2008 Fat Bob
4th Gear
Joined: Jun 2008
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From: St.-Peterburg, RUSSIA
So PLEASE Back to this Tach+ thing !
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Joined: Jul 2008
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From: Moncton NB
This thread hits the spot for me. I have been debating between a Night Train and a Fat Bob for months. Yes months. I rode a fatty for about 4 hours this summer...it had forward controls. Did not like them. My feet kept wanting to slide off the sides of the pegs at highway speeds. My inner thighs hurt from pressure on the side of the seat. I had the same kind of test ride (4 hours) on a train. None of these comfort issues. Handling sucked. The softail is much easier to find mods for. But that FatBob kept calling me back. That's it. A pewter denim Fatty with mid mounts! Tomorrow the deposit is going down. Thanks for writing in you guys!
Tourer
Joined: Aug 2008
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From: Southern New Hampshire
This thread hits the spot for me. I have been debating between a Night Train and a Fat Bob for months. Yes months. I rode a fatty for about 4 hours this summer...it had forward controls. Did not like them. My feet kept wanting to slide off the sides of the pegs at highway speeds. My inner thighs hurt from pressure on the side of the seat. I had the same kind of test ride (4 hours) on a train. None of these comfort issues. Handling sucked. The softail is much easier to find mods for. But that FatBob kept calling me back. That's it. A pewter denim Fatty with mid mounts! Tomorrow the deposit is going down. Thanks for writing in you guys!
Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: aurora,colorado
Wood Butcher, OK I concur that tach is bitchen. Anyway you can post a pic? Also, I was on the night train gig before I saw the fat bob in april. Glad I went down the same path you did. Just me but, the night train was wicked uncomfortable. I'm runnin my fatbob stock. Do you have any fuel management? Stage 1 is just overwhelming with choices. Still researching power commander and sert. Think I'm gonna talk to Dr. Dyno about it
Last edited by wood butcher; Oct 11, 2008 at 08:43 AM.
Tourer
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From: aurora,colorado
micro tach
I'll tell you what. If I can do it, you can do it. Just disconnect the battery, unscrew the console, disconnect the bib from the console being careful not to lose the clips that hold the cover on, role the console over to expose the wiring and follow the instructions. You'll **** when you see how easy it is. You don't have to cut anything to expose the wires. Just unwrap two of the small pieces of tape that are around the wiring harness and you will expose enough of the wiring to do the job. Have at it big guy and let us know how it went. Here's a couple of pictures to show you what it looks like.
Last edited by wood butcher; Oct 11, 2008 at 08:43 AM.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2008
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From: The wild, wild, west.
I think the pewter denim is a beautiful color, and looks great on the Fay Bob. Pains me to say it, but I wish I had it.
Stage III
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HELP with burning thigh!
Hello to all,
38 year HD cycle veteran, took delivery of 09 FXDFSE Fat Boy yesterday. Super, great bike with one very disappointing problem; exhaust heat from perforated pipe burning up knee to upper thigh. Here it is, 6 hours later, and my thigh feels like a torch scorched it. In any event, would very much appreciate suggestions on best replacement pipes with great sound, re-routing, and best insulation for heat containment.
Thank you in advance.
38 year HD cycle veteran, took delivery of 09 FXDFSE Fat Boy yesterday. Super, great bike with one very disappointing problem; exhaust heat from perforated pipe burning up knee to upper thigh. Here it is, 6 hours later, and my thigh feels like a torch scorched it. In any event, would very much appreciate suggestions on best replacement pipes with great sound, re-routing, and best insulation for heat containment.
Thank you in advance.
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Tourer
Joined: Sep 2008
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From: aurora,colorado
burning thigh
Hello to all,
38 year HD cycle veteran, took delivery of 09 FXDFSE Fat Boy yesterday. Super, great bike with one very disappointing problem; exhaust heat from perforated pipe burning up knee to upper thigh. Here it is, 6 hours later, and my thigh feels like a torch scorched it. In any event, would very much appreciate suggestions on best replacement pipes with great sound, re-routing, and best insulation for heat containment.
Thank you in advance.
38 year HD cycle veteran, took delivery of 09 FXDFSE Fat Boy yesterday. Super, great bike with one very disappointing problem; exhaust heat from perforated pipe burning up knee to upper thigh. Here it is, 6 hours later, and my thigh feels like a torch scorched it. In any event, would very much appreciate suggestions on best replacement pipes with great sound, re-routing, and best insulation for heat containment.
Thank you in advance.