How big are the wheels on a Harley Davidson Fat Bob?
And a very big one at that! Designed to appeal to European riders who view a bike’s ability to go around corners with equal importance to straight line cruising, the Fat Bob is the sportiest model in the firm’s petrol-powered range and yet still has more than a hint of the cruiser about it with its 16-inch wheels shod in fat balloon tyres.
When did the first Harley Davidson Fat Bob come out?
2008 – the first generation of Fat Bob is launched. 2018 – The all-new Fat Bob is launched. Powered by the Milwaukee-Eight motor in 107 or 114 sizes, it has an all-new chassis and even meaner look. 8 owners have reviewed their HARLEY-DAVIDSON FAT BOB (2018 – on) and rated it in a number of areas.
What to remove from the top of a Harley Davidson?
You will start by removing the battery negative cable, fuel tank, and exhaust. Remove the top motor mount; including the horn assembly. In the same area; remove the fuel line and the engine temp sensor.
How do you remove head gaskets on a Harley Davidson?
You are now stripped down to the heads. You will need a 1/2″ 12 point socket to loosen your head bolts. Break them free with one sharp motion; then continue to loosen evenly in a cross pattern. Lift off your heads and remove the old head gaskets.
What’s the Fat Bob on a Harley Davidson?
The fat bob is new for 08. It looks like HD went with riveting the baffles with the bob. Unless they’re also welded further inside the pipes. It would be simple to drill the baffles out.
What’s the difference between cycle shacks and fat Bobs?
Cost is more than the Cycle Shacks, and quieter than the Cycle Shacks. The fat bob is new for 08. It looks like HD went with riveting the baffles with the bob. Unless they’re also welded further inside the pipes. It would be simple to drill the baffles out.
What’s the top speed of a Harley Davidson Fat Boy?
MCycle mentions that the bike has a top speed of 91.96 MPH and that it weighs 657 lbs. The Fat Boy is perhaps the most car-like of any Bike that we can think of. The suspension is so good you could probably ride directly over an open manhole and never notice.
Is there any harm in removing baffles on a Harley Davidson?
No harm in removing the baffles. I did it to my Wide Glide and I have near 2000 miles on my bike. I ran for several hundred miles and the only noticeable change (other than the sound) was a slight loss in torque. I have added a set of Xides from nightrider.com, and I love them.