Photo: Bullock
The present-day incarnation of the Harley-Davidson Fat Boy is a true beast or, if you prefer Harley's own choice of words, a heavyweight knockout like nothing the competition has to offer. And it should be so. After all, it is a ride made famous by Arnold Schwarzenegger's Terminator itself.
The bike has been around ever since the 1990s, and has suffered over the years all sorts of changes that led it to the icon it is today. Right from the factory floor it comes with the right amount of "bright chrome and bold finishes," like it always has.
But a factory bike was never enough for Harley-Davidson riders, who have always sought an extra dose of attention only a fine custom build can generate. And, if you ask me, the model can't get any more attractive than this.
What you're looking at is a Fat Boy manufactured in 2008 and modified at the hands of German custom garage Bullock. Unlike what we usually get from German Harley customizers, the Fat Boy is not solely a pretty face, but a much deeper work of engineering.
For instance, although the frame of the bike has remained largely the same as it was when the motorcycle exited the factory doors, the entire suspension system, including the swingarm, is new and supplied by a shop called RST Suspension.
The engine sitting inside the frame is of the Evolution variety, the powertrain the American bike maker first deployed a few years before the Fat Boy range was born. It develops as per Bullock just 58 horsepower, but punch is probably not what the bike was made for.
The powerplant spits out the nasty gases it generates while on the go through a custom exhaust system supplied by BSL. The wheels it spins are custom too, but their exact provenance is not disclosed.
That would be impressive looks, and by all accounts, it succeeded. All of the ride's elements, be they custom or stock, come in either white or black, making the entire project stand out through a remarkable simplicity. It is, if you will, the definition of perfect black and white contrast.
The custom metal fenders, the fuel tank, and parts of the frame are white, while everything else comes in black. The sole exceptions are the headlight and fuel tank decorations, which have been imagined in shiny chrome.
Speaking of the fuel tank, this bit of hardware has been modified to accept the fitting of the bike's speedometer, whose electric bits can be found inside the air filter box.
Bullock does not share details on the cost of this project, nor does it say anything about its current whereabouts. To be honest though these bits of info matter little. What's important is knowing that all Harleys, no matter how old, can get a second chance in the proper hands.
But a factory bike was never enough for Harley-Davidson riders, who have always sought an extra dose of attention only a fine custom build can generate. And, if you ask me, the model can't get any more attractive than this.
What you're looking at is a Fat Boy manufactured in 2008 and modified at the hands of German custom garage Bullock. Unlike what we usually get from German Harley customizers, the Fat Boy is not solely a pretty face, but a much deeper work of engineering.
For instance, although the frame of the bike has remained largely the same as it was when the motorcycle exited the factory doors, the entire suspension system, including the swingarm, is new and supplied by a shop called RST Suspension.
The engine sitting inside the frame is of the Evolution variety, the powertrain the American bike maker first deployed a few years before the Fat Boy range was born. It develops as per Bullock just 58 horsepower, but punch is probably not what the bike was made for.
The powerplant spits out the nasty gases it generates while on the go through a custom exhaust system supplied by BSL. The wheels it spins are custom too, but their exact provenance is not disclosed.
That would be impressive looks, and by all accounts, it succeeded. All of the ride's elements, be they custom or stock, come in either white or black, making the entire project stand out through a remarkable simplicity. It is, if you will, the definition of perfect black and white contrast.
The custom metal fenders, the fuel tank, and parts of the frame are white, while everything else comes in black. The sole exceptions are the headlight and fuel tank decorations, which have been imagined in shiny chrome.
Speaking of the fuel tank, this bit of hardware has been modified to accept the fitting of the bike's speedometer, whose electric bits can be found inside the air filter box.
Bullock does not share details on the cost of this project, nor does it say anything about its current whereabouts. To be honest though these bits of info matter little. What's important is knowing that all Harleys, no matter how old, can get a second chance in the proper hands.
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