Should I buy this Harley? Harley Davidson Dyna Fat Bob Review & Test Ride

Should I buy this Harley? Harley Davidson Dyna Fat Bob Review & Test Ride - Vulcan S 650 Comparison

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Should I buy this 2009 Harley Davidson Fat Bob or should I look for something else? Please post your opinions and comments below. Thanks for your help!
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My thoughts both positive and negative on buying a 2009 Harley Davidson Dyna Fat Bob FXDF. A Tripp On Two Wheels Kawasaki Vulcan S MotoVlog.

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@elmerkemp5316 4 жыл бұрын

I've got an 09 fatbob and I love it.They don't smooth out till you run them a while and Synthetic oils make a big difference

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

It's got almost 7,000 miles on it now. It is running with synthetic at the moment and I hope to keep it that way. Good to hear from you Elmer. What are you riding these days?

@kevinbeyer604 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful bike and sounds delicious...if the deal is that good, go for it! I passed my KVS on to my daughter when I got my Indian Scout a few months back--still get to ride it so its win/win. Sounds like you will keep yours as well so as far as bikes go, two are always better than one lol. Cheers from North Texas and keep us posted!

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks Kevin! I’m leaning toward picking her up at the moment. Will certainly keep both bikes. Thanks for your comments and hope you subscribe! -Tripp

@chrisfitzgerald4055 Жыл бұрын

I have an 08 fat bob with a couple of the usual add ons . I wouldn’t trade it for anything .

@johnscott5662 4 жыл бұрын

Buy the Fatbob. It’s stable, great torque, the transmission is great. Sixth gear is truly an overdrive gear. You can add a tachometer, mounted on the bars, where you can see it, not on the gas tank. The dual disc brakes are a big plus for Harley. This particular bike is exceptionally beautiful. The color is wonderful. I love the forward controls, too. After market support for HD is also a big plus. Given the popularity of HD, the after market is huge. I own a 2009 Lowrider, a 2007 Sportster Roadster and a 2004 Yamaha FZ1. I ride the Lowrider the most but in hindsight I wish that I had purchased the Fatbob. Highway rpm @60 mph. FZ1 4,000 rpm, Sportster 2,800 rpm, Dyna 2,000 rpm. The Harley’s will be around forever. How soon until Kawasaki does a marketing study and kicks the current Vulcan to the curb?

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

John Scott Thanks for your comments Scott! I do think the Vulcan cruiser line needs a major overhaul (except for the Vulcan S). I’m leaning toward getting the Fat Bob but not there yet. Hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@johnscott5662 4 жыл бұрын

Tripp On Two Wheels Thanks for the reply. I have been subscribed for quite a while. I like motorcycles and enjoy your videos. What I don’t like is the way Asian manufacturers constantly cancel great lines of bikes. I would have liked to bought a ahonda CTX1300 or a Valkyrie, or a Yamaha Warrior or Raider but they were cancelled. Even my FZ1 is 1st generation and there is little support. I changed my rear brake pads and was going to replace the spring clip and pins. The dealer told me that there is only ONE spring clip in dealer inventory in America. 😄. I guess the Asian manufacturers cater more to the entire world where HD, until recently, was America focused. You’ll love the Fatbob and you don’t have to dress up like a pirate to ride it. 😂

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

John Scott Ha! Not into pirates or the Village People. :)

@johnscott5662 4 жыл бұрын

Tripp On Two Wheels 😂. I didn’t mean you. I meant that you don’t HAVE to dress up to ride a Harley. That Fatbob looks great and only 6,500 miles. Look at the price of the new ones and yours is sooo much better looking.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Never thought you were referring to me. :) I do like the look of this one, but it's not mine.... yet. :)

@hviva81 4 жыл бұрын

Go for it and buy it!!! If it's that sweet of a deal, you'd hate yourself if you pass it up. Good luck!

@Israeltorres6119 3 жыл бұрын

The Harley Davison Dyna fat Bob is a nice bike and by the look of it runs smoothly and hands down very strong.

@timryerson6733 4 жыл бұрын

i had an 08 fatbob loved it by far my favorite late model h-d that ive owned fit me like a glove

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

My 09 is the same way Tim. What all did you put on it?

