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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:05 PM
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Got my new fork assembly in the mail yesterday and got it mounted on along with the new 16" ape bars. Also got the 21" wheel on it but will be coming back off once I get some spacers made for it. Still have alot to do to finish it up but making some head way. Just sucks thought rideing weather was over and as soon as I get the bike torn apart it decides to warm up again. I think it looks a hell of alot better with the 03 Fatboy Front End instead of the Wideglide forks.


 
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:07 PM
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Looks good, the front is sweet.
 
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Old Oct 19, 2010 | 10:10 PM
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Originally Posted by flh80
Looks good, the front is sweet.
Thanks think I finally got it the way I will be happy with it once its back together. Only thing I might change on the front is going back to a 16" wheel but still undecided going to see how the 21" turns out.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2010 | 03:17 PM
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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 12:40 AM
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I'm partial to the 16" on the fronts too but that does look nice as is.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 02:27 AM
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They make a FAT 21 that looks awfully good on those front ends . I like the 21's for the handling just makes the bike feel a bit more nimble to me .

What weight oil you running in the tubes ? I've found with some of the aftermarket stuff I've had to go heavy oil and tension the springs about a 1/2" more or they tend to bottom out bad .
 
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Old Oct 24, 2010 | 03:55 AM
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You're doing a great job on your bike! Can't wait to see the pictures at the end !
 
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