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  • taztiger4
    taztiger4
    4 years ago
    Anyone know this Melbourne bike ?
    Cheers


    FBob 2.jpg
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  • Soapbox2627
    Soapbox2627
    4 years ago
    is it Bob?
    you know like they call him Fat Bob,      from Melbourne!!
  • micathia
    micathia
    4 years ago
    Wide glide?
  • taztiger4
    taztiger4
    4 years ago
    Quoting micathia on 08 Apr 2020 07:20 AM

    Wide glide?

    Na, its a Fatbob
  • steelo
    steelo
    4 years ago
    Trevor?
  • beaglebasher
    beaglebasher
    4 years ago
    Why do you ask taz?
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    4 years ago
    Rotund Roberts'
  • taztiger4
    taztiger4
    4 years ago
    Quoting beaglebasher on 08 Apr 2020 08:51 AM

    Why do you ask taz?

    I might be interested in buying it, just wondering about its history
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    4 years ago
    It's a nice looking bike.
    Seller does not know the history?.
  • taztiger4
    taztiger4
    4 years ago
    Quoting Far Canal on 08 Apr 2020 09:35 AM

    It's a nice looking bike.
    Seller does not know the history?.

    Yeah, I like it , a lot !
    its in a shop, trade in I reckon
  • steelo
    steelo
    4 years ago
    Nicely presented TT.
    Don't forget you get a warranty which is something you don't get from a private seller.
    You get to trade in and that's not a bad price for a low mileage bike.
    Does it have a passenger seat any original parts, .
    Those wheels are an expensive plus. I wouldn't be as keen on the apes
    Go for a ride, take a chance. Good luck.
  • robots
    robots
    4 years ago
    what year they reckon it is? definitely not one of the modern fatbobs
    looks like its made of bits and pieces, definitely check rear wheel spins well and no suspicious spacers or washers added to front or rear brake assemblies
  • Far Canal
    Far Canal
    4 years ago
    Looks nothing like a fatbob to me either Robots.

  • wello
    wello
    4 years ago
    also take a good look at the that exhaust .. its a bassani .. i have one on my sportglide and it scrapes like fark on the right handers , if u cant see any scrape marks it may be brand new so maybe take it for a ride and crank it over a bit to check it out.
  • taztiger4
    taztiger4
    4 years ago
    Quoting robots on 08 Apr 2020 11:20 AM

    what year they reckon it is? definitely not one of the modern fatbobs

    looks like its made of bits and pieces, definitely check rear wheel spins well and no suspicious spacers or washers added to front or rear brake assemblies

    I have checked the VIN, its a2009 FXDF 
  • taztiger4
    taztiger4
    4 years ago
    Quoting Far Canal on 08 Apr 2020 11:32 AM

    Looks nothing like a fatbob to me either Robots.

    Really ?, because it has different front & rear guards & wheels ?, its a FB front end minus 1 disc, it has FB tank & dash & frame obviously
    & besides I've run the VIN & its an 09 FXDF
  • potluk
    potluk
    4 years ago
    Buyer beware I reckon. Bit of stuff missing off this bike that normally wouldnt be. no forward controls shockers are different (full metal jacket look better) bob tail rear guard (do you know if a number plate will fit in the frenched guard). If i had bought wheels specifically for a twin disc setup there would be two discs on there better stopping power. twin disc and single disc have different master cylinder. if it wasnt changed you may have trouble with your front brake. Looks good but you can get a 103 streetbob for around the same price. Its your choice in the end mate good luck which ever way you go. Potluk
  • taztiger4
    taztiger4
    4 years ago
    Quoting potluk on 09 Apr 2020 08:03 AM

    Buyer beware I reckon. Bit of stuff missing off this bike that normally wouldnt be. no forward controls shockers are different (full metal jacket look better) bob tail rear guard (do you know if a number plate will fit in the frenched guard). If i had bought wheels specifically for a twin disc setup there would be two discs on there better stopping power. twin disc and single disc have different master cylinder. if it wasnt changed you may have trouble with your front brake. Looks good but you can get a 103 streetbob for around the same price. Its your choice in the end mate good luck which ever way you go. Potluk

    agree with all that & yes I am aware, 
    1 point re the forward's, IIRC the FBs of the time came with mid controls as standard & forwards as an option, they certainly did when I bought one new when they first hit the Aus market in 07 ? 
  • Big Steve
    Big Steve
    4 years ago
    Defo a fat bob. Early 96 cub by the looks of it.
    You can tell by the rake and the front lower right fork.

    I recall seeing it somewhere before.

    Do you know if its an import?
  • taztiger4
    taztiger4
    4 years ago
    Quoting Big Steve on 07 May 2020 02:38 AMedited: 07 May 2020 02:39 AM

    Defo a fat bob. Early 96 cub by the looks of it.

    You can tell by the rake and the front lower right fork.

    I recall seeing it somewhere before.

    Do you know if its an import?

    5HD so Aus delivery
    I'm picking it up tomorrow 
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