2006 Fat boy anything to look for / issues

Robbo1200ADV · Jul 14, 2020

Hi Gentlemen . I had a 2001 fat boy back in the day . I have been time wasting a dealer today about a 2006 Fat Boy . 3000 miles. 2 owners FSH nice colour silver . Any issues with these ? I’m guessing the usual with a 14 year old bike but it looks great . Top dollar at £10000 , but I am getting £60 insurance for my stolen T Max , well we will see . I loved my 2001 version, only sold it to buy a 2003 GSA . Any advice much appreciated. Be kind Im still fragile after the burglary :thumb2

Johno23 · Jul 14, 2020

£60 for your t max isn’t a great result!

Robbo1200ADV · Jul 14, 2020

Johno23 said:
£60 for your t max isn’t a great result!

I feckin know !! Big Xs we will see . What about the FB?

Doris · Jul 14, 2020

If it’s the one from Sykes, they’ve got a later one with the 96” engine, same miles-ish... a few quid more.

Robbo1200ADV · Jul 14, 2020

Doris said:
If it’s the one from Sykes, they’ve got a later one with the 96” engine, same miles-ish... a few quid more.

Yes saw it . Forward controls and semi apes single seat . I like the original one `I guess , looks a bit like my diamond ice 2001 bike . Is it too much money ? I think it’s fair given the low mileage . Can you get racks so you can go away with it ?

Doris · Jul 14, 2020

Robbo1200ADV said:
Yes saw it . Forward controls and semi apes single seat . I like the original one `I guess , looks a bit like my diamond ice 2001 bike . Is it too much money ? I think it’s fair given the low mileage . Can you get racks so you can go away with it ?

Que? The one I saw had same foot boards , bars and a better seat than the one you were looking at...also comes with detachable bags. Yes, you can add racks and all sorts of luggage to either..

Robbo1200ADV · Jul 14, 2020

Doris said:
Que? The one I saw had same foot boards , bars and a better seat than the one you were looking at...also comes with detachable bags. Yes, you can add racks and all sorts of luggage to either..

Ooooh had not seen that . Many thanks

Bob Jeffries · Jul 15, 2020

My brief flirtation

My brief flirtation with a Harley, it lasted for 3 months, and then I did a straight swap for a brand new 1200GS TC.

It looked fabulous and drew crowds everywhere I parked it. It sounded fantastic, straight through pipes with no silencing of any description - set car alarms off everywhere

It affected my left arm too much, since my accident in 2002 I can't straighten my arm, the elbow has limited range, and the riding position kept trying to staighten it.

I'd still love it as a second bike though.

Robbo1200ADV · Jul 15, 2020

Bob Jeffries said:
My brief flirtation with a Harley, it lasted for 3 months, and then I did a straight swap for a brand new 1200GS TC.

It looked fabulous and drew crowds everywhere I parked it. It sounded fantastic, straight through pipes with no silencing of any description - set car alarms off everywhere &#55357;&#56833;

It affected my left arm too much, since my accident in 2002 I can't straighten my arm, the elbow has limited range, and the riding position kept trying to staighten it.

I'd still love it as a second bike though.

Thanks Bob
I had one as I say in 2001 , having traded a Road Glide . It handled really well for what it was and was roomy enough for me at 6 foot 5 . Cornered well . it is not to replace a GSA but I do like them and guess it would be fun

Robbo1200ADV · Jul 16, 2020

Checking it out tomorrow. Looks fab

twizzle · Jul 16, 2020

Sykes is a new name..... racking my brains as to what it used to be called....

elgringo · Jul 16, 2020

twizzle said:
Sykes is a new name..... racking my brains as to what it used to be called....

Shaws.

Robbo1200ADV · Jul 16, 2020

elgringo said:
Shaws.

That’s it .

Tricky · Jul 16, 2020

Can’t beat a nice original FB.

I love mine. When it’s not leaking oil.

peepingtom · Jul 17, 2020

Tricky said:
Can’t beat a nice original FB.

I love mine. When it’s not leaking oil.

looks nice that. I hope its not leaking into aberton reservoir

Robbo1200ADV · Jul 18, 2020

Test riding the 2006 and the 1584cc 2008 FB Monday . Love the look of both and the noise

Robbo1200ADV · Jul 18, 2020

Nice

These 2 little fellas

Robbo1200ADV · Jul 20, 2020

So .... tried both Fat Boys today. The 1450 was like the one I had in 2001 so no surprise there , just a bit slow and low but felt tight as only had 4000 miles . The Fat Boy is such a nice bike to ride, love the way everything is reflected in the big chrome headlight , mainly the sky and clouds . The 1584 was very different, the 200 rear tyre made for slow turning and I felt vague handling , great in a straight line though . Both bikes were yet to go through the workshop and I was assured any cosmetic blemish would be attended to before sale . I could not pick one above the other , each had pluses and minuses . I have yet to hear from my insurance company regarding my stolen TMax , so cannot proceed yet as the claim is ongoing . Gives me some time to think . Sykes Harley are fantastic , no pressure sales and let me take both bikes out today for an extended ride . This is a very good company to deal with ,

Robbo1200ADV · Jul 20, 2020

Here they both are . Great day for a test ride

West coast gser · Jul 21, 2020

I take it you gave the fatboy a good spanking

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