“ 1 Owner From New ”
All Harleys are pretty iconic, but the Fat Boy is more iconic than most.

Background
Launched in 1990, the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy was a development of the Softail of 1984.

Made famous by its appearance in a number of films including two of the Terminator series, the Fat Boy is said to have taken its design inspiration from the legendary B-29 bomber.

No, we don’t know how or why but we’re prepared to believe it.

In 2000, the Pennsylvania manufacturer launched a new version of their iconic Fat Boy, with the changes including a bigger engine, redesigned ‘shotgun’ exhausts, improved suspension, and full-sized floorboards.

Aesthetically, the Fat Boy’s appearance remained pretty consistent, with the signature teardrop-shaped fuel tank, wide handlebar, round headlamp, wide seat, and full-disc ‘Lakester’ aluminium wheels.

The design, engineered to resemble the company’s classic hardtail models, makes it much more comfortable than its looks would have you believe.

Powered by an 88 cubic inch (1450cc) V-Twin engine with a 5-speed transmission, the Fat Boy produces 85 foot-pounds of torque at 3,000 rpm and 67 hp at 5,200 rpm.

Which is ample for carrying out the sort of relaxed, long-distance cruising Fat Boy afficionados want and expect.

It has a seat height of 25.1" and a dry weight of 714 lbs.

Overview
This lot comes to us as part of a fine collection of classic cars and motorcycles belonging to the late Professor Christopher H. Bovis FRSA, a widely published and respected expert in international and European business law, public procurement and public/private partnerships, and he was clearly a bit of a petrol head too!

This bike was bought new by Professor Bovis and first registered for the road on 25th September 2000.

Since then, it has covered a miserly 2942 miles, which is barely enough to warm up its two cylinders or clear its throat.

Either way, it’s a very low mileage hog and it’s had a very quiet life.

It appears to us to be in very good overall condition, although it will need some light recommissioning before the Fat Boy gets its fat tyres back on the open road.

Exterior
This big beautiful beast of a bike presents very handsomely from every angle and its overall condition is wholly commensurate with its low mileage and many years of inactivity.

The finish on the white fenders and fuel tank is very good and the shade is particularly forgiving to minor scratches and other blemishes.

Most of the chrome work has held up very well, although there is the odd spot of foxing here and there.

They might well surrender if threatened with some efficacious chrome-cleaning products and a bit of elbow grease.

A few light scuffs and marks can be seen on the front forks, too.

The solid aluminium wheels look great and are currently playing host to matching Dunlop tyres that, although still possessed of plenty of tread, may well be a little long-in-the-tooth now.

Estimate: £4,000 - £8,000

View the bike and current price bid HERE