Harley-Davidson Fat Boy vs Fat Boy (Twin Cam vs Milwaukee 8) 

Folks will find anything to argue about, while ignoring other attributes that might all make up the sum of parts.

I think they are referring to side wind it's like driving a box truck in a side wind compared to a car

There are some YT vids of folks owning both fat boys (with solid and spokes wheels) and their experiences in side wind so no need to guess if and how much it impacts the ride. :)

I have a 2010 low boy and can confirm that the solid wheels are affected by wind. In strong cross winds you can feel it pushing the front wheel, honestly kind of unnerving in strong enough winds.

I had a 03 Fatboy that I owned for 13 years. I never had any issues with the wind. I don’t believe these guys that claim the wind blew them all over the place. I call BS on that.

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Exactly That new model fat boy is like the japanese bikes Nothing speciel about it Automatów turn signals??? Their was from 2006 And up And softails look great but not milwaauke 8

Yep agree.love my 2002 model with full rear Fender.

I'm between getting the RK and Faty, I take it you would recommend the road king over the fatboy if you had your time to do it again?

Thanks for the kind words. Let us know if there's one you'd like to see and we'll try and make it happen. Cheers.

There's just something about the sound and feel of a twin cam. Thanks for watching. Ride safe.

I've ridden since 9yrs old I'm 62. I bought an 02 TWIN CAM 88ci. DYNA WIDE GLIDE. Less than 8kmi. On the clock. Happy birthday to me. Did suspension, new tires, opened the breathing up,(air filter,shotgun pipes) just love it especially for what it is. If I want to REALLY go QUICKLY I have a 71 BSA LIGHTNING. 😎🎶😜

Near zero vibration I can relate to that in bikes I have owned over 50 years. The last being a Pan America Special great bike but not for me and over here in the UK I have just part exchanged it for a 2014 Fatboy and I am loving it. No good having the latest bike if your not happy with it.

@@2wheelsrbest327 what a coincidence! Now this is scaring me! My last bike was a black 2008 Honda ST 1300! I felt the same. Nice bike for neon clad fellows, but not for me (lol!)

@@tmburke1 Hi WH also owned 3 Ho da Blackbirds I the past. Great bikes but just no character.

I got a 2016 Fatboy Low S as my first bike. Absolutely love it.

It's a good looking bike for sure, but those Dyna's were just so well balanced...hard to beat!

@@FalconsFuryHarleyDavidson M8 Fatboys are what they are. Many bikes have their own handling personality. I love my Deluxe. My second choice would either be a Fatboy or RK

Variety is the spice of life. Good call on the Deluxe...one of my favs too.

I'm trying to decide to get a fatboy or deluxe I wanted a deluxe at first but fatboys are way more stylish sound so much better also

@@mudvayne2311 I hear what your saying but sound is all the the pipes. I like the Deluxe as it is. I don’t like ape hanger bars or fish tail pipes. The Deluxe is classic art. The Fatboy has a badass appearance to it. Maybe not as good in the corners but I think the more you got use to it you’d be ok wherever. Good luck in your choice. Ride safe!! Wear a helmet.

I reckon they were scared to re name it . My 02 Fat Boy is obviously not a 92 evo . But at least you can call it a Fat Boy on looks alone.

He'll do in a pinch. ;)

Dude, Same setup Fat Boy / Road Glide Special (Difference > RGS is a 19). Bought the 30 yr Fatboy 459/2500 - I Did test ride. Yes definitely a difference, but a fantastic cruiser. Have 600 miles on my new Fat Boy and the RGS is sitting, waiting for the long runs, once this shit of a disease is behind us. Stay safe and stay upright! Seee you out there

Hi, I was delighted to read that you love your new fatboy. I myself am considering buying a 2020. I wondered if you had comcidered putting screamin egals exhaust or maybe a stage 1 for more power or are you happy with the bike the way it comes? I had a worry with the chrome _ iv seen videos with bad pitting on the forks. And they got rid off the heal shifter, what's that all about. Love to hear from you about the above before I commit. I love the fatboy

@@danthechippie4439 hey Dan, I have the new S&S Super Street 2 into 1 on order along with a Saddleman solo seat. I hope to get those in the next two weeks. Funny went on a ride with some friends yesterday (220 mi.) And the whole time I was dreaming of being on the Fatboy. The Fatboy is so powerful and exciting and lite it just is down right a blast. Go for it and make sure you set the rear suspension slightly stiffer then the book calls for imo.

