Latest Mods - rake, tank lift, etc.
#1
Latest Mods - rake, tank lift, etc.
Just did big bore kit and several performance mods a couple months ago, and decided to do a few more things to change the Fatboy a little. Installed Covington 3 degree triple trees, 1.5 inch D&K tank lift, chrome hand control switch covers, a smooth chrome cam cover, chrome bolt kit for primary, and floorboards for forward controls (nice to be able to adjust foot position on longer rides). I struggled to find pics of raked triple trees on a softail, so maybe this will help any of you that might be interested. Only have got one longer ride in since install - front end feels a little lighter at slow speed turns in town. Read a lot of posts to not use raked trees, but I did not notice much difference in highway handling - maybe a little more play, but I think most of that was due to heavy winds (40 mph) I was driving in and trying to carry the stock trees strapped around my neck and digging in to my back. Drove like that for 30+ miles and thought maybe I made a big mistake with the raked trees, but then found a better position to carry the trees and the last 60miles was nice and bike handled well. Only went 3 degrees, so I did not expect much difference. I did not want a big raked out Fatboy - just don't care for that look on that bike, but think the 3 degree gives a the bike a nice subtle difference - a little stretch, but still a Fatboy. I stayed with stock fork length as I wanted to lower the front end slightly to even out frame from dropping the rear end. Was not sure about tank lift, but wanted to see a little more engine and improve air flow. Again, most of the pics I saw were of bigger lifts (2.5 - 3"), so maybe this will help someone looking for a smaller lift. I like how the lift looks after seeing it in person, and the Carlini Lowdown bars/cables clear tank just fine.
Gotta stop spending $$ on bike for awhile, although I would like to get rid of a slight torque dip between 2200- 2700 rpm and am thinking of maybe trying a different exhaust. Thinking of a Bassani Road Rage Short 2-1 or Bub Lakester 2-1. Would love to get a Supertrap 2-1 for performance (seen some really nice flat torque curves with that exhaust), but don't care much for the look.
Gotta stop spending $$ on bike for awhile, although I would like to get rid of a slight torque dip between 2200- 2700 rpm and am thinking of maybe trying a different exhaust. Thinking of a Bassani Road Rage Short 2-1 or Bub Lakester 2-1. Would love to get a Supertrap 2-1 for performance (seen some really nice flat torque curves with that exhaust), but don't care much for the look.
Last edited by txphatboy; 05-30-2012 at 12:16 PM.
#4
Latest Mods - rake, tank lift, etc.
Beautiful bike except the tank lift. Honestly don't understand the purpose.
I thought the idea in lowering a bike is to get the profile as low as possible.
Jacking the tank near or above the headlight just kills the overall look of
the bike. To each his own I guess.
I thought the idea in lowering a bike is to get the profile as low as possible.
Jacking the tank near or above the headlight just kills the overall look of
the bike. To each his own I guess.
#7
Thanks for the compliments - I am real happy with the bike. As for the tank lift, it is a quick mod and reversed in minutes if I ever choose. Gonna ride it as is for awhile, especially during TX summer, and hope it helps with cooling. I don't think the 1.5 lift changes the profile that much, plus I do like seeing the cylinder covers.
Last edited by txphatboy; 05-30-2012 at 01:49 PM.
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