Fat Boy vs Heritage

Hook · 12-18-2006, 02:47 PM

I didn't have anything to write about this topic. I didn't want this section of the board feeling lonely.

Hamburglar · 12-18-2006, 02:57 PM

Fat Boy. No question about it.

evl_twn · 12-18-2006, 03:03 PM

Pretty much the same bike, but one has windshield/bags/spokes.

seamus · 12-18-2006, 03:06 PM

No matter how I write it, it's going to sound really, really bad.

I love the FatBoy.

seamus · 12-18-2006, 03:07 PM

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Originally Posted by evl_twn

Pretty much the same bike, but one has windshield/bags/spokes.

I'm too lazy to search but isn't the Heritage a "springer" front suspension?

CBRVFR · 12-18-2006, 03:09 PM

Springer fork is an (expensive) option.

Cycle World (Don Canet)
just did a review on the new Fat Boy and he liked it a lot. Says it's the best non-bagger Harley ever.

Bikerboy1974 · 12-18-2006, 03:10 PM

I'd go with the Fat Boy, if anything.

evl_twn · 12-18-2006, 03:12 PM

Night Train is mo betta...

Bikerboy1974 · 12-18-2006, 03:13 PM

Actually, I'd skip Harley all together and go with a Victory Vegas, I have a buddy that has one and it's one hell of a nice ride with great power.

evl_twn · 12-18-2006, 03:17 PM

Power? I'll have you know that Harley Davidson is the most efficient method of converting gasoline into noise without that annoying horsepower byproduct...

Bikerboy1974 · 12-18-2006, 03:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evl_twn

Power? I'll have you know that Harley Davidson is the most efficient method of converting gasoline into noise without that annoying horsepower byproduct...

TraumaOne · 12-18-2006, 03:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evl_twn

Power? I'll have you know that Harley Davidson is the most efficient method of converting gasoline into noise without that annoying horsepower byproduct...

but it makes torque right?

nhfirefighter13 · 12-18-2006, 07:33 PM

The Fatboys are comfortable and capable cruisers if a bit overpriced. I prefer the Road King though for real comfort on the street.

The VROD is also a very nice riding bike with a lot of power and speed to it.

Springers suck. It's like riding on a pogo stick.

Pete · 12-18-2006, 07:37 PM

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Originally Posted by seamus

I love the FatBoy.

Bend over.

nhfirefighter13 · 12-18-2006, 07:38 PM

He said fatboy, not pipsqueek.

Pete · 12-18-2006, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

He said fatboy, not pipsqueek.

His ass ain't worn out like yours, so it's a Fat Boy to him.

Hammer · 12-18-2006, 07:55 PM

A fifth of Crown I might do a Fat Girl but no Fat Boy

nhfirefighter13 · 12-18-2006, 08:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Pete

His ass ain't worn out like yours, so it's a Fat Boy to him.

colryn · 12-19-2006, 08:46 PM

At the grand opening of the newest Orlando Harley store, I test rode a 07 heritage soft tail. It fit well. I wish I could get one. Six speed transmission was very smooth. Comfort was just right for me. Now I have to convience the wife.... That will not be so easy.

nhfirefighter13 · 12-19-2006, 08:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by colryn

At the grand opening of the newest Orlando Harley store, I test rode a 07 heritage soft tail. It fit well. I wish I could get one. Six speed transmission was very smooth. Comfort was just right for me. Now I have to convience the wife.... That will not be so easy.

Don't do it...

Buy a used one in good shape and save a ton of money...

davef · 12-20-2006, 03:31 PM

Hmmm, I couldn't remember what they look like until I found this pic

HondaGalToo · 12-20-2006, 04:13 PM

smoothrideronli · 12-20-2006, 04:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by evl_twn

Power? I'll have you know that Harley Davidson is the most efficient method of converting gasoline into noise without that annoying horsepower byproduct...

smoothrideronli · 12-20-2006, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by nhfirefighter13

Don't do it...

Buy a used one in good shape and save a ton of money...

Used wife or used bike?

evl_twn · 12-20-2006, 05:02 PM

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Originally Posted by smoothrideronli

Used wife or used bike?

Either. Just make sure you check the oil before buying either one.

nhfirefighter13 · 12-20-2006, 05:57 PM

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Originally Posted by evl_twn

Either. Just make sure you check the oil before buying either one.

