The complete History of the FAT BOY

Willie G. Davidson

Willie G. Davidson is born during the lowest production year of Harley-Davidson. Also HD celebrates their 30th anniversary.

KnuckleHead

Introduction of the ´36 EL KnuckleHead. This iconic motorcycle turned the world upside down with its timeless design and advanced technology. The Overhead Valves (OHV), the Circulating oil system and introduction of the Horse Shoe oil tank are the most known aspect of the EL.
From the side the Knucklehead cleary has one of the most beautifull lines of all motorcycles; the Classic hardtail stance. You can draw a straight line frome the highest point off the steering plate all the way through the center rear wheel. This classic line will be persued on the the softail models all the way to 2018.

Hydra Glide PanHead

With the introduction of the telescopic front suspension on the '49 FL Hydra Glide Harley leaves the springer style suspension behind. 
Some big similarities between

this "Hydra Glide" and the  Fat Boy

are obviously the front fork as well

as the HeadLight trim assembly.

The Buy Back

13 members (including Willie G.) buys back the Harley Daivdson rights from AMF.

"The Eagle Soars Alone"

The Big Introduction

This is considered one of the most important years for the Company. Introducing not only a brand new Engine but a new platform as well.
This was the first year that the Evolution engine could be chosen, just like a brand new Softail frame.

Hit the Beach

In the years '88 & '89 Harley prepares two prototypes of the Fat Boy for Will G. and Louie Netz to ride to Daytona Bike Week. 

Willie G. was regularly present at meetings. He did this mainly to strengthen the bond with the public, to look at the latest trends and to ask the public's opinion. A tradition that Harley Davidson still lives up to today.

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PS. If somebody has got any pictures of these protoypes please contact me!

There it is!

As you all may know the FLSTF was first unveiled in ´90. It was a powerful no-nonsense cruiser designed for short drives or long weekend road trips. The clean old school looks of the bike did attract a wide variety of riders. 

"I`ll be back"

One of the most mesmorizing quotes in history. Arnold swarzenegger plays the roll of a T-800 Terminator in the second movie of the franchise: Terminator 2 Judgement Day.

A Black Fat boy almost immediately plays an important role in the film and due to one of the most iconic chase scenes in film history the Fat Boy sales increased significantly.

The Director and writer James Cameron bought the 1991 Fat Boy straight from a local dealer.Robert Patrick who

played the role of the

T-1000 Terminator is

actually a Co-Owner of a

Harley Dealership these days.

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90 Year Anniversay HD

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95 Year Anniversay HD

Harley does exist 95 years and sends an anniversary line up into the world. Special emblems on the covers, tank and air filter were added. Also all the models were available with a special two tone color; Beige and brown.

The Last Year

The last year for the Evolution engine we all love.

Twin Cam 88

Harley celebrates one year before the new millennium with a brand new engine; the Twin cam. Every model in the Harley line up is equipped with this new 1450cc V-twin. This beast produces more horse power and more torque and stays a lot cooler doin’ it.

Inject!

First year of the FLSTFI a injection operated Fat Boy

100 Year Anniversary HD

Harley Davidson celebrates their 100th anniversary! Of course the number 1 motorcycle factory launches a special line up. The motorcycle became available in three special one year only colors. The colors White, Black/silver and Black were all parted by a silver diamond patterned line. All of the 2003 bikes got new special anniversary emblems and the engine got a small detail as well. In the base off the V-twin you can find a small emblem which is cast.

Low Carb Diet

The 2004 FLSTF wasn´t different than the years before but it's the last year you can still choose between a classic carburetor and a modern Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI) system.

Let's Celebrate!

The Fat Boy became available with a 140 in the front and a 200 wide tire in the back! Also the Fat Boy joined the CVO program to commemorate its 15th anniversary and the bike was equipped with a lot of nice features. To start the cruiser was a lot lower than the original models, as well as a solo seat called the "steel pan." All across the motor there where special chrome parts added such ass grips, floorboards, risers, bolt covers. Also the FLSTFSE (SE stands for Screamin’ Eagle) rolled on a new set of 17” Road Winder forged aluminum wheels. This was the first Harley Fat Boy with standard 4 pistons rear brake, hydraulic clutch and siren alarm. The Screamin 'Eagle Fat Boy had the 1690 cc Twin Cam 103 stroker engine and was available in three optional two-tone color schemes with special grinding effects. Harley manufactured 3,400 CVO Fat Boys this year.

                                     15 Year Anniversary FLSTF
A special 15th Anniversary version of the bulky cruiser was also introduced. Special features include a unique silver color or a vivid black color, 24K gold-plated tank emblem, double-stitched seat, a gold-striped air cleaner cover, timer cover and ignition switch plate, a big, chrome headlight, rider floor boards, a fat front fork, plus solid-disc wheels with wide tires mounted on them. All of these features are inspired by the first 1990 Fat Boy. Harley produced a limited number of Screamin' Eagle Fat Boys for the 2005 model year. Despite that fact, the 15th Anniversary Fat Boy is a limited edition bike that comes stock with a motor that's a full 100cc bigger - 1550cc to be exact. The extra power for the 96-cubic-inch, air-cooled Twin-Cam 88B V-Twin motor does come from a Screamin' Eagle Big Bore Kit. 
 

MidLife Crisis?

Wild Hogs is in the cinema. Actor Tim Allen rides a Fat Boy on the big screen.

Twin Cam 96 was introduced.

Open Sesame!

105 Year Anniversary HD was introduced with a beautifull two tone color and a lot of special badges.
The Harley Davidson Museum in Milwuakee opens it´s doors to the public. And yes......there is a Grey Ghost on display!

Fat Boy Lo FLSTFB

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Twin Cam 103

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110 Year Anniversary HD

110 Year Anniversary HD was introduced with a beautifull two tone color and a lot of special badges.

De Agostini Model Space Fat Boy

This exclusive Die Cast company happens to introduce a 1:4 Solid metal model of the bike we all love. Including sounds and lighting it is a must have for fans of the 1990 FLSTF.

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Told you I was coming back

Little bit different this time. In Terminator Genisys Jason Clarke jumps a Harley Fat Boy on a bus. It didn't end well fo the bike though.

Another big year

115 Year Anniversary HD
Face Lift for the Fat Boy. (it took me along while to get used to it)
New Softial frame
Introduction of the M8 engine
 

Let's build it!

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FLFB 107 
FLFBS 114
LEGO creator launches a model of the "new"M8 Fatboy. With a working engine and 1023 pieces itwas a nice present during christmas.

30 Year FLSTF

Okay now it start to really like the new

M8 Fat Boy! Milwaukee launches a true

"Bat Man Style Bike" with a reference to

the real icon! A totally blacked out bike

with beautiful bronze-colored accents

was presented in a similar fashion as

exactly 30 ago!