@timryerson6733 4 жыл бұрын

almost nothing pretty much bone stock i have over 20 bikes in my fleet right now and i really didnt need it hot rodded i have a lot of those already just wanted a nice riding later model dyna to use as a daily rider

@originalpianojuggler 4 жыл бұрын

Everyone should have a Harley once in their life, right?

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Dan Menendez Could be! Wonder if I can find a helmet like yours! :)

@georgebowen5298 3 жыл бұрын

You would think so but there are some really miserable people out there that can't appreciate the feeling of ownership of a decent American made machine, they don't have a soul like you and I!

@ourhighestself 4 жыл бұрын

This video is 7 months old, so I have no idea what you chose. I have also not read any comments. But in my opinion, I would purchase the Fat Bob and get the HD experience. Then, since it's a really good deal, you can always keep it or sell it and have yourself another experience by purchasing something else. I set out to purchase a HD once and I ended up with my now 97 1500 Vulcan classic. I love it! Then I went out and got a 2000 Concours 1000 and love that one also. I eventually got 2 bikes I love for the price of one low end HD. Maybe someday, I'll run into such a deal, but as of now, I can't see myself purchasing a bike that, costs an arm and leg to repair, shakes like that and runs hotter than my Kawasakis. Entertaining video!

@trippontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

I did purchase the Fat Bob Elmer, and I really enjoy it so far. I will probably end up selling it and get a Softail one of these days. I do really like the bike though! Hope you subscribe if you haven't already. -Tripp

@stuglenn1112 4 жыл бұрын

I had that exact bike, same year even. Mine was denim black and I had the mid controls on mine instead of the forward controls. I don't regret owning it at all, HD makes a good motorcycle, I ended up trading it in for a 2011 Road King.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Wondering if I ought to get it and put mid controls on it. I'm 5-11 and 225. Any thoughts?

@stuglenn1112 4 жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels I like mid controls a lot better for the twistys, but I ended up installing highway pegs also for when I wanted to just kick back. I'm 6 foot and about the same weight. Comfort wise they were both about the same to me. If hustling thru turns is on your agenda then I would go for the mid controls. In 2009 HD put out some Fatbobs with mid controls right from the factory, a year or so later they were all forward control only from the factory.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Stu Glenn I’ll need to do a little evaluatin’ on that one! 🙂

@KMBaill79 4 жыл бұрын

I’ve never ridden the Vulcan, but I have ridden a bunch of other bikes. I own a 98 Shadow Ace 750 and an 04 Harley Electra Glide. I think the harley gets a little warmer than the Honda but it’s not a massive difference. The lack of the tach I think is a fairly easy hurdle to get over. I never had a tach on any of my bikes including a few older Harley’s prior to this one I have. I think the Harley would be a fun bike for you. I’m not a Harley fan boy by any means, I like all bikes. But there is something about a Harley. The torque and even that vibration become something you enjoy. The Fat Bobs are fun to ride and have a really unique look to them. Besides if you get it for a decent price, you could ride it a season or two and probably still break even if you decided you hated it.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for a very inciteful comment K, I feel much the same way. Hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@1satisfiedmind 3 жыл бұрын

I love Harley's, I've been riding a very custom Kawasaki Mean Steak, for 15 trouble free years, and 2008-2011 Fat Bob's really interest me (I love 2018 and up but cant afford one), I pretty much like all the Soft Tails, my only hesitation is what I keep reading about dealing with maintenance. I've become spoiled w low maintenance bikes. My 88 Magna ran perfectly for 72k, till I sold it, and my Kawasaki is bullet proof. But I have read several articles about that era Fat Bob, which ate all positive. If money wasn't an issue, I'd have a 2018 -2020 Softail Classic, Sport Glide, and a Fat Bob, oh yeah...and a Fat Boy. All gorgeous bikes. METRICS? I would take custom Valkyries, Vaqueros, VTXs, and Vulcans (what it's it w the V's?)

@saltybiker252 4 жыл бұрын

If it feels good it is good. Opportunities passing by you have to take or they’re gone for ever. Go for it I would say. Ride safe

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

MCbiker Thanks for the words of wisdom MCbiker! Hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@rickneidig4438 4 жыл бұрын

Buy it

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

If you insist.

@kevinalbrecht4590 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you bought it

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Me too!

@fveestudiosdjfrankiefedora5475 3 жыл бұрын

I love my 2010 Fat Bob. Great handling bike..

