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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 02:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Mr.ChrisCross
nice... is that by chance the sundowner seat?
Yep!
I'm actually considering a Hammock, with backrest. The Sundowner is much, much better than the stock though.
 
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 08:41 AM
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Originally Posted by rednred
Been a while and things have changed so posting update here--as it stands now - except sold mustang seat as it wasn't all that much better than HD and now have backrest that works well with HD seat -- ugly but works

What kind of windshield is that with the vent? Thanks!
 
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Old Aug 30, 2020 | 08:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Cootey
How do you find that Bassani in corners? Mine scrapes everywhere!!!!
It’s actually not too bad, but I am very aware of it and I do my best not to go crazy with it.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Stormin70
I can’t remember if I post in this thread or not, but here’s my 18 FLFBS. I’ve done a Bassani Road Rage III, Metzeler Cruisetecs, the footpeg conversion, HD Engine Guard, removed all the reflectors, added a LePera Bare Bones, Profile Slotted mirrors, HD Get-A-Grips and an HD Swingarm bag.


How's the clearance on the Gen-3 Bassani's? Is it better than the Gen-1/2's? Been thinking about getting a set of these but I'm just worried about the clearance in the turns.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 11:55 AM
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Originally Posted by skak
How's the clearance on the Gen-3 Bassani's? Is it better than the Gen-1/2's? Been thinking about getting a set of these but I'm just worried about the clearance in the turns.
i don’t have experience with any of the other generations. The pipe is definitely lowered than a lot of others out there. That being said, I don’t have a problem with it scraping but I am aware of it and I do try to be careful.

if I really wanna go knee down and attack the twisties, I have other bikes that are better for that stuff. For just “regular fun” riding on curvy country roads, the Fatboy with the Bassani does just fine.
 
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Old Aug 31, 2020 | 07:22 PM
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More progress, plate relocation bracket installed. Rear turn signals wired and mounted to fender. Slowly but surely.









 
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Rear fender back on. Cleaning up the rear fender brings focus back on the fat rear end.




 
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Old Sep 1, 2020 | 08:44 PM
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Originally Posted by eggerskf
Nice ride. Get any sail effect from those solid rims?
That is the biggest myth around, don't buy into it. I've ridden solid wheels for decades & have never had a problem with the imaginary sail effect.
 
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Originally Posted by Padre
What kind of windshield is that with the vent? Thanks!
+2, is is something you put in yourself??
 
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Old Sep 2, 2020 | 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by andres.0321@hotmail.com
Rear fender back on. Cleaning up the rear fender brings focus back on the fat rear end.



Ah, those tiny little signal lights are so cute at that age :-)
 
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