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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 05:15 PM
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Changed the engine oil and filter, and changed the primary oil - then washed it. 28 years old and it still runs strong.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 05:39 PM
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Put on some different mirrors today. The older pair I had on the bike were showing their age and I decided on Kuryakyn 1765's as they match up well with the Bobcat exhaust.



I like how they look on the bike and am happy with the purchase.


 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 05:44 PM
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Originally Posted by soldierbot
Put on some different mirrors today. The older pair I had on the bike were showing their age and I decided on Kuryakyn 1765's as they match up well with the Bobcat exhaust.



I like how they look on the bike and am happy with the purchase.


Your bike looks terrific! What kind of pipes and how do they sound?
 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 06:23 PM
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Nice Ride , Man .


 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 09:00 PM
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Originally Posted by soldierbot
Put on some different mirrors today. The older pair I had on the bike were showing their age and I decided on Kuryakyn 1765's as they match up well with the Bobcat exhaust.

I like how they look on the bike and am happy with the purchase.

Hell ya the mirrors look good. Also agree with 'music' - the bike looks great, nicely done Sir.
 
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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 09:32 PM
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i think I’ve dumped more money into my new ‘18 FB than all the other bikes I’ve owned combined, minus purchase price of course. So 9 Days ago I bought the bike and got her broken in ASAP. I then instituted my own personal seat demo program. Ordered 5 different seat combos from the Moco and decided on the Hammock and the mid-sized back rest for the wifey, currently in the process of returning the shootout losers. Bought a couple new modular helmets and Amp Pro Bluetooth headsets for tunes and intercom. I was