The real reason is "I need your clothes, your boots and your motorcycle "

I haven't ridden motorcycle in almost 12 years but the urge has always been to buy a Harley. This last month just bought my first Harley and it's a 2011 Harley Fat Boy.

I've been riding an 05 Fatboy through four years of medical school on Galveston Island and I am never parting with this bike. One of the biggest bike rallies in the US and the best daily commute you could ever hope for. I can't imagine a better time or place to be on a Harley.

After having kids, my last bike having been a fatboy lo, my husband gave me the oppertunity to buy a new bike for my next riding years. I had any choice. Went right back after much research, to a fatboy. So comfortable and hugs the road 🥰

First bike I rode was my dads 04 fatboy. I fell in love. I’m 19 and bought a 2012 fatboy. Ride safe Ride Hard

When you said get it up to speed limit and started going through the gears I couldn’t help but notice the 25mph speed signs.

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My first Harley was an ‘04 FLSTFI Fat Boy. I absolutely LOVED that bike. I put over 70,000 trouble-free kms on mine, before gifting it to my oldest son, as a housewarming gift. I rode to the Grand Canyon and back on it, via the “scenic route” (7000 km round trip), and 2/3rds of the way across Canada and back (8000 km round trip). Used it as my daily commuter in the summer months, and put thousands of kms on it just ‘day riding’. The only mods were Stage 1, 2 up/2 back risers (because I have a sh*tty back, and the stock risers made it an uncomfortable reach for me on longer rides), Screaming Eagle pipes, and I swapped out a Fat Boy seat for a Heritage Softail seat, and installed a gel pad in the rider’s seat. It was a very versatile machine, great for city riding, day trips and long hauls. I don’t regret giving it to my son, as I know it is in good hands (and I can still borrow it now and then). I’ve had a Street Glide, and now a Road Glide, but I’m itching to put a Fatty back in the stable, to augment my fleet. Hard to get out of the system.

I just bought a 2003 FatBoy 100 yr anniversary from a guy who only owned it because Arnold rode it on Terminator. Really nice bike and super nice to ride.

“Only girls complain about that” So true, well said 🤣🤣🤣

2014 Fatboy was the most comfortable bike I have EVER been on! Bar none. If my health would allow it, I would buy a Fatboy today, in a heartbeat!! Thanks for the video and chat pal..it brings things back!

Factory intel for you: The shocks are not under the seat. They are under the transmission. Spoked wheels become effectively solid at 40 something miles per hour because: physics. We had to explain that to customers often. Some still didn't believe it. Solid wheels do seem to have a gyro effect, which is a plus for stability. There is no "tuning" to a factory EFI system. Just aftermarket. Change the plugs, plug wires, clean the connections. I like 5 speeds better too. High gear is 1 to 1, and has little to no wear going on. HD 6 speeds are overdrive, and receive more wear and stress on them. I like your videos, and funny commentary. Keep doing them!

The Fatboy is my dream bike and yes Arnie is the reason why

the shock is underneath connecting the frame and swingarm, not under the seat

My first bike is a 02 Fatboy.. I now have 3 Harleys and still have my Fat boy.. Love that bike

if im not mistaken the shocks are mounted under the frame not the seat

I own that bike and It makes me feel like I'm listening to George Thorogood every time. Great story, I think the bike for what it's used for is perfect. Get yourself a Road Glide if you want to go across the country.

I've had 3 Harleys now; a SuperGlide, a Night Train, and now a FatBoy. 3 totally different feeling bikes. The FatBoy def feels more grown up, more refined. I loved them all, but the FatBoy is my favorite.

The name Fatboy came from a combination of the names of the bombs that we dropped on Japan. Fat Man and Little Boy. The color of the first Fatboy only came in grey. The same grey that the bombs were painted. Also there were seven ( I think) yellow stripes, to denote ordinance, three on one bomb, four on another. It was a statement to Japan. You won’t find this in the literature today.

The rear shocks on earlier softails are under the transmission between the lower frame tubes. The are two, one is a spring and the other is a damper. They are sprung against extension instead of compression. Weird setup but it worked!

Suspension ISN’T under the seat ! (The new softails. 2018 and up, yes) That one has it all the way down at the lowest point of the frame.

