Harley-Davidson FLSTF FLSTFI Fat Boy reviews

I moved up from an 883 Sportster. The larger engine and six-speed transmission make all the difference in the world. It has great torque and power, it's very smooth and has great suspension. I'm still getting used to the forward controls, but so far, so good. Show less

10 k and still going strong. Very reliable and starts every time. Very few adjustments needed outside of routine maintenance that I attribute more to Milwaukee roads than HD design flaw. Looking forward to the next 10k. Show less

I have owned mine now for a year. I have had no probs out of the bike. Love the 200 rear tire looks great. I ride to work to and grocery store, and been on the dragon deals gap with it. GREAT BIKE! RIDE WITH PRIDE, RIDE AMERICAN!! Show less

This is my 3rd Harley-Davidson, and my favorite so far. I had a Softail Standard and a Street Glide before this bike. The Street Glide just wasn't my style bike, but when I traded it in, the Softail Standard had been dropped from the line, and I liked the appearance of the Fat Bob. After riding the Fat Bob for nearly 6000 miles, I've come to like a lot more than just the appearance of the bike. The handling is terrific, it rides well on long trips, and after the engine was broken in, the gas mileage is great! But, of course, if you buy a Harley for gas mileage, you're just missing the whole point. For me it's just an added bonus. The only slight downside of this bike for me is the handlebars. They don't put me in the best position for long rides (300-400 miles per day) that we occasionally go on (1-2 times per year), but they're fine on the shorter (100-200+ miles) weekend rides. Maybe I'll change the 'bars sometime. Most of the low RPM vibrations seemed to go away around the 2500 mile mark for me. Once the bike got to that point, I can drop it into 6th gear at any speed from 50 mph on up. Overall this bike is a very satisfying and fun ride. Show less

I bought this bike August 12th and absolutely love it. I have put a little over 2000 trouble-free miles on it. I love the counter balanced 96 motor on it; it runs so smooth. And the six speed tranny is just so great. It shifts in so easily. This is my 4th Harley; the others being a 1200 Sportster, Electra Glide standard and a FXDL Low Rider. But this bike by far has them beat. With the big fat rear tire it holds the road just awesomely. And honestly, I love the ride on this bike better than the Electra Glide. Go test ride one. You'll be glad you did. Show less

I bought this in November and now have 4014 miles (doing 1300 miles a month on average). The only problem I have had is not having enough time. This is a beautiful machine. I have not had a single problem. It rides fantastically. Show less

I must say that this is one of the finest and fastest bikes I've ever owned! It took a 2008 Screamin' Eagle Road King to make me even consider letting this one go. Well maintained, loaded to the nines, kept clean 24-7, and runs like a charm! The 95 ci engine was just getting loosened up at the 10,000 mark... I think this one is going to get even faster. The rider that gets this bike will get a motorcycle masterpiece. Food for thought! Show less

This is one sweet, sweet ride. I had a Yamaha V-star 1100 before this and while I have nothing against the Yamaha there is a world of difference between the two. When I had the Yamaha I enjoyed riding, but if I got the chance to ride okay and if I didn't well that was okay too. My first day on the Fat Boy and I am hooked on the Harley brand. I only have a hundred miles after owning it just one day, but I actually can't wait until tomorrow to put another hundred or more miles on it. The Fat Boy is comfortable, stable and so very smooth. I cannot say enough how enjoyable it is to ride the Fat Boy. Of course, I could have bought two Yamahas for what I paied for the Fat Boy, but it was worth every penny of it. I didn't have to pay over the MSRP like some other Harley places make you do. Not only did I get the best deal - even though I had to drive about a 100 miles from the house - They beat every other Harley dealer in price and customer service and there are a half dozen Halrey dealers closer. Show less

Fresh out of the crate last Thursday, I got to watch them building my dream bike on the stand. Picked it up this last Saturday. First time I've ridden in over 10 years. A couple of figure 8's around the parking lot and I was good to go. Dark Green on Light Green with gold leaf lettering - enough stock chrome to blind on lookers - fattest stock rear wheel to date - and the amazing Twin Cam 96 engine making its Fat Boy debut (along with the 6 speed tranny) - everything I'd read and obsessed about before taking the plunge has all lived up to the hype. It's only been a few days - so still taking it easy on the engine for the break-in period - getting ready for my first long distance trip this weekend. The bike handles great - wet or dry - traffic or interstates. If you're a big guy like I am and you want a big bike built for you - then the Fat Boy is where it's at. Show less

Been a great bike so far, been to Sturgis and all over Western Montana-- no problems, great power. Mine is the silver one. Hoping this will be a collector as the production numbers are very low. The bigger displacements run hotter than the 88 so you should get an oil cooler or parade fan. Show less