Grumpy Old Git Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 114 Fat Boy (2018)March - £14,500Good Points:ComfortableVery good accelerationGear Indicator200+ mile rangeHandles very wellScreen / Pillion Back Rest clip on/off in secondsLow vibrationCame with the 'Sreaming Eagle' Air Intake and Exhaust upgradesBrakes effective (with ABS)Lighting goodFitted USB outletBad Points:You have to fill the tank slowly to avoid spillageFairly weighty - You need to park sensiblyReach slightly too long for me - I'm going to get 'pull-backs' sorted over the winter.Battery very difficult to get toUSB outlet rather low down (front frame tube)Yes I would buy this bike again!Superb! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Very nice. I had a red one when I lived in London about 20 years ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 29, 2018 Author Share Posted August 29, 2018 That would be the 'thin' Fatboy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted August 29, 2018 Share Posted August 29, 2018 Very nice!Errrmmm.... where’s the front brake disc? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Very nice!Errrmmm.... where’s the front brake disc? t'other side Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fullscreenaging Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Very nice!Errrmmm.... where’s the front brake disc? t'other side Wow. Only one front disk stopping that bad boy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Very nice!Errrmmm.... where’s the front brake disc? t'other side Wow. Only one front disk stopping that bad boy!! Anticipation is the prime requirement for riding Harley’s. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Throttled Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 It looks fabulous, now how much was a rear tyre again? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Loads of dosh!And, it stops quite quickly - decent 'pots' and a large disc. (Oh and ABS). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Loads of dosh!And, it stops quite quickly - decent 'pots' and a large disc. (Oh and ABS). They must have improved in the last 20 years then, but I guess all bikes have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Certainly have. This one is quite a bit lighter too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Anticipation is the prime requirement for riding Harley’s. Yeah but it takes 3 miles to get up to 60 so.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mikestrivens Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Anticipation is the prime requirement for riding Harley’s. Yeah but it takes 3 miles to get up to 60 so.... At least they aren't 8' wide. And they are great for posing on the King's Road, especially with the screaming eagles exhaust. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 30, 2018 Author Share Posted August 30, 2018 Anticipation is the prime requirement for riding Harley’s. Yeah but it takes 3 miles to get up to 60 so.... Would yo be willing to put your money on that? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoggs Posted August 30, 2018 Share Posted August 30, 2018 Anticipation is the prime requirement for riding Harley’s. Yeah but it takes 3 miles to get up to 60 so.... Would yo be willing to put your money on that? Sure. Please note I have no money Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grumpy Old Git Posted August 31, 2018 Author Share Posted August 31, 2018 Yeah but it takes 3 miles to get up to 60 so.... Would yo be willing to put your money on that? Sure. Please note I have too much money Fixed it for you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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