Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114 Review. Does it ride as good as it looks?
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- Опубліковано 14 жов 2024
- In this video we review the new Harley-Davidson Fat Boy 114, fitted with Vance and Hines Eliminator 300 slip ons.
What do you think about that huge back wheel? We think it looks terrific and that it didn't ride as badly as some people say!
In fact - it rather impressed us!
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Make sure you check out our review of the 2021 version of the fat boy! ua-cam.com/video/9XkGFrb94FQ/v-deo.html
Just bought a 22' Fatboy. Great review. I don't find that large back tire to be an issue at all. I think that some people that come to Harley expect Sports bike type performance out of cruisers........Harleys are meant for cruising, enjoying the journey and aren't meant to be sport bikes. Love them. Thanks for posting this. Nice review.
I have a fat boy 2018 107 great bike handles great people say it’s hard to handle with a rear tyre that size I say not true. It’s so easy to handle and light . I have just put on Vance Hines slip on‘s. Sounds great.
Paul Allen Awesome! I really liked the Fat Boy! Like you say; no problem with handling, just parking speeds
Ever since I was a kid I wanted a fat boy. Terminator 2 :)
Best YT channel for motorbike-entusiasts!
Thanks buddy 💯
Greetings from Central Coast California!
My very first Harley (3 years ago) is a 2004 Fatboy-fuel injected, Vance Hines Long Shot pipes,with 68k miles. Meticulously cared for by previous owner. Comfortable, amazingly well balanced, easy handling. No problems, very dependable. Ride 2 up with my honey on medium trips to Big Sur and Carmel/Monterey (hard leather covered bags). Previous bike was a 1980 Yamaha XS850. Love the Fatboy!
Handles like a dream. Plenty of power. Trustworthy local mechanic told me “Keep the fluids changed and she’ll hit 150K with no problem.” I’m at 88k now.
Great video-Thank you!!
-An Army Veteran and Proud Teacher
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First time I've heard a Harley described as lovely.
You’ve been missing out 👊🏼
Thats what my wife's friends said when they saw my custom FLSTF .Except they said Beautiful
First as always great video good content secondly I have lost count how many times I have watched this video because it is refreshing to see someone actually recommend a fatboy as an every day bike. everybody seems to gravitate towards the big touring bikes and yes they are great bikes but they seem to do one thing really well long days in the saddle munching the miles on the super slab. There’s loads of softail owners doing the same trips 400-500 mile days and not wishing they had a touring bike. Keep up the great work and it wouldn’t break my heart for you to review the new Road Glide...
Thanks buddy! Yes it's much nicer than a tourer! We are well placed for reviewing the 2021 Harley's now so watch this space!
This is the best video yet I have seen for the new Fat Boy motorcycle. I want to see one taken from another vehicle so I can see the Fat Boy in action moving down the road. I want to see the movement of the front and rear suspension as it is in motion.
Painting Business Thanks buddy! We’d like to be able to film it as you suggest but as we’re working on zero budget we can’t afford to get shots like that unfortunately. Maybe one day 🤞
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Actually when I first read this my first thought was the wifey driving the family car with the kids in the back seat filming! Might be dangerous.
Painting Business haha yes! We did do it on one video actually, filming out of the back
@@MrDarcy-OlMan how would you compare the Fatboy to the breakout 114?
Karl Es Both very impressive bikes. The Breakout is actually a little bit more ‘flickable’ and also extremely stable; the thinner front tyre gives it more nimbleness and the rake/trail the stability. The Fat Boy is a solid, well planted ride. Both ‘push’ a bit at slow manouvering, but once underway are lovely bikes.
At 2:10, a TR-6 ! My favorite sports car, I've owned two of them and they were dependable daily drivers that had an exhaust note straight from Heaven.
The glimpse of English villages and country roads were a treat. And, the Fat Boy is definitely the coolest brute on two wheels.
All in all a very enjoyable video. ✌
Thanks buddy! Yes the TR6! Glad you enjoyed it 👍🏼👍🏼
I live in Louisville, KY USA... I’m nearing retirement from a career in Law Enforcement. I would love to go to Europe and bring a bike and just tour...
Watching you ride in this video only makes me want to do it more.
Maybe after the world calms down.. if it calms down.
That sounds like a great plan! Fingers crossed for you 👍🏼
Look forward to seeing you here Dale!
