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Old Jun 25, 2020 | 08:54 PM
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Anyone know of any differences between the 114 Fat Bob over the model years besides paint colors?
 
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Old Jun 25, 2020 | 09:06 PM
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Anyone know of any differences between the 114 Fat Bob over the model years besides paint colors?
Revisions to the oil pump are the only difference that I am aware of
 
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 12:42 AM
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The primary cover changed in 2019 too didn't it?
 
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 12:45 AM
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Yes, my 2018 FXFBS have the "normal" (bigger) primary case and my 2019 FXBB have the narrow one.
 
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Old Jun 26, 2020 | 03:24 PM
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Okay thank y'all for your responses.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 08:39 PM
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Got the bike back from having the 447 cam and tune installed. The bike is MUCH faster and still has excellent street manners. Nice lope once warmed up but nothing crazy. I feel like there's definitely more noise in the top end now, like noticable ticking, wonder if it's just par for the course or something wasn't set right. Currently gonna just send it since it's all covered under warranty.
 
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Old Jun 30, 2020 | 11:14 PM
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Check the spark plug leads are seated properly.
 
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Old Jul 1, 2020 | 12:08 PM
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Originally Posted by ForceofWill
Got the bike back from having the 447 cam and tune installed. The bike is MUCH faster and still has excellent street manners. Nice lope once warmed up but nothing crazy. I feel like there's definitely more noise in the top end now, like noticable ticking, wonder if it's just par for the course or something wasn't set right. Currently gonna just send it since it's all covered under warranty.
Not sure if you kept the stock lifters or not but mine were pretty loud. After installing the CR 480 with woods lifters, the lifters are much quieter than the HD lifters. I now don't hear them at all unlike the stock lifters. Not sure if that's the cause of your noise but just thought I'd mention it.
 
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Hello fellow Fat Bobbers, I’m looking to do some overnight camping locally and want to add a sissy bar with luggage rack. Done some searching but it’s pretty hard to find a good solution for my 2018 Fat Bob. Looked at the HD Fasthold system but hoping there are better options available that I’m missing in my searches. Would appreciate any Links to any recommendations. Thanks for your help!
 
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Old Jul 5, 2020 | 05:05 PM
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Outstanding blacked out Bob!! Sangre De Cristo Mountains and that unmistakable NM sunset are a good compliment too -nice pics (looks like the bridge on the way to Taos that's seen in terminator salvation!
 
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