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Old May 12, 2018 | 04:38 PM
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2018 FLHCS with a few accessories:
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12” HD fat bars https://mstore.harley-davidson.com/s...-ape-handlebar
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tank strap changed to Slim style
 
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Old May 12, 2018 | 04:41 PM
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Awesome! Enjoy it. I finally brought mine in for the 1000 mile oil change after doing a 200 mile ride today.
 
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Old May 12, 2018 | 06:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Thingfish


I’d be concerned if you were turning somewhere other than left or right

As for clearance, the ‘18 is pretty nimble. I ride canyons a lot and can be prettty spirited without issue. Still possible to scrape, but way better than it used to be.

Ha! Good point.

i should have said doing 90 degree left or right turns onto other roads I’ve scraped. In sweepers, which because of all the lakes here in central Florida, there are a few, I’ve never scraped the floor boards. If we were up in the mountains of NC, it might be a bit different.

I’m thrilled with this bike.
 
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Old May 12, 2018 | 07:33 PM
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Originally Posted by bailer




2018 FLHCS with a few accessories:
mustache guard
smoked signals and tail
12” HD fat bars https://mstore.harley-davidson.com/s...-ape-handlebar
heated grips
clear shield
tank strap changed to Slim style
What made you go with the new bars? How do thy compare to the stock bars? (other than being thicker)
 
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Old May 12, 2018 | 08:17 PM
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Originally Posted by BenGurion
What made you go with the new bars? How do thy compare to the stock bars? (other than being thicker)

I didn’t mind the factory height but these are a bit taller, 3 inches is my guess.
The main reason I changed them was these have much less pullback, which is more similar to dirt bikes, snowmobiles etc that I’m accustomed to.
Also, the 1.25” does look nicer with the engine guard, IMO.
 
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Old May 13, 2018 | 09:29 AM
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Originally Posted by bailer



I didn’t mind the factory height but these are a bit taller, 3 inches is my guess.
The main reason I changed them was these have much less pullback, which is more similar to dirt bikes, snowmobiles etc that I’m accustomed to.
Also, the 1.25” does look nicer with the engine guard, IMO.
I'm wondering if it's possible to raise up the stock bars a couple inches. Anyone add risers for the existing bars?
 
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Old May 13, 2018 | 01:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BCC1

Ha! Good point.

i should have said doing 90 degree left or right turns onto other roads I’ve scraped. In sweepers, which because of all the lakes here in central Florida, there are a few, I’ve never scraped the floor boards. If we were up in the mountains of NC, it might be a bit different.

I’m thrilled with this bike.
lol, yeah I figured. Made me smile though. These are great bikes!

bailer, like those bars!
 
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Old May 13, 2018 | 06:09 PM
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Hello fellow Heritage riders! Some nice looking bikes on this thread. Just bought me a 2018 gloss black and love it. Hate the ridiculous buffeting though. In GA we have a helmet law and the buffeting is bad with almost every windshield I have ever owned. If I spend too much more money the wife will have me sleeping in the garage with the Heritage. Need to cure this buffeting. I have read a ton and am leaning toward the fangs however I'm not crazy about how they look. Like the freedom shield too and they claim to stop it as well........just curious which I should try. Thanks in advance.
 
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Old May 13, 2018 | 06:19 PM
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Added 1 1/2" riser block. Wiring was ok, but the stock clutch cable and brake line hose are a little tight.
 
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Old May 13, 2018 | 06:50 PM
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Originally Posted by BenGurion
I'm wondering if it's possible to raise up the stock bars a couple inches. Anyone add risers for the existing bars?
yes....just put 4” risers under my stock bars. Fabulous!!!!
 
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