Nice looking bike as I have been looking at this one as well as the breakout! Will probably make a decision next year on which to go for as I am still enjoying my Sportster Iron. Good video and thanks for the Info, when are you testing the breakout?
Glad you enjoyed the vid, hopefully we will test the breakout within the next couple of weeks! So stay tuned for that one!
No problem, will stay tuned in and subbed so will get notification. Do you get your test rides from Sykes HD?
len campey no get them from sycamore Harley-Davidson! Mr Darcy who was behind the camera of this video works there!
Ah ok that’s good to know!!
Great review. Love your videos guys. Looking forward to your breakout review.
Jeremy Osborne Thanks buddy!
Great video guys, the 2018 fat boy grew on me, initially didn't like it but it it a traditionally modern Harley! Did that make any sense? 🙃 cheers!
Tony yeah that makes sense! I didn’t like the solid wheels at first but now I think they look pretty cool. Glad you enjoyed the video!
Love this review and love Fat Boy too.
I’m 59 and will get Fat Boy 2020 soon.
It will be my first big bike,very excited ^^.
kampanat buachan It is such a good bike! Enjoy every moment!
Good Choice !
I’m really tempted to get one,nice review mate 👍
Mate; you'd love it! Its awesome
Just bought a 2019 in Blue Max. Supposed to pick it up this weekend. Can't wait! That said, how do people travel in both directions on those spartan back streets? I see cars parked facing in both directions, so they have to be 2-way, right?
FZMello Yes I guess we’re used to it but you do have to pull over sometimes to get past
I have only owned Pans Shovels and two twin cams all were FLH FLCTC and FLHRIC types bikes not counting my four Flathead Harley's and Indians. I sold my twin cams this year and picked up a 1998 FLSTF Fatboy. I really like the Fatboy it is lighter and more nimble than my other FLH type HD's. It seem more like my old flatheads in weight I am liking it so far. I am down to this 98 FLSTF and my 72 FLH now but at my age that will be enough.
Awesome buddy! Great bikes
It was between the fat boy and the heritage, last time I bought a harley. Heritage won because I like to do long days on a bike, but I didn't find it comfortable enough and ended up with a Kawasaki Ninja 1000, which is a great all-day bike. Now that covid has put paid to that sort of trip I really wish I had a fat boy.
ahh! Something to look forward to!
super video Guys, I believe the Fatboy is named after that atomic Bomb dropped on Japan at the end of WW2 which I think was is 6th August 1945.
A test ride on the Breakout, and the Fatbob, would be also interesting, Id be interested to here if they all have this squeaky drive belt, and weak side stand, like the heritage,114ci.
Paul Newmarch Wow I didn’t realise that! Yes more tests coming soon and then I’ll have a much better impression of the whole HD lineup
Did this by chance have a tuner? Might be the reason you felt a little increase in performance over the heritage. I had a street tuner installed on my 2019 heritage when I had the eliminator pipes put on. I noticed an increase in power. Thanks.
Not sure actually. I'm going to get a Fuel Pack for the Heritage _ video coming when it's done.
I'm 5'8 and would opt for a Sport Glide with narrower profile, slimmer tyres. I've seen one in the flesh and confirmed my vew it would a much easier bike to ride around town or through the twisties.
Andrew Hoffman Yes the Fat Boy is a monster!
Great video . I had been looking for a video in the UK for this bike and picked a 114 fattie up last week ,great fun and handles fine (riding to work)
Keep up the good work
Thanks Adam! What a great choice of bike! Ride safe and don’t forget to subscribe
Admit it is a cool looker but i think the solid wheels could be a problem at speed on a windy day. Great video. I just purchased the street glide special after much much consternation tossing between it the heritage and road king but in the end i just couldnt go past the stereo and gps and the look. Please ride the Road King though, even though i didnt go that way i think it is the best for pure riding of them all even with the 107. keep up the good work.
lindsay f Great points! I’d like to ride a Road King; that would be interesting 👊
On my old 1200 Sporty I had 2 Fat Boy wheels fitted with a 32 degree wide glide forks .I rode that bike to work and back near all the time 40 mile round trip and over a high long bridge .The wheels never gave me a problem and these were the solid wheels from a early Fat Boy.
It may not be as loud as others, but it still has that low "rumble" to it which is adequate in my opinion. Still sounds good in this video. It is still that Harley V-Twin sound. The sound echoed nicely off those brick walls as you made that turn - Definite HARLEY sound! Different exhaust can be added too if preferred.
