Everything You Should Know About the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy
The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy secured itself an indelible place in the common imagination after its appearance in the film “Terminator 2: Judgment Day,” and it has remained one of Harley-Davidson's top-selling motorcycles from the moment that it first came on the scene in 1990. You can find new and used Harley-Davidson Fat Boys for sale on eBay, and this guide can help you what you need to know before you make the decision to buy one.
What are the main features of the Harley Fat Boy?
The Fat Boy is so named because of its massive presence and wide, dramatic handlebars. Beyond that very distinctive look, here are a few of the other basic features of this particular bike.
- Type: The valuable Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is a cruiser motorcycle.
- Engine: Every Fat Boy comes with a V-twin engine. Models made from 1990 to 1999 had a 1340 cc evolution engine. From 2000 to 2006, they used 1450 cc Twin Cam engines, and from 2006 to 2017, these were upgraded to 1584 cc engines. From 2018 on, the Fat Boy FLFB used a 1746 cc engine, and the FLFBS uses a 1868 cc engine.
- Brakes: The Harley-Davidson Fat Boy uses disc brakes.
- Transmission: Fat Boys have primary chain transmission and final belt transmissions.
In 2010, there was also a "Fat Boy Lo" created that had the lowest-ever Harley seat height.
Buying a custom-made Harley Fat Boy
Over the years, Harley-Davidson has built up a legion of passionate and loyal followers and enthusiasts who like to modify their bikes in all sorts of ways. You can find many specially modified Fat Boys for sale on eBay that have all sorts of additional features. What these can be is really only limited by the creativity of the hobbyist, but they may include things like stronger or more fuel-efficient engines, better air filters or brakes, custom paint jobs, or added accessories like back rests and mirrors.
Buying used or classic Harley Fat Boys
As when buying any used vehicle, you should exercise care in examining the eBay listings for used Harley Fat Boys. The more details there are in the listing, the better. When you see a one, however, you should remember a few things.
First, the older the model year, the less expensive the bike is likely to be. Mileage and price will vary inversely as well. Customised or restored bikes will almost always be significantly more expensive than other kinds though an affordable Harley Fat Boy can easily be found on eBay.
Milwaukee-Eight™ Big Twin Engine
A powerful, smooth-running engine with crisp throttle response and a pure, soul-satisfying rumble.
Bright Chrome Finishes
An all-you-can eat portion of sculpted bright chrome gives the Fat Boy™ motorcycle a look that’ll make a big impact.
Steamroller Stance
A muscular look thanks to solid-disc Lakester wheels wrapped in the widest front tire we’ve ever offered from the factory at 160mm combined with a rear tire at 240mm.
Signature LED Forward Lighting
Darkness-defying lighting that gives you great visibility at night.
High Performance Front Suspension
Sophisticated suspension technology provides the performance of a racing-style cartridge fork for reduced weight with linear damping characteristics.
High Performance Rear Mono Shock
Easily adjustable mono-shock rear suspension allows for dynamic cornering while preserving the hardtail look.