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<blockquote data-quote="RedVenom48" data-source="post: 16377403" data-attributes="member: 166576"><p>First, my credentials for this conversation are that I have owned 3 Harleys. A 2007 Sportster(EFI) for a few weeks, a 2007 Softail Fatboy(EFI) for 5 years and a 2012 Dyna Fat Bob (EFI) for about 2.5 years. I also owned for 2 years a 2004 Yamaha FZ1 (carb).</p><p></p><p>You need to be realistic about what your goals for this bike is. For what you want, I HIGHLY recommend you look into a Street Glide or an Electra Glide. Road King if you're more into no fairing with a windshield occasionally.</p><p></p><p>Yes, I know they are touring bikes but hear me out. Ill explain below. You can find a great used SG or EG for the price of a new "Fat Bob". Hell, you could probably find an SG or EG with the Milwaukee 8 for a great price compared to a new HD.</p><p></p><p>The myth that Touring bikes are only for the long distance riders is a myth. I cant tell you how many times I was on my Fatboy or Fat Bob wishing I had air ride, saddlebags and a windshield. I went with the Dyna after the Softail because I thought Touring bikes were old guy bikes. Had to live that Ape Hanger life!</p><p></p><p>Pegs are WAY better than floorboards unless you have the perfect leg geometry to keep them planted on boards. Easier to hook your riding boot into a peg and let the grip keep em locked in. Nothing worse than fighting to keep your feet on the bike for a long ride.</p><p></p><p>If I could do it all over again I would have skipped all 3 Harleys I owned and went straight to the Touring bikes. Probably a Road Glide personally, but any of the touring bikes since 2009 will do you right.</p><p></p><p>I used quotes around the Fat Bob earlier because since they killed the Dyna family line for the 2017MY, it has NOT been the same bike. Not by a long shot. A Street Bob, a Fat Bob and a Low Rider should never have been converted to the Softail line. Thats just me. I loved my Dyna Fat Bob 1000x more than I did my Fatboy.</p><p></p><p>After riding a rental Touring bike (finally) it had the fun of the Dyna, and a measure of comfort I had never experienced in 7 years of Harley riding. I traded my Dyna in on my 2014 Mustang GT because... well... I wanted a Mustang. A windshield, a roof... doors, heat and AC? AND CRUISE CONTROL? Jesus, I was ready for it.</p><p></p><p>But things may have been different had I gone with a Geezer Glide all those years before. Id recommend you rent one of each for a weekend at your local Harley dealer or Eaglerider. Rent the touring bike first, then the Fat Bob. Ride local and take it for a 4-6 hour ride on the freeway somewhere. I bet youll consider the Touring bike alot more than before.</p><p></p><p>Indian is a great bike, but honestly a little overpriced for what it is. They come from the same bones the Victory's did. Is it a genuine Indian Motorcycle? Its debatable but its a good bike.</p><p></p><p>Any questions, lemme know</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="RedVenom48, post: 16377403, member: 166576"] First, my credentials for this conversation are that I have owned 3 Harleys. A 2007 Sportster(EFI) for a few weeks, a 2007 Softail Fatboy(EFI) for 5 years and a 2012 Dyna Fat Bob (EFI) for about 2.5 years. I also owned for 2 years a 2004 Yamaha FZ1 (carb). You need to be realistic about what your goals for this bike is. For what you want, I HIGHLY recommend you look into a Street Glide or an Electra Glide. Road King if you're more into no fairing with a windshield occasionally. Yes, I know they are touring bikes but hear me out. Ill explain below. You can find a great used SG or EG for the price of a new "Fat Bob". Hell, you could probably find an SG or EG with the Milwaukee 8 for a great price compared to a new HD. The myth that Touring bikes are only for the long distance riders is a myth. I cant tell you how many times I was on my Fatboy or Fat Bob wishing I had air ride, saddlebags and a windshield. I went with the Dyna after the Softail because I thought Touring bikes were old guy bikes. Had to live that Ape Hanger life! Pegs are WAY better than floorboards unless you have the perfect leg geometry to keep them planted on boards. Easier to hook your riding boot into a peg and let the grip keep em locked in. Nothing worse than fighting to keep your feet on the bike for a long ride. If I could do it all over again I would have skipped all 3 Harleys I owned and went straight to the Touring bikes. Probably a Road Glide personally, but any of the touring bikes since 2009 will do you right. I used quotes around the Fat Bob earlier because since they killed the Dyna family line for the 2017MY, it has NOT been the same bike. Not by a long shot. A Street Bob, a Fat Bob and a Low Rider should never have been converted to the Softail line. Thats just me. I loved my Dyna Fat Bob 1000x more than I did my Fatboy. After riding a rental Touring bike (finally) it had the fun of the Dyna, and a measure of comfort I had never experienced in 7 years of Harley riding. I traded my Dyna in on my 2014 Mustang GT because... well... I wanted a Mustang. A windshield, a roof... doors, heat and AC? AND CRUISE CONTROL? Jesus, I was ready for it. But things may have been different had I gone with a Geezer Glide all those years before. Id recommend you rent one of each for a weekend at your local Harley dealer or Eaglerider. Rent the touring bike first, then the Fat Bob. Ride local and take it for a 4-6 hour ride on the freeway somewhere. I bet youll consider the Touring bike alot more than before. Indian is a great bike, but honestly a little overpriced for what it is. They come from the same bones the Victory's did. Is it a genuine Indian Motorcycle? Its debatable but its a good bike. Any questions, lemme know [/QUOTE]
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