David Denson S At full revs it’s very loud; it’s not the loudest as you say but it certainly has the Harley sound
I have an 09 fatboy! I have 4 Harley’s and my old Fatboy is always special! I think Fatboy is the Standard for what Harley-Davidson is and should be! Roadglide and Street Glide still the best though!!!good review bud!!
Excellent. Thanks very much 👍🏼👍🏼
Great review, any idea why the bike now doesn't have a heal shifter? Also is that all chrome or brushed aluminium? I'm just worried how it would hold up in bad weather
Thanks Dan. I believe the heel shifter demise is a result of rider preferences but it can be bought as an accessory. It’s brushed aluminium and should hold up ok in the weather.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thank you for your honesty and very quick response. My first bike was a sporster many years ago and I am considering purchasing my first brand new harley davidson fatboy and I love everything about this bike except the chrome was a worry as iv heard so many horror stories, I live in Ireland so weather not kind to riders
Dan The Chippie no problem Dan. I guess you could also try to find some videos of people who own Fat Boys and ask them how they hold up in the wet weather over time.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan 👍🇮🇪
This bike was made for Daytona beach weather
Thanks for sharing! I made a mental goal that after I learned to drive and got my license (which I have successfully achieved) that I would start taking motorcycle lessons and work on getting my license/motorcycle. I'm honestly tied between Iron 883 and Fat Boy 114. I appreciate this video 👍🏼
Most people who get an 883 trade it in after a year or less for a bigger Harley like the Fat Boy. 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan That is wonderful information to know. Thank you for the response! God bless 🙏🏼
Well made video. Cant wait to go get my Fat Boy and enjoy it in person. Great review brother 💥👍💥
Thanks buddy. 2021 Fat Boy video coming right up!
Another great video! I’m about to start biking and looking at the little yellow Honda 125 as a starter bike for about a year. After that I’d like a Harley, would you recommend something like a 48 special or could I go straight to a fat boy or street bob? I’m 6 foot. Thanks!
Thanks! The monkey is awesome and a great start. A 48 would be a perfect next step and yes you could go straight to a Street Bob or FatBoy but the jump is massive and the big Harleys have so much torque and weight that they take some getting used to.
Brilliant, thanks!!
I am 6 foot 3 and this is the Right Harley vor me very comfortable
Fabulous! Yes it’s a good fit for us big guys 👊🏼
How tall are you by the way Mr Darcy and ol'man
I was torn on this bike when it first came out. I absolutely love my 2008 Fatboy, and didn't care for these newer bikes. But they're definitely growing on me and I kinda want a new one. But only time will tell
The bug has got into your head! 👍🏼👍🏼
Im getting one of these as soon as I can.
Such a kick ass bike.
You won’t regret it dude!
Great video, i really like your reviews . Im 6 '2 and im looking for a big bike wich one fat boy or fxdr.
Thanks buddy! Both would be ok. Riding position on Fat Boy is better 👍🏼
Road king, around same price but much more accommodating for non-hobbits. Krauss seat raises seat height by another inch easily and lots of aftermarket foot control options to play around between performance and comfort. Also I think it’s a bit more nimble than both those bikes at slow speeds.
Stunning bike, proper badass.
Beautiful bike 👍🏻 thanks for making this quality review video
charlie ryan Thanks man! Have you seen the latest video uploaded today about the Low Rider S?
@@MrDarcy-OlMan hi, do you have a link to the low ride?
@@danthechippie4439 here it is ua-cam.com/video/b8-2wN_6E7g/v-deo.html
I had 1340 Evo Fat Boy in 1994 and a twin Cam 103 Fat Boy in 2012, both of which were great. I’m not a fan of the current Fat Boy, however, since I dislike front light nacelle, the brushed chrome look and the chopped rear fender. To me, Harleys are no longer what they were and, after 26 years and 12 Harleys, I’ve recently switched to a Triumph Tiger and, boy, I can’t believe how much better it handles. I’m done with Harley!
I see your points, I guess the gotta try and appeal to new audiences. I test ride a triumph years back and wasn’t a fan but I’m sure it depends on the model which is the same to say about Harley
Great video as always. My personally opinion is, that Fat boy is better for man till 6 feet. it's maximum. after 6 feet it looks already little. It's a medium size bike, somewhere between Iron and Heritage.
