Description
Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy 1450 Custom | 2006
Highlights:
– 1,449 cc V-twin engine, Harley-Davidson Twin Cam 88B
– 34,123 km indicated on odometer
– Custom build with airbrush work
– 300 rear tyre conversion
– Stitched leather seat and matching hand grips
The seller offers for sale this 2006 Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy 1450 Custom, powered by a 1,449 cc V-twin engine. This machine has been developed into a distinctive custom build that separates it clearly from a standard Fat Boy, starting with the airbrush artwork, hand-painted detailing gives the tank and bodywork a character entirely of its own. The build has been carried through to the rolling stock, with a wide 300 section rear tyre conversion that lends the motorcycle a broad, planted stance and emphasises the muscular proportions the Fat Boy has always been known for. The seat and hand grips are finished in stitched leather, and the attention paid to the smaller details throughout the bike reflects a build approached with genuine care rather than a handful of bolt-on parts. The odometer indicates 34,123 km, and the bodywork and paint are presented in good condition, with the custom finish remaining the defining feature of the motorcycle. For a buyer looking for a big twin cruiser that carries genuine individuality rather than showroom uniformity, this is a machine with a personality already fully formed.
The Fat Boy occupies a special place in Harley-Davidson’s modern history. Introduced in 1990 as part of the Softail family, it was styled by Willie G. Davidson and his team around a deliberately solid, industrial aesthetic: solid disc wheels, a broad front end, shotgun exhausts and a wide, low-slung profile that made it instantly recognisable from a distance. The name alone came to represent a certain kind of American motorcycle, unhurried, heavyweight and utterly confident in its own presence, and the model’s appearance in popular culture during the early nineties turned it into one of the most widely recognised motorcycles ever built. By 2006 the FLSTF was powered by the Twin Cam 88B, a counterbalanced 1,449 cc air-cooled V-twin developed specifically for the Softail chassis, delivering the deep torque and unmistakable exhaust note that define the breed while running noticeably smoother than the Evolution engines that preceded it. The Softail frame, with its rear suspension concealed beneath the transmission, preserves the clean hardtail silhouette of Harley’s earlier machines while offering modern ride quality, and it is this combination of classic looks and usable engineering that keeps the Fat Boy in demand among riders and collectors alike. As a canvas for customisation the model has few equals, and examples with genuine, considered bespoke work continue to attract strong interest.
Condition of the bodywork & paint
4 — Very Good. Clean with minimal wear; might need minor replacements for small missing or broken parts.
Technical condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
Overall condition
3 — Good. Bodywork or mechanical repairs needed; drives.
This item is sold on an as-is basis. The condition of this item is the opinion of the seller and may differ from your own opinion. Photos and descriptions of the listing are for information purposes only.
