2012 models and tech changes

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Jul 18, 2011 | 11:02 PM

#11

HoggyMtnBreakdown

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From: Japan

Looks like they are going chrome on the '12 Fatboy wheels? Also, is it me or are they closing up the 50 caliber holes on the non-LO models? Looks like they're still there, but not through and through.

No 103 motor for Japan market.

Jul 19, 2011 | 04:53 AM

#12

HDMarkyB

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From: Upstate NY

VERY informative-Thank you! I guess there is a lot more small changes we can't see than I thought. Classic style with modern technology-That's why we love 'em and everyone else tries to copy 'em!

Jul 19, 2011 | 05:27 AM

#13

MADDOG187

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From: ENGLAND

would anyone have an idea why the fat bob doesnt get the 103 engine ?

Jul 19, 2011 | 08:34 AM

#14

NDBadlands4-2

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From: Badlands of ND

I already own a 2012 and the only change for me was the 103 and the color. I am happy with both.

Jul 19, 2011 | 09:43 AM

#15

Bigiron

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From: Nashville, TN

"Redesigned Compensator". Is this an improvement on the SE Compensator? Or BS.
Will be interesting to compare part #'s.

Jul 19, 2011 | 10:40 AM

#16

Wide_Open

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From: FL

Good read, thanks for posting.

Jul 19, 2011 | 11:27 AM

#17

Old Sorrel

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From: Missouri

I wonder why the 2012 FXST is Australia only???

All of that computer crap is insane. I'm glad I don't need a laptop, special cables and expensive proprietary software for my bike. And all of the computer components are serialized so that you can't swap out modules from other bikes to help facilitate troubleshooting. See slide 60 of that presentation.

Jul 19, 2011 | 12:20 PM

#18

Fatbob usmc EOD

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From: Jacksonville, NC

I'm over here in Afghanistan and the internet won't let me pull up the file everyone's talking about. Can someone one post the changes specific to the 2012 Fat Boy Lo. I've got one reserved for when I get back this fall. I would really appreciate it. I'm especially interested in finding out if there will be any new colors. Semper Fi

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Jul 19, 2011 | 12:25 PM

#19

dortiz

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From: Leesburg VA

Thank you for your service.

As of tomorrow the colors will be up on HD USA. They are not detailed in that paper. Just the technical changes.

As a matter of fact HD USA just locked out the 2012 and 2011 bike sections so they may be working on it as we type.