We think Harley need to make their softails a little larger.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan That's right! There are already many models for shorter people, so they have to think about big guys also :)...I think problem of Harley today are just ergonomic- specially for big guys and second - prices. they are too high.
Hey Guys. Cool video! How do the wheels feel on a windy day?
Thanks man! I haven't tried it in the wind but I do know that some people say you get blown a bit
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Hey. In the meantime i tried myself. Must say that crosswind may be a real nightmare.
Good to see your keeping your heitage.. its you all over and just suits you.
lindsay f Thanks! Yes I washed it and then realised I couldn’t part with it😁
Bernard Lesperance Thanks buddy! It’s a great looking bike for sure
Love to see more videos on how the riding position looks. I’m 6” by the way.
Thanks bud. Yes definitely more Harley videos coming up this year 👍🏼
Hi guys. Love your videos. Great work.
I am stuck between Fat Boy 114 and Fat Bob 114. I am 175cm and 95kgs
Both bikes best in there look. Iconic fat boy and muscular modern fat bob.
I mostly go for longer rides including curves. Sat on both bikes in showroom. Bob felt my size and lighter.
A video comparing both bikes will be great.
The Fat Bob would be the better of the two for riding the curves 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thanks for reply. I bought a fat bob. I test ride it yesterday and loved the sitting position. So natural. Everything where it’s supposed to be and seat is cushiony .
Made payment for it. Gonna pick up today. Will send you pictures. Love your videos guys.
That is awesome to hear 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan love my Fat Bob 114. It’s powerful and so lightweight. Very nimble.
I am lane filtering like I used to do with my Yamaha Bolt R.
Great video, thank you. 👏
Two questions, please ...
Does that headlamp actually illuminate very much at night?
What is the town you are riding around? It looks a very nice place with a lot of older, character properties.
The headlight is fit for purpose and the town I am riding through is the lovely old town of Uppingham in Rutland 👍🏼
@MrDarcy-OlMan Thank you Sir, on both counts. 👍😊
I wish I could get my hands on one of the new Fat Boys for comparison, because the OG one was a bit of a let-down for me. I was in love with that bike's looks well before I ever got to see it in person or ride it. Then I rode one and it was a bit of a case of "never meet your idols". That was on a 1995 or 1996, EU-spec Evo model. So ... 55, 56 hp ... maybe - on 300+ kg machine. Stock sound was laughably quiet, but the things that struck me the most were the sheer weight and the reluctance of the bike to do anything but run in a straight line. Also didn't help that the (stock) brakes felt woefully undersized for the bike's bulk. My summary of that particular Fat Boy would be: Doesn't go, doesn't stop, doesn't do corners and it doesn't sound like a Harley. On the plus side: It came in that rare yellow/cream white two-tone paint-job they did for a short while in the mid 90s and it *really* looked great when you were walking away from it. ;)
The most beautiful motorcycle ever
Have to agree .My wife's friends on seeing mine in my garage have all gone mad taking pics of it.
Riding a Kawasaki Z900RS but very much considering a Fat Boy or Sport Glide. Leaning towards the Fat since I like the look more. I love doing long rides from time to time but mostly trips are around 100km a day, often smaller roads, through towns etc (Belgium). Would a Fat Boy handle well? No way to testride one here in Belgium, going to test a Street Bob and Sport Glide this friday though. Really need to make up my mind...
The Far Bob is really stable and rides fine. It’s a little heavy at walking speed manoeuvres but otherwise a nice ride
I just bought the same exact FAT BOY BIKE. ! Bad Azz Machine ! I will put the Harley 117 ci Stage 3 Kit on my Bike with Cam, Vance and Hines Pro Pipe. new Tune with Mapping
Chris Rentas Awesome! With those upgrades it will be a beast! (In a good way!)
I spent a while deciding between this Fatboy 114 and a Heritage 114 for my first Harley. Can’t go wrong either way. Hello from Iowa, USA.
cembandit What did you go for in the end?
cembandit PS. Don’t forget to subscribe! It really helps us to make better videos
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man 30th anniversary Fatboy
But adding cruise control, swing arm bag, sissy bar for gear. So the heritage has a lot to offer as equipped.
cembandit Oh nice 👊🏼
I have a Fatboy Lo - handling is amazing. I can throw it around like a dirt bike (almost).
