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Old May 9, 2020 | 08:40 PM
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Originally Posted by OldMike
It's a big change from Stage I.
I am pretty anxious to get it going but I have an issue. I noticed my bike has been burning a ton of oil lately. I took it in and they stated it was due to my bike running super lean. I have been using a canned map from fuel moto and ran several auto tune sessions and it was running great but apparently much too lean.

So now my bike is getting another new top end as we speak. So with this happening, I'm going to install the cam once I get the bike back then take it straight back to be tuned on the dyno. I won't screw around with canned maps again.

So here we go on the third break in process.... but at least it will be tuned and my cam will be in and ready to rip!
 
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Old May 10, 2020 | 01:17 PM
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malfvnction,

How do you like the Memphis Shades fairing? Is the 15" a good height for you? Do you mind if I ask your height and inseam? Thanks!
 
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Old May 10, 2020 | 01:51 PM
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Post pictures of the inseam as well!
 
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Old May 10, 2020 | 05:21 PM
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Do you have any pics of the other side of the bike showing what you have done ? Are you running the factory bars ?
 
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Old May 11, 2020 | 02:23 PM
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Installed the new timing cover today, removed the stupid seat strap and flipped the mirrors cause they kept hitting my gloves.



 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 09:38 AM
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Hi,

Had a test drive last Saturday and I love this bike, and what to say - I'm going to get one. Now, have the question regarding exhaust. That test one had Vance and Hines slip on and it sounded terrific. Any other options - Rinehart, S&S, Screaming Eagle Street Cannon? They all cost the same more or less, but which sounds better?

Kal
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by kal800
Hi,

Had a test drive last Saturday and I love this bike, and what to say - I'm going to get one. Now, have the question regarding exhaust. That test one had Vance and Hines slip on and it sounded terrific. Any other options - Rinehart, S&S, Screaming Eagle Street Cannon? They all cost the same more or less, but which sounds better?

Kal
The screaming eagle won’t be much louder than stock, I would stick with Vance Hines or S&S, the S&S come with removable baffles so you can quite then down/increase low end torque if you want.
 
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Old May 12, 2020 | 06:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Yzzyx
Two Fat Bob questions:

Has anybody found swingarm spools so you can use a rear spool lift?

Has anybody considered the Avon Cobra replacement tires that are radial-type? Or is using radials a no-no? Are there any other tires to consider?

Avon Cobras rock!
I put them on my '08 Fat Bob - run Avon tire (tyres?) on all my Harleys!
 
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Old May 13, 2020 | 08:40 PM
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Installed Cobra El Diablo slip ons and LA Choppers plain air cleaner. Storming tonight so no test ride, dang it.
 
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Old May 14, 2020 | 08:38 AM
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Originally Posted by kal800
Hi,

Had a test drive last Saturday and I love this bike, and what to say - I'm going to get one. Now, have the question regarding exhaust. That test one had Vance and Hines slip on and it sounded terrific. Any other options - Rinehart, S&S, Screaming Eagle Street Cannon? They all cost the same more or less, but which sounds better?

Kal
Put Rinehart on mine. Sound fantastic! IMO
 
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