In this last two weeks, I've discovered your videos and watched your numerous test rides on Harleys. Been a rider for years. My specific reason for this comment is to praise you for your honesty in posting scripture at the beginning of the videos. Your bold step of faith and pleasant demeanor is certainly coming across strong on the Tube, at least for me. If I lived closer, I would by a bike from you based on your demonstration of character alone. All the best to you!

I have a 2002 fat boy. I took it on a trade for a 1990 wrangler Islander. I hadn’t been on a bike since 2006 and was being really cautious and taking everything kinda slow till I got used to it. It had 12000 miles on it. It’s the first Harley I’ve ever owned and I have to say I really like it. My last bike was a 2005 Suzuki boulevard m90. My wife and I usually ride together and we both love it.

I am new to your channel and love it. One thing I really appreciate is you find good things to say about every bike you buy/ride. You really love MC’s and not just “your brand”. I ride (commute on) a 2019 Honda CB1000R, generally a 1000 miles a month or more. Saves me so much time in traffic. Peace.

Keep up the great content!! Love how u cover and review so many bikes!! So many bikes I absolutely Love to bro!! Blessings ur way and Indiana love as always buddy!!

Why does anyone ride? The look and freedom. This bike does it for a lot of us.

Luv the channel. So much info and keeps me entertained. Just got my 2006 suzuki c50 up and rolling. Keep up the solid work.

my first bike was '03 Fatboy. gunmetal blue...100th anniversary! great bike!

I own a '99 Fat Boy EVO with Stage 2, Black of course. Greatest motorcycle I have ever owned!!

I have a super early softail. Birthday is 8/83 making it an early one with some cool differences. Four speed kicked and has the old style clutch assembly. It's the grandfather of of what brought Harley Davidson back from the near brink from my understanding. 4 star early EVO block. Love the style and the feel. Good video! Thank you, keep safe, GOD bless!

I've got a 2016 Fat Boy and I think the wind "complaints" have more to do with gusts than sustained winds. I've ridden on days with a decent constant breeze and not noticed it, but on days with alot of gusts can feel the bike move a bit.

After watching you ride I really miss my '08 Fatboy. I lived in San Bernardino (sea level) and worked up in the San Bernardino Mountains at over 5000 feet riding everyday to work. Sometimes the wind was outrageous and coming down the mountain at 80 to 85 was my norm on the long stretches. Never ever was I concerned about being blown around the highway by the wind due to my wheels...sorry but that's BS! Anyway, I loved to overland camp or moto camp; I guess that's what they call it now. I rigged my bike with a removable windshield, fog lamps, removed the rear seat and mounted a custom chrome rack, Harley saddle bags, custom rear lights including indicators. A friend made a custom leather bag for my short sissy bar that lit up for night riding and glow when the brakes were applied. My duffle backpack bag secured to the chrome rack became a super comfortable back rest. I bought a Nelson Rigg tank bag that had a map display pocket on top (with a flip up map light) and reflective strips on the sides.

“Real men don’t complain about that.” I love ya, man! Made me laugh out loud.

Bought mine in 01. In 02 went to Sturges .Road over to Wyoming lots of flat land and cross winds, just lean into it and enjoy the ride. Great channel buy the way.

I've noticed on quite a few harleys if you don't upgrade the clutch in some way. It can slip at higher rpms when going fast and really cranking it.

Have an 04 Fatboy for a first bike. My brother who has been riding Harley for over 30 years recommended it. My first thoughts were " This is a big bike" started on back roads, parking lots. Since I only passed the MRC course about a month ago. Been going highways lately. I love the look, and the ride of my Fatboy! Happy, safe riding fellow bikers!

Thanks so much for the in depth review. I’ve been allowing a proper bike to evade me for years, & besides S&S custom blends, the Fatboy has always been @ the center of my radar & I now NEED a bike. I state “NEED”, as I see the “NEED” for a local BACA. Good on you for giving The Glory to Whom It Belongs! 👊🏼

I really enjoy your videos and how you promote safe riding, keep doing words of wisdom

Not only did I learn a ton about the specific Harley I am looking at (2002 Fatboy) but I got some scripture too! Keep it up brother! Great work!

Just got an 03 fatboy. I need to remove the 18” apes and find something below shoulder leve and for shorter arms. Any recommendations? Newbie here

I have a '95 Fatboy and love it .. I've been thinking of upgrading to a newer bike, like maybe a Street Glide, but after test riding them, I find my Fatty so much more comfortable. I've put thousands of miles on mine on many a road trip and wouldn't change anything

Just found your videos. Was pleasently surprised to here your refrence to our Lord at the begging. Its a rare thing to see and hear in todays world. Thankbyou Brother. Praise God, and have a Blessed Day.