Awesome 💯👍🏼
Awesome bike. I'm more of a naked sportbike rider but I'd love to get one of these one day. Awesome videos btw. 👍👍👍
Thanks! Yes the big Harleys are awesome machine
Absolutely beautiful my father rides a fat boy he says he's been on hundred's of bikes but he loves the fat boy by far the best. Such a clean rude I have been on his with him really enjoyable 👍👍
Yes it’s great! 💯👍🏼
"It's the sort of bike that mothers and babies wave to it. It's not biker anti-social." HAHA
Loving your videos, guys.
It is! Very entertaining for others; genuinely. Thanks buddy
Really nice video. It helped a lot to see you on the bike riding down the street to get an idea of riding position. You look hot on that bike too and love that accent. 😁
Julie Redmon Ahh thanks! It’s a fabulous bike! Nice to be called hot at my age 💋
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Trust me Ol"man, you are smoking hot for whatever age you are.
@@81722Les Thank you ! Must be all the spinach
Liked the video guys. I think this bike is special due to a few of its simple design details...both tyres are wide and aggressive , the front end is monstrous and imposing, and the front headlight dominates the front if the bike. I actually like it for those reasons...quite a simply review but that's what this bike is all about....well done guys!
Thanks buddy. Yes totally right. 💯👍🏼
I'm asking if it's better handling than a Breakout!🙄💭
By the way....the consumption of this bike?
Next year I want to change the bike and I've a lot of doubts...Fat Boy or Breakout? A Triumph Rocket 3...?
Gracias for your opinion
Hey there, I’m yet to test ride the breakout but it’s next on the list so stay tuned for that video, I’ll make sure to do a little comparison between the fat boy and the breakout!
Awesome video beautiful scenes and a killer bike review as always. Big fan
Thanks buddy!
Dude, crackin review. How tall are you? I’m 6’3 and 15.5 stone. Similar build to you, just wandering if it would suit me or not
Stefan Mackie hi buddy. Yes Im 6’3 and around the same weight. Definitely would suit you!
Just sold my Vrod and I know that no Harley will ever be as fast or rev as high but I'm so torn up between a Fatboy and a Breakout.
Both great! We would go for the Breakout 👍🏼
I’m in the same boat lol. Favoring the fat boy. I like the beefy looks hence the m109 i have currently
Forgot to mention the fat boy has floor boards which mages riding so much more comfy
M109 is an absolute beast I love it but I noticed 10 times out of 10 my completly stock Vrod pulled ahead of it hitting 240km/h only thing was the bars started shaking. (Stock soundless pipes and had no tuner however the M1 was dynotuned)
@@zeuskhan91 interesting. My m109 gets to 150mph also and is dyno tuned with a 2-1 exhaust. Doesn’t matter which is faster as long as you enjoy the bike. Not sure i could ever part with the m109. Thing is cool
That bike looks like was just made for you !
I’m tempted to have this one in my Garage :)
It’s a beauty! Have you seen our more recent review of the 2021 model?
@@MrDarcy-OlManI will check that out :)
@@lazybonemotorcycles1527 ua-cam.com/video/9XkGFrb94FQ/v-deo.html here’s the link!
Where town is that? I am a native Californian and have never been out of the country. I love English architecture.
It’s Uppingham in the county of Rutland 👍🏼
Yep beautiful country there .Where i live our village name goes back to the year 774 and in 925 it was given to a loyal friend of the first King of England ( Athelstan ) grandson of Alfred the great .
The perfect bike for Daytona Bike Week!
Jose M Brito Yes 👊🏼
Great bike put 2000 miles on 3 months. Just work the bike in the corners a little more than a more agile bike and its will impress the others.
Awesome man, and yeah I didn’t really find it any trouble in the corners 👌🏻
great review... how about cornering, if u compare it to street bob 114?
Thanks buddy. Did you see our 2021 fat Boy review and blogs? We go into cornering quite a bit in that 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I will definitely check on them.. thx.. the fat boy is just amazing. maybe the next season I change my forty-eight sportster for this beauty.
@@rudyman22 you might after you’ve seen the latest videos we did!
This cornering thing had me worried before I bought my Fat Boy .First time out I was laying it over no prob .Then thought jeez if some guys scrape the foot boards they must be at a crazy angle.I just would not have the nerve to lay it over that far.
unreal sound.For that alone worth riding it.
