I have a 2014 Fat Bob and this review is accurate. It seems to love that 35-60mph range (though it can easily do more). It's a fun ride. I've taken it out for some 1-3 hour rides (with stops along the way) and it's aggressive, mean-looking, but subdued. Not too loud, not whisper quiet. The right amount of rumble and vibration (after all, what's a motorcycle SUPPOSED to feel like, anyway?). Great review. I've been kicking around the idea of taking it from Nashville to Destin but I think I might get saddle sore on a Dyna, as opposed to a proper Soft Tail. Thanks for your work!
I bought my 2013 Fat Bob with a Stage 1 kit. From the beginning it had a standard map from Screaming Eagle. After a while I went to a work shop for Dyno Tuning it. Big difference compared to the standard tune.
Very nice Review. I've got a 2013 and it appears to be pretty identical. It's a great ride especialy with the forward controls. My daughter and i put about 700 miles on in two days and I was very comfortable. Most of my rides are under an hour but it's no problem riding all day with the right seat. Don't think i'd want t do that on a sport bike. BTW i rather like the fact that you get to enjoy American Metal in the UK. Cheers!
Tha Fatbob 103cc will really jump with a Stage2 kit. Great vid, good to see you ride it like there meant to be ridden. If you ever get the chance to compare, it is a use difference.
+Harley Sports Rider I Am Woz Yeah I really want to ride a tuned Harley or cvo. Not sure if I'll get the chance though. Hopefully if I do, I'll have my camera with me.
I moved up from an iron to a 2015 fatbob and love it perfect for day trips and has plenty of power for a cruiser ... The stock passenger seat is lacking though, my fiancé is uncomfortable after a 100 miles
TBH, for me I'm not really a fan of the faster racer bikes. I'm a fan of bikes with noise, but not necceserally to go at high speed. For me the enjoyment comes from the size, weight, if I can go slow and still feel like I'm going 100 mph, and if my dad approves. My dad used to love the racer bikers though, so ill probably be moving out before I ever get a bike. I wouldn't really like this Harley though. Probably start off with a smaller biker. Good video mate.
I own the fatbob i find great handling comfortable with the stage one screaming eagle air flow kit Vance Hines big shot pipes 575 cams witch has changed the overall performance i thoroughly fined it a comfortable bike to ride
+Bennie Hitchcock Thanks for the reply and your comments i will be having a test ride on this within the next couple of weeks sounds promising looking forward to it...cheers .
I got my seat taken back 3 inches and added 3 inches much better riding position and more comfortable on the long rides! I' also got the foot break and gear shifter lever taken forward a couple of notches and it's much better. I'm 6ft 4', one more thing i replaced the risers, with the pull back rises so it added about an inch and a 1/4 toward you much, better for turning and cornering.....
Im sure 6 years later you know the answer to your question.. buuuttt incase you don't... street bob is the better handling machine. Skinnier the wheels, better they will corner.
+Steve Harley Don't know when I'll get the chance. It's kinda random when I get a chance to ride these kind of bikes. The fat bob is the only dyna I've ridden so far, but I prefer the handling characteristics over the softails. Not so comfy for cruising though.
Is that stock exhaust ? Cuz iI've V&H shortshots and I find it too noisy. This exhaust seems sound great (a lil quiet for my mind ) but seems to noisier than stock.
+dry509 Fat boy is my favorite harley for cruising. The ergonomics are better than the fat bob. The position of the bars in relation to the seat puts less pressure on the back and because it's a softail, it vibrates less. The fat bob feels better when you start to hustle the thing. The dynas do tend to handle better and have a bit more snap to the engine response, but aren't as comfy overall I would say.
+Ivanildo Rellum Seat height won't really be too much of a problem with any Harley tbh, 5"7 isn't that short really. The reach to the handlebars is a bit further on the fat bob and the breakout compared to say the fat boy or the wide glide, but ultimately you can adapt any bike in the Harley range to fit your size.
clanmac66 Haha! I'm not really trying to sell it tbh. Some people will just never like Harley's or cruisers. That's fine and I can completely understand why
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I have a 2014 Fat Bob and this review is accurate. It seems to love that 35-60mph range (though it can easily do more). It's a fun ride. I've taken it out for some 1-3 hour rides (with stops along the way) and it's aggressive, mean-looking, but subdued. Not too loud, not whisper quiet. The right amount of rumble and vibration (after all, what's a motorcycle SUPPOSED to feel like, anyway?). Great review. I've been kicking around the idea of taking it from Nashville to Destin but I think I might get saddle sore on a Dyna, as opposed to a proper Soft Tail. Thanks for your work!
It indeed is fun to rev this beauty..haha... Been away from my bike for quite a few months... the video gives me all the memories.. Thanks Bennie! :)
Excellent review...exactly how I experienced the FatBob
I bought my 2013 Fat Bob with a Stage 1 kit. From the beginning it had a standard map from Screaming Eagle. After a while I went to a work shop for Dyno Tuning it. Big difference compared to the standard tune.
Very nice Review. I've got a 2013 and it appears to be pretty identical. It's a great ride especialy with the forward controls. My daughter and i put about 700 miles on in two days and I was very comfortable. Most of my rides are under an hour but it's no problem riding all day with the right seat. Don't think i'd want t do that on a sport bike. BTW i rather like the fact that you get to enjoy American Metal in the UK. Cheers!
