Hi I need some advice as I'm not sleeping well with this dilemma, I recently bought a 2007 Fatboy, but for the life of me I can't get comfortable on it. I had longer risers that bring the bars back fitted but it's still not enough. I'm contemplating a reduced reach seat but I have a fat arse and I'm told I'll end up on the tank. Recently when visiting a local hd dealer I saw a late 2012 switchback with higher kms but in good nick, the dealer was interested in the fatboy and we can come to an arrangement but I've only sat on the switchie and it feels good, couldn't ride as it was passing down. I did notice the pipe got warm on my leg. What I'm asking basically is should I entertain this swap? Any advice appreciated.
I have been looking a used hogs for 1 year now and the switchbacks are always priced cheaper than most other bikes, fatys are always priced a lot higher I have always liked the stance of the road kings forks and the switchback has that same look
Thanks guys had a few quotes on the bars and not a lot of wiggle room, $600 for burleigh teebars $400 for cables and wiring, and six hours labour to fit and wire (6 x $130ph) then the seat, set of tyres etc just thought it would be a waste if after all the expense I still couldn't get comfortable. Why are the fatties so overvalued? Would the switchback be worth the extra grand they want for it? As for the pipe, they had it running ready to ride but it pissed down rain......go figure....thanks again for your advice
Here a pic of the switchie
Have you tried a Fatbob? They have the added bonus of twin disc front brakes and also handle pretty well. Most blokes who have em like em.
Well what the blazers!
The Lowriders have footpegs that suit short of stature blokes.
Plus they also have a twin disc front end. Which is a huge bonus.
If you have "T rex arms" which I first thought were really big Muscley steroiod type things but when you look at a picture of a T Rex they are actually really short skinny things like a wallaby or potaroo. Then maybe some bars that push the controlls back a tad would be the go.
Bikes are like furniture, they are built to fit an average sized person. Also people are changing as time goes by.....which is why the bikes cc's and horspower increases. To keep up with the ever fattening and enlarging shape and weight of the modern cunt they have to lug around.
So!, unless you are one of the lucky "average" blokes you are gunna have to spend the bucks to get your ride right.
Yep, sad but true. The cost of the bike is only the begining of the wallet thinning excercise.
Just sold a 2012 switchback no vibration issue with aftermarket system . virtually no vibration with the stock system either.