2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Softail Fat Boy Lo Review

2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Softail Fat Boy Lo

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2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Softail Fat Boy Lo Review

Fat, dark and strong, this down-and-dirty version of the custom icon is the big dog on the road

Building on the Fat Boy® legacy, the Fat Boy® Lo brought a darker, slammed appearance to the world of boulevard cruisers. From front to back, this custom cruiser shows attitude, with custom, black bullet hole wheels, a denim black frame, blacked-out covers and header shields, and satin chrome in all the places mirror chrome would normally reside. A slammed, narrow-cut seat rides just 24.25-inches off the ground, while the forward foot controls and low, 1.25-inch handlebar create a secure stance that inspires a cruising state of mind. With the new addition of anti-lock brakes in the Security Package option, the Fat Boy Lo truly remains at the head of the pack.

2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Softail Fat Boy Lo Model Highlights

NEW Rigid-mounted, counter-balanced Twin Cam103B™ V-Twin engine with Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
NEW Low profile, 1.25-inch internally-wired handlebar
NEW Paint color options
- Seat is lower and narrower for an easy reach to the ground
- Leather tank panel with
Harley-Davidson® medallion
- Satin-chrome tank console and side badges
- Bullet Hole Disc Cast Aluminum wheels with black centers and machined outer rims
- Denim Black frame, swingarm, front shock covers, derby cover, horn cover, coil cover, oil tank, and air cleaner cover
- Gloss Black triple clamp covers and nacelle, headlight bucket, air cleaner cover trim ring, rear fender supports, footboards
- Black powder-coated powertrain with satin-chrome covers
- Rear suspension lowered 1.15-inch
- 200 mm rear tire
- Over/under shotgun exhaust with satin-chrome mufflers and muffler shields, and flat-black header shields
- Half-moon black rider floorboards
- Stainless steel 1.25-inch, internally-wired handlebar
- Rolled edge front fender
- Full-coverage rear fender

2012 Harley-Davidson FLSTFB Softail Fat Boy Lo Key Features and Benefits

- 6-Speed Cruise Drive® Transmission
- Horseshoe oil tank
- Five-gallon fuel tank

Specifications
US MSRP Price: Vivid Black $16,649, Solids $17,034 USD

Dimensions
Length 94.3 in. (2395 mm)
Overall Width 39.0 in. (990 mm)
Overall Height 43.1 in. (1095 mm)
Seat Height:
- Laden2 24.3 in. (616 mm)
- Unladen 26.4 in. (669 mm)
Ground Clearance 4.8 in. (122 mm)
Rake (steering head) 31.6°
Fork Angle 31.6°
Trail 5.8 in. (147 mm)
Wheelbase 64.5 in. (1638 mm)

Tires (Dunlop® Harley-Davidson® Series, radial blackwall front and rear):
- Front – D408F 140/75R17 67V
- Rear – D407 200/55R17 78V
Fuel Capacity 5.0 gal. (18.9 L) (warning light at approximately 1.0 gal.)
Oil Capacity (w/filter) 3.5 qts. (3.3 L)
Transmission Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)
Primary Chain
Case Capacity 1.0 qt. (.95 L)

Weight:
- As Shipped 700 lbs. (318.0 kg)
- In Running Order 731 lbs. (332.0 kg)
- Gross Vehicle Weight Rating 1160 lbs. (526.0 kg)
- Gross Axle Weight Rating:
- Front 430 lbs. (195.0 kg)
- Rear 730 lbs. (331.0 kg)

Engine
Engine Air-cooled, Twin Cam 103BTM
Valves Pushrod-operated, overhead valves with hydraulic, self-adjusting lifters; two valves per cylinder
Bore x Stroke 3.875 in. x 4.38 in. (98.4 mm x 111.1 mm)
Displacement 103 cu. in. (1690 cc)
Compression Ratio 9.6:1
Fuel System3 Electronic Sequential Port Fuel Injection (ESPFI)
Air Cleaner Paper, washable
Lubrication System Pressurized, dry-sump

Drivetrain
Primary Drive Chain, 34/46 ratio
Final Drive Belt, 32/66 ratio
Clutch Multi-plate, wet
Transmission 6-Speed Cruise Drive®
Gear Ratios (overall): U.S.
- 1st 9.311
- 2nd 6.454
- 3rd 4.793
- 4th 3.882
- 5th 3.307
- 6th 2.79

Chassis
Frame Mild steel tubular frame; rectangular section backbone; stamped, cast, and forged junctions; forged fender supports; MIG welded
Swingarm Mild steel, round tube sections, forged junctions; MIG welded
Front Forks 41.3 mm telescopic, “beer can” covers
Rear Shocks Hidden, horizontal-mounted, coil-over
Wheels4: Black Bullet Hole Cast Aluminum Disc
- Front 17 in. x 3.5 in. (432 mm x 89 mm)
- Rear 17 in. x 6 in. (432 mm x 152 mm)
Brakes:
- Caliper Type 4-piston front and 2-piston rear
- Rotor Type (diameter x width): Patented, uniform expansion rotors
- Front 11.5 in. x .2 in. (292 mm x 5.1 mm)
- Rear 11.5 in. x .23 in. (292 mm x 5.8 mm)
- Anti-lock Braking System: Available

Suspension Travel:
- Front Wheel 5.1 in. (130 mm)
- Rear Wheel 3.6 in. (91 mm)

Performance
Engine Torque5 (per J1349):
- North America 98.7 ft. lbs. @ 3000 RPM (134 Nm @ 3000 RPM)
Lean Angle (per J1168):
- Right 25.6°
- Left 25.2°

Fuel Economy6 (EPA urban/highway test) 42 mpg (5.6 L/100 km)

COLOR OPTIONS
Solids
- Vivid Black
- Big Blue Pearl
- Brilliant Silver Pearl
- Black Denim

U.S. MSRP
Vivid Black $16,649
Solids $17,034

Electric
Battery (per Battery Council International Rating)
Sealed, maintenance-free, 12V, 19-amp/hour, 270 cca
Charging Three-phase, 38-amp system (439W @ 13V, 2000 rpm, 489W max power @ 13V)
Starting 1.2 kW electric with solenoid shift starter motor engagement
Lights (as per country regulation):
- Headlamp (quartz halogen) 55-watt low beam, 60-watt high beam
- Tail/Stop Lights 8W/28W (5W/21W)
- Turn Signal Lights 28W (21W) self-canceling
- Indicator Lamps: High beam, neutral, low oil pressure, turn signals, engine diagnostics, security system7 (optional), 6-speed, low fuel warnings

Warranty
Warranty8 24 months (unlimited mileage)
Service Interval9 First 1000 miles (1600 km), every 5000 miles (8000 km) thereafter

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