First Ride Review of MY DADS Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob! (FXDF)

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  • Опубліковано 11 лис 2021
  • A first ride impressions & review of the 2017 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob (FXDF).
    G'day! I'm Kwackajack and today you join me for a first ride on the 2017 Harley-Davidson Dyna Fat Bob. Join along as i experience a proper Harley for the first time and give you my first impressions and a first ride review.
    We take it down some windy country roads here on the beautiful Gold Coast so we can really see what it's like to ride and get a good feel for it. Stay tuned for a full review!
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  • @josephshealey
    @josephshealey 10 місяців тому +4

    Just picked up a 14 fat bob. The things you mentioned was my exact thoughts when I 1st ride mine. The rear brake possibly not working. The heat, lot of heat coming from the Exhuast at a stop light. The vibrations at certain rpm. The foot slipping. The super comfortable seat. All that said. I love mine

  • @mohalerwa2131
    @mohalerwa2131 2 роки тому +8

    Great bike, great review. HD Fat Bob Dyna (2012) is my first bike, it’s been a great experience owning it. I let the crotch rockets do their thing, I enjoy cruising.

  • @Arizona_Vineyard
    @Arizona_Vineyard 2 місяці тому +1

    I bought a 2008. It has ape hanger’s and extended forward controls. It has a stage 2 screaming eagle kit. I was soooo scared the first time I took off on it. I came off a 883 Harley. I had no problem getting used to it

  • @jameswhite1910
    @jameswhite1910 2 роки тому +4

    Fun review - makes a Canadian wish he were in Australia right now. As someone who rides both sport (GSXR) and cruiser (Fat Bob) I can sympathize with one of the issues you mentioned, but it comes with a solution. Do not "struggle" to steer, this means you are leaning and twisting or pulling the handles rather than counter-steering (pushing) out on one. Be conscious of counter-steering and even the largest (or smallest Ninja) bike is more responsive and stable riding. The FXDF is a highly maneuverable bike limited only by clearance until you upgrade your shocks - then it's a cornering beast. My GSXR was just as tough to manhandle at 240 but counter-steering made it smooth. As I say, try it on the ninja as well and see if it doesn't make you sportier..
    Re vibration: My bike hits that "tickle spot" between gears only. The bike wants to rev above 2500 for cruising - all the way to about 3500. Riding too low like that heats up the engine (as you noticed); it's oil cooled essentially, so keep that oil splashing. It's a bit of a biker trick, but you don't ride in that sub-2500 range unless you have a girl on the back ;-) Ask your dad, but don't tell your mom,

    • @ericschaffer9228
      @ericschaffer9228 2 місяці тому

      I 100% agree with you "don't struggle to steer" this bike. It handles very well around curves. I've been low enough (accidentally) to scrape the outer primary. I'm going to try that higher RPM trick to help keep the bike cool. Thanks for the advice. What shocks did you upgrade to?

  • @Whaddup
    @Whaddup 2 роки тому +4

    Always been a sports bike guy, but this thing looks like a lot of fun to cruise through the country side on.

  • @HairyMTB
    @HairyMTB 2 роки тому +5

    I have an 08 Fat Bob. It was my first bike since a 125cc I had 25 years ago. At first she feels a little portly, but a few rides down the road and you will really enjoy her once you have become accustomed to the feel.

    • @Kwackajack
      @Kwackajack  2 роки тому

      Perhaps I need to spend more time with it, the difference between this and anything else I've ridden is vast

    • @HairyMTB
      @HairyMTB 2 роки тому +1

      ​@@Kwackajack one more ride becomes two more rides, becomes a weeks rides, sees you at the HD dealer "testing the bike" and finally you start posting new vids of your rides on your new HD :P

  • @stukre4405
    @stukre4405 2 роки тому +4

    Great review, love the sound coming out of that beast!!

  • @mhs2501
    @mhs2501 2 роки тому +1

    You don't struggle while riding a bike it just happens regardless of the riding stance and that's the beauty of the riding

  • @breandanhenderson3783
    @breandanhenderson3783 2 роки тому +1

    Just noticed your only just over 2.5K away from 15K! Huge achievement!

  • @MrEiniweini
    @MrEiniweini 2 роки тому

    Fair review. I have never really been interested in the air cooled cruisers either but I ride an 865 Triumph America. On order I have the Sportster S, I guess it is on a boat right about now. 124 HP and 121 NM torque in 230kg of bike. That might be more your playground mate. Exciting times.

