Touring On My Harley Davidson Fatboy, You Don't Need A Bagger To Ride Long Distance

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Badger Vlog #184 I get asked all the time why I don't ride a bagger, and why I don't buy a new bike.
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@davescrazy-trailer6542 Жыл бұрын

I get the same comments all the time especially from the people who don’t ride or don’t ride much.

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

Lol crazy how the ones with the least experience have the biggest opinion

@tonyc2912 Жыл бұрын

I agree on most of your points, You CAN tour on any bike. I'm fortunate to own a 2017 Road King, 2023 Street Glide, and 83 FLH. I personally would only tour with my Street Glide. I ride out west often and having 6 gallons of gas is a must on some of those Wyoming, Idaho, and Montana roads. Gas stations are far and few. With high winds, 80 MPH speed limits and 2- lane highways with 18 wheelers, the full fairing is worth its weight in gold. I have full respect for the folks back in the 70-80's riding across the USA to Sturgis on pans and shovels! I wouldn't even think of riding my shovel on I-90 across South Dakota, LOL. I've been riding for almost 40 years, the performance on these new baggers is incredible. Ride safe!

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

I enjoy riding my fatboy and love the adventure of not doing it on a touring bike, but yes they have their advantages in those situations

@ocglide2566 Жыл бұрын

I rode my 2004 Fat boy everywhere, longest trip was 6500 miles. It was an 88" motor but I had upgraded it to a 6 speed transmission which made a big difference. I have a Road Glide now and love it, biggest advantage to it is cruise control for touring.

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

Cruise control is nice, I use a throttle lock which does the trick for me, I do love the look of the road glides they are great bikes

@tornadoalleyriders Жыл бұрын

My '04 road king custom has 103800 miles and is waiting for a new fuel pump, filter, regulator and hoses. I don't need new but 1 or 2 more would be nice

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

Are you getting the parts from Harley or is it just waiting on someone to work on it

@tornadoalleyriders Жыл бұрын

@@TheBadgers waiting on the 1st of the month. HD can't get parts so I'll go online and install myself like most of my repairs

@jdreyno1958 Жыл бұрын

I do have a bagger, 2015 ultra and love it. Maybe the last bike I ever own. I can't afford to chase the latest and greatest new bike that comes out. Great topic.

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

Fantastic as long as you have the bike you love that is all that matters, thanks for watching

@christianf.monzon5570 Жыл бұрын

Appreciate all your insight on touring on a bike that’s not considered a touring bike. I’ve really enjoyed following the journey. Been a subscriber for probably less than a month now and definitely exciting to tune into your content. Safe riding to you, Mama Badger the whole Badger clan. I really appreciate what you’re doing and really salute you also for I guess today’s video about negativity and positivity. A lot of wisdom there. Thanks for creating an awesome biker community. I appreciate all your efforts and I hope your upcoming event goes really well and that you I don’t have to spend any money out of your own pocket. 🤙🏽

@karenfromireland Жыл бұрын

Not a fan of baggers - nothing wrong with them just my personal taste. If I want bulit in radio, navigation and big comfy seats, I'd stick with the cage.. I like the fact my bime has none of these gadgets and gizmos.

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

Right nothing wrong with them just not my style, never wanted a minivan either

@robadams2718 Жыл бұрын

Wife and I both ride baggers now because they do better for our current situation. BUT we both loved the softails we had.

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

To each their own I am not saying they aren't great bikes. se all need to do what is best for our own situations. Thanks for watching

@newenglandbiker2220 Жыл бұрын

The new bikes are great but One of my bikes is easy to work on the 02 Heritage. Parts are not that hard to get. I have a recall on my 21 and the part is on back order.

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

They made those Twin cams for like 17 years so the parts are everywhere and easy to get ahold of

@xpresident Жыл бұрын

I’ve owned my ‘98 EVO Road King for 20 years and would trust that bike going anywhere anytime . That’s just me though

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

Those evo's are bullet proof hard to kill of one of those motors

@freedomrider1014 4 ай бұрын

Thank you for this video. I ride a 2014 FXDL and I love it. One a rare occasion I feel like I need something bigger to ride across the country. Again, I really appreciate your content. Keeping what I have for now.

@bobnelson2499 Жыл бұрын

I know (I thought) that I had to have a touring bike, and loved my Electra Glide....BUT....I have done the same trips and more on My 22 Heritage and love it more. Just my choice, but, I think I made the right one. Be well and safe..............Bob

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

Unfortunately many believe that they have to have a certain thing in order to do what they want, when in actuality the options are endless.

@Harleywindtherapy 20 күн бұрын

Few in my riding groups thought much of my giving up a Limited for an old Road King with no windshield... but I love it. Made riding fun again for me. I toured the country on a Sporty decades ago. Wife wants to ride /tour with me for a few years... we went RK, Ultra, Limited, M8 Limited... fine for what they are but I felt detached. When the wife quit riding I sold the M8 Limited and bought a 2007 Road King. 60,000 miles so far and I just had it serviced for a cross country trip coming up. Maybe I like hard... maybe I like being different... but I know I like being in the wind, camping beside my bike, and feeling like I am actually riding... just me, maybe. BTW, I'm late 50s... don't let them think the kids have all the fun!

