Harley Davidson Fatboy History

A history of the Harley Davidson Fatboy from 1990 to 2021.

[@stuartheaydon-lc6qe]

I'm from Australia & got a 88ci Black Pearl Fatboy. Still got her. Got the standard 2005, 15th anniversary Fatboy

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Oh nice. I wish I still had my pearl white 2002.

[@greatpar]

Just purchased a 2004 88B Fatboy in White Pearl. She has been lowered and fully chromed. Previous owner spent untold $1,000’s. My first Harley. Just love it 🙏🇦🇺😎

[@MissBoop-iq2it]

Proud owner of a 2003 Pearl White Fatboy. Love her dearly! I've never had issues with the solid wheels, and I am a girl! :)

[@canadiansa1nt309]

I had a pearl white 2002. I really liked that color on the Fatboy.

[@stuartheaydon-lc6qe]

I've got the 2005 Black Pearl Fatboy & only once in the 18 yrs I've had her I've had the front solid wheel lift in a cross wind at 180klms that I wasn't prepared for!!!! Love the Fatboys over all my Harley's I've owned!!! 👍👍✌

[@danthechippie4439]

Great history, it's such a pleasure getting this kind of feedback from someone who actually bought and owns the bike he is talking about, let alone owning four of them in recent years

[@canadiansa1nt309]

I’ve had four Fatboys with four different displacements and three different engine designs. I’m confident I know a thing or two about them, haha!

[@ballaratevil6048]

Just got My 2016 Fat Boy S 2500 K's on it and My first Harley. Perfect and Yes I like the older style.

[@canadiansa1nt309]

The classics will never go out of style.

[@EJsGuitars]

I just got my first Harley, a 2024 Fatboy! Like you I fell in love with that bike after seeing Terminator 2. Thanks for sharing your knowledge of the history, very informative!

[@canadiansa1nt309]

No problem 👍

[@peterspokes4579]

Great video... and fascinating history. After many years as a Heritage Classic owner, I wanted something with presence... something to wrestle with - something that tells you that you are on something serious... and mean. I picked up the new Fatboy 114 last week... Wow!

[@canadiansa1nt309]

It’s a great bike. I believe the Fatboy was first modelled after the Heritage. You could say they’re cousins. Thanks for the comment 👍

[@pwokaren]

I know a bit about Harley history but I learnt a few things today. Even signed up for a FatBoy today. Thanks from Down Under. 🇦🇺

[@canadiansa1nt309]

No problem. You’ll like the Fatboy 👍

[@Gobbles420]

Thanks for your video. I just bought the 120 anniversary fat boy. Had no idea how awesome it would ride. Then learning it’s history makes me love it even more. I’ll take the word on the street history of fat boy lol 😂.

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Thanks for watching. The 120th looks pretty nice with that paint job.

[@Gobbles420]

@@canadiansa1nt309 all but one of my 5 Harley’s have special paint as I love having coolest colors. This anniversary paint is an eye catcher. What I like about the newer fat boys is the change in the wheels as the solid wheel look and feel in wind made me shy away from it. It’s the most different of my bikes and can’t wait to really test it once the roads are not so full of gravel, sand and etc of winter roads in SWCO.

[@Nightraincruiser]

Thx for the history I do agree , suspension on the New Model is marvelous , and the engine also no doubt..

[@canadiansa1nt309]

The new suspension is definitely a plus.

[@mattdonna9677]

Good video. I'm in southern Indiana, I've found a 1995 Fatboy for $6,500 and 11,000 miles and another 1995 Fatboy for $6,000 with 18,000 miles. I've had 3 big twin shovelheads but as you stated, Terminator 2 hooked you and some others on the Fatboy.

[@canadiansa1nt309]

I wish I still had my ‘95. That evo ran great.

[@RJ67.]

Great video, brother . I have a 1990 Fatboy. However, the guy I bought it off of tore it down painted the frame black and tins are now periwinkle blue, original motor original frame all original tins "Periwinkle blue tins" he also shaved it, that means you will see no welds on the frame or the bike anywhere Old-Timers used to do that back in the day the motor numbers in the frame numbers all match the clean title I body with the idea of restoring it to original condition. However, my wife passed away from a blood clot at 53 years old , so that took the spring out of my step.

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Sorry to hear about your wife. I had a 1995 Fatboy and wished I still had it. There’s nothing quite like an evo Fatboy.

[@Joebandocomedy]

Live my second fatboy. My 2018 FLFBS. Thanks for the video. Keep em coming.

[@canadiansa1nt309]

I really like the new styling. Thanks for watching 👍

[@rjmockett]

Great Video and informative . Thanks

[@canadiansa1nt309]

No problem 👍

[@scottswanson4578]

OOPS, the bike you shoe is the 2005-06 CVO Fatboy 103 inch. The 15th anniversary version was black with black oil tank 96 inch motor and gold logo. I have both.

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Good catch.

[@williamgill7520]

I'm sold

[@fraserobrien3828]

thanks man ,,i love the 1990 gray ghost i 1990 my best friend Dave ,and me ,would go to the harley shop . and look at the bike, but i did not have that kind of money , so thats Life,,

[@canadiansa1nt309]

No problem. It’s an iconic bike.

[@dennisthemenace5150]

Love my 2000 TC 88 Fatboy with carbs

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Those were some nice sounding bikes.

[@adamtisch8358]

02 carburated fat boy here. Just did 211 cams definitely hauls the mail. Sounds and looks like a proper hd. I leave the road glides and street glides for all the rich dorky guys with too much money gimmie a dyna lowrider or fxr any day over these modern yuppie toys. Zn iron horse is the life iron horse is the life. Motorhead

[@canadiansa1nt309]

I had a carbureted 2002 Fatboy too. Wish I still had it.