Clutch springs are in fact necessary with only slight modifications. I'm 90whp and 100wtq and I needed to put the screaming eagle clutch spring in due to slippage in 5th and 6th gear.

I do think that the solid/holey wheels do make a difference in cross winds. Not that it is an issue, but I have felt the wheels feel like they are pushed out from under me slightly. My other bike, the whole bike moves. First time it happened it got my attention, but you just get used to the feeling and ride on.

Always appreciate your videos bro. I’ll get this bike one day. 🤙🏻

great videos. not so keen on the jeebusite thing myself, but if it makes you happier? your roof, your rules. just a pleasure watching a biker doing what we all love. ride well, ride safe, keep the rubber down & get ye home at the end of the road ;)

The Terminator was a BIG boost for HD. But, now in 2021 with so many Softail's to chose from. If you are riding a Fat Boy, you are a Terminator fanboy.

I’ve got an 06 Fatboy and a 17 Ultra Classic. You pegged it! Perfect companion bikes. Touring with my wife on the Ultra, solo sprints around town on my Fatboy. I am grateful

I like Evo Fat Boys myself.

I own a 2003. Never in my life have a felt the solid wheel feel any different in any condition. High winds at high speed in the rain. No problem. My warhorse just sticks to the road and keeps me rolling.

I absolutely love videos from this guy. The way he describes, talks and sounds, its pure pleasure listening to him. Very knowledgeable as well.

Softails have twin shocks mounted underneath the transmission between the lower frame rails from 1984 - 2017, on the 2018 & Up Softails have a single mono-shock mounted under the seat where the battery used to be located!

Lol "only girls complain about it" thank you for the giggle. I love your videos and the help you provide to riders like me.

I love my fat boy it's a 2018 with the 114 an a big 240 tire on the back

Ok here's a question: I am wanting to get a Harley, longest planned trip would be maybe 200 mile round trip highway monthly, plus daily rider 20 kill round trip, which to get, Street glide, Fatboy or Softail slim?

I'm really glad I am not the only one that noticed that right off the bat that the shock is under the transmission! Thanks to those that mentioned that! I have a 1996 with the EVO and I absolutely love it! Plus, the Softail had the Twin Cam 88B. His Road King didn't have the same engine because the Touring models didn't have the twin balancers that made the Softail Twin Cam so much smoother than that of the Dyna and the Touring.

It's one of the coolest looking cruisers (and bikes in general),too bad Harley changed the looks of the 2018-present version,the older version looked better in my opinion

Words of wisdom 🔮 Open up the throttle on Fatboy 🏍

Watched the other video some time ago and it was awesome!!! I've had my 2001 Fat Boy for some time now and I could not be happier!!! You can mod this bike A LOT! Yes it is true: in VERY STRONG winds, you WILL notice that the front tends to whip a bit against the wind, but like you say, only sissies complain about it and in any way you can also mod that too just like I did. I also changed the rear for a more modern 200 rim with Roland Sands fender and it looks nice anc chunky!!! And the chain tensioner too (real pain)!!! You guys make awesome videos. Keep it up! Thumbs up from Biker's Garage 101

I’m 6’ 4” 220 lbs.... I grew up riding dirt bikes and currently ride a Honda crf 450R but I’ve been wanting something “on road” what do you guys think?

Just wanna look badass like Arnie in Terminator

Good morning brother like your videos wondering what Bible app you use on the phone to be honest or I like to start each and every ride with a prayer

Such a nice bike. I'm almost ready for my second Harley. My iron 883 is nice but with the mid controls and small tank it makes it tedious to go on long trips.

Need some clarification: Does 2000 fat boy has gear indicator that shows which gear is right now? Or is it possible to install one? AFAIK, 2007 version has it, and what about the older ones?

Buy an evo Fat Boy, then you dont have to worry about the CCT, or the internal balancers wearing out.

"Cuz that's what grows hair on your chest" 😂😂😂

Because of the movie terminator 2. That movie put that motorcycle on the map and ever since that movie I wanted that bike.

Recently, I bought a 2003 for 2k. It had been sitting as a display bike in a office lobby for 10 years. New battery, fresh oil, fluids and gas and she started right up. Like riding a rolling easy chair.

