ADM's 2018 114" Fat Bob thread.....
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I wonder if this was just a random one off problem OR a design fault that's going to lead to the first recall for the 2018 models......
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Hopefully, he/she only missed my bike or there will almost certainly be a few more that go into limp mode as the things vibrates loose over time.
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i agree. when i rode it. i was blown away by it throwing out what felt like the power of mine but, it was gone by 4.5-5.0.
order your parts from board tracker at 20% and have them go directly to your dealer. i don't think they can deny you on warranty if done that way. maybe check with them.
order your parts from board tracker at 20% and have them go directly to your dealer. i don't think they can deny you on warranty if done that way. maybe check with them.
As far as i know, they definitely can't void warranty that way. They say it has to be HD parts installed by either HD or an accredited HD tech working for an independent.
But they also say that using non-HD exhaust/slip-ons and a Power Vision tune for Stage 1 will NOT void warranty - apart from (obviously) the non-HD pipes themselves.
I think I will go slip ons first as I like the look of the stock pipes. Just waiting for Rinehart and S&S to release their slip ons....
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Just looking at swapping out a few things....
I ordered a set of the Avon memory foam grips. Size large (1.625" OD) for throttle by wire. No spikes on the end.....
Then I looked at the clutch and brake hand control levers. HD part number 36700210. How much???? Ł151 GBP here. For a pair of black levers.....sheesh.
So I need some aftermarket options here.....looks like the levers are different from previous bikes, so does anyone know of anyone making a set that will fit. Adjustable would be good but not necessary.
Next up - I need to swap the mirrors for some a little higher and further out. Off to Google we go....
I ordered a set of the Avon memory foam grips. Size large (1.625" OD) for throttle by wire. No spikes on the end.....
Then I looked at the clutch and brake hand control levers. HD part number 36700210. How much???? Ł151 GBP here. For a pair of black levers.....sheesh.
So I need some aftermarket options here.....looks like the levers are different from previous bikes, so does anyone know of anyone making a set that will fit. Adjustable would be good but not necessary.
Next up - I need to swap the mirrors for some a little higher and further out. Off to Google we go....
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Just looking at swapping out a few things....
I ordered a set of the Avon memory foam grips. Size large (1.625" OD) for throttle by wire. No spikes on the end.....
Then I looked at the clutch and brake hand control levers. HD part number 36700210. How much???? Ł151 GBP here. For a pair of black levers.....sheesh.
So I need some aftermarket options here.....looks like the levers are different from previous bikes, so does anyone know of anyone making a set that will fit. Adjustable would be good but not necessary.
Next up - I need to swap the mirrors for some a little higher and further out. Off to Google we go....
I ordered a set of the Avon memory foam grips. Size large (1.625" OD) for throttle by wire. No spikes on the end.....
Then I looked at the clutch and brake hand control levers. HD part number 36700210. How much???? Ł151 GBP here. For a pair of black levers.....sheesh.
So I need some aftermarket options here.....looks like the levers are different from previous bikes, so does anyone know of anyone making a set that will fit. Adjustable would be good but not necessary.
Next up - I need to swap the mirrors for some a little higher and further out. Off to Google we go....
I had the same issue with the mirrors, so I tried inverting them. Has worked great for me!
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But I have ordered some new mirrors. Went for these ones in the end. I think they should look pretty good on the Bob
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Hey ADM, regarding the Avon memory foam grips you ordered, what model Avon Grips did you order? I'm looking at getting some but they look to be an 1-1/2" longer than stock.
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http://avongrips-com.3dcartstores.co...rge_p_116.html
They say they are 4.6" internal length - and I just went out and rand a tape measure over my stock grips and that looks to be about perfect.
Male the ones with the spikes on the end are 1.5" longer than stock external length....