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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 10:45 AM
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Crying once but now happy with the defiance solution for air cleaner



 
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 10:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Alexjunior

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Different question then the V&H: Did anyone knows the partnumber of this reflector inside the fender? In Europe we have different ones and it’s required for law. Thanks.
 
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 10:54 AM
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Originally Posted by HarleyDEU
Different question then the V&H: Did anyone knows the partnumber of this reflector inside the fender? In Europe we have different ones and it’s required for law. Thanks.
Can not help you with the part n°, I installed a reflector that normal sits on the fender struts, it have a nice lenght. You can, buy them for cheap on Ali, Amazon, Ebay or whatever...
I made a small alu bracket for it and looks almost as stock.

 
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 12:11 PM
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Crying once but now happy with the defiance solution for air cleaner


Nice touch!
 
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 02:21 PM
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Originally Posted by HarleyDEU;[url=tel:19809582
19809582[/url]]Different question then the V&H: Did anyone knows the partnumber of this reflector inside the fender? In Europe we have different ones and it’s required for law. Thanks.
I got a 2 pack of the red strut reflectors from Amazon for $5 delivered. Description reads - Fitment: for XL883 XL1200 48 2004-2018
Specification:
- Color: Red
- Size:Approx. 137mm x 18mm (L x W)

We have to have a red reflector near the plate that can be seen from a certain distance, the size doesn’t matter so although full size would fit, I cut it in half and it looks fine to me, just one end rounded the other square where I cut it.



 
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Old Mar 19, 2021 | 02:24 PM
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Originally Posted by HarleyDEU;[url=tel:19809572
19809572[/url]]Crying once but now happy with the defiance solution for air cleaner
The trim doesn’t fit over the standard air cleaner right? If not do you replace just the front cover and trim, or is it a whole air cleaner swap?
 
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Old Mar 20, 2021 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by roadrunner1414
The trim doesn’t fit over the standard air cleaner right? If not do you replace just the front cover and trim, or is it a whole air cleaner swap?
its replacing the plate “114” only with a center screw.
 
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Old Mar 21, 2021 | 12:31 AM
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Black Bronze powdercoat.
2018 Fatboy.
Fatbob bars and risers.
260 rear metzeler tire.
Progressive springs lowered 1" in front.








 

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Old Mar 21, 2021 | 12:35 AM
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Originally Posted by jerryleejr
did u do a flat black powder coat? Debating doing the front lower forks and wheels. Might leave them alone for contrast...

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Heyyy sorry I missed your question. It was a flat black... Named Black Bronze II from prismatic powders.
 
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Originally Posted by Mr.ChrisCross
Black Bronze powdercoat.
2018 Fatboy.
Fatbob bars and risers.
260 rear metzeler tire.
Progressive springs lowered 1" in front.

I personally don’t like the blacked out bikes as they generally just look like a black blob with no contrast to give the visual lines of the bike. That looks good though, with the contrast still on the wheels and the small amounts of chrome on the engine components. 🥃
 
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