Ruben Sahakian Yes nothing sounds like a big bore V-Twin
Great review pal. I’m thinking of a fat boy my self so this helped. 👍🏾🇬🇧
Thanks buddy! Yes you can’t go wrong with a Fat Boy! 💯
@@MrDarcy-OlMan will go test ride one soon ASAP. 👍🏾👍🏾
Great video brother, priceless work
I hope someone can help me with my doubt... I would really appreciate it a lot.
Too many negative as positive comments and thoughts about harley davidson bikes (beyond the great lookin of course), and too many comments gave me probably a bad idea of how reliable can be harley davidson, and this model (the fat boy) in particular. I love this bike, it's my dream, but far away from the "good look" for the price you are paying for one of these, the last thing you want to know is that you bought a not bullet proof motorcycle, dont get me wrong, I know all bikes are machines and even the "best" brand can have some issues. But I hope someone can tell me with his own experience, if harley davidson (especially the fat boy) it doesn't worth the price... I mean, I don't care how much it cost, for a dream to came true and for a taste of what you love you pay whatever, but far from that, I want to know if this bike can be a really strong engine that (taking care of him) it will last many years, and achieve the reliability that you have an engine between your legs that you can trust that it will not throw you... and that the dealership will not tell you "we cannot solve your problem" or having that kind of "big issues" with the spare parts...
-I just want to enjoy the ride with my dream machine, but knowing that my machine will not fucked me up because it's made of crystal. Want to feel confident with a big smile on my face, just like every one of us.
I also saw triumphs, hondas, yamahas, indians, ducatis, and I want this fat boy man, it's kinda hard to explain, you already ride it, you know what that bike can do to a soul, but I'm afraid of her reliable, hope someone can clear my mind.
Sorry if my english is bad, it isn't my native language
Thank you also for the amazing video, I really enjoyed it a lot, keep up the good work !!
Ride safe and stay strong
Thanks for your comment bro.
In our experience, having had 4 Harleys, they are very reliable, very well built, VERY cool, and just outstanding! Best bikes on the planet in our opinion. Look at Million Dollar Bogan - he has proven the reliability of the Harely-Davidsons time and time again.
@@MrDarcy-OlMan It was really hard to find someone that takes the time to answer, glad you did! Hearing the voice of the experience, I definitely can't be wrong... thanks a lot.
Also thank you for so many great videos, this isn't my first one, all the effort you put on every video, it's just incredible
Thank you for your time, you helped me a lot in my final decision
I will take a look to that channel definitely, thank you for sharing and help me, I send to you good vibes
Driving a car for 30 years, sick and tired of it. Wanna feel the open road.
Yes; nothing like a motorcycle for that!
Saw a review by Blockhead from US. He says it’s difficult in tight turns! More so in UK with our tighter roads. I’m 67 but fit. Think I’ll test one. Any comments regarding manoeuvrability!!!
D Jm Hi! Yes it’s only a small characteristic at low speeds ( ie walking speed). Once moving it’s very nice to ride and corners fine. It’s not what you’d call nimble, but it is not bad. It’s a combination of geometry and fat front and rear tyres that make it need a slightly different technique.
How is the vibration and the buzzing on the fatboy? I've ridden old Harleys and the vibration was overwhelming. I've ridden the fxdr, the vibration was tolarable but the buzzing was disturbing. How is it on this bike?
I didn’t notice any tbh. We’re reviewing the 2021 Fat Boy next week. I’ll pay particular attention to that point when I’m riding 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thank you for your kind answer. Looking forward to it.
I like this video. The Fat Boy is still impressive. I know, I still have mine which I purchased new in April 2019.
I enjoy your reviews
Great to hear 👍🏼
Great review, it is an awesome rid I have one and I love it it handles great, the funny is one or too guys on there reviews was bashing the fat boy, that it’s hard to turn into corners, so much frothier from the truth
David Adiv Yes it’s funny how that reputation goes round. It’s a great handling bike! Thanks for your support buddy!👊🏼
Heard people complaining about the excessive vibration. What was your experience with the vibration?
I didn’t notice any.
I have a 2003 fat boy twin cam no vibration at all, I think fuel injection makes a hell of difference
I have a 2017 115th anniversary 114 fatboy... its amazingly smooth
I'm always big fan of the terminator bike the fat boy I own one but its 103 engine 2014 awesome bike
Yes definitely! Always been a great bike!