12-18-2006, 02:47 PM	#1
Hook Join Date: 12-18-2006 Age: 44 Posts: 12	Fat Boy vs Heritage I didn't have anything to write about this topic. I didn't want this section of the board feeling lonely. __________________ "Being able to 'think outside the box' presupposes you were able to think in it" -Automaker Bob Lutz

12-18-2006, 02:57 PM	#2
Hamburglar Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Fort Worth, Texas Age: 27 Bike(s): Aprilia Tuono Posts: 188	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage Fat Boy. No question about it.

12-18-2006, 03:03 PM	#3
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,732	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage Pretty much the same bike, but one has windshield/bags/spokes.

12-18-2006, 03:06 PM	#4
seamus is feelin alright Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Rocket City Age: 34 Bike(s): 1KRR; VFR; FMX650 Posts: 5,739	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage No matter how I write it, it's going to sound really, really bad. I love the FatBoy.

12-18-2006, 03:09 PM	#6
CBRVFR Godspeed, #20 Join Date: 12-13-2006 Age: 56 Bike(s): VFR750 SV650 TZ250 Posts: 5,254	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage Springer fork is an (expensive) option. Cycle World (Don Canet) just did a review on the new Fat Boy and he liked it a lot. Says it's the best non-bagger Harley ever. __________________ "...the TV also never took away the screwdriver and shoved it up the repairman's ass." Our own Mr.2nd Amendment, explaining the difference. Perfectly. Rich Herald, the Gentle Giant

12-18-2006, 03:10 PM	#7
Bikerboy1974 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Med City, MN Age: 34 Bike(s): Both sold, lookin 4 new 1 Posts: 575	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage I'd go with the Fat Boy, if anything. __________________ There is no 12 step program or counseling available for my addiction...thank God!

12-18-2006, 03:12 PM	#8
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,732	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage Night Train is mo betta...

12-18-2006, 03:13 PM	#9
Bikerboy1974 Join Date: 12-18-2006 Location: Med City, MN Age: 34 Bike(s): Both sold, lookin 4 new 1 Posts: 575	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage Actually, I'd skip Harley all together and go with a Victory Vegas, I have a buddy that has one and it's one hell of a nice ride with great power. __________________ There is no 12 step program or counseling available for my addiction...thank God!

12-18-2006, 03:17 PM	#10
evl_twn CAN CRUSHER Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Central Illinois Age: 40 Bike(s): worm gear Posts: 1,732	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage Power? I'll have you know that Harley Davidson is the most efficient method of converting gasoline into noise without that annoying horsepower byproduct...

12-18-2006, 07:33 PM	#13
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,161 Images: 58	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage The Fatboys are comfortable and capable cruisers if a bit overpriced. I prefer the Road King though for real comfort on the street. The VROD is also a very nice riding bike with a lot of power and speed to it. Springers suck. It's like riding on a pogo stick. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "Ok, so what is the speed of dark?"

12-18-2006, 07:38 PM	#15
nhfirefighter13 Whales are fast! Join Date: 12-13-2006 Location: Concord, NH Age: 33 Bike(s): The Mighty Nissan! Posts: 3,161 Images: 58	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage He said fatboy, not pipsqueek. __________________ http://www.kezerphotography.com "Ok, so what is the speed of dark?"

12-18-2006, 07:55 PM	#17
Hammer Merry Christmas Join Date: 12-17-2006 Location: Indiana Age: 39 Bike(s): 05 Suzuki 600 Posts: 5,300 Images: 12	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage A fifth of Crown I might do a Fat Girl but no Fat Boy

12-19-2006, 08:46 PM	#19
colryn Join Date: 12-19-2006 Age: 43 Bike(s): 06 Metropolitan Posts: 313	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage At the grand opening of the newest Orlando Harley store, I test rode a 07 heritage soft tail. It fit well. I wish I could get one. Six speed transmission was very smooth. Comfort was just right for me. Now I have to convience the wife.... That will not be so easy.

12-20-2006, 03:31 PM	#21
davef Daddysaurus Join Date: 12-19-2006 Location: Reading, PA Age: 35 Bike(s): 954 Posts: 409	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage Hmmm, I couldn't remember what they look like until I found this pic Attached Thumbnails __________________ 2002 945RR "Dark" Ohlins, Galfer, 520 Conversion, Mig Half System, and Crap Plastic

12-20-2006, 04:13 PM	#22
HondaGalToo ...into the 30s Join Date: 12-16-2006 Location: New Jersey Age: 48 Bike(s): '01 929, '07 gsxr 600 Posts: 1,828	Re: Fat Boy vs Heritage __________________ “I want to stand as close to the edge as I can without going over. Out on the edge you see all the kinds of things you can't see from the center.” ~Kurt Vonnegut, Jr.