I had a '99 fatboy with the EVO motor and it was a dream. Now I have an '05 and it's an awesome bike! It's definately an iconic HD bike. Great Vid, and thanks for sharing some wisdom from God's word!. Grace and Peace.

the shocks are not under the seat, they are under the transmission. the softail was the only bike Harley ever made that didn't handle well. it was made for posing.

I'm 5'7, can i ride it comfortably? I'm asking because i never sat on a Harley Fatboy before.

Love my 09 FB, I plan to ride it this Summer and Sell it next year when I retire and downsize.....Some one will get a Great bike in it........

Answer: Cause it looks sick af

25 & 35 mph speed limits ... Don't you have anywhere to ride???

My first bike was a 2014 fatboy lo. Still have it and haven’t really even looked at other bikes. It’s pure.

I have a 2015 Fatboy and i absolutely love it. The only thing I hate with it, is when I bought it, someone who had it before, put drag handle bars on it, and its sucks trying to go around curves. And im trying to find out what original style handle bars came with the 2015 Fatboy.

when you really like the jeans but they're 4inches short for you lol

fatboy is one of my favor harley

Honest question. I'm about 5'8", thin build yet relatively strong for my size. How will I do on bike over 600 pounds? Is it going to be a pain in the ass not to drop when wiggling out of a parking area? I'm admittedly a fan of maxi-scooters. Not wimpy, just smart. Pound for pound, versatile, useful and adequate power depending on the model. A touring bike can be 800-1000 pounds by contrast.

Recently got a 2010 Fat Boy because of your videos! Excited to put some road trip miles on it once it's up to date on maintenance. Only 5,000 miles but it has been sitting.. My Dad and I love your videos and the words of wisdom, too!

I'm about to buy my first bike, it's going to be a Fatboy. Reason: Terminator 2

For me this is the best looking bike ever!

What exhaust is that not insanely loud and would clear the kicker on my custom softail

Do you have any idea of a list of what differentiates a fat boy from a comparable year regular soft tail?

I have a 2010 Fat Boy Lo... There's nothing I don't love about it. I was riding today and it was very windy. I also test-rode a Road Glide, which obviously handled the wind better, but nothing to do with the wheels!

Sounded like G. Bush Jr when you said, '...Chrome would make more sense, black would make more sense, brown.... is funny... but Whatever..!' GABBA GABBA

I own a 2007 Fatboy and love it. I do not have any issue with wind because of the rims.

the statement about who has the most gears is so true. The number of speeds definitely isn't what matters. It's the ratio of each gear that makes the difference. My Suzuki Boulevard C50 (800) which I have had for about 6 years was a decently powered bike with a 5-speed, however cruising on the highway at 70-80 mph in 5th gear definitely felt like I was wrapping out the motor. Now, just the other day, I upgraded to a Honda VTX 1800 (super badass bike BTW), also with a 5-speed, but because the bike has a much bigger motor on it, it can handle lower rpm cruising. That's why when you're going 70-80 mph in 5th gear on that beast it only feels like your motor is running a little bit above idle speed. It's a real shame that Honda quit making them after 09'

I subscribed strictly off the fact you read and incorporated the Word of God

agreed, I'm sick of sissy boys crying about the wind on the solid wheels. I personally rode an 03 Fat boy for a couple years and never had an issue with wind on the wheels. Either you are man enough for a FatBoy or not but please quit blaming your sissy reaction on the wheels. I love the Fatboy and will eventually get another as a play bike.

You make great motorcycle reviews 👍🏻👍🏻

The bigger front tire helps in gravelly corners.

Love the fact you start your ride withe the word of God.

My dad let me ride his when I was 16 I now have a street glide and am 27

How would you compare this model to the recent 114 model

how many times have you featured Softails and still don't know the shocks are located under the bike?

Road my 05 FatBoy 14k over 28 days from South Carolina to Alaska in 2016

Love the Fatboy, when I first sat on it back in ‘90 ,it reminded me of my first Harley (a chopped rigid Panhead. ) It’s a great basic bike without all the junk hanging all over it that gives you the Real Feel of the road ,which is what you ride for/ Good video

Brother, the way you describe every motorcycle you ride, makes me want to buy one. Keep up the good works!

The shocks are under the transmission not under the seat. They are horizontal on the frame and there are two of them.