Touring On Your Harley Davidson Fatboy Top 5 Things To Change Before A Long Distance Ride.

[@DevlinSyde68]

rode my 2010 Fatboy Lo from North Central Iowa to Reno a few years ago and loved it. now i've made a detachable tour pak and can't want for my next trip

[@TheBadgers]

Sounds like a great trip, you made a tour pak that is awesome.

[@DevlinSyde68]

@@TheBadgers wish there was a way to share pics. It's kind of badass lol

[@TheBadgers]

@@DevlinSyde68 are you on Facebook?? If so join our group supportbikers and you can share all the pics you want

[@DevlinSyde68]

@@TheBadgers i AM on facebook.......i will look y'all up

[@TheBadgers]

@@DevlinSyde68 perfect I will look for your request to join the group

[@demented_cycles]

Thanks for this video. These tips can definitely translate to my Honda VLX1300!

[@TheBadgers]

Absolutely bikes are basically the same design

[@michaelspicer1236]

Hey , brother , just a shout out of appreciation, I enjoy your channel. Just put an 07 FB in my life, and I love it. You provide great insight into the tweeks and functional usages. My first thought on my sled was to make it more of a touring bike for comfort and to be able to strip it down quickly to ride local too. I'm happy to have found your channel. Ride On!

[@TheBadgers]

Thanks for the kind words I am glad you are enjoying your Fatboy it is my favorite bike hands down. Enjoy the ride

[@michaelspicer1236]

@@TheBadgers I have a lot to learn. This is my first Harley but I have been a big fan of the Fatboy since I rented one in 05. I can see why it's your favorite.

[@eagle1845]

I bought a 2022 Fat Boy, I’ll put a detachable windshield on my bike but I hate the look of windshields on my bike, I want my bike as naked as possible. I do need to replace the stock seat, after an hour it’s absolutely killing my butt. I’m looking for detachable leather bags, the Harley bags for $900+ are garbage, not leather, probably made in China, terrible reviews so I’m shopping around, found a great place online, all leather, very expensive, big money on the seat and bags coming up. Great video, thanks.

[@RJSerp]

Great video! I like your highway peg mounts!

[@TheBadgers]

Thanks they do work great

[@Patriot-lh1ct]

Enjoy the vids, keep them coming!!

[@TheBadgers]

Thanks for watching!!

[@RobinDaelman]

Thx for the video. I am an owner of a fb 2021.. i really like it but i am wonderimg why you don't exchange it with a road king standard. For long distance riding this bike have most standard what you are buying in addition and the main frame chassis (incl. Rubber) makes it a difference too on these touring bikes no? Ok, they don't have usb installed from the factory and don't have led lights. But that you can change/add easily. What is your opinion?

[@TheBadgers]

Great question, the Road King is a great bike, but I love the softails. The balanced motor, they are lighter, and in my opinion more agile than the Road King. I have less money in all 4 of my bikes than 1 new Road King would cost me. I worked at a Harley Dealership for a few years and I have ridden them all, my favorite bike hands down is the Softail lineup.

[@Wind.Road.Therapy]

All great recommendations even if you don't have a Fat Boy. I like the touring cases, though I haven't toured yet, I wonder if that will fit my bike?

[@TheBadgers]

hmm may take some modification to fit your bike

[@Wind.Road.Therapy]

@@TheBadgers the search will continue....

[@peterjones4621]

I just bought a new 20022 Fat Boy, I want to do some short traveling and I appreciate your putting this video together, it really helps. One question, do you recommend I purchase a windshield from Harley, a detachable? I see they have a 19 inch and a 15 inch, I'm leaning toward the smaller 15 inch, your thoughts please? Oh , two more things, I'm getting cruise control and heated hand grips. Thank you!

[@TheBadgers]

I like the shorter windshields myself, but it is truly riders choice. Hopefully you have the ability to try a bike with both sizes before you buy

[@Alliwantedwasapepsi]

On my last long ride I forgot my electric vest. Riding all day long in the rain, makes for a miserable experience even in the middle of summer.

[@TheBadgers]

A day of rain can be miserable for sure good rain gear is a must. Our friend has a electric vest she got stuck in heavy rain and said it was shocking her lol.

[@johnbonnell7840]

Great video, just subscribed, not a big crash bar guy either, what year fatboy did you mount those highway pegs to? Sorry for this dumb question but how best to measure my frame down-tubes for fitment?

[@TheBadgers]

Thanks for subscribing, it is a 2005 cvo Fatboy you can use a soft tape measure to measure them.

[@ronaldatwater2906]

Good evening, did you get the long or short seat?

