The Everything Fat Bob Thread
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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 - - Mustang Turing Solo seat
- S&S slip-ons
- SE tuner
Can't wait to get her out on a longer trip!
- Mirrors so I can see something - - 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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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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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..
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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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$$ looking bike, the more I look at it, the more I like it!
EDIT: Although that's a bada$$ looking bike, the more I look at it, the more I like it!
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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.
- 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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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.
- 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.
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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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.
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.
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.