2022 Harley-Davidson Fatbob 114 - Is this the most fun H-D ever?

[@stevekauffman]

I just bought a 2022 Fat Bob (new) that had been sitting on the local H-D showroom floor for over a year and everyone else passed on it but I fell in love with it the first time I saw it and it is without a doubt the funnest bike I’ve ever owned and I’ve been riding for 43 years. Great video! I agree with your opinion!

[@MakaJerycho]

Thank you 👌🏻

[@V8pulley]

Hi! And what bikes have you ridden before?

[@stevekauffman]

@@V8pulley Too many to list, but here are the highlights: 1981 Suzuki TS100 dual purpose, ‘05 Honda Shadow Spirit 1300, ‘07 H-D Road King, ‘93 Goldwing, ‘04 Electra Glide Ultra Classic, ‘13 Road Glide Ultra, ‘21 Tri-Glide, and numerous others including 50+ dirt bikes and ATVs. Probably about 20+ more street bikes too.

[@V8pulley]

@@stevekauffman God dammit man. That’s a lot wow, congrats to you. I’m glad you are enjoying your Fat Bob. I’m just planning on buying one of those musculous machines. Thank you for the coment.

[@TheMaximBond]

How big was the discount, bro? How much have you paid?

[@AdaMoto83]

Weapon sounds like the right word for that bike bro! You were giddy the whole ride and that’s the sign of a great bike. Good work dude and props to Chesterfield HD!

[@Beastius24]

I have a Sportster S. This is the bike (fat bob) I will upgrade to in the next 2 years. I love the looks

[@MakaJerycho]

The S is an absolute weapon. So if you’re going for a Fatbob make sure you buy one that’s been staged one at least for the performance. But they defo both handle very similar. The Fatbob is just that bit larger and comfier :) If you can get a Fatbob with a torque cam upgrade….you’ll be laughing constantly

[@Beastius24]

@MakaJerycho cheers bro. I mainly want to upgrade because my little one wants to ride with me too. For that the Fat Bob is better. That said, I will buy one that is stage 1 and will do stage 2 later myself. The Fat Bob gave me a sense of calm, power and content that no other bike had done previously. I enjoyed riding it even in traffic. I used to ride way sportier bikes but after my Sportster S gateway drug, I could test ride / borrow a Fat Bob for 2hrs whilst they were working on my bike....and it finally gave me that cruiser feeling that you just feel happy, free and content irrespective of the speed or cornering. I love it. Oh and looks wise I absolutely love the black FBs with a Memphis Shades road warrior fairing. I didn't feel the need for speed. And that was with a stock pipe!

[@MakaJerycho]

@@Beastius24 tbh they’re quite rapid for a cruiser :)

[@Beastius24]

@MakaJerycho true. But I was riding a gsxr750 and a kawasaki z1000sx before, so compared to that the Fat Bob is relaxed. :)

[@robertprosser6856]

I wasn't much interested in Harley Davidson until this bike came out in 2018.

[@rob7105]

Fat Bob was always gonna be my choice, I ended up picking one up after selling my dyna just before xmas. Full stage 2 and touring spec with the memphis fairing and handguards etc swapped out the tyres for avons and it I honestly cant see myself owning any other bike thats currently made.

[@MakaJerycho]

That sounds like the unicorn of Fatbob Defo right move swapping the tyres 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@dantheman2212]

Btw when you add a Memphis shades fairing it’s a 50% improvement up to 70mph you don’t get blasted off the bike the hand guards help with cold weather and rain

[@mrweeby1961]

I just rode one today. That 114 has instant torque and is so much better than my old 08 model with the 96 engine. What I don't like is they put in the great engine, larger/more power, then took 1.5 gallons out of the fuel tank. The Breakout is the same way. The small tank will probably stop me from getting one and I'll either have to get an older one or a Fat Boy now.

[@MakaJerycho]

I didn’t enjoy the new fatboy anything like the Fatbob Shane you can’t tank swap onto the Fatbob :)

[@dantheman2212]

I have a 2021 Deadwood Denim Green FatBob with the Harley Rizoma mirrors grips/pegs and Vance and Hines Tips and Memphis Shares Cafe fairing and hand guards …I love this bike …

[@MakaJerycho]

That sounds delicious 👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@marinabrennecke5495]

This is my 4th Harley now. Next week I can take it, the new 2024 version.

[@eucaldelancey5857]

Love your spirit😅

[@MakaJerycho]

Thank you

[@thesouthernsearcher]

Cracking video Maka and a nice looking and sounding beast that.

[@MakaJerycho]

Bad ass :)

[@WeRide2]

We test rode this back to back with the Low Rider ST. Preferred the Fat Bob. Great video

[@MakaJerycho]

Fat bob allll the way. It just makes you want to smile

[@WeRide2]

@@MakaJerycho agreed, this is my next bike for sure! keep the videos coming!!

[@Nils_Martin]

I agree with you, compare it with the Sportster S. It was actually my first thought when i saw the the Sportster S. And it is different just like the Fat Bob. And i don't want to be like everyone else and buy a Low Rider S/ST, what's the fun in that? Dare to be different! 🤙🏼

[@MakaJerycho]

👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻👌🏻

[@coljon09]

Love my 2019 Fat Bob Maka. Stage 2 next. Done a few vid's with it in the Peak District. I need to make a visit to Harley World, haven't been for ages.

[@MakaJerycho]

If you’re in the peaks find our Facebook group and request to join :) Wild peaks posse

[@mayne2252]

Could the fat bob be a ok beginner bike? Just wondering. I drive trucks for a living.

