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Old Oct 25, 2019 | 11:49 PM
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Who knows factory axle size? My caliper battery died or I’d already know lol. Thanks
Its 25mm
 
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Old Oct 27, 2019 | 04:52 PM
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Two questions, who makes that seat? Second, where did you get the black matte American flag side panel? I want both of those for mine.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 05:34 AM
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Just got a 2020 FB 114 in River Rock Grey Denim (was going for the longest paint name...). Loving the bike, feels like a polar opposite from FXDR. Already ordered:

- Mirrors so I can see something -
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- Mustang Turing Solo seat
- S&S slip-ons
- SE tuner

Can't wait to get her out on a longer trip!
 

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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 07:43 AM
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Mrarkus, put up a pic of that critter.. the HD website never does justice for the true look of the bike. Are you sticking with slip ons for a reason? I am considering all sorts of different exhaust options.. the slipons seem nice to maintain the factory bronzed heat shields..
 
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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 07:52 AM
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Originally Posted by Wiley Scootch
Mrarkus, put up a pic of that critter.. the HD website never does justice for the true look of the bike. Are you sticking with slip ons for a reason? I am considering all sorts of different exhaust options.. the slipons seem nice to maintain the factory bronzed heat shields..
Here you go, taken at the dealer, should have nicer ones this weekend.

I'm going to give it some miles and time before I say goodbye to the warranty, so playing it safe with the S&S slip-ons and EPA tune. Might actually due the TQ Cam as well, we will see. Right now still in the honeymoon phase, my morning 10 mile commute ended up being a 60+ miles in the country


and an hour late
 
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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 07:53 AM
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Originally Posted by Wiley Scootch
......the slipons seem nice to maintain the factory bronzed heat shields..
But the optional black shields look so much better......

 
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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 08:05 AM
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Originally Posted by modular
But the optional black shields look so much better......
TBH, I actually like stock shields look, especially with the River Rock paint, they compliment each other well. Really love how different this bike looks overall.

EDIT: Although that's a bada$$ looking bike, the more I look at it, the more I like it!
 

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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 08:25 AM
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Compiling a list of cosmetic changes (this is not going to be a productive work day!), here's what I'm thinking, besides the mirrors:

- Primary cover - I want to see if I can match the paint or some sort of copper look, not just black. Regardless, silver has to go.
- Clutch/brake levers - black.
- Foot pegs - need something that doesn't look like it came from a Sportster...
- Rear brake pedal and shifter linkage - want to match the slotted black mirrors
- Need to do something with the lic plate. Too bad the stock holder doesn't just fold, like my V-Rod Muscle did, I just kept it folded.

I think that's it for now.
 
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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 11:41 AM
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Originally Posted by mrarkus
Compiling a list of cosmetic changes (this is not going to be a productive work day!), here's what I'm thinking, besides the mirrors:

- Primary cover - I want to see if I can match the paint or some sort of copper look, not just black. Regardless, silver has to go.
- Clutch/brake levers - black.
- Foot pegs - need something that doesn't look like it came from a Sportster...
- Rear brake pedal and shifter linkage - want to match the slotted black mirrors
- Need to do something with the lic plate. Too bad the stock holder doesn't just fold, like my V-Rod Muscle did, I just kept it folded.

I think that's it for now.
Congrats on a great choice!

Check out the Blackmill plate holder. Plenty of pics in this thread - haven’t installed mine yet.

I also have the black heat shields...but haven’t installed - I like the stock bronze look too - easy swap i guess.

Also have a gear shifter peg, mustache crash bars, TBR slip ons, and a windshield - NONE installed - Ha - guess stock is good enough for now - and I would rather ride it than wrench it.

After putting a few miles on I think the bars need to be raised a bit for me, the pipes a little louder, and the Stage 2 torque kit are the top wish list items. After that it is all cosmetic and I really love it as is.





 
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Old Nov 6, 2019 | 12:27 PM
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Originally Posted by horseford@hotmail.com
Congrats on a great choice!

Check out the Blackmill plate holder. Plenty of pics in this thread - haven’t installed mine yet.

I also have the black heat shields...but haven’t installed - I like the stock bronze look too - easy swap i guess.

Also have a gear shifter peg, mustache crash bars, TBR slip ons, and a windshield - NONE installed - Ha - guess stock is good enough for now - and I would rather ride it than wrench it.

After putting a few miles on I think the bars need to be raised a bit for me, the pipes a little louder, and the Stage 2 torque kit are the top wish list items. After that it is all cosmetic and I really love it as is.
Nice pictures and bike!

I'm not sure about the Blackmill plate holder, I like how the fender ends. I think, at least right now, that I want to try to modify the stock holder to just fold and stay folded. Something for a cold, nasty day to work on

Pipes definitely need a little more bark, and I bet even the HD cams wake her up nicely, something I'll probably end up doing down the line. For me, the bars are great, I just like how the Mustang seat puts me a little further back from stock.
 
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