Harley Davidson Fat Bob 117 Stage 3 Review

[@ancientnpc]

Just bought a 2018 with a stage 1 and nice pipes. My first Harley after 35 years of sports bikes.

[@rob7105]

I feel like fat bob is the next step for all the motovlogger's currently pushing the lowrider, just seems to be picking up traction everywhere and I love it.

[@PAKChase23]

Welcome back. Great review. I have a 2018 Fat Bob myself. Done about 6000 miles on it already. Great bike. Might now consider the Stage 3 enhancement having seen your vlog. All the best...

[@ThumperXT]

Nice to hear a fellow Welsh man again. Welcome back.

[@ntdfmaverick]

Excited to see you back! Thanks for the video, I always enjoy them immensely. It's just exhilarating to see a fun bike and beautiful scenery. The Fat Bob may be my favorite Harley, or at least among them.

[@ruibiscaya872]

Just bought one. First Harley after 32 years of sport bikes and Enduro/Maxi Trails. Absolutely awesome bike.

[@paulmorris3022]

Welcome back. what a great start the Fat bob. i have the 2019 114 version. i have had a stage 1 put on it and i have changed the position of the number plate. i have added an engine guard and detachable sissy bar. also heated grips and cruise control. the bike is awesome. i have taken it out in the winter, but can't wait for spring to be here and we can go for descent rides out.

[@shaunmorris4355]

Hi I want to do the same with the number plate where did you buy it from ?

[@paulmorris3022]

@@shaunmorris4355 Hi Shaun it was through Harley Davidson Cheltenham

[@shaunmorris4355]

Cheers Paul I have been looking on the net,but not sure I would get the right one .I will try Harley at Bridgewater when it's is all over.What sort of prise did they charge and was it fitted ?

[@paulmorris3022]

@@shaunmorris4355 hi Shaun yeah I looked high and low. HD in Cheltenham put it on it is not a HD part. It cost £160 but it does so much more. I dont get the shit coming up my back and helmet when it's been raining. Have you got a fat bob?

[@paulmorris3022]

Hi shaun I have just got the receipt. Part number is 749895 it was £164.74 but with hog membership came to £148.27. Hope this helps

[@FranBunnyFFXII]

Glad you're back! The comments were disabled and I got this on notification and wanted to say happy to see you back.

[@Knight_of_the_Old_Code]

I'm looking at hopefully getting on a bike again next year after nearly 7 years of not having one. I was trying to decide between a used FXDR and the Fat Bob. The FB is slowly winning me over. I want to do the 117 Stage III kit as well and put a black Screamin' Eagle high-flow exhaust system on it. Awesome review!

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

this is the most beautiful motorcycle on the road. i've been looking a whole lot and i keep coming back to this, its just so damn expensive though

[@TeensierPython]

MarvNoGood - there are some good used examples out there. Don’t save a ton of money but it’s something.

[@choilive]

@@TeensierPython picked a used up for $10k USD last year!

[@dkelli6020]

This and the FXDR were the most hated, yet are the 2 that I loved the most in the softail line. RIP to both. At least Harley gave the Bob a good run

[@markcardwell3691]

I agree with everyone here. My 2020 Fat bob is amazing. It's a 114 Stage II with a screaming eagle ventilator air cleaner and a Two Brother Racing 2 into 1 pipe. Trask performance kit for the transmission and oil pump. S&S 475 Cam. Bike is ready for stage IV if I want to do it. Not sure I really need to. I can already almost not shift fast enough as it is. I've added many comedic touches all over the bike. Saddleman seat and a taller sissy bar are easy to see. Also added 2.5 inch risers but left the stock handlebar. Swung the mirrors underneath but right mirror isn't very useful. To many other little touches to put here with out another paragraph. Bike is a head turner wherever I go.

[@SaltyNico920]

Nice to have you back, thanks for another awesome video!

[@Worshipbyruben]

I gotta say I missed you man! Glad your back. What a bike! If this bike was priced at 15k it would be a a no brainer

[@rnijhuis71]

Yea man, welcome back. Looking forward for my first ride of 2020!

[@jayakrishna5693]

Blockhead’s video on the 131 crate engine is mind blowing

[@BigTruckRacing]

Welcome back M8 , great review keepim coming .

[@jamesmac4447]

What is the spelling for them adjustable brake and clutch levers? I need some can’t find them

[@wicktintable]

Best handling bike that Harley has ever made!

