2018+ Softail Models Breakout

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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 06:00 PM
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I’d like to change all the satin chrome to black as well as change out the wheels. Does anyone know of a site that sells the parts aside from Harley? They are very proud of their parts.... As for wheels, I’m happy with the tire size, I just want to change out the solid wheels for something else the same size. Any ideas? Thanks for looking.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 06:06 PM
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Wheels: https://www.southernmachinewheels.com/
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 06:26 PM
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I don't see that they have 2018 Fatty wheel sizes. They stop at 2017 even though it says -2020.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 07:00 PM
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Get rid of the wheels? Hmph, thats what the FB is all about. I have the same model and year. I went with short shots and and a stage one. I'm fixing to change that exhaust out to a 2 into 1, havent decided which yet, but those pipes took away from the performance that 114 brings to the table. Don't get me wrong, it's still a bear but it has room for improvement and those shorties are not the answer. They look good, thats about all.
 

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I definitely dig those wheels!! If it was me, I would keep them and have them powder coated
 
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Old Nov 24, 2019 | 08:21 PM
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I definitely dig those wheels!! If it was me, I would keep them and have them powder coated
Agreed. Powder coating would be a lot cheaper and still custom look. Hell black would look sick.
 
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I don't see that they have 2018 Fatty wheel sizes. They stop at 2017 even though it says -2020.
Give 'em a call.
 
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Old Nov 26, 2019 | 07:32 AM
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I run across a custom FLFBS and remembered this post. Give you an idea what some folks have done. Have to admit, I do like this set up.







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Some of those mods look plenty costly.

I just bought a Fat Boy. A lightly used 2018 S. Bags, screen, sissy bar, but I don't want to spend for much more than it came with.
 
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Yeah, I really dig that bike Tampa. The black and silver or pewter or whatever color that is work well together. And the wheels are super nice. I don't dislike my factory wheels, they just seem a little plain to me and a P.I.T.A. to clean. I got the bike used the wheels were not taken care of at all. I went over them multiple times with White Diamond and even 0000 steel wool. They're a million times better but they need constant care. It'd be nice to wash, dry and ride/park.

I want it all black with the blue denim and then the engine to stand out, highlighted by the satin chrome and other shiny parts.
 
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