Since I had a chance to examine the bike closely over the weekend I wanted to report back on the black finish ont eh D&D fatcat after a few thousand miles. All I have to compare this to is the TH which had sort of a brown tint to.

I am happy to say that the fatcat is still good as new and super black. There is no discoloration at all. It looks like it did right after it was installed. This pipe is not inexpensive but I avhe to say for a black pipe for a Dyna that gives great power, has great looks, and a really good sound this is the choice for me. The fact that the flanges that are welded on come in black along with the entire pipe under the heat shields is another bonus.

Hats off to D&D for another high quality product. This is the only closeup I have of the pipe with me from yesterday. I was digging my saddlebag rain covers when I washed the bike as they kept the bags nice and dry.

 

i need to get mine recoated.... this pipe sounds really good with the new cams

 

It seems this one is going to stay nice as long as I keep it clean. Certainly a nice surprise to me.

 

So the FXR canvas and leather bags are in, I'll get pics in a bit. What I need to know is how to mount these things. They have the same brackets as the fxdxt bags. Do the brackets just slide over the head of a bolt or is there some sort of special quick detach hardware? If someone can snap a few pics for me that would be great. For some reason I just thought I can actually check my manual as well. It's at home of course. Too funny. Thanks guys.

 

Here is a pic of one of the bags. fThey need some TLC to get them back in shape but I am sure I'll have them looking good in no time.

 

The pipes look nice, but is there any particular reason you have rain covers on your bags when its been 110 in the shade?

 

you need the quick detach hardware, i think its the same as the qd hardware for the sissy bar..

 

I already have that on the bike. So I guess I'll try to fit them up tp that tonight. Thanks Chris.

 

Yes, HD made a solo rack for FXDX/FXDXT's. I have a black coated one which I use for my leather Pro small trunk. It uses the std qd hw. Also easily works with the Boss/LP QD system.

I have a 2000 HD accessory book so I will post the part number tonight when I get home for you to search for one if you need to take that option. I think they were only chrome though. The original owner of my FXDX had this one PC black.

 

Thanks PhotoRider. My buddies FXDP got delivered yesterday and it looks like the struts don't have the covers on them which may account for the difference in width between mine and the police model. Not sure as I avhe not had a chance to measure the width in the fender but that is what I think. We'll find out when I get my hands one one of these racks.

On a side note, here is the breakdown on the bag mounting, the part I need the bushing which is number 2 in the pic. It looks different than the quick detach mounts for the sissy bar.
http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....-STEERING-STEM