5 Must Haves When Touring On Your Harley Davidson Fatboy

[@peterjones4621]

I totally agree that staying hydrated is very important when riding long distances. I will probably never be the hardcore, trying to ride hundreds of miles a day guy like you, I just don't find it enjoyable. I'm the guy that will ride for maybe 150 miles, stop for a short rest, get something to drink, maybe 20 minutes and I'm on my way for another 150 miles or less until my next rest stop. I just don't get these guys that ride for 6 hours straight or until they need gas and then right back into to, that's just pure agony, no thank you. Motorcycling to me is taking it slow and easy, enjoying the sights and stopping regularly for a relaxing, leisurely ride. Riding a motorcycle is nothing like driving a car, in a car I will drive long distances without stopping but I've got a cooler for drinks and food so no problem. I think these riders that drive 1000 or more miles a day are just trying to prove to themselves that they're tough mean strong guys and I can do it!! Ahhh...bs, you're just beating yourself up for no reason. Motorcycling should be fun and relaxing. After those two short breaks and maybe 250 miles it's time to pull into the local tavern and tip back a few, maybe lunch, a short nap and on my way. Another 200 miles and it's time to pull into the hotel, get a nice room with air conditioning, a nice hot shower and then make reservations for dinner at a nice restaurant in town. Drinks before dinner at the outdoor bar with water misters above keeping me cool in the hot weather as I put down a room temperature Guinness beer or two, then it's off to dinner, lobster if they have it, otherwise a nice ribeye steak with asparagus and hollandaise sauce. A martini with dinner is a must, Absolut with a sprinkling of vermouth, two olives and one onion. An after dinner nap is a must then off to the hotel gym, a good hour workout to pay for the day's sins, another hot shower and off to bed. Up early at 9:30 am, hot shower, a hearty breakfast with a mimosa is a must, then on the road, rinse and repeat for 10 days, 5 days out and 5 days in. After I return home I'm not fatigued or tired, just relaxed and ready to hit the work grind again.

[@jamesfranks545]

I have that exact phone holder. It works awesome. Holds the phone like a vice. Just took a 2000-mile trip and it worked flawlessly. I just now ordered another one from the link for my UTV. Thanks for posting the link as I had forgotten where I had purchased it at. Great information.

[@paulbrinker4973]

I added a tour pack fron an 08 ultra to my 2000 fatboy and full size hard bags .

[@JamesFrost74659]

Hoy, Right on. I have all but the quick throttle grip. I like that, thanks mate.

[@TheBadgers]

Thanks for Watching

[@RickMidds]

For the phone holder you need one with a vibration damper. It’s a known fact that the bouncing and vibrations from a Harley can mess up an iPhone camera. Don’t know if that applies to Android phones.

[@TheBadgers]

Never had an issue on my Harley it is a softail so it doesn’t vibrate the same as most

[@morrisdennis]

Ciro cup holder a definite 👍and a cell holder...

[@BillTheHarleyGuy]

i'll be riding out of Michigan to Florida on my 07 Dyna Super Glide in March. one of the 3 bikes i have to ride. i can't afford anything else and love what i do have.great video as always👍

[@TheBadgers]

Awesome that sounds like a great ride. We were in Michigan last summer might still be a little cold in March Brrr.

[@BillTheHarleyGuy]

@@-MrRichBiker1967 no i split my vacation time from my job to do what i do.i wish i made a living riding haha

[@BillTheHarleyGuy]

@@TheBadgers when i leave in March it will be snowing 👍

[@dabishop9060]

True Words,Before my RGS ran a Softail Standard for years long distance. Everything removable for sort runs. Comes down to Your only limited by your Imagination. Stay Well....you did get tested on poker run..

[@TheBadgers]

Thanks for watching Da, you are correct only limitation is your imagination have a great weekend.

[@bstrong5008]

I have a cup holder on my fb114 bars and I also have bags with bottle holders It's a game changer . I have the quad lock with wireless charger. I have got a windshield

[@TheBadgers]

Nice to stay hydrated while riding

[@bstrong5008]

@The Badgers yup you stay hydrated Easley no sweat lol

[@kennethwise7108]

Cool stuff, I've got an older Fatboy and love it. Wish I could find me another cheap one.

[@L2fish]

Good video. My brother rode across country twice on a Sportster. Insane!

[@williamlancto9180]

Is it possible to put hard bags and keep the detachable backrest?

[@TheBadgers]

Yes my silver bike has both

[@ericmhz6409]

That's cool stuff my friend. nice tips. I also got myself a 2014 FB Lo and i love the bike. To me there's no other bike that represents motorcycle better. It's raw, without much fanciness around it. Just a big nice looking old school beast. Hey, by the way, What do you recommend for iphone charger and how to connect it to the bike? There are probably several different ways you can do it, but I noticed that at the front, just below the headlight, there's a connector hanging around and nothing connected to it. It seems that i could use it, but i dont know if there's a wire harness with the right connector that i can get, to plug in there. I saw in this video that you use the battery tender connector to hook up a charger, but I heard that it can slowly drain your battery due to current leakage from the charger...Have you noticed anything?...I don't know, still trying to figure it out. Anyway, cool channel, Thanks Sir.

[@TheBadgers]

I use a dual usb that is connected directly to the battery, that way I have a spare outlet for whatever I may need or if one no longer works. Here is a link to the one I use: amzn.to/3qdzGVM

[@davidmccall4776]

I suggest you also pack a large tube of Preparation-X! Been there, done that!

