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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 07:40 AM
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The bike doesn't look bad at all but I don't see the big fascination with that battery box. Looks kinda ugly to me. I much prefer the one that's on my bike stock.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 08:51 AM
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I still like rocketbobs side pinal the best.
http://rocketbobs.biz/shop/index.php...&product_id=76
That's kinda cool, but 875 pounds?!!!!!! Wow!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 12:32 PM
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I kind of like the front fender, but it's not mounted like the other Dynas. Wonder what bike the sliders came from.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 12:49 PM
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No kidding, thats like 1400 dollars or something like that. Way to much!!!!!

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That's kinda cool, but 875 pounds?!!!!!! Wow!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by WG2011
No kidding, thats like 1400 dollars or something like that. Way to much!!!!!
Yep! That's a lot of money for a battery and a box-adapter.

I do, however, want one of those smaller batteries, provided it puts out sufficient cranking amperage. I'll have to look into that. I'd love to have all that extra room behind the battery cover.

Regarding the cover under the battery box on the FLX, I kind of like that, too. Another place to put something without it looking too cheesy. I have an aftermarket security system mounted behind my starter motor, and I have been trying to think of a better place to put it. A cover like that, or something similar, would be perfect.
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 02:05 PM
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Originally Posted by reissman
I am excited about the floorboards. Now I can order some to put on my fatbob. If they fit.
or you can get them from V-Twin
http://www.vtwinmfg.com/webapp/wcs/s...102_3302412_-1
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 04:25 PM
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Id rather have the harley part re: floorboards; provided they aren't imported. If they are might as well order from taiwan ted (v twin mfg.).
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 04:36 PM
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the latches on the bags are too big for the bag...they look goofy to me.

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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by cjlandry
Yep! That's a lot of money for a battery and a box-adapter.

I do, however, want one of those smaller batteries, provided it puts out sufficient cranking amperage. I'll have to look into that. I'd love to have all that extra room behind the battery cover.

Regarding the cover under the battery box on the FLX, I kind of like that, too. Another place to put something without it looking too cheesy. I have an aftermarket security system mounted behind my starter motor, and I have been trying to think of a better place to put it. A cover like that, or something similar, would be perfect.

that's more than a lot - gotta be a mistake, works out to $1427!!!
 
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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 05:49 PM
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That battery box is clean. Me want.
 
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