Wow men my exact dream i have the 2019 RGS and looking into FB 30th, your my idol, im heading there i got 14cash but dont want a payment im contemplating my move Men y the men Congrats!

@@Mcorre14k unfortunately not going to get ya a 30th anniversary FB. Great combo to have with a RG imo

Ive got a 95 evo fat boy and a 03 tc carburetor fat boy. I love my evo but i barely get to use it because I got spoiled by my stage 3 screamin eagle tc fat boy, man that thing hauls ass! I don’t care about going fast too but the evo is just too slow for modern traffic where torque and power could get you out of sketchy situations. I use my evo on short solo rides and the tc on long group rides. It never lets me down on overtaking. My evo however, i had to think twice before i commit. Theres one incident where a shitty ass old corolla decided to not let me pass and started accelerating when we were side by side. Man if only i had my tc that time, i would’ve passed him even without dropping gears and put bus length gap on him. Like i said, I’m not about speed when riding but its better to have it and not need it rather than need it and not have it so I’d pick the tc for classic look feel and power if i could only have one. Maybe someday ill add the m8 in my fat boy line up.

I ride a vmax, and it so happens that such a discussion means little to me haha. From my Harley, I want a bike that feels wild and untamed. M8's are the opposite of that. I fucking hate em, actually. Good motors, of course, but it feels like they're trying too hard to be too many things and they should just try to be Harley's.

@@BloodPlusPwn u have to change the exhaust goofy then u get what u want

Dead ass wrong. My Screaming Eagle 110 S Fatboy eats M8's for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

@@goatandyourmom9690 Not mine

Well I don't doubt what you say ,but I rode 40 miles to work and back for about 5 years with those solid wheels ( including going over a High long river bridge ) and I never had a problem.

Tame is exactly the right word. Thanks.

Seriously. That fat tire bullshit was that early 2000 fad where a bunch of un rideable choppers were shelled out to the yuppies. I think indian Larry when u think old school choppers. Aside from the ones with crazy rakes the old chops could be ridden.

2002 was a good year .Still looked like the original fat boy plus had solid crank and timken bearings. And I have a beaut ( carburetted)

The solid disk wheel has to affect balance in a side wind basic aerodynamics

Long time Honda VTX 1300 rider here. The only HD I've test driven was an '04 Dyna Wide Glide. It rattled, it vibrated, it shook and it VROOMED me down the road! I've never had so much fun on two wheels. I retire later this year and will get a Twin-Cam HD.

@The Bouncing Bouncer,, new design looks, New! but need some time 4 a good review.. Can u adapt an auxiliary lights? Or is there a part for it? Keep posting

@The Bouncing Bouncer the same and the rocker C

@The Bouncing Bouncer good,, i got only 1 the 2013 fatboy with a 120 R harley engine,, i like cruisers,,, which is the chief?

Great bikes. Thank you 4 the info. I think that indian is way better in touring models than the HD

That is a muscle

I agree that the front wheel is probably just a bit too big. Thanks for watching. Cheers.

Slow ? I beat 90 percent of cars off the line every time on my Fatboy… yea , it may be slow compared to a crutch rocket 🚀 but mine is plenty fast

The original wheels on the original fatboys are the coolest best looking wheels they make the fatboy complete changing them ruins the looks to me

@@motorcyclemark2889 no doubt it was iconic and you could pick one out immediately from a crowd of bikes. I sold mine and got a Street Glide Special for the comfort and longer rides but I miss the old bike. I may pick up another one as a second bike in the future. If I do it will be an older model like I had.

@@motorcyclemark2889 yes I agree .I have a2001 with white walls .The wheels make the bike .