Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy
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| Manufacturer | Harley-Davidson |
|---|---|
| Production | Since 1990 |
| Engine | 1,340 cc (82 cu in) – 1,584 cc (96.7 cu in) Twin-Cam V-Twin[1] |
| Transmission | Gear (Primary) / Belt (final drive) |
| Wheelbase | 1,636 mm (64.4 in) |
The Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy is a V-twin motorcycle and one of the best selling models[2] produced by Harley-Davidson. Designed by Willie G. Davidson and Louie Netz, their prototype Fat Boy was built for the Daytona Bike Week rally in Daytona Beach in 1989.[2] The Fat Boy is unusual for having solid-cast disc wheels.[3]
Softail frame
The frame used on the Fat Boy originated with the 1984 Softail which appears like a rigid chassis but has hidden springs. Engineer Bill Davis began experimenting with the idea and was originally turned down by Harley-Davidson, who later bought the rights and redesigned the frame in-house.[4]
Development
In 1994 that the exhaust was changed to a seamless type and the master cylinder and switch gear were improved in 1996. A new twin cam 1450cc engine was introduced in 1999 and in 2002 bullet-style indicators were added with an alarm and immobiliser.[5]
The 15th anniversary in 2005 was marked with a custom version for one year only with custom paint options, custom wheels, screaming eagle engine and added accessories.[5]
In 2006 the engine was upgraded to a larger twin cam 1584cc model[5] and a six speed gearbox.[4]
The Fat Boy Lo
The Fat Boy Lo introduced in 2010 featured the lowest seat height on any Harley motorcycle.[3]
Media appearances
The Fat Boy is featured in the movies Terminator 2 and Terminator: Genisys. The motorcycle used in Terminator 2 is currently on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum.[6] The Fat Boy has also appeared in Sons of Anarchy, Wild Hogs and CSI: Miami[3] as well as numerous other films and TV productions.[7]
References
- ↑ "MOTO USA". Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- 1 2 "Milwaukee Journal Sentinel". Milwaukee Wisconsin Journal Sentinel. Retrieved 28 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Harley Fat Boy History". Harley-Davidson. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- 1 2 "Harley Fat Boy Launch". Sump Magazine. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- 1 2 3 "Harley Fat Boy Development". Hogrides. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
- ↑ "'Terminator' Fat Boy preserved". Motorbike Writer. Retrieved 26 October 2016.
- ↑ "Harley-Davidson Fat Boy in movies and TV series". IMDB. Retrieved 25 October 2016.