[@donniebaker5984]

The bars need a bit more pull back about 3 degrees more like the drag bars were on the 1980 FXB Sturgis lowrider

[@sportglidejim9001]

Loved my Fat Bob put 12,000 on it with no issues but being that it are only transportation we needed to make a change. Going stage 2 but may have to go to 3 now😁 Really love are Sport Glide as well! Great review!.......Ride hard or stay home😎

[@MrBurlybiker]

I did the stage 3 for my street glide special! 498 cam! Great power!!!love the mid range!!!

[@huntychunks]

The best Harley - hands down.

[@NXAussie500]

Hey great review and great bike.. BUT .. with a 13 litre tank, what is the range like ??? Here in Australia we ride long distances.. I'm thinking I'd need to carry extra fuel for sure..

[@martyncockerill8724]

Welcome back Mark

[@yongthanatip]

What is the redline (rev limiter) for this stage 3?

[@ahmet-jr5vf]

00:00 music?

[@charlesklapmeijer6481]

Hi Mark, i follow your vlogs for abt 3 yrs. From the 883 to the customization of the 48 and so on. The Quality of your vlogs are great! From my perspective one of the best. The sound, the riding experience, the surroundings, all included very good! When you ever look or have time for annother bike, i can recomend you the R nineT Pure and a customisation project would be nice. Anyway succes with new series and thanks fo the enjoyable vlogs!

[@Moto-riderrr]

where can I get those signal lights ?

[@AlvaroGoncalves]

I suppose we don't have this version here in Brazil. Just 107 and 114.

[@jawesselman]

The 117 is a staged engine upgrade. It's not factory equiped

[@paulbaker1000]

Good to hear from you again, and on a cracking bike too!

[@soorajsaikumar]

Imagine this one with the new 131ci kit...throat ripper 🤘🏽

[@billjerome4010]

if you use HD engine kits the 117 stage 4 puts out more power than the 131 HD kit, I believe the reason is the mild cam in the HD 131 kit

[@soorajsaikumar]

@@billjerome4010 oh thanks for the info, ill check it out 👍🏽

[@JRZiglar]

Good video to start out the new year

[@NodealWallace51]

Welcome back!

[@andrewvickers4487]

Nice vid. Stage 3 with stock Dunlops on a wet road is a particularly bad idea :)

[@ericnuernberg3901]

Great video thanks dude! Mic sounded really nice👍🍺

[@moorshound3243]

I love this bike. I'd have to rebuild the back end with more mud guard & fit a sissy bar.

[@padrescout]

I like those turn indicators. Those are boss.

[@RidesForDays]

Always an enjoyable vlog to watch👍 where did you get your gloves from? I want a pair!!

[@jj.1412]

Look like Moto Stukas "Shanks' ?

[@soorajsaikumar]

Came to my recommendations after 1 yr.. I've watched this episode before....so here we go again

[@amg5795]

Man what happened with you why no more reviews!

[@jj.1412]

Is it the 2020? I know they changed the ergos a bit..

[@robertgrant008]

Great review 👍 love this bike want one but money to save to get one will take a while.but it will be my last bike .

[@nickrichardson7451]

I plan to get one on HD Covid offers. Take too long to save up!

[@crazyvideoholic9380]

this is my dream bike

[@obiwanhavanese]

Which levers are those?

[@branislavromancak8514]

Great review, beatiful bike 👍

[@adys6115]

Bad points. Rear brake is crap, needs new foot pedal and re-positioning. Rear shock keeps bottoming out on the supposed "correct setting" keep turning it up. (too many pies). Number plate and light need re-positioning. Needs locking gas cap. Gearbox really clunky. Needs a nose fairing. Nowhere to even put your wallet or a packet of smokes. Stock exhaust is gold.....I mean really? WTF? Upgrades are horrendously expensive. Good points. It's fucking awesome.

[@Spataman9]

what are your gloves?

[@2amProFilms]

The stage 3 117 is cool and all, but have you seen the new 131 from Screaming eagle ? You might want to review one ASAP!

[@jenskronvall8735]

Great review and bike. Just got my Fat Bob and will do similar mods but how do you setup the flipped mirrors not hitting the tank at full steering. Some say they adjust the handle bar a bit but looks like you have it in stock position?

[@richardanderson4916]

What language is that?? LOL! Love from your American brothers!!! Wish I could ride with you bro! That bike is straight badass! Love the pipes! Ride hard amigo!

[@LatvianPagan999]

That white Volvo 245 looks mega good

[@gunnyhartman2]

The tyres look off road?

[@MrBjhuddz]

Ok. I need to know if you had to pick only 1.... this or the fxdr you rode?

[@Andy-px1mj]

Is that a serious question ha. There is a reason the FXDR is being stopped in production at the end of the year. This or the low rider s however 🤔🤔

[@MrBjhuddz]

@@Andy-px1mj I didn't know that. For what reason? I missed an opportunity to test ride the FXFBS and FXDR due to bad weather.

