and I feel guilty for giving this Fat Bob more attention than the others. This Fat Bob is dope. If you hate it something is wrong with you… Did I mention it’s twin cooled and has the IBS system?

Just completed my MSF Course this past weekend with Harley Davidson and this is definitely one of the bikes that I am looking to grab! Such a good lookin bike!

I like the skill scale. Also, I've learned, If you like the bike, who cares what others think, just go have fun!

@unknownskyman2156

5 жыл бұрын

So true...

I like the Bender from Futurama headlight.

@dr.crentist3155

5 жыл бұрын

gwynn romano Now if the light talked smack like bender....that would be something

I purchased a new 2022 fatbob 114 & absolutely love it ! I'll be putting a lot of miles on my new bike . I don't know why anyone would hate the fatbob !

Loving this bike, the FXDR, and the Sport Glide. Nothing wrong with moving forward with design.

I’m loving my FXDR, And keeping it Stock, no Harley Pipe Tax , the Pipe on the FXDR gives it it’s personality 👍🇺🇸

@StateOfMind63

3 жыл бұрын

I cant stand the ergo's on the FXDR. Fat Bonb is waaay comfier and better in the corners.

@elithegreat6463

3 жыл бұрын

@@StateOfMind63 The ergo eventually got to me, you’re right. That why I sold it for a BMW 2021,GS-1250 😏👍

@StateOfMind63

3 жыл бұрын

@@elithegreat6463 Fair enough. Something totally different haha.

@elithegreat6463

3 жыл бұрын

@@StateOfMind63 Best move I ever made, o got a good deal on the FXDR and picked up the BMW. I Have a feeling it’s true, once you go GS you never go back 👍😏

Damn! He said my Rocker is one of the most hated bikes! I love it!

Thank you for the TOP review, just bough 2019 model for 18k in Europe! I still love the older, so called "real Harleys" but this one is a blast of fun!..I am 186cm and fat bob still fits like a glove for me

It is the double plug heads. More precise firing gives that refined sound and feeling...

This is my first bike, bought it a couple weeks ago and damn is easy and fun to ride😍

@karlmcnichols6125

Жыл бұрын

Only own a KLR , I'm liking this bike is there any difference between it and the new sportster

@DeltaBird2269

Жыл бұрын

@@karlmcnichols6125 not sure, haven’t gotten to ride the new sportster. But the fat Bob has a larger engine with a lower rev range, so it has very good torque, but it’s also roughly 100 lbs heavier than the sportster. With the 1200 on the sportster and a higher rev range, it produces more hp and has a little less torque than the fat Bob, but because it’s lighter, the ratio would almost feel the same I would think. That’s all I can give ya haha if you like the looks of the fat Bob, then go with it because there isn’t much for a wide variety of customization unless you’re willing to chop and fabricate some stuff, the most I’ve done is buy the club style headlight from Original Garage and changed the exhaust to a Bassani Road Rage III 2-in-1, and I have had a stage 1 upgrade done to it.

@DeltaBird2269

Жыл бұрын

@@karlmcnichols6125 but try to test ride both if you can and feel for yourself. I will say the fat Bob does this weird thing in turns where it almost wants to stand up on itself if you aren’t in the right angle haha idk if it’s because of the large front tire or what. Also, my personal opinion, I’ve always liked the look of the 2008 HD Crossbones, and I like to think the fat Bob is a direct descendant of it, minus the springer fork of course.

@karlmcnichols6125

Жыл бұрын

@@DeltaBird2269 New to KZread also neat to have a conversation like this first time anyone responded to me. Thanks alot for the advice.

@DeltaBird2269

Жыл бұрын

@@karlmcnichols6125 anytime man! That’s what the comments are for! Especially with this channel’s community, everyone is pretty willing to help👍🏼

The Fat Bob and the Sportster are my favorite harleys.

@rayacevedo1880

3 жыл бұрын

You're right about that Andrew sportsters are pretty cool

I like this bike, I like the vrod. I guess that's Harley tapping on my shoulder. I'm not really a cruiser type and can't quite get used to the feet forward thing. We all have our "things". Thanks for introducing me to the Fat Bob Sean.

I had the 2009 black denim fatbob... put 16 inch apes,leather bags,and a sissy bar on it,and put over 30,000 miles on it in 3 yrs before I traded it for a roadking. That was my favorite bike I owned ! I haven’t even thought of getting another one since they started changing the design from original. The original design was the best

It looks modern thats why old Harley riders hate it.

@S1kTh66

5 жыл бұрын

old harley rides can ride old harelys, this is for the youngn's, I'm 33 and love the modern design of this

That's an awesome bike! LOVE the headlight.

Throttle by wire also allows Harley to add cruise control that works by maintaining an actual speed not by locking a throttle position.

Got a 2020 Fat Bob, you are absolutely right it is a beautiful motorcycle!

The coolest thing on that bike is the headlight IMO!

@randyhutchinson9910

5 жыл бұрын

The coolest thing on that bike, is my gorgeous little ass

@randyhutchinson9910

5 жыл бұрын

I own one

One of the only Harleys I DO like.... But as long as I have my FXDXT just won't be getting one...

I had fun watching you riding your bike, i felt all ready a rebel without cause, it was fun

That’s the best looking Harley!! Harley Davidson is doing the right thing for the company. The Old timers are dying off and that’s a good thing. A modern motorcycle needs to not leak oil or breakdown constantly so I welcome the new bikes new everything. The US needs to make bikes that are the same quality that Japan puts out! And now they are going for that same quality that’s awesome. We want to get on and ride and not have to worry about the machine breaking down. If you put money into your new bike it needs to be because you wanted to not because it broke down!! : )