@DMac-uv1bl 3 жыл бұрын

I appreciate your comment I’m actually considering a 2010 fat Bob right now and was curious about the handling. I’m a small dude 5’6 150 pounds and was curious your thoughts on me being comfortable with me being so small. I’m an experienced rider and owned many bikes but never the Fatbob.Thank you

@fveestudiosdjfrankiefedora5475 3 жыл бұрын

@@DMac-uv1bl honestly the Fat Bob 2010 handles better than my sportster I had. Fat Bobs handle real well because of the wide tirer front and back, and the 2 calipers on the front brakes. Certain bikes you sit on , This Bike you sit in. That's an expression I use.

@fveestudiosdjfrankiefedora5475 3 жыл бұрын

@@DMac-uv1bl at 5'6 150 lbs with th stock seat you feet will be planted on the floor with a nice angle at the knee. You will feel strong on this bike . In 1st gear using the rear brake more , you will be surprised how well it handles .

@DMac-uv1bl 3 жыл бұрын

@@fveestudiosdjfrankiefedora5475 Great, thank you so much for your helpful feedback

@DMac-uv1bl 3 жыл бұрын

@@fveestudiosdjfrankiefedora5475 Great to hear thanks so much!

@TexasStubs 4 жыл бұрын

I like all bikes. Have had a bunch. I tend to stick to metric bikes. They have all been smoother riding. I wouldn't pass a good deal on a Harley. All bikes ride differently. Enjoy your choice.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Kyle Kielman Thanks for your input Kyle, I appreciate it! Hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@akaredcrossbow 4 жыл бұрын

How is the Fat Bob treating you? I had a 2010 Fat Bob, purchased it with 130 miles on it. The reason I ask is mine had so many issues. It sat at my house most of the time or in HD shop trying to get fixed. I had the bike for 5 years and I sold it with only 5,400 miles on it, that’s how much I didn’t ride it. Thank You 👍🏻👍🏻

@trippontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

The Fat Bob is treating me well and so sorry for just noticing your comment this morning. Very odd - Harleys are fairly bombproof. I'm wondering what all went wrong with your bike? Did you replace it with anything? Thanks for your comment and I hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@GasWorksISO 4 жыл бұрын

Should I buy another bike......? Hmm...... Trip, you know that’s a dumb question. Of course you should. 😊 eta,.. consider other bikes that cost the same, if your going to buy a second bike, might find something you would rather have.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Not sure what I’m going to do at this point, but leaning heavily toward picking up the Fat Bob. We’ll see! -Tripp

@provocateur9818 3 жыл бұрын

About to buy a 08 FB with lots of mods, very clean, 20k miles.....should i be worried about the mileage? Thanks for the input...price is 7500

@DMac-uv1bl 3 жыл бұрын

Great question, I’m considering a 10 Fatbob with 22k mikes asking $9k. Thinking I can negotiate the price down due to the miles. Did you decide yet? Thanks

@SaddleTrampTV 4 жыл бұрын

Assuming you got the bike. How you digging it so far?

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

I sure did and I’m loving it so far. Did you get my email by chance?

@michaelrasheed5682 4 жыл бұрын

Jump on the deal. If the price is as good as you say, you’ll have no trouble recouping your cost if it turns out a Harley isn’t for you. But you have a golden opportunity that may not come along again anytime soon.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Michael Rasheed Good advice! Thanks Mike.

@DMac-uv1bl 3 жыл бұрын

Hi I’m a small dude 5’6” 150lbs, and have always liked the Fatbob and am in the market for my next used bike and considering it. Would I be comfortable on it? I’m an experienced rider. Thank you

@trippontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

I’d throw a leg over one and get a feel for it. I imagine you would be but no way to know until you give it a go. Good luck, ride safely and hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@DMac-uv1bl 3 жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels Thanks will do!

@ianhamilton1872 4 жыл бұрын

Take the deal Tripp.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Leaning hard on that direction!

@thembones6976 4 жыл бұрын

Before you decide, you must ride a Thunderbird Storm or Thunderbird Commander LT. It has the double headlight, it's more powerful, and less of a price. Do you have a triumph dealer nearby?

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Ryan Blanchard Have already ridden a Thunderbird LT and really liked it. It was a tad bit bigger than I wanted but possibly a better bike. Thanks for you comments Ryan, I hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@thembones6976 4 жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels go with whatever speaks to you! It's all about smiles per mile 👍 ride safe and I hope you enjoy the fat bob!