[@Andy-px1mj]

@@MrBjhuddz very poor sales. It hasn’t gone down well with too many things wrong with it in the eyes of the buyer.

[@giovanni512]

Make ergo shots for references a part of your vdeo.

[@donniebaker5984]

Is that head light from bender the drunken robot on Future Rama ? OMFG it's "Bender" and he's bending !

[@firmbutton6485]

Needs a nice denim white and a nice black 2-1

[@HS-zu9qq]

Best Harley man! Ride one and you'll see..

[@MarvFitBikesKicks]

i like how my boy rubs his hands together before hitting the throttle lol

[@RichDunn]

It's a bike I really like to ride. And the 117 is a useful upgrade. When are you going to ride the 2020 Triumph Rocket 3? I think you'll really like it!

[@gusseisern1151]

Does a 3 cubic Inch Upgrade Really make a difference ?

[@Tom-ck8hg]

Oh, ja es ist ein großer Unterschied.👌

[@veyselsis1007]

wonderfull journey! thanks

[@markieell5614]

Nice to see you back on 🇬🇧🍺 Any custom series planed ❓

[@Davidson187]

Just bought one ☺️

[@valentin_marin]

I love your review dude but I asked you some time...the brand of your gloves. Looks nice...I'm trying to find some like that. Greetings from Spain

[@RazvanMarc]

Any chance for a link of the front blinkers and rear break/blinker combo? Also great job

[@karamlevi]

S&S sounds awesome

[@royz6872]

I bought a 018 Fat Bob 117stage 3 and it was wicked loved the bike, I was going to stick the stage 4 kit on which I bought and leave the torque cam in but ended up buying a Rocket 3r instead. But have the stage 4 kit for sale if any ones intrested let me know £800

[@r3dny3ll0w]

I’ll buy it

[@StevieGstar]

Missed you man Great two have you back in the seat

[@justinflaffs]

Didn’t know this model came in a 117.

[@alex5761]

Ohh yeahhhhh nice review!!!!!!

[@Starlesslemon]

Stage 3 would be a 122, not 117

[@barnyardscout]

Nope, I have a stage 3 screaming eagle 117. I think S&S may make a 122, but HD does not.

[@donniebaker5984]

Yea dude you can go through the gears like a crotch rocket no problem ...if you what a high speed better ride check out all the GP Suspension set ups ....dont be surprised about the brakes, harley has been using Brembo brakes since 2006 , wake up !

[@JoeBudzinski-x7n]

It is an awesome bike, I love mine.

[@davemonday5381]

Is it just or does everyone agree. They lost interest when they designed the back end on all the Fatbob’s. Last one had a TV set for a back light

[@AridersLifeYT]

god damn this is a good looking bike. im waitin for the harley street fighter

[@robertprosser6856]

Stage2 with aftermarket cam can give better results for much less £s👍

[@Evan-3355]

I've got a 2021 fatbob 114 stage 2. Vance and Hines short shots, screamin eagle heavy breather, screamin eagle tuner and a S&S 475 cam. On the dyno it made 124.9hp

[@robertprosser6856]

@@Evan-3355 😮125bhp@the wheel! That's roughly a 30bhp gain! Very impressive!👍 I've just got Rinehart slip ons on mine for now but will be going full stage2 in a couple of years time. Mine is a 2021 Fat Bob 114 only 110 miles on so still very fresh.

[@Evan-3355]

@Robert Prosser it's a total different bike and it sounds amazing.

[@robertprosser6856]

@@Evan-3355 is your cam gear or chain driven?

[@northrider8628]

Great job Harley Davidson. Now all you need to do to sell them is get the $ down...

[@ethankessler4517]

If I had 25 grand to drop I would buy one

[@Dahita]

Bike sounds horrible compared to V&H straight pipes, let's face it. Absolutely awesome bike otherwise. Thanks for the video.

[@craigpennington1251]

Sorry, got to say it, looks like Shit in all black out. The all blacked out look reminds me of a Revel model kit. It makes the bike look fake.

[@Alxrlx203]

How can it be STAGE 3 if you have default manufacture piped?? 👎 FAKE

[@motorcyclestig6941]

Being American and have owned 2 harleys what I really like about them is nothing. Buy a sportbike or superbike and if you want comfort put handlebars on it.

[@supertrickyrickyandtheslip1473]

You smell funny and nobody likes you. Harleys 4lyfe

[@Andy-px1mj]

Why watch a Harley-Davidson vlog if you hate them.

[@HS-zu9qq]

Your mum loves em though