Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy
ManufacturerHarley-Davidson
ProductionSince 1990
Engine1,340 cc (82 cu in) Twin-Cam V-Twin[1]
TransmissionGear (Primary) / Belt (final drive)
Wheelbase1,636 mm (64.4 in)

The Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Fat Boy is a V-Twin motorcycle made by Harley-Davidson. Designed by Willie G. Davidson and Louie Netz the Fat Boy is unusual for having solid-cast disc wheels.[3]

Development

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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.[4]

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.[4]

In 2006 the enine was upgraded to a larger[4] twin cam 1584cc model.[4]

The Fat Boy Lo

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The Fat Boy Lo introduced in 2010 featured the lowest seat height on any Harley motorcycle.[3]

Media Apperances

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The Fat Boy featured in the movies Terminator 2 and Terminator: Genisys. The motorcycle used in Terminator 2 is currently on display at the Harley-Davidson Museum. The Fat Boy has also appeared in Sons of Anarchy, Wild Hogs and CSI: Miami[3] as well as numerous films and TV productions.[5]

References

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  1. ^ "MOTO USA". Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  2. ^ Harley-Davidson: The Legend. Konemann. p. 255.
  3. ^ a b c "Harley Fat Boy History". Harley-Davidson. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  4. ^ a b c d "Harley Fat Boy Development". Hogrides. Retrieved 25 October 2016.
  5. ^ "Harley-Davidson Fat Boy in movies and TV series". IMDB. Retrieved 25 October 2016.