@ivanmercado4240 3 жыл бұрын

I'd get it. I love the fatbob!

@trippontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

I did end up getting it and I really do enjoy the bike. I just wish it had ABS brakes! Thanks for your comment Ivan, I hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@darinsassen617 3 ай бұрын

how many times have you had it in the shop by now?

@trippontwowheels 3 ай бұрын

Zero. Owned it four years, sold it for more that twice what I paid for it. Loved that bike.

@BeaverDaveECV 4 жыл бұрын

When I was looking for a bike And considering a Harley a friend of mine said do you want to ride your motorcycle or do you want to work on your motorcycle? And I kept looking and looking and then finally the deal on my 2009 Vulcan 900 classic came up and it was a deal I could not refuse. So at this point I don't think I'd consider a Harley let's make you good touring bike if I plan on going across country. One thing I was wondering is what video system do you use? How do you have good audio on your ride? I have a GoPro hero 3 black but I'm having a lot of trouble since it's older and the batteries are older and I was considering getting something easier to use but the hero 7 apparently does not have a way to hook up audio as an inside motorcycle helmet so looking to your information on that. You may want to do a little story about how you get good clear audio while you're riding. Good luck on your purchase if you do make it.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for your comments David, I will take them into account. I use a chin mounted Hero 7 Black for video with the GoPro mic adapter attached. I then run a small Sony mic into my HJC CL-17 helmet and tuck it inside the cheek pad with just the mic head sticking out. I have two foam wind protectors over the mic head. I always use a chin curtain and keep the visor 3/4 down when videoing. This seems to do the best job for some reason. I’ll try to get the model number of the mic for you if I can find it. Thanks and hope this helps! -Tripp

@itzeberg 3 жыл бұрын

And, did you buy it? I have the 2010 and I am still totally in love!

@trippontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

Why yes I did Itze and thanks for asking! Glad to hear you still love yours. Ride safe and hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@paweniedbaa2306 4 жыл бұрын

Try to consider Indian scout/scout sixty (depending on your driving skills)

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Paweł Niedbała I have looked at the Scout and am considering one for sale by another friend. Problem is the Fat Bob is less then half the price! Thanks for your comment, hope you’ve subscribed. -Tripp

@paweniedbaa2306 4 жыл бұрын

Everything depends on your budget and how old FAT Bob you compare with how old Indian scout. 😀

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

@@paweniedbaa2306 The Scout is a 2018 and is priced at over two times the Fat Bob, which is a 2009.

@BustedSteel 4 жыл бұрын

I have a twin cam . You better learn to do a oil change and your tires. Harley wants an atm and leg for services. If you can do that yourself. The bikes are a blast to ride. I had a honda for years . When I fi ally went harley it was great . I would still ride anything I can get but wow its great

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

I got it and love it so far! I always change my own oil but I leave the tire work to a shade tree mechanic friend who does it on the cheap. Thanks for your comment Kevin. Hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@BustedSteel 4 жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels I already did . Not a harley snob either

@spiderbrandt4066 3 жыл бұрын

I know this is a bit late but , you say the Fat Bob has no this and that well Mine ( 2013 ) has ABS brakes , push the trip button and you have more functions including Gear and Taco , they do run hot but that's an easy fix just Fit a Co2 Xied - 10 kit it takes 10 minutes , read the book

@cindyreily6952 4 жыл бұрын

Get the bike Tripp

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

If you insist! :)

@brian644 4 жыл бұрын

extra weight on a bike is not that huge of a deal if it balanced well... thats the key

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

You are very right razor! Thanks for your comment, I hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@LatinoRider 4 жыл бұрын

Join the dark side, HD all day sir!

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Latino Rider Sounds good! How’ve you been man?