[@frankdistefano7883]

i have the 2010 fatboy lo bought it new still have it still a nice bike

[@canadiansa1nt309]

I agree. The Fatboy Lo was a good bike. I had a 2013 in candy orange.

[@mk9737]

ooo fuck!!, my favorite HD is FatBoy too (99' ) and i also love Motorhead! regards from Poland!

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Good to hear from folks across the pond.

[@USNVA-yn6cp]

willnever get anew bike,, love my 1996 fatboy,, 80 evo,the only real one

[@canadiansa1nt309]

I have to admit, the evo Fatboy is one of the best ever. I wish I still had my 1995.

[@BAtadCrazy]

Just bought a 2016. Hoping the heat is tolerable next summer. No mid frame heat deflectors available for it at the dealership. Ugh!

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Close to the end of the twin cams. It’ll definitely throw some heat but I’m sure it’ll be alright.

[@BAtadCrazy]

@canadiansa1nt309 Been riding it in the high 40 degree temps here in Ohio. You can feel it. Am hoping someone will chime in with an idea as to what will help. I saw what looked like a leather apron someone had on their bike. I don't know what it's called or where to get one if I wanted to. Most of the riding I'll be doing will be in town at speeds generally at around 35 mph.

[@westernjeep4015]

Likewise about seeing the flik and knowing that it would be mine someday. That turned-out to be 5 months ago...a 22' Vivid Black. The most awesome rig I've EVER owned.

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Nice and black just like the one in the movie. I’m sure you’ll enjoy it.

[@EarlGuyton425]

I am the owner of an all original 1997 Fatboy. Smooth ride and the 80 CI evo engine has more than enough power. Keeping it for life Its on my channel BTW

[@canadiansa1nt309]

I always liked the evo Fatboys. One of, if not the best engine Harley ever produced

[@EarlGuyton425]

@@canadiansa1nt309Yes, people need to keep the evos and invest whatever money it takes to make them run good, becuase the only other option is going to leave people with major waste of money with twin cams to M8s and nightmare electrical issues and expense engine repairs. Harley never needed to go above the shovel head and the evo And the fatboy evo is a harley one can deck it out to be same as the electra if they want or leave them bare bones

[@MarkPlaut-q3o]

I have a 1990 Fatboy it has the Yellow detail. I understand that it IS the prototype bike that was sent to the motor show that You talk about in your video. E

[@canadiansa1nt309]

That’s pretty cool. I always wanted one.

[@wasupfool5692]

Harley Davidson long ago debunked the bomb theory. It's a wide bike. Thats why it's called a fatboy

[@chiefjoseph8154]

The paint scheme was that of the bombs. It was a message about Japanese motorcycles and tariffs.

[@canadiansa1nt309]

I believe it. But try to get Harley to acknowledge that now.

[@timur4467]

Hello. I want to buy a Fat Boy with Evo but it`s easier to find Heritage. And I have thoughts to convert Heritage to Fat Boy. Is there any difference from HD Heritage Softail Classic 1340 except handlebar, fenders, wheels and turn signals?

[@canadiansa1nt309]

The tank badging would be different and the heritage comes with saddlebags and maybe a windshield. I don’t think there would be too much different other than that and the things you’ve said. It would most likely be cheaper to wait and find the Fatboy rather than converting the Heritage, though.

[@timur4467]

@@canadiansa1nt309 Thanks. Just like I thought.

[@jeffreyjones3861]

Great video

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@jimkaletaBuffalo]

Motörhead🤘🏽. Cool channel from Buffalo NY.

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Thanks boss. It’s usually them, AC/DC and Slayer. 🎸

[@jimkaletaBuffalo]

@@canadiansa1nt309 can’t forget about the Headstones

[@dixienormous3262]

Good upload, that's my recollection as well. Are you retired force?

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Thanks. And nope, I am not.

[@hankhamern5456]

I prefer my 97 f.boy over my 2020R.King

[@canadiansa1nt309]

Really? That’s surprising. I had a ‘95 Fatboy. If you don’t mind my asking, what about it do you like better?

[@curtrowney4702]

2005 15th Anniversary 95ci? Was hoping you would talk about this bike.

[@canadiansa1nt309]

My bad, that one was missed. I guess you can’t win them all.

[@curtrowney4702]

Great review, Love the Fatboy and the history behind it! Thanks for taking the time to do this video!!

[@canadiansa1nt309]

@@curtrowney4702 No problem. Glad you enjoyed it. 👍

[@jukeboxheros7021]

I a stock 99 fatboy w a EVO factory motor

[@canadiansa1nt309]

The evolution motor was Harley’s most reliable engine in my opinion.

[@kennethwise7108]

Yep, you are correct. 1999 was the last year for the Evo contrary to what was stated in the video (1999) and was DEFINITELY NOT a "Twinkie". The Mo-Co also produced some CVO FXR's which also had the Evolution motor well into calander year of 2000. Those bikes are fetching some good money nowadays. Great job on the Fatboy history otherwise.

[@jukeboxheros7021]

@@kennethwise7108 I think they made a twincam A for the touring and/or Dynas in 99. twinB came in 2k for softails.

[@kennethwise7108]

@@jukeboxheros7021 correct statement

[@adamtisch8358]

Wife

[@DudeR224]

You talk to much

[@canadiansa1nt309]

“Too”

[@RJ67.]

967 subs......Come on, people subscribe, let's get this brother over 1000 subscriptions "Subscribed and thumbed it up...". .