Test ride.

Hetzer · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Karma :

I'm taking a Harley Fat Boy out for a test ride tomorrow. Should I be scared? Laughing

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Livefast123 · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Karma :

Only of unlubed anal penetration from the salesman Embarassed

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Hetzer · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Karma :

Yeah, they're not cheap. Shocked

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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

After seeing Robbys Sportster... I have "some" respect, it sounded immense and actually looks rather stunning.

Not familiar with the model you are looking at, but come back tassle free and straight pipes and we shall remain "friends" Laughing

Livefast123 · Nearly there... Joined: 15 Mar 2010 Karma :

If you are interested in the MCN review....https://www.motorcyclenews.com/MCN/bikereviews/searchresults/Bike-Reviews/Harley-Davidson/Harley-Davidson-FLSTF-Fat-Boy-1989-current/

The only thing i'd be scared of is loosing hours of my life cleaning that chrome Thumbs Down

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Eddie Hitler · World Chat Champion Joined: 06 Nov 2007 Karma :

Took one of the "sportier" 883 iron something or other for a test ride not so long ago. Most rubbish bike I have ever ridden, what's the appeal?

Slow, expensive, thirsty, crap ride position, engine felt like a second hand motor from an abandoned farm, fuel cap didn't even have a lock and the handlebars looked incredibly dodgy.

Didn't stop me from thrashing it (considering it was brand new) down the dual carridgeway before handing it back.

"Are they supposed to creak?" I said to the salesman as I jumped off. Overheated or something. Lolz.

Just to add, he said I could have it for the day. Handed it back after 20 minutes. Felt sorry for the guy. Genuinely.

chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Why?

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Gerrard · Spanner Monkey Joined: 15 Feb 2011 Karma :

You didn't hear this from me...
But the Fat Boy would be my choice.. Very Happy

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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

Horsepower, 50 bhp @ 5500 rpm. Weight, 320 kg (705 lb). Shocked

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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

Should think this forum isn't the best place to ask. Doesn't seem to be many cruiser owners on here.

Scared of what? The weight.? The slow turning compared to what you've ridden before, and how you rode that?

There is the 'image' thing but wouldn't think it'd bother you.

If it's a beautiful day and the roads are good then i reckon i could enjoy most bikes.
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chris-red · Have you considered a TDM? Joined: 21 Sep 2005 Karma :

£4K less would get you a rocket III
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Well, you know what they say. If you want to save the world, you have to push a few old ladies down the stairs.
Skudd:- Perhaps she just thinks you are a window licker and is being nice just in case she becomes another Jill Dando.
WANTED:- Fujinon (Fuji) M42 (Screw on) lenses, let me know if you have anything.

stigg · Nova Slayer Joined: 14 Oct 2010 Karma :

Just remember they are heavy and don't stop that well! so leave yourself some extra room, also if you ride them like sportsbikes they are hard work and very knackering but ride them like slow cruisers....... and just enjoy the ride.....you might be suprised!

MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Harley = fail.

Buell = Win.

You'll end up trying to ride it like a sarf east winnah anyway, and probably end up with it wrapped around a tree because you didn't realise that it doesn't turn, stop or handle.
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Hetzer · Super Spammer Joined: 19 Feb 2007 Karma :

I have no expectations of it being sporty or able to be ridden 'spiritedly', I simply expect to live. Laughing

I've done the sports bikes to near death (last four bikes were Blades) and while I'm certainly not too physically old for more I've had enough of that Appointment With Death mindset. With that in mind, if I have to go slow a Harley makes the nut in terms of ego-pandering and noise.
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Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

You sir require a MONSTER....maybe.
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P.addy · Red Rocket Joined: 14 Feb 2008 Karma :

Get a Tuono... Mr. Green

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olionel · Brolly Dolly Joined: 22 Dec 2006 Karma :

LOL... what about Moto Guzzi land... try moto guzzi land... it might be able to corner better... Very Happy

also you do realise you have to wear chinguardless helmets and develop a leather fetish for luggage accessories..

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DXB · Scooby Slapper Joined: 11 Dec 2008 Karma :

Must be something in the air, planning on having a look at this when i get home.

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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

Moto Guzzi is an acceptable old mans bike for people who haven't actually given up on life, or people who don't actually like wearing nothing but leather chaps.

If I didn't have a Buell, I'd probably have a Guzzi.
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MarJay · But it's British! Joined: 15 Sep 2003 Karma :

I'd bet cash money he walks out with an XR1200 at the worst.
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Howling TerrorOutOfOffice · Super Spammer Joined: 05 Dec 2008 Karma :

^^^Concur
https://www.motorcyclenews.com/upload/218475/images/harley-xr1200-trophy.jpg I would.
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