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Old Oct 31, 2020 | 11:47 AM
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I did the install and programming from the CC in less then 30min ( each ) on a FXBB, FXFBS and FXSB.
 
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Old Oct 31, 2020 | 11:49 AM
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The programming of the CC




 
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Old Oct 31, 2020 | 11:58 AM
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Originally Posted by MoneyFor
I did the install and programming from the CC in less then 30min ( each ) on a FXBB, FXFBS and FXSB.
**** dude, that’s amazing. I wish you lived close to me. Haha. Ok, I’m going to take mine to Harley and hopefully they don’t try to charge me 3 hrs labor as they estimated. Thanks for your response
 
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Old Nov 2, 2020 | 09:02 AM
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Hi everyone. I have the 2020 fat bob. For anyone who has gotten cruise control by Harley, how many hours of labor was it? Also, after riding and parking in my garage I noticed the garage has a very heavy smell of gasoline. Have other people experienced that? Is this normal?
Thank you in advance for any help
I had a gas smell and a few drops at the bottom of my bike after filling up. Turns out that I overfilled the tank and fuel was dripping from the vent line. BTW this was while my bike was parked at an angle on my driveway.
 
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Old Nov 2, 2020 | 09:07 AM
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Originally Posted by sugarjunkie
**** dude, that’s amazing. I wish you lived close to me. Haha. Ok, I’m going to take mine to Harley and hopefully they don’t try to charge me 3 hrs labor as they estimated. Thanks for your response
it's super easy to install... just an easy swap/plug and play.

then you can bring it in, and they'll likely turn it on for free (they did for me), or maybe charge you a 1/2 hour labor. You'll thank yourself, and also learn something about your bike.

 
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Old Nov 4, 2020 | 01:43 AM
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Old Nov 5, 2020 | 01:32 PM
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Originally Posted by 70copperz
I had a gas smell and a few drops at the bottom of my bike after filling up. Turns out that I overfilled the tank and fuel was dripping from the vent line. BTW this was while my bike was parked at an angle on my driveway.
Thank you for your response. I took it to Harley and they said it may be the fuel cap. He said that’s been the problem for some others. They didn’t have any in stock so they are going to mail me the new one and then I need to mail the old one back. Hopefully that fixes it. The smell of gas is there each time I park after riding. It’s parked on level ground in my garage. If the new cap doesn’t work I’ll check the vent line.
 
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Old Nov 5, 2020 | 03:57 PM
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Originally Posted by MoneyFor
The programming of the CC


What tool is that you are using to program?
 
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Old Nov 6, 2020 | 01:22 AM
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Originally Posted by 24v
What tool is that you are using to program?
Motorscan Memobike 6050 Diagnostic scan tool, I can do everything what a HD dealer can with this tool. I also have licenses for , Harley, Honda, Suzuki , Yamaha, Ducati and Can-Am.
You can buy a license for every brand on the market and then you can do what the dealer can.



 
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Old Nov 10, 2020 | 06:38 PM
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Working on the back wheel some more. Had a machine shop cut off the cush drive and drill/tap holes for the brake rotor, then they drilled out the holes on the brake rotor size larger and tapped them for the bolt on pulley. Wheel will be run backwards.

 
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