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Yep that looks great! They really didn’t need to mess with a tank emblem as iconic as the OG Fatboy.
Edit, I think that badge IS the Fatboy in a sense.
Last edited by Paintslinger16; Mar 10, 2026 at 04:06 PM.
OK, heres the with and without comparison on the new badge. Badge is currenty just taped on with painters tape.
Due to the 3D curve of the tank, and the bade being shaped to fit the tank, this is pretty much where the badge has to sit.
Its not just flatly curved, but cupped so it curves in multiple directions. Trying to bend the badge to fit will pretty much wreck it..
So its either on this spot, or no spot at all.
I knew going in that the badge would not be lined up with the paint border, and was thinking this wouldnt look good or clash, however seein git in place
the shape of the badge, and alignment, is so different from the curve that it doesnt "feel" like there is a desire for them to align in some way. that makes sense.
Yesterday I had been leaning toward no badge thinking this would not look great, but seeing it actually in place I've changed my mind, and decided I like it.
I do have to perfect this spot before I actually stick them in place. As it sits here the bike is sitting slightly nose high on a gently sloped driveway and I want to get it level, and then eyeball it more
before I stick it down to make sure everything is perfect
That's a tough call for me. Kinda like it both ways. Definitely better than the previous Indian looking one.
OK I decided to go with the old school badge rather than no badge. Shes all stuck on now and I'm pretty happy with the look.
I think its a huge improvement over the OEM badge, and well worth the hassle of getting that thing off the tank
I definitely dont feel like it clashes or feels awkward with regard to the paint
I'm a bit late but did read the thread. This looks Great
The ‘61-‘62 badges are still sold new by HD, but they don’t fit a modern 6 gallon tank, so I had to work them some. Being cast I was afraid I might crack them but I was gentle with them and got it done.
