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I am really diggin the Fatbob
. Supposed to handle pretty good for a Harley too !
What’s the best none Norton Norton ?
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. Supposed to handle pretty good for a Harley too !
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Yes, the Fat Bob is the best handling big twin for sure.
If you can live with the looks, it’s a good bike.
i thought you were more of a touring guy though Tony, check out the Sport glide, near full ‘touring bike’ ability but a relative lightweight.
If you can live with the looks, it’s a good bike.
i thought you were more of a touring guy though Tony, check out the Sport glide, near full ‘touring bike’ ability but a relative lightweight.
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When I'm done with it , it'll tour just fine.
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The answers are : 142 , 48 , and Yes , I need to change it to a Corbin Gunfighter and lady .
I Just got back from my last short trip yesterday and managed a 50.5 MPG average . It was 125 miles each way only 10% interstate driving. Granted , I was taking it easy , no heavy throttle and never over 75mph .
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Nice , All very similar . The FT has twin front discs , and the stealth costs more other features ?Tony. I like this.
Stealth Foggy - CCM Motorcycles
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I was at my local watering hole today and there were 3 new Royal Enfields which looked pretty good, they departed within minutes of each other, firing up without hesitation or missing a beat and thundered off with a classic twin zorst note, deep and loud. I was mightily impressed.
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Scott, great minds think alike, I pick this up next week. Not sure about it qualifying as a non-Norton but it's going to be a blast.... a Gen1 1198
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Hello MX , Do you give up a bike to get this ? I gave up my 2004 900 Thruxton to get the Kaw 900. Nice looking bike by the way.Scott, great minds think alike, I pick this up next week. Not sure about it qualifying as a non-Norton but it's going to be a blast.... a Gen1 1198
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Tony, I'm not exactly part exchanging, just buying outright as it is a used bike at the right price, but I have made a mental note that it will replace the Indian FTR1200. Nothing wrong with the FTR, I just think the Diavel will be a better bike for me. There is no room in the garage (or my time) for 4, ideally I would like to get down to 2 bikes, but which 2 is still up for debate.
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You’re going to love it Mark. CongratulationsScott, great minds think alike, I pick this up next week. Not sure about it qualifying as a non-Norton but it's going to be a blast.... a Gen1 1198
Hinckley Triumph, a carburettored 865 Scrambler I attached a GP Manx chair to last year. As the weather's changed I mothballed the 961 this week so I took the dust cover off the Trummy, checked her over and slowly brought her back to life. After a few spins then fuel on, choke on and lit up 1st time, good spin out today and after the initial struggle, back in the swing of it and an enjoyable ride out. Different for sure, upper body workout a bonus.
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Just came from the Harley Dealer. Kicking a few tires. What makes a Fat Bob handle better than any other of the Soft tails? Arent they pretty much the same? If I go that route, I want understated. No fairing and gadgets. No saddlebags. A seat comfortable for the pillion, a back rest with a bag platform. Quick disconnct windshield. Saw a lovely soft tail deluxe. Just not into the white walls.
Another choice, as to be not as cool yet more practical, befitting the sporty riding style and DOES have all the goodies.....BMW R1200RT. Don't have to back out 800 lbs. just for a beach run.
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The Fat Bob has a steeper fork angle than the rest. Also dual discs up front. Its one of the lighter big twins and comes with the 114ci engine. So it actually has quite a lot going for it. Just a shame it’s so ugly!
If you like understated cool, you could do worse than look for a 2016/17 Dyna Low Rider S, very minimalistic and has the 110ci Screamin’ Eagle engine, I think they‘re awesome, but then I’m hardly neutral on the subject!
The new Softail Low Rider S also has the 114 motor. But ain’t as cool as the Dyna
If you want the switch-ability between minimalist and touring practicality you might like the Sport Glide. That’s what I was gonna buy until I was seduced by the Dyna LRS !
If you like understated cool, you could do worse than look for a 2016/17 Dyna Low Rider S, very minimalistic and has the 110ci Screamin’ Eagle engine, I think they‘re awesome, but then I’m hardly neutral on the subject!
The new Softail Low Rider S also has the 114 motor. But ain’t as cool as the Dyna
If you want the switch-ability between minimalist and touring practicality you might like the Sport Glide. That’s what I was gonna buy until I was seduced by the Dyna LRS !
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Saw a gloss black Sport Glide with red painted logo on a ride the other day. 19K US $ out the door which I felt quite reasonable. The Soft tail Deluxe at the dealership is 18.5K. Again, less than I thought. The Dyna was comfortabe for me. I love the heritage, the cool swagger, the sound of the Harleys, yet what draws me back is the reclining chair riding style. Every retiree has one now...big ole Glory flying out back. Not a lack of patriotism on my part. Its just that they are all wannabe old school bikers now. And then there is the sterile T120.....oy....decisions.
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