@daviddierks4271 Жыл бұрын

Yes sir! Although the new Harley;s are great looking bikes, I appreciate your take on the subject. Having a bike that is paid off and one you can work on is great. Just recently got my first Fat Boy, an 08, and already have replaced the compensator, did it myself. I love this bike and will ride it anywhere. Keep the content coming, I watch first thing in the morning with my cup of coffee.

@hhplymouth9473 Жыл бұрын

I agree ride the bike that works for you. There was a rider on the WRPR on a sportster. She not only did that ride she went all over the country on her sportster. She put 80,000 miles on that bike.

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

You are talking about Ruby I believe, she lost her kickstand along the way, nothing stopped her from moving forward

@hhplymouth9473 Жыл бұрын

Yes I am.

@deankoser1949 2 күн бұрын

I have a 05 Softtail Deluxe. Had it for 2 years, so far not an ounce of problems

@jeffhennings6579 Жыл бұрын

understand completely what your saying everyone loves different styles I’ve had a few bikes before I got my 2020 ultra limited absolutely love it

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

As they say different strokes for different folks, if everyone would focus on what they love, and not worry what anyone else thinks this world would be a happier place

@jsamuel251 9 ай бұрын

Early 2000’s softails are king 👑

@TheBadgers 9 ай бұрын

Agreed

@Wind.Road.Therapy Жыл бұрын

Totally agree and you both prove that point time and time again.

@BlaineO 3 ай бұрын

I agree. My 2005 Fatboy can be a Bobber or a Bagger in minutes. It’s all about taste.

@KyleGrimes-qs8sp 6 ай бұрын

Mr an Mrs Badge . Love your fatboys (all three) I just bought a 04 Fatboy . Add to the collection my other HD is A 1990FXLR

@TheBadgers 6 ай бұрын

Both great bikes I am for sure a huge fan of the Fatboy

@rfriesen701 Жыл бұрын

Very logical and good advice Sonny

@none4085 8 ай бұрын

I've got a 98 Fat Boy that I've put hard bags and a batwing on! Love it, won't ever get rid of it, bonus it's an Evo!

@TheBadgers 8 ай бұрын

Best bike Harley ever made was the Fatboy in my opinion

@none4085 8 ай бұрын

@TheBadgers I agree, question, advice on a good throttle lock for long trips? Brand or link, could use one for my bike, plan on riding west coast to east coast summer of '24! Thanks man...good stuff you put out btw!

@TheBadgers 8 ай бұрын

@@none4085 here is the one I use on all my bikes currently sold out but should have some more in the upcoming weeks amzn.to/46a82LM

@none4085 8 ай бұрын

@TheBadgers Hopefully they come back into stock, I've seen this one and it's been out of stock for a while now! Appreciate the reply....thank you sir!

@beach_bum_dean Жыл бұрын

I totally agree with your view on keeping a bike. Had a 01 RK for 16 years, thought I wanted an ultra so I traded. Hated the ultra, now I'm back on a RK. Would have been miles ahead keeping the 01 RK and just refreshing/upgrading the motor.

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

Grass isn't always greener on the other side lol. Glad you have what you like now

@beach_bum_dean Жыл бұрын

@@TheBadgers I swear, if I ever find my 01 for sale, I’m buying it back.

@user-ol6rx8qh7y Ай бұрын

I’m looking into turn my 07 fat boy into a bagger, I personally love the look of it

@TheBadgers Ай бұрын

@@user-ol6rx8qh7y awesome they are great bikes to tour on I have a bunch of videos on about everything except a fairing

@roughready 5 ай бұрын

I know this is crazy late. I needed this video. My injuries i can never do a tourer. Roadking i can barely handle the weight, the balance helps. I only have money for one harley in the future. Love the dyna but a little small. I like beefy tires. So i came to the conclusion a softail with quick detach sustem was ideal. Less than 800lbs wet any twin cam version will do. Heritage is little extra and a deluxe is rare in my price range. I figure twin cam fatboy was ideal for me to cover what touring i may or may not do but also as my daily.

@kevinross5360 Жыл бұрын

I've got an 09 fatboy it ain't going nowhere 😊

@L2fish 3 ай бұрын

I have a 6 speed on my 08 FatBoy. Huge difference

@TheBadgers 3 ай бұрын

6 speeds are nice but my 5 speed does awesome

@L2fish 3 ай бұрын

@@TheBadgers Yup. My old iron head has 4 speeds and wishes it had 5

@greentravelingmachine Жыл бұрын

140000 miles 😮

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

Yes sir will be 160 by end of this year

@joemann3536 Жыл бұрын

Agree.

@TheBadgers Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching

@USNVA-yn6cp 3 ай бұрын

Ill ride my 96 Fatboy anywhere,,, nice and simple evo

@TheBadgers 3 ай бұрын

They say they are the best although I have had awesome luck with twin cams

@USNVA-yn6cp 2 ай бұрын

@@TheBadgers Im more than happy with my evo

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@FlipandTheBlueMule Жыл бұрын

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