@elmerkemp5316 3 жыл бұрын

you'll love it once you have had it a while

@trippontwowheels 3 жыл бұрын

I've had it almost a year now and I do love it! Thanks for your comment Elmer, I hope you subscribe if you haven't already. -Tripp

@superradicalmechagrandpa 4 жыл бұрын

as a fat bob owner, i am a bit biased but they are rad. those brakes are killer, same brake setup as the touring bikes but on a bike thats 200ish pounds less. if you like that bike, you should look at a 2012 or later, because youll get a bigger engine, OD 6 speed and all the tech readouts you were talking about lacking, on the speedo. --freebirds mike

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

MahKoo Mackenzie I like the Fat Bob but can’t afford a new one. This 2009 is priced within reach so it’s my only realistic option for now. Thanks and hope you subscribe! -Tripp

@sathishrao7926 4 жыл бұрын

A Rider friend of mine sold his Iron 883 and bought a Ninja 300 ( which costs less than half of Iron ). I asked him “Hey why did you ‘downgrade’?” His exact reply was “I actually ‘upgraded’ to a highly performance, smoother, much refined and a superior bike overall. Harleys are just looks, but no substance” ! He echoed what exactly I had in my mind ! I’m not trying to be a spoilsport - It’s your decision eventually !!

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

And there are untold stories of those who have done the exact opposite. I have a chance to do both... at the same time. :)

@sathishrao7926 4 жыл бұрын

Tripp On Two Wheels : Keeping stories, nostalgia, sentiments etc.. aside, real question is “Do Harleys have the Technology, engine refinement etc.. of Jap/European Motorcycles ?” Motorcycle Purists and enthusiasts scream “Hell No” ! On a positive note, HD seem to have focused on some real Technology in their latest offering - LiveWire ( though a decade or so late ) as did Royal Enfield with their 650CC Twins. Good moves by both HD and RE to ‘stay in the game’ ! I’ve strayed from the main topic.... Good luck with whatever you decide on !!

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Sathish Rao Of course they don’t, but those reasons wouldn’t deter me from buying a Model T for a great price either.

@sathishrao7926 4 жыл бұрын

Tripp On Two Wheels : Great ! Good luck 👍 On another note, Pls take a look at the new “HD unlike” LiveWire and bold & beautiful new Rocket 3 when you get a chance !!

@stevenkrantz8550 4 жыл бұрын

Stick with the metric bike. I have ridden many different motorcycles and Harley is the most worked on motorcycle. If you like to wrench buy Harley if you want to ride buy a Nomad. LoL!

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Steven Krantz Good points and well taken. Thanks for your comments!

@stevenkrantz8550 4 жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels thank you for a awesome KZfaq channel. We enjoy your video's and your Outlook. Stay strong and ride free

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Steven Krantz That means a lot to hear. Thank you brother!

@kikintires 4 жыл бұрын

Buy the Harley

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

I’m seriously thinking about it! Thanks for your input kikintires, hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@kikintires 4 жыл бұрын

Tripp On Two Wheels I did....we met in San Antonio at Ducati triumph dealer.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

kikintires Excellent! Hope all is well with you. Been back to CTX lately?

@srhintz 3 жыл бұрын

Change the motor mounts. You won't believe the difference.

@ovidiuripas5511 4 жыл бұрын

great bike, do not hesitate to have it, great choice!

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

I did end up getting the bike and love it! Thanks Ovidu, I hope you subscribe. Where are you from? -Tripp

@bhower02 4 жыл бұрын

no really go now. think of it as a investment. you know they hole their value.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

Poor Boy Garage Very true PBG! Thanks for chiming in. Hope you subscribe. -Tripp

@bhower02 4 жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels i did

@jayteesgear 3 жыл бұрын

Dude wheres the bike?

@BeaverDaveECV 4 жыл бұрын

You are considering cheating on your Vulcan? I guess a spare bike doesn't suck. And I guess it is ok to have a bike to ride and one to work on.

@trippontwowheels 4 жыл бұрын

My thoughts exactly David. But is this the spare bike to have?

@BeaverDaveECV 4 жыл бұрын

@@trippontwowheels my son has a small Harley which is probably similar to your s model. A friend of mine that I'm actually going to be riding with this weekend has a Honda goldwing for long trips it's an older one of 1980s vintage and he has a virago I believe that's from 1983 also but he has high mileage on both of his bikes he also has a BMW and a few other bikes in his garage anyway if I was wanting a second bike for longer trips I may consider the gold wing myself. By the way this weekend's trip is going to be in Central Utah called red white and road. If you want to see anything about that motorcycle trip go to AYLTV.com this is going to be my first ride with this big group in many many years. The last time I was on a ride with a big group was when I was stationed in the Netherlands. And then I had the smallest bike so guess what position I was in yep bringing up the rear. anyway I saw another comment on your thread about insurance and other factors so you may want to price insurance before you buy. Good luck either way