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Old Jun 19, 2023 | 07:57 AM
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Hey guys, I’m a fairly new member, have had a sweet Dyna from 2000 that I modified and upgraded, more recently it started blowing fuses and I had to take it to an Indy that has Harley certifications.
The bike still is there and in the meantime I decided to buy a 2023 FatBoy,bought the bike at the dealership 200 miles/ 300 kms from me, the ride home was between 60 and 75 miles per hour…. Is that Ok or should the bike be broke in at lower speeds and rpm’s


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Old Jun 19, 2023 | 07:59 AM
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The main thing is not to drive at a steady speed and vary the rpms until 500 miles. Break in procedure is shown in your owners manual
 
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Old Jun 19, 2023 | 08:08 AM
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Congratulation on your new ride.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2023 | 07:33 PM
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that is by far...one of the prettiest bikes harley offers right now.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2023 | 07:55 PM
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Originally Posted by stormin08
that is by far...one of the prettiest bikes harley offers right now.
'Cause it's got chrome! IMHO.
 
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Old Jun 19, 2023 | 07:59 PM
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Congratulations Man, warm it up and go!

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Old Jun 22, 2023 | 09:18 AM
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I have the same bike same color… Congratulations… I have a smaller windshield I like the size of yours. What is the model/make?Thanks in advance.Mrbirdog
 
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Old Jun 22, 2023 | 10:28 AM
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Thanks for looking, I am very please so far it only has 400Km's 250 miles, the windshield is a 19" Harley wind splitter clear poli # 57400368 on my invoice
 
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Originally Posted by FFFHOG
Thanks for looking, I am very please so far it only has 400Km's 250 miles, the windshield is a 19" Harley wind splitter clear poli # 57400368 on my invoice


here is a couple pictures of mine. I think it’s 19 inch it is Harley brand, but it doesn’t look as tall or as good as yours.Thanks for sharing.
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Old Jun 22, 2023 | 07:52 PM
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My 23 FatBoy almost made 1000-miles before the engine self-destructed. I don't think Harley figured out the oil pump issue yet.
Good luck and enjoy, they are beautiful bikes.


 
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