[@TheBadgers]

Why the bike rides awesome 165k and still going strong

[@davidmccall4776]

@@TheBadgers The prep-H is not for the bike, but your sore butt!😅😂🤣

[@TheBadgers]

I’m know what you are implying and I am saying I have rode it 165k with no issues

[@davidmccall4776]

@@TheBadgers * Your butt, or your bike? I'm confused. I've also sat astraddle of a bike, from coast to coast, and I don't care how tough you, or your bike is, your butt too, has a story to tell. I was just trying to inject a little humor into this dark world, and meant no disrespect to you, or your bike. Ride free brother!

[@chkmte5944]

Been subscribed for a while.....I appreciate the road trips on softail and since I've started touring i had to make a decision....buy a touring bike (which will not fit in the garage nor can I afford) or take my softail and Frankenstein it! So I did the ladder. You and your wife were definitely the inspiration to purchase the hardbags....I also have added Cup holder, usb's, phone holders, and some other add ons for personal comfort....... Keep up the great work on posting your vids and hope to meet you guys out on the road sometime! CHKMTE

[@TheBadgers]

This is awesome we love our softails they are just great bikes, you just have to set them up for what kind of riding you want to do. Can't wait to meet you on the road.

[@jeffdaily9516]

Were did you get highway pegs I’ve been searching and can only find the ones that attach to crash bar

[@Wind.Road.Therapy]

Ahhh, the doorbell, but you didn't get me this time! Ha! I'm doing good with your list, just don't have a windscreen bag.

[@TheBadgers]

Time for a windscreen bag lol time to switch up the doorbell you are getting used to it.

[@Wind.Road.Therapy]

@@TheBadgers gonna have to make some modifications to one, as my windscreen does not have a cross bar. Ding Dong 🔔

[@tamiewilson5629]

What seat would you Recommend for a short girl? Want some thing that will pop me up closer to the gas tank to feel more secure

[@TheBadgers]

Seats are a really tough thing to recommend as each body is built differently. I would look for a company that will let you return it if it isn't what you are looking for. Ultimate Seats in Daytona Florida does this so you may reach out to them tell em The Badger sent you.

[@petermatty4302]

Hi Papa Badger Your Fatboy tourer/cruiser video ticked a lot of boxes for me - brilliant! I have toured/camped my Fatboy all over Europe & my Heritage saddlebags + small strap on tent was sufficient However I am arriving in the USA May 1st 2023 bringing my own bike for up to 3 months of “lifelong (at least since I was 15!) dream-fantasy” Questions. Please I have thoroughly hunted around KZbin to try and find my wish list of campsites I.e not too big - I don’t need to be entertained - reasonably good facilities (but not averse to employing my “wild pooping” kit) Any help/recommendations for sites or apps (I have WikiCamps but i find it long winded research) that might cater for me would be HUGELY appreciated 🤞

[@bstrong5008]

I carry tools and jumper box extra oil

[@TheBadgers]

Me too

[@jamesharmon6879]

CIro is the best phone holder

[@TheBadgers]

Glad you like Ciro mine works just fine at 25% of the cost

[@mtlvlgmnfishing]

I am looking at a fat boy S and a street glide special. I really like the fat boy tho

[@TheBadgers]

Both great bikes I am a Fatboy fan myself

[@burtclarke6942]

I ordered and received the cup holder that you linked to. Much smaller diameter than I was expecting. I like that it fits between the bars and the windshield, but what size and kind of Yeti cup did you find that fits this thing?

[@TheBadgers]

It was pretty tight when I first got it but after using it a bit, it loosened up and works great I would take the cup you want to use and push it in the holder and leave sit for a few days.

[@RobinDaelman]

I have a FB 2021 and did meanwhile 8000 km with it in Europe. I like the vike and his performance very much but the seat after 100km feels terrible. Any tips?

[@TheBadgers]

I would find a company that can redo the seat for you, they can customize the fit and padding, even change the covering on it if you wanted it to match the bike

[@Fatschwab]

I don’t know what I was expecting but it wasn’t this

[@TheBadgers]

@@Fatschwab congrats you found something you weren’t even looking for that takes talent for sure

[@whatsbruin59]

Do you use an engine guard ?

[@TheBadgers]

No engine guard for me my highway pegs mount to the frame

[@John-ob7dh]

​@TheBadgers I must admit my mustache engine guard on my fat boy saved the bike on a low speed drop.NO damage on the bike ,small scrape under the bar.

[@toddmartin8869]

Hello a quick question or two. Does rain mess with the USB ports you connected? And how much draw on the electrical system can the Fatboy handle?? Aux lights,heated geat and GPS able to run off the bike?

[@TheBadgers]

Hey Todd, no issues with water in the usb. I have never had any issues with the system, I charge my phone, have aux lights, and sometimes charge a camera while traveling

[@leonsly9026]

Do you have any Badger t shirts for sale?

[@TheBadgers]

Yes we do supportbikers.com/shop-gear/ Thanks for watching!!

[@leonsly9026]

Thanks for the reply I'll order a few shirts next week. Keep doing what you guys do I love all your videos. And always be safe on the road.

[@lazydogscampsite]

Is it possible to add a tachometer to my 97 fatboy? Thanks in advance.

[@TheBadgers]

Absolutely

[@lazydogscampsite]

Good how would I go about doing that? Considering the bike is 25 years old now I just thought that it would look pretty good on there. A functional tachometer. Thanks

[@TheBadgers]

@@lazydogscampsite figure out how and where you want to mount it. Get the tach you want to use, follow the installation directions included with your new tach

[@allentrevena6841]

You want a Quad lock phone holder

[@TheBadgers]

Why?? I have used mine for over 50k mikes and it works awesome not to mention it is 1/4 of the price

[@StevyFaux]

Drilled the holes once and it fit perfect… nerd!

[@TheBadgers]

Word!!

[@billgraham4630]

You stop and get a coffee or water five minutes

[@TheBadgers]

huh???