HARLEY-DAVIDSON FAT BOY FLFB (2018 - on) Review

Passed bike test 1967 had BSA and Triumph in 60s Honda 750 1972 other jap bikes including suzuki etc on this is my 4 th Harley i was one of first to have full face helmet bought at padgets £ 35

Had to put 2018 but it’s a 2007

Suspension and tires are excellent. Sucks up bumps, doesn't wander on highway strips. Took off one star for the single disc front brake. Think a bike this size should have dual discs. But good brake feel and the single front disc does the job with a little back wheel pressure. Not a deal breaker. I've ridden two back-to-back gas tanks without squirming. But not entirely sold on the seat. Floor board are very comfortable.and make for a unique cruiser experience.

Smooth, grunty, awesome torque. Easily tops triple digits, though there is a limiter. Think the 117 CI engine on my CVO Street Glide is more powerful (obviously) and performs better all around. But the CVO also has different exhaust etc.

So far, no issues. Harley has really upped it's game. The chrome is good, little vibration. Some hard-core Harley folks may find the exhaust a little quiet.

So far, oil change and basic service. Here in the USA, this bike is way cheaper to insure than ANY of my sport bikes.

Old school stuff with modern innards. What's not to like? Great headlight, too.

It’s a Harley, don’t expect comfort or brakes and you’ll not be disappointed!

A Gem, with a Stage Two, and open exhausts, but not got the same impact as the Old Harley’s of 2014 to 2016.

The reliability has not been a problem, but the chrome on the bars and headstock needs improving, its very thin and full of tiny marks - it’s not got the quality of my 10 year Old Rocket.

£350 for the first 1,000 mile service, absolute P**** take. Will use Indy when warranty expires.

You don’t even get a tool kit, so why expect Equipment!

The ride quality is superb. I have a BMW R1200RT and I can state the Harley's mirrors are more stable at any speed than the BMW. The suspension is excellent and brakes are more than good enough.

Stunning low down torque makes it pull from standstill. However you do need to use the gearbox more than you would think for such a large capacity motor.

After two years its never missed a beat. However :- The wheels are bare aluminium and so will need to be polished regularly, or coated in some way. Speedometer can suffer from condensation and the fuel filler cap can suffer from vibration due to incorrectly sized O ring

After the first service I did it all myself. If your confident these bikes are really easy to work on and have self adjusting valves so just a question of oil changes for the engine.

This bike is all about the engine. It is fantastic to ride. I would recommend an aftermarket seat as the item supplied is useless for both pillion and rider. I have the HD hammock seat which totally transformed the ride in terms of comfort for both rider and pillion. Ditch the standard pipes and add a Fuelpak to remove the restriction necessary for "49 state compliance" which is how they ship them out.

The ride is fine, the brakes are too if you use the back as well. It’s something you have to learn but its all part of a harley

Smooth, grungy and sounds kjust great

Apart from the wheels which need powder coating the bike has been terrific

Not spent a penny yet as i bought the service pack, well apart from on the wheels

Abs and errrr, lights but its a bike not a car

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