Fat Bob rear fender, forks and wheels

  • prmeier
    prmeier
    7 years ago
    I have a 2016 Fat Bob that I am very happy with but there are a few changes I would like to make to personalise it a little. I have searched for ideas on the forum which has helped but need to clarify the following.

    I prefer the rear fender from the older model Fat Bob with the tri-bar led. Are the old and new rear fenders interchangeable? I am assuming you would also need the tail light and struts from the old model. Anything else? Can I use indicators and seat from new model?

    Is it possible to increase the rake slightly on the Fat Bob? I would like to increase the rake and add Wide Glide fork legs to keep the overall ground clearance.

    I would like to go to 18” wheels front and back. In particular, I would like fat spoke wheels. Does anyone know where I could get fat spoke 18” wheels for a Fat Bob?

    Thanks for any and all assistance. ?

  • prmeier
    prmeier
    7 years ago
    Thanks Big Steve. I'll check out the wheels. Wide Glide trees and fork tubes sounds like a plan. Was hard to decide between the chunky look of the Fat Bob and raked out look of the Wide Glide but went Fat Bob due to the dual lights and fatter wheels. Could be the best of both worlds. :-)
  • Damo14
    Damo14
    7 years ago
    For wheels check out vpw in melb I'm running a 18x5.5 on the rear and a 21x3.5 on the front 

  • prmeier
    prmeier
    7 years ago
    Nice bike Damo. Awesome wheels. Just what I'm looking for but 18" pair. Looks like they have the 18" in 3.5" and 5.5" which should be prefect. Waiting to hear back.
    How do you like the D&D pipe? Looking to change out the short shots.
  • Damo14
    Damo14
    7 years ago
    I had short shots on it but when I did my motor work it needed a decent 2 into 1, it's a unique sounding pipe but I love it and would recommend it to anyone 
  • svturtle
    svturtle
    7 years ago

    Hey Damo, loving the look of those wheels.

    Were they are straight bolt up job?

    Also what tyres are you running?

    Saw your pic and looked them up, not bad pricing either. Was gonna do the Jireh front rim swap but been waiting 2 months already.

    Cheers.

  • Daggs
    Daggs
    7 years ago
    Wide glide trees will give you a bit of rake but not as much as on the wide glide as they have rake in the neck too. 
    D&D pipes are top notch, I wasn't overly keen on going to a 2-1 but wanted to get the most out of my build so ran with their bobcat and haven't regretted it one bit
  • svturtle
    svturtle
    7 years ago
    Thanks Damo.
  • Humbug
    Humbug
    7 years ago
    I prefer the rear fender from the older model Fat Bob with the tri-bar led. Are the old and new rear fenders interchangeable? 
    Yes they are as I changed mine over,but the wiring is not plug and play, they had to get a new plug for the tail light. Had to put the original fender back on until the plug arrived.