[@MakaJerycho]

Absolutely!!!! It’s easy to ride

[@juri2227]

I purchased my Bat Bob one day before I got my license 😀

[@robertprosser6856]

Stage2 with aftermarket cam can get you 25-30bhp extra plus a mountain more torque.

[@connectprabu]

Loved your commentary 😂 PS: I ride a 2022 Fatbob

[@MakaJerycho]

Thank you Imagine you love the bike. If you haven’t done so already, look to having a torque cam fitted 🔥🔥🔥 pump up the adrenaline even more

[@connectprabu]

@@MakaJerycho yeah I did a stage 1 to the bike and fitted a freedom performance exhaust. Now looking at replacing the drag bar with a 14 inch Burleigh handle bars for better comfort.

[@MakaJerycho]

@@connectprabu nice If you contact Burleigh tell them Maka sent you :) Check out their gangsta bars 🤭🤭🤭 if I had a Fatbob I think I’d go that way to be totally unique

[@thomasweatherbee-martin2790]

lol the commentary is golden, "I FEEL LIKE A GORILLA!" lol

[@MakaJerycho]

King Kong mfker

[@intergalacticshovel]

“Going fat bobbin’” wasn’t that a thing in 80’s night clubs?

[@MakaJerycho]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@robertprosser6856]

Rinehart slip ons on my vivid black 2021 Fat Bob👍

[@MakaJerycho]

Bet they sound sexual

[@markcardwell3691]

I Love my 2020 Fat Bob! I feel exactly how you feel in this video everyday but with less monkey noises...LOL!!!

[@MakaJerycho]

Embrace the chimp inside 🤭🤭🤭

[@JaySingh-ex6xc]

Great video, Have had mine now for four months with Vance & Hines on a 22 plate what a beast of a bike. Bit unclear about any mods due to whats going on about new bikes and there warranty issues. My first bike then later I want a 48 as a dossing bike 👍👌😎. Atb. Jay. U.K.

[@MakaJerycho]

The 48 and Fatbob are such similar bikes You’ll love one for dossing about on

[@JaySingh-ex6xc]

@@MakaJerycho Ride safe 👍 Atb.

[@Michaelem72]

Yes, it is!

[@MakaJerycho]

Ooo yeahh

[@8610sarge]

I've got the 2018 fatbob with the stage 3 taking it to 117Ci, i love it, done 22,000 miles on it..... however, almost 2 months ago while setting off from a roundabout the belt snapped as i went into 2nd gear, turns out that both the front and rear pullys also needed replacing😡, (i had new tyres put on only a week before) so i got straight onto harley support UK, now almost 2 months later and i still don't have the bike, Manchester H-D who have the bike said harley UK were checking if i had extended warranty, so i may be in luck and get it covered, there's no way that belt should have snapped or that the pullys needed replacing, , he did say they are waiting for the compensator bolt, does this mean the compensator also fell to pieces or does that have to be renewed when they fit the new pullys, any ideas.

[@MakaJerycho]

Did the belt go after 22000 miles Or after the conversion?

[@paperscissorstone]

What was the outcome with this? I'm interested in one but would be putting miles on it and couldn't be 3 weeks without a bike!

[@davidmurray9193]

Had the 2014 fatbob from new and swapped it for a later for a 16 plate cbr1000rr and regretted my decision.....got shut of that (broken back didn't like the position) for a xjr1300 18 Plate (15 model) then this year traded that for a 22 streetbob and am well happy with it, but if i can get a second bike later on I'm going for a 14 plate fatbob again, yep don't like the square headlight on the new ones

[@MakaJerycho]

You can alter the square light on the new Fatbob to a more traditional look :) However can’t beat an old school Dyna

[@davidmurray9193]

@MakaJerycho I have my 22 street bob for modding, if I get a second bike after Christmas (loan paid off) I want a 14 fat bob with short shots or a fat boy, always wanted a fatboy lol well see what next year brings 😁😁😁😁😁🤘🤘🤘🤘🤘

[@andyl2991]

have you tired the street bob?

[@MakaJerycho]

It’s on my list to get done before the 23 models :)

[@andyl2991]

@@MakaJerycho street bob is one one the best Harleys I have ridden so far. I also would pick the nightster over the sportster s

[@bikerbenny6747]

Got one brilliant bike init Maka 🤣👍

[@MakaJerycho]

Thought you’d sold yours for a fatboy!!!!

[@derekabbott8704]

So, did you like it?

[@MakaJerycho]

😲🤣

[@bubbajigglestv]

Mines still on the bloody boat 😂

[@MakaJerycho]

It’s coming :)))

[@AdaMoto83]

And mine 😩🤣

[@HippoDrones]

I think you might have enjoyed this ride! 😀 Hahaha 😀

[@MakaJerycho]

Love the Fatbob sooo much

[@shubr66]

Hi any tall riders on here ? I am going to go for a test ride to see if I feel comfortable and look ok . I am 6ft 3 .

[@MakaJerycho]

The channels cameraman is 6ft 1 or 2 Although he could fit on the bike He visually looked too large for it.

[@davymac9866]

It's not a Road King S, just saying 😉

[@MakaJerycho]

Filth

[@robertprosser6856]

306kg wet weight.

[@billjones3071]

Love that most people hate this bike , I love it most people are sheep go ride a gray roadglide

[@MakaJerycho]

The Fatbob is amazing