Hello. What do you tell about this dyna for tall riders? i am 6"3 and thinking about get one
I'v got $8K in my'14 Fat Bob's engine. Now it's 113 c.i. Shows 134 lbs. torque and 129 HP. Goes real good.
Tha Fatbob 103cc will really jump with a Stage2 kit. Great vid, good to see you ride it like there meant to be ridden. If you ever get the chance to compare, it is a use difference.
+Harley Sports Rider I Am Woz Yeah I really want to ride a tuned Harley or cvo. Not sure if I'll get the chance though. Hopefully if I do, I'll have my camera with me.
I moved up from an iron to a 2015 fatbob and love it perfect for day trips and has plenty of power for a cruiser ... The stock passenger seat is lacking though, my fiancé is uncomfortable after a 100 miles
+Grey Goose 4x4 Try the sundowner seat. She should find that a bit more comfy
TBH, for me I'm not really a fan of the faster racer bikes. I'm a fan of bikes with noise, but not necceserally to go at high speed. For me the enjoyment comes from the size, weight, if I can go slow and still feel like I'm going 100 mph, and if my dad approves. My dad used to love the racer bikers though, so ill probably be moving out before I ever get a bike. I wouldn't really like this Harley though. Probably start off with a smaller biker. Good video mate.
I own the fatbob i find great handling comfortable with the stage one screaming eagle air flow kit Vance Hines big shot pipes 575 cams witch has changed the overall performance i thoroughly fined it a comfortable bike to ride
Hi, great video, just a quick question in your opinion would this suitable for someone who is 6ft 5.
+Gary Cheesman Yeah I reckon you'd be fine. Even in standard trim, these bikes seem set up for larger chaps.
+Bennie Hitchcock Thanks for the reply and your comments i will be having a test ride on this within the next couple of weeks sounds promising looking forward to it...cheers .
I got my seat taken back 3 inches and added 3 inches much better riding position and more comfortable on the long rides! I' also got the foot break and gear shifter lever taken forward a couple of notches and it's much better. I'm 6ft 4', one more thing i replaced the risers, with the pull back rises so it added about an inch and a 1/4 toward you much, better for turning and cornering.....
Looking to get a bike license and I want to know how difficult they are to handle? I would love a street bob or fat bob. Differences between the two?
Im sure 6 years later you know the answer to your question.. buuuttt incase you don't... street bob is the better handling machine. Skinnier the wheels, better they will corner.
Be great if you could review Stage 1 Wide Glide ?
+Steve Harley Don't know when I'll get the chance. It's kinda random when I get a chance to ride these kind of bikes. The fat bob is the only dyna I've ridden so far, but I prefer the handling characteristics over the softails. Not so comfy for cruising though.
Is that stock exhaust ?
Cuz iI've V&H shortshots and I find it too noisy. This exhaust seems sound great (a lil quiet for my mind ) but seems to noisier than stock.
+SkyTyphon Cobra pipes on this. Nice sound when you give it some, but quiet enough for cruising. Short shots are way too loud for my taste!
+Bennie Hitchcock thank you for answer. I think I will add quiet baffles to my short shots
Hello..Nice review. For cruising Round do you prefer the Fat Boy or Fat Bob and why? Thanks.
P.S. The vibes you mention on the Fat Bob might concern me.
Also The above vs Softail deluxe for cruising?
+dry509 Fat boy is my favorite harley for cruising. The ergonomics are better than the fat bob. The position of the bars in relation to the seat puts less pressure on the back and because it's a softail, it vibrates less. The fat bob feels better when you start to hustle the thing. The dynas do tend to handle better and have a bit more snap to the engine response, but aren't as comfy overall I would say.
+Bennie Hitchcock Thanks for your response. What about the Softail custom you rode? How does that compare to the Fat Boy?
what model is most suitable for someone who is only 5.7?
love your video btw!
+Ivanildo Rellum Seat height won't really be too much of a problem with any Harley tbh, 5"7 isn't that short really. The reach to the handlebars is a bit further on the fat bob and the breakout compared to say the fat boy or the wide glide, but ultimately you can adapt any bike in the Harley range to fit your size.
+Bennie Hitchcock what about 5 3 I ride street 750 and thinking of an upgrade
fuckkk i love that sound!!!
The one I am going to buy has an upgraded air intake.
What's up. Thank You For Caring. wrench beef What's your opinion about this !
+Joshua Kelly I have no beef. Especially not with wrenches but sometimes with wenches!
Good bike if you ain’t in a rush
ahhh, still dont know what bike I want!!! Breakout or Fatbob??
+Gary A breakout looks two times cooler in my opinion
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For sure!
+Husband and Wife - he rides 2015 Ducati Panigale 1299S and she rides 2016 Kawasaki Ninja ZX10R
Thats why i ride Yamaha Cruisers :)
Breakout is still best IMO
Fat bob looks sooo much cooler and has alot of lean for a big twin Harley.
So much Harley..looking forward to a return to the ricers
benjahnz Coming soon!
Nope, still not selling HD's to me. The vibs on the mirrors are impressive though!
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clanmac66 Haha! I'm not really trying to sell it tbh. Some people will just never like Harley's or cruisers. That's fine and I can completely understand why
I disliked your video for the sole reason that you are British on my piece of sweet American freedom. Thanks. 🇺🇸
+Matthew Milke That's fine. We British love violating peoples freedom! ;)
+Bennie Hitchcock ain't that the truth