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Jul 28, 2018 | 08:56 PM

#161

Yzzyx

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From: Arkansas

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At 10K miles, the front tire is at 5/32" and the rear is at 6/32". The front tire is scalloped on the left side severely, probably from my trip to the "snake" last week. The rear tire is squared off a bit but it still looks okay.

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At 15K miles the original tires are now at 4/32" for the front and 4.5/32" for the rear. The front tire scalloping is now equal on both sides and is very severe, but there is plenty of tread.

I now have 20.5K on the original tires. The front is at 3.5/32" and the rear is almost down to the wear bars at 2/32". The rear tire is extremely squared off and the front looks pretty rough. I'll be ordering new tires Monday.

Jul 28, 2018 | 08:59 PM

#162

Yzzyx

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From: Arkansas

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Originally Posted by Yzzyx

I got 199 miles out of a tank of fuel tonight. (The gas station was a lot farther than I expected!.)

After I filled it up I saw this:

A new record:

I was in Colorado this week. I was amazed at the fuel economy I was getting. Almost 60 MPG at 65 MPH up and down the mountains. I never expected to see this!

Jul 28, 2018 | 09:01 PM

#163

Yzzyx

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Posts: 239

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From: Arkansas

20,000 miles took me 53 days:

Jul 28, 2018 | 09:07 PM

#164

Yzzyx

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From: Arkansas

And the fuel log is here: http://www.mersenneforum.org/png/MPG.PNG

Jul 31, 2018 | 08:06 AM

#165

PHANTOM309

6th Gear

Joined: Jul 2018

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From: FLorida

Hey fellas, new guy here

Hey guys, been riding all my life but never owned a Harley. Just picked up a 2018 Fat Bob 114. Planning on Bassini pipes, need a seat and chicken rack for the wife, and would like some saddle bags. I've been reading through the thread and didn't see much about the sissy bar or bags. Any suggestions? By the way I'm in Florida - if your local drop me a note. Looking for rides and events. Most of my buddies are off road only

Jul 31, 2018 | 08:18 AM

#166

MoneyFor

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Joined: Feb 2017

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From: East Flanders - Belgium

Hey guys, I have my first 2018 Bob since Saturday and my first (stupid) question is ...how do I remove this seat ?? I took out the screw in the fender and then ?

Jul 31, 2018 | 08:19 AM

#167

Decker72

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Joined: Sep 2012

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From: North Georgia

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Go with the H-D HoldFast stuff for the back rest. For bags, look into Leather Pros.

Jul 31, 2018 | 09:35 AM

#168

PHANTOM309

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From: FLorida

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Originally Posted by Decker72

Go with the H-D HoldFast stuff for the back rest. For bags, look into Leather Pros.

Looks like the hold fast sissy bar is out of stock. I'd like a sissy bar/luggage rack combo. Any other suggestions?

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Jul 31, 2018 | 10:01 AM

#169

Decker72

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From: North Georgia

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Originally Posted by PHANTOM309

Looks like the hold fast sissy bar is out of stock. I'd like a sissy bar/luggage rack combo. Any other suggestions?

I would wait and get the H-D stuff. Did you check with Surdyke H-D to see if they have any in stock (www.surdyke.com)?

Jul 31, 2018 | 10:05 AM

#170

Adamreading

Intermediate

Joined: Jun 2018

Posts: 34

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From: Reading UK

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Originally Posted by MoneyFor

Hey guys, I have my first 2018 Bob since Saturday and my first (stupid) question is ...how do I remove this seat ?? I took out the screw in the fender and then ?

once the screw is out, gently lift the back and pull it about 6 inches backwards. That releases the tongue from under the tank. Then you have to pull the whole thing forwards to get it out from under the sissy strap, without scratching the paint.

Its an **** ache

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