Harley-Davidson Softail Fat Boy reviews

This bike has been a dream! All services have been done regularly. The tires and battery were replaced in 2023. The only reason I am selling is due to I bought a new bike. I have owned this bike for 5 1/2 years. I have rode it to bikes, blues, and barbeque, Branson Missouri and back several times. It has never failed me! Show less

Beautiful bike, got the blue one. Put on a screaming eagle super sucker and a Vance and Hines short shots exhaust. Really gets a lot of attention with its looks and sound. Rides like a dream. Don't know why Harley-Davidson stopped production of this bike. Show less

There are definitely no cons to this bike,it is arguably one of the Best Touring/cruiser Bikes Harley has ever designed,it’s a toss up between the Road King and the Heritage Softail lineup,my 03 Classic 100 year anniversary bike is the best bike I’ve ever ridden,and when I found one at the nearest Harley dealer,I jumped on it,this bike will be a collectors edition before long Show less

This is a fun bike to ride all over Northern Arizona. My wife really enjoys riding on it also. Very retro old school looks. Owned Harley’s since 1977. This is my first motorcycle with floorboards. Really appreciate the 6 speed transmission. The 96b motor is a perfect match for this old school cruiser. Love it! Show less

Not a Street Rod, by the farthest stretch of the imagination......................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................... Show less

This was my first bike purchased after a 17 year hiatus. Harley produced a really solid and equally fun motorcycle this year. Previous owner of my bike had installed 16" Ape hangers and they kept moving around after a few miles of riding. Found out the riser was stripped and needed a new one. Once replaced, I put more miles on my bike and enjoyed every mile. This bike handles better then I expected. Hugs the curves and really gets going with the 103ci V-Twin. The one thing I love about this bike the most, how easy it is to wrench on. Did my own primary and transmission service and these were easier then I had expected. The fit and finish of the parts are high quality and Harley takes the time to finesse where needed. Hence, they've been around for almost 120 years and still going strong. Definitely recommend a Softail Slim FLS to anyone wanting a solid, reliable, and fun ride. Show less

Harley produced the Deuce from 1999 to 2005. It remains one of their better designs with features that some of the top customizers use by choice, such as the front forks. Its tank, rear fender, tons of chrome and stance keep it current with all other models on the road today. As there are fewer of them, their unique modern design is still in fashion and popular. Show less

This motorcycle is such a beauty. I ordered it as soon as it came on the market, waited for it, and never felt anything but excited about this bike. It's incredibly comfortable, and you can ride long days on the road without feeling fatigued when you get home. What I enjoyed most was customizing the few items I felt it needed (pipes, handlebars, grips, pegs, foot controls, mirrors. Plus, the fuel valve, gas gauge, and cap). It was a lot of fun shopping online, in the Harley store, and at different bike shops picking out all the perfect pieces to add. It came together beautifully. It shines, and the sound of the pipes is the most incredible in the world. It draws a lot of attention, and I love meeting new people. Sharing stories and making new friends while cruising around is almost as fun as riding. The only thing I didn't like was the solid back wheel, but I like the back tire's size a lot! This bike handles curves beautifully and accelerates up hills quickly. It's so much fun to ride! I recommend this motorcycle for its power and comfort and because it's unique from other Harley's. Everyone always has similar-looking Harley's, but the Deuce is special. Show less

My 2012 Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) Softail Convertible is the best Harley Davidson I've ever had. I always wanted a CVO bike, and when I saw this bike NEW in the showroom, it was love at first site. I liked the fact that I could ride it solo, or I could put on the detachable locking leather saddlebags, the detachable passenger seat, the detachable sissy bar, and the detachable windshield/fairing, and ride anywhere with it. With the plug and play navigation system and MP3 player, I always had the songs with me that I wanted to listen to. One of the best additions I added were the Vance and Hines Big Radius pipes, and the Dyno-tune. There is nothing that sounds as good as these pipes going through the gears. The other great addition I made was adding 7 color LED lights that looks so amazing at night. The colors can be individual, or they will move from one color into another. The chrome on this bike looks outrageous with these lights on. I am the original owner, and the bike has always been covered and garage kept, and with only 10,700 miles on it, the bike is in like new condition; it's flawless. The only reason I am selling it is because I am older and not riding it much. Come and take a look at my Custom Vehicle Operations (CVO) Softail Convertible, you won't be disappointed! Show less

I received this bike for Father’s Day from my grandson’s other grandfather. He didn’t ride anymore and he knew I’d always wanted a Harley. He called and said, “Come and pick up your Harley. Happy Father’s Day. He’d bought it new for $19995 in 2000 and ridden it just 2800 miles. He kept it garaged (an air conditioned garage). He told me to pick up a battery in the way. He hadn’t started it in a while because the battery was dead (apparently they don’t last 22 years). We dropped in the new battery and by the third crank that baby started right up. I dropped it off at an independent Harley / Chopper shop for a once over, change the 22 year old oil/tranny/primary fluids, and put on new tires. It’s like the bike had been in stasis for two decades. Runs like new. Show less