Rode the HD Fatboy this weekend - Motorcycle-Journal Forums

Catherine · 09-19-2005, 08:31 AM

I have to tell you, it was sweet - i dont know it is was the bigger engine or the weight, but it was a nice ride!! I have the C50- 170 lbs lighter and 750 less cc's, ive never ridden anything bigger than mine- so what was it that made riding it seems so effortless, the engine size?

Catherine

stp1971 · 09-19-2005, 08:54 AM

The lower stance probably. Go ride the C90 or a 1500LC. The low stance and the low center of gravity makes riding it easier than the Fat Boy. If you can ride the Fat Boy you should have no problem riding the C90.

blackie1491 · 09-19-2005, 10:47 AM

Lower seat height, diff. location of bars.
Seat height can be lowered by using bones to lower the bike.
Also a custom or gel seat can drop another inch.
Risers can change the bars, also loosen the bars and twist to change can help.
A good dealer can take measurements and make suggestions.
Tweaking over time makes the bike yours.
I downsized from a Wing, slow riding, the duck waddle in parking lots is where you notice size and weight diffs.
Ride your bike, make it your own, enjoy.
The grin factor just gets bigger.

Catherine · 09-19-2005, 10:49 AM

I love mine, I really do- it was just a different experience riding the FB - i definitely need the risers- just trying to figure out which to get to get the bars closer to me

blackie1491 · 09-19-2005, 11:57 AM

A tape measure, Hubby and maybe one other. You sit on your bike in the upright position, find where you want to sit have some one hold the front of the bike, have Hubby take a measurement of the position to see how high and how far towards you, you want the bars.
Sometimes the riser alone is not enough, a good seat maker can reshape the dish of your seat to place you in a more comfortable position.
Another addition is a drivers backrest which makes it easier on your back. This is where a good shop comes in handy, or a knowledgeable riding buddie.
Good luck.

Catherine · 09-19-2005, 04:42 PM

Thank you, I did order risers- and maybe will get the gel seat, ive put alot of $$ in a bike that has less than 200 miles still, lol - but, it is a blast, and my 40 miles yesterday made me realize i have to be sitting right to enjoy myself!

Catherine

oklahoma_mike · 09-19-2005, 05:31 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catherine

I have to tell you, it was sweet - i dont know it is was the bigger engine or the weight, but it was a nice ride!! I have the C50- 170 lbs lighter and 750 less cc's, ive never ridden anything bigger than mine- so what was it that made riding it seems so effortless, the engine size?

Catherine

I love a women who enjoys riding a Fat boy!!

I just had to
please don't be offended.

Catherine · 09-19-2005, 05:33 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by oklahoma_mike

I love a women who enjoys riding a Fat boy!!

I just had to
please don't be offended.

Woo hoo! Family friendly of course, but i love both my Fatboys

oklahoma_mike · 09-20-2005, 07:47 AM

Lol

neighborscomplaint · 09-21-2005, 01:37 PM

Hey, quit picking on the fatboy!

Pinhy · 09-21-2005, 03:50 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catherine

Woo hoo! Family friendly of course, but i love both my Fatboys

yes ma'am!

gotta love a woman who can "run with the boys" when it comes to innuendo!

.

09-19-2005, 08:31 AM	#1 (permalink)
Catherine Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: '05 C50 Limited Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 208	Rode the HD Fatboy this weekend I have to tell you, it was sweet - i dont know it is was the bigger engine or the weight, but it was a nice ride!! I have the C50- 170 lbs lighter and 750 less cc's, ive never ridden anything bigger than mine- so what was it that made riding it seems so effortless, the engine size? Catherine __________________ Catherine, biker buddy to soulmate Ray 40 and loving life! ~Mom of 2 Humans~ and 2 costly machines...

09-19-2005, 08:54 AM	#2 (permalink)
stp1971 May 2007 Member of the month Joined: Mar 2005 Bike: 2004 Suzuki Intruder 1500LC / 2005 Suzuki DL650 V-Strom Location: Douglasville, Georgia Posts: 7,730	The lower stance probably. Go ride the C90 or a 1500LC. The low stance and the low center of gravity makes riding it easier than the Fat Boy. If you can ride the Fat Boy you should have no problem riding the C90. __________________ Biketoberfest 2006 flashback courtesy of Intimid8er: "Like you knew damn well you shouldn't eat something like that, but all be damned to hell, you were gonna eat it!" __________________

09-19-2005, 10:49 AM	#4 (permalink)
Catherine Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: '05 C50 Limited Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 208	I love mine, I really do- it was just a different experience riding the FB - i definitely need the risers- just trying to figure out which to get to get the bars closer to me __________________ Catherine, biker buddy to soulmate Ray 40 and loving life! ~Mom of 2 Humans~ and 2 costly machines...

09-19-2005, 04:42 PM	#6 (permalink)
Catherine Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: '05 C50 Limited Location: Reno, Nevada Posts: 208	Thank you, I did order risers- and maybe will get the gel seat, ive put alot of $$ in a bike that has less than 200 miles still, lol - but, it is a blast, and my 40 miles yesterday made me realize i have to be sitting right to enjoy myself! Catherine __________________ Catherine, biker buddy to soulmate Ray 40 and loving life! ~Mom of 2 Humans~ and 2 costly machines...

09-20-2005, 07:47 AM	#9 (permalink)
oklahoma_mike Clunked into first gear Joined: Sep 2005 Bike: SV650/GS1200 Bandit Location: Tulsa, OK area Posts: 212	Lol __________________ You have the Constitutional right, to not have any rights, the government doesn’t what you to have, at any given time! 2005 SV650 Yellow 2001 GS1200 Red

09-19-2005, 10:47 AM	#3 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,094	Lower seat height, diff. location of bars. Seat height can be lowered by using bones to lower the bike. Also a custom or gel seat can drop another inch. Risers can change the bars, also loosen the bars and twist to change can help. A good dealer can take measurements and make suggestions. Tweaking over time makes the bike yours. I downsized from a Wing, slow riding, the duck waddle in parking lots is where you notice size and weight diffs. Ride your bike, make it your own, enjoy. The grin factor just gets bigger.

09-19-2005, 11:57 AM	#5 (permalink)
blackie1491 I took the All Bran Challenge Joined: Jun 2005 Bike: C50SE Location: Aldergrove, B.C., Canada Posts: 7,094	A tape measure, Hubby and maybe one other. You sit on your bike in the upright position, find where you want to sit have some one hold the front of the bike, have Hubby take a measurement of the position to see how high and how far towards you, you want the bars. Sometimes the riser alone is not enough, a good seat maker can reshape the dish of your seat to place you in a more comfortable position. Another addition is a drivers backrest which makes it easier on your back. This is where a good shop comes in handy, or a knowledgeable riding buddie. Good luck.

09-21-2005, 01:37 PM	#10 (permalink)
neighborscomplaint Seat Tester Joined: Aug 2005 Posts: 99	Hey, quit picking on the fatboy!

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