  • @jufrirayyan2584
    @jufrirayyan2584 2 роки тому

    Nice but dude you better be staying kwacka ✌️🤣🤣 great vids

  • @ThePowerstrokin4life
    @ThePowerstrokin4life Рік тому

    Thank you for the video chat considering getting one coming from a gsxr 750 and Cbr 600rr lol. But wanna get a cruiser still not sure

  • @Joetwebb
    @Joetwebb 11 місяців тому +1

    On the Harleys the gear indicator only reads if your off the clutch as soon as you pull it in it won’t tell you anything

  • @jscar7298
    @jscar7298 2 роки тому +3

    i have a fatbob and have no problem going around corners or roundabouts, looks like you were over doing it in that roundabout, But i do have many years of experience on big bikes.

    • @jeffreyyeater1780
      @jeffreyyeater1780 10 місяців тому

      You're correct. You just have to grow into it . All bikes are different. An Oldsmobile isnt a corvette.

  • @Burzurk1987
    @Burzurk1987 2 роки тому +1

    Nice bike! I’m considering buying a 2017 Dyna Fat Bob. How do you like this bike compared to the new Fat Bob 114? Any regrets about this bike at all? I really like it.

  • @pwokaren
    @pwokaren 9 місяців тому +1

    Own a HD Sportster 1200 and love the FatBob. What a beast of a machine. Thanks for sharing. ⭐️

  • @jeffreyyeater1780
    @jeffreyyeater1780 10 місяців тому

    Ya 15:23 gotta remember , it's like a 32 Ford hot rod . A modern sport bike is like a Ferrari. I have the harley your sitting on and a 2012 FZ-1. Lol. They aint the same ! Lol

  • @seancarroll8326
    @seancarroll8326 2 роки тому +4

    Crazy how this bike is so different compared to a proper sport bike. Two different worlds. Harleys are heavy with big underpowered engines and crappy brakes, but they love to cruise and maybe set your leg on fire. Sport bikes just want you to go go go carve corners with the precision of a surgeon and the speed of a bullet, and maybe donate some organs.

  • @thepontiff7505
    @thepontiff7505 2 роки тому +3

    im too scared to take anyone elses bike for a ride (ESpecially the huge big bikes)..... at least with mine, its 300kg... if i drop it, its my problem.... if i take someone elses bike and drop it, its my problem.. its more of my problem the heavier it is

  • @peterbeadman5115
    @peterbeadman5115 Рік тому

    Where is the Tacho on this?

  • @k9m42
    @k9m42 Рік тому

    That bike should not vibrate once in motion. If you're feeling vibrations, it probably needs a service on the engine mounts.

  • @joel8034
    @joel8034 10 місяців тому

    The seating position on the fat bob is a "clam shell" position. Typical foot forward stance. Also, it's tons easier to find neutral while you are still rolling forward.

  • @vdhazer
    @vdhazer 2 роки тому

    You haven't been making much videos lately. Anything going on??

  • @deweydodo6691
    @deweydodo6691 Рік тому

    Tell your pa the bike needs an oil cooler on for a cooling aid.

  • @glenwardle1
    @glenwardle1 2 роки тому +4

    Hey i own a harley i wave at all passing motorcycles 🤣

  • @jermainebender2309
    @jermainebender2309 Рік тому

    🎩💯💯

  • @domagojdretar59
    @domagojdretar59 2 роки тому

    @9 fuel tank is only right, left is blind
    Many years ago there were 2 tanks, left and right, but today, they left that as decoration

    • @laz8872
      @laz8872 2 роки тому

      The left is the fuel gauge 😉

  • @wilt13jamie
    @wilt13jamie Рік тому +1

    Bro, counter steer.

  • @robertpuleston3676
    @robertpuleston3676 Рік тому

    I have the 2013 fatbob take it for a love ride ! I bet you fall in love with her😊

  • @tonytasker489
    @tonytasker489 2 роки тому +2

    It sounds a beast of a machine,
    Would I want one? Nah. Keep it.
    I prefer a chain rather than an elastic band to give me power.

    • @meddlok
      @meddlok 2 роки тому

      Many companies make chain conversion kits for Harleys, for cheap.

    • @RonNadeau
      @RonNadeau Рік тому

      Why would you want a chain over a belt? The belt is stronger, quieter, cleaner, requires less maintenance and is much more reliable!

  • @breandanhenderson3783
    @breandanhenderson3783 2 роки тому

    Sounds great ! But this weight and the overall fit is just a turn off ! I’ll stick to sport and naked bikes … great to see out and about on a different bike though.

  • @JBNridez
    @JBNridez 5 місяців тому

    Great bike and sounds great just not made for your son

  • @petervancamp4453
    @petervancamp4453 4 місяці тому

    Sorry I watched..

  • @joel8034
    @joel8034 10 місяців тому +2

    Coincidentally, this morning I took delivery of my 2009 Dyna Fat Bob 96ci. 7800 babied miles. I almost "stole" it.🫢

    • @lipinskirl
      @lipinskirl 9 місяців тому

      I gotta 2008, Your going to love it. That era Fat Bobs are the best cruisers hands down.