[@machine1600]

I just Bought a 2005 Red CVO fatboy with 30,000 miles. Can you tell me anything specific about the engine as far as maintenance goes. I read something about cam chain tensioners. anything would be helpful. thanks

[@TheBadgers]

Yes cam chain tensioner is a issue with these bikes. I personally got rid of them and went gear drive

[@ErinJoKeck]

How does the Fatboy handle on roads like Iron Mtn and Needles Hwy in the Black Hills?

[@TheBadgers]

Awesome wouldn’t want any other bike. Lighter and more agile than the baggers kinda that perfect in between

[@RonSchwab-s8o]

Hi Ron here I have a 2005 Screaming Eagle fat boy like your silver one. I have a shield on my helmet

[@lancewingfield2259]

Where did you get your highway pegs? I'd like to get some that mount to the frame, I don't car for crash bars.

[@TheBadgers]

You will want the highway pegs amzn.to/3tI5Yen and the extensions amzn.to/3rqADu5

[@lancewingfield2259]

@@TheBadgers thank you, keep your head on a swivel ✌️

[@TheBadgers]

@@lancewingfield2259 Very welcome if I can ever help don't hesitate to ask

[@lancewingfield2259]

@@TheBadgers last question lol, they come with pegs, so do I really need the extended pegs?

[@TheBadgers]

@@lancewingfield2259 so depends where you're going to run them, I run them low and behind my brake pedal and shifter so for it to be long enough to put my feet on it yes. If your going higher you would probably be fine with no extensions

[@fredmeyer3063]

What year is the silver Fat Boy (that has 117,000 miles)? It's great to hear about being able to put on the miles like that. Thanks.

[@TheBadgers]

It is a 2005 Cvo Fatboy and now has over 135,000 miles. Thanks for watching

[@fredmeyer3063]

@@TheBadgers That's great to hear. I just bought a '10 Fat Boy Lo and am hoping to get many years (and miles) of enjoyment with it.

[@TheBadgers]

@@fredmeyer3063 you will love it just make sure to do your maintenance and enjoy the ride.

[@tonysanta-maria4116]

Hey Badger..interested in buying a 2006 cvo fat boy..supposedly with lowered suspension compared to standard fat boy..I had a 06 softail duece before and found the ride a bit harder than I like. Does the fat boy ride harsh compared to other softails? Is there suspension upgrade you recommend for the cvo or other fat boy suspension? THankyou I really appreciate your channel and look forward to your response...I am ready to buy but don't want to regret it.

[@TheBadgers]

I personally don't think they ride harder, but there are a few factors. First did you know you can adjust the factory shocks?? I have ran the factory originals in mine for over 135,000 and don't mind them at all. As far as replacements go I have HEARD legends make good replacements, but I have no experience with them.

[@bradleydraper4468]

Can you tell me the make & model of the Fatboy seat with the bake rest, cheers.

[@TheBadgers]

It is a corbin seat here is a link to the webpage www.corbin.com/harley/softail/2kstdte.shtml

[@MandyThemachine]

Those luggage bags would work so much better if one had a luggage cart to use at the hotel lmao 😜 nope I’m never going to let that die!!!!! 😂🤣

[@TheBadgers]

Lol no doubt about it

[@stevenpacheco7729]

Can a rider like my self who is 5'4 im a short rider can ride one of these fatboy's? It's been my dream bike ever since the movie Ternimater 2

[@TheBadgers]

Absolutely you can also get a different seat to help it fit you better or even lower it

[@stevenpacheco7729]

Awesome! Thank's Badgers. I'm still a new rider but one day I'll get one of these fatboys matte black with matte black rims. Ill change the seat and lowering it.

[@Hugh-Janus_1776]

​@stevenpacheco7729 I don't know if you got your Fatboy yet, or of you've done more homework, but the version with the black rims is the Fatboy Lo. It came with a slightly narrowed, but usable (for the driver [not so great for passenger]) seat, and lowered suspension.

[@steakhoagie]

I have a 91 FatBoy and when I get on the Interstate and get up to 65mph the engine is screaming at me and I'm afraid it's going to explode.

[@TheBadgers]

Hmm mine will do 80-90 all day with zero issues, you have the ultimate motor those things are bullet proof.

[@HoneyBeagle]

Ya it’s in your head. My 99 is an evo and it just purrs at 70-75

[@NK-rs2jp]

Get a full face helmet world of difference.

[@TTyme0000]

Thank you❤… My. Wife an I will be using my Fatty. She’s on the back,

[@matthewwilliambenjamin2715]

Cruise control??

[@Nightsider-xr5lx]

Get a decent throttle lock or even a throttle control assistant. The assistant let's you use the heel of you thumb allowing you to stretch your fingers. Used on an 09 Sportster 1200 from Mentor, OH down to Pigeon Forge, TN. Definitely helped a lot on that ride.