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2004 Harley-Davidson Softail® Fat Boy

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2004 Harley-Davidson Softail® Fat Boy

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2004 Harley-Davidson Softail® Fat Boy Specifications

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Identification
Model Type  Cruiser
BASE MSRP(US)  $16,245.00
Dealers Harley-Davidson Dealers
Warranty  24
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Finance
Engine:  
Engine Brand Name  Twin Cam 88B®
Engine Type  V Twin
Cylinders  2
Engine Stroke  4-Stroke
Torque (Ft Lbs/Nm)  85 / 115
Torque RPM  3000
Cooling  Air
Valves  4
Valves Per Cylinder  2
Valve Configuration  OHV
Bore (mm/in)  95 / 3.75
Stroke (mm/in)  102 / 4
Displacement (cc/ci)  1442 / 88
Compression Ratio  8.9:1
Starter  Electric
Fuel Requirements  Premium
US Miles Per Gallon (Hwy/City)  50 / 42
Fuel Type  Gas
Fuel Injector  No
Carburetor  Yes
Number Of Carburetors  1
Carburetor Size (mm)  40
Carburetion Type  Carburetor
Transmission:  
Transmission Type  Manual
Number Of Speeds  5
Overdrive  No
Primary Drive (Rear Wheel)  Belt
Gear Ratio (1/2/3/4/5)  10.11 / 6.96 / 4.95 / 3.86 / 3.15
Reverse  No
Heel Toe Shifter  Standard
Wheels & Tires:  
Wheels Composition  Aluminum
Chromed  No
Tire Brand  Dunlop®
Front Tire Aspect Ratio  90
Front Tire Speed Rating  H
Front Wheel Diameter  16
Rear Tire Width  150
Rear Tire Aspect Ratio  80
Rear Tire Speed Rating  H
Rear Wheel Diameter  16
Front Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop MT90B16 72H
Rear Tire (Full Spec)  Dunlop 150/80 HR16
Brakes:  
Front Brake Type  Disc
Front Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.5 / 292
Rear Brake Type  Disc
Rear Brake Diameter (in/mm)  11.5 / 292
Suspension:  
Front Suspension Type  Telescopic Fork
Front Central Suspension Strut  No
Rear Suspension Type  Twin Sided Swing Arm
Number Rear Shock Absorbers  2
Rear Suspension Material  Steel
Steering:  
Steering Control  Handlebar
Technical Specifications:  
Length (ft)  7.86
Wheelbase (in/mm)  64.5 / 1638
Ground Clearance (in/mm)  5.1 / 130
Length (ft/ft)  7
Length (ft/in)  10.3
Dry Weight (lbs/kg)  666 / 302
Fuel Capacity (gal/l)  5 / 19
Engine Displacement to Weight (cc)  2.17
Seats:  
Seat Type  One-Piece
Adjustable  No
Seat Location  Driver and Passenger
Seat Height (in/mm)  25.4 / 645
Number Of Seats  2
Grab Rail or Strap  Standard
Exterior:  
Frame  Steel
Floor Board Location  Driver
Hand Grips  Standard
Foot Peg Location  Passenger
Exterior Covers  Standard
Front Fender  Standard
Rear Fender  Standard
Rear Fender Rail  Standard
Top Crown  Standard
Stand Type  Kick
Handlebars  Standard
Instrumentation:  
Digital Instrumentation  Standard
Trip Odometer  Standard
Speedometer  Standard
Temperature Warning Type  Light
Fuel Level Warning  Standard
Service Reminder  Standard
Pricing:  
Warranty (Months)  24
Battery Warranty (Months)  0
Identification:  
Generic Type (Primary)  Cruiser
Manufacturer Country  USA
Manufacturer Recommend Minimum Age  16
Parent Company  Harley-Davidson
Display Name  Softail® Fat Boy®
Paint & Finish:  
Paint  Standard
Lights:  
Halogen Headlight (s)  Standard
Headlight (s)  Standard
Type  Halogen
Glass:  
Folding  Yes

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Girl rides "Fat Boy"
By Jaymee Mitchell(Owner), Dec. 27, 2011
I have been riding my Fat Boy for 7 years now and love it. The very first Harley I had was a 2004 Heritage Softail with the stock seat, bags, lights and I kept dropping the thing in parking lots. Not pretty! When I switched to the 2004 Fat Boy with a low profile seat it was a perfect fit! Mechan... Read Full Review

 

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