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May 17, 2008 | 07:19 AM

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Shizims

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RE: DB's Fat Bob

I have the classic chrome axle covers for the rear... but they are sitting on my kitchen table. The Left side won't fit... '08 nut is bigger . Others have have posted about this, that's what struck me as odd since they were on your bike.

May 18, 2008 | 01:35 AM

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I have the classic chrome axle covers for the rear... but they are sitting on my kitchen table. The Left side won't fit... '08 nut is bigger . Others have have posted about this, that's what struck me as odd since they were on your bike.

You have the older set. Check to see if your set is part #43132-08. This part number replaced the older set which works on the 08 models.

May 18, 2008 | 05:22 PM

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Thanks for that info!!! I haven't returned them to the dealer yet... so now I can get the right ones!

May 18, 2008 | 10:39 PM

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Well, I can probably do without and get a clock mounted somewhere else.

What about the idiot lights? Does it retain the Security, "6", Fuel Empty light etc?

Also, what about the dual trip?

Sorry for so many questions, but this is the perfect solution to add a tach for me.

May 18, 2008 | 11:30 PM

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Well, I can probably do without and get a clock mounted somewhere else.

What about the idiot lights? Does it retain the Security, "6", Fuel Empty light etc?

Also, what about the dual trip?

Sorry for so many questions, but this is the perfect solution to add a tach for me.

Don't worry about the questions....that's what we are here for.

I've got a solution for you but I'll get to that in a minute. All the idiot lights are there and work. The security light, oil, low fuel, battery, and 6th gear light are there and light up. I waited till I was low on fuel to make sure. The gauge dials and number area all light up red and look very cool. The dual trip is there as well. It goes odometer/trip a/trip b and back around.
As for the clock, I just ordered this today.....take a look.

I chose the one on the bottom right for obvious reasons (matches the new gauge). It replaces the stock stem nut cover and will compliment it perfectly and take care of my time issues. The web site is below for you to take a look at and I included a picture from their site to give you an idea of what it looks like even though it's the wrong model.

http://www.marlinsclocks.com/FSBC2.html

May 19, 2008 | 12:24 AM

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Thanks for the quick reply. I think I will pull the trigger on this, and a nice looking timepiece too. So the backlighting is red? Sweet!

Love to see a pic or two now that you have more done, sounds like you are putting on some nice mods!