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Big change for me from Valkyrie to HD Fatboy

  • xlr8it
    xlr8it
    13 years ago

     Hi all,

    Have finaly bit the bullet and got my self a brand new Fatboy 103, I have been riding my Honda Valkyrie for the last 15 years and it was time for a change.

    I must say the HD feels totaly different to all my previous rides (all Jap bikes) except for the Valk, the HD feels more powerfull down low but lacks a bit of top end compared to the Valk, but I love the sound of the HD, and you also know that it is running when you are sitting at the lights.

    So far I have fitted the V&H 3" slash slip ons, but getting a bit of popping so I have ordered a fuelpak from V&H and a K&N air filter, hopefully will see a bit more power and less pop.

    The other thing I found is a slight front end wobble at around 80kmh, so taking it back to the dealer to get it looked at.

    Plan to be an active member of this forum as I have been with other bikes and might meet some of you on the road.

    Thanks

    Leon

    Ps if anyone is after a nice 1997 Honda Valkyrie with 23000km let me know, I am in sydney

     

     

     

  • sparkie001
    sparkie001
    13 years ago

    Welcome

  • deesy
    deesy
    13 years ago
    Welcome, go the fatboy's....
  • Etch
    Etch
    13 years ago

    Welcome Leon hope you enjoy the forums and congrats on getting your new Harley.

  • SJ
    SJ
    13 years ago

    Onya Leon.

    All the best.

  • Isaac
    Isaac
    13 years ago

     

    A new Harley - welcome to the dark side! Regards ya old bike, if ya reeeeally loved ya Harley you'd burn the Honda, good luck with the sale.

     

  • fattatt
    fattatt
    13 years ago
    Welcome Leon, Enjoy.
  • xlr8it
    xlr8it
    13 years ago
    Thanks to all for making me feel welcome
  • homerd
    homerd
    13 years ago
    Howdy to ya
  • Rxes
    Rxes
    13 years ago

     G'day Xlr8it, Leon, congrats on your new fatty, ride safe.

  • Taffymarsden
    Taffymarsden
    13 years ago

    A good call Leon. See you on the road.

  • Trendy
    Trendy
    13 years ago
    Welcome Leon, I did the same 20+ yrs Jap then onto a 2010 FB couple of months back, you will not look back now mate!
  • SoftailSteve
    SoftailSteve
    13 years ago
    welcome leon
  • killerchef
    killerchef
    13 years ago
    howdy mate. congrats on getting your fatty.
  • jacks
    jacks
    13 years ago
    Welcome
  • xlr8it
    xlr8it
    13 years ago
    Thanks to all that replied ,
    The front end wobble has been fixed by the dealer, they had to replace the front tyre.
  • evilsim
    evilsim
    13 years ago
    Too easy ... Welcome mate.