Lovely bike a great review. I currently have the M8 Road King and am considering one of these, how does the leg room compare to the Road King? I'm 6'4".
It’s got more leg room than the Road King. The touring bikes have you sitting further forwards
@@MrDarcy-OlMan thanks, appreciate the reply. I assume there’s more reach to the handlebars on the Fat Boy then so maybe not quite as comfortable for the arms. Nothing a change of bars wouldn’t sort I guess.
@@Snerkler1 they are quite swept back if I remember right. Not bad at all
@@MrDarcy-OlMan Many thanks.
Keep the road king
Would you recommend this bike to a 6'6" rider (longer legs) ?
It should be ok. We’ve got the 2021 model arriving on Wednesday for an ip to date review so we’ll have a good look 👍🏼
Love it but i do a lot of highway and idk how i feel about the looks with a windshield on there most of the time
What a machine guys 👌🏻
claretbuck1882 yes it’s a beast 👍🏼
freaking gorgeous bike
Yes isn’t it!
Holy crap, a TR6 rolls by around 2:10. I had 3 of those.
cvsisinthehouse yes! Very cool 👊🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan are there lots of them there in the Motherland?
@@cvsisinthehouse Not really. There are a few about but you don't often see them.
Great review and top bloke
Matthew Watts Thanks bro! Much appreciated
What’s the suspension like compared to a Sports Glide?
Slightly better on the Fat boy if I can remember rightly 👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan I have a Sports Glide now and was thinking of changing to a Fat Bay next summer, worth the change?
@@richardbailey3303 definitely worth changing 💯
You even make a Fat Boy look small ! LOL !
My buddy is 6.4' I rode behind him when he was on his Fat Boy .It did look strange from the back view.
The shame is you can’t leave it for any length of time before it gets stolen.
Great review
I love mine 👍
Thanks Dave 👊🏼 What a bike!
Hi guys, any thoughts on the few small changes to the 2022 model?
We’re hoping to review the new model so we will have a look 👍🏼👍🏼
@@MrDarcy-OlMan brilliant 😁👍
Fat Boy Twin Cam or Fat Boy M8?
Which one that you suggest?
We like the M8 but people with the Twin Cam love theirs. Budget I guess
I ended up with a 2012 FatBoy a month ago. It’s 103 ci twin cam. This bike has its own character. Love it😎
@@hisham77x That’s great! Good choice bro 👍🏼
Oh Jesus christ!, bike is fantastic
Thank u for the review sir, you look like gangster 😎
Thanks buddy! Have you looked through our other videos?
@@MrDarcy-OlMan yes I'm watching 👍,I'm Murphy Jimmons from India, really enjoyed 🔥God bless
@@blackwolf5771 Brilliant thank you 👍🏼
Nice👌👍,what's your height?
Thanks bro. 6 foot 3 inches
@@MrDarcy-OlMan 💪
What does the zigzag lines on British roads mean????
Basically means don’t drive on those areas 👍🏼
The white zigzags prohibit you from parking or overtaking as this is a pedestrian crossing and you would cause a hazard if you did so
I love the fact that the bike is dirty as hell from roaring around!!! HD`s should be rode rough ! I am tired of the show pony HD videos !!!!! HELL YA !!!!
Donaldson Cole Yeah for sure! 👊🏼
How do you find the weight at stand still? Having one leg, it may be too heavy for me to hold upright.
Andy R It’s flippin heavy! Like all Harleys, once it starts to tip, theres no stopping it
MrDarcy & the Ol'Man haha. I thought so. I’ll stick with my Freewheeler. No tipping that beast.
Andy R Yes that’s true. The freewheeler looks pretty close to a Fat Boy anyway 👊🏼
Good looking bike, but the headlight shape is totally screwed up, IMO. HD should keep it classic.
Good point Oleg 👍
I love it!
Really a good explanation ....liked it from india
Thank you Aman ! 👍
Cool T-shirt sir.
I want one... that's going to be my first bike
Fatboy Milwaukee 8, if i was to buy one
Yes good choice!
Gloves please Ol Man... 👍
Steve Cotterill 100% I left them at home that day and I hate riding without them
Is that Stamford...?
tanyano9 no it’s Uppingham, not far from Stamford
Fat Boy my style 👍🏾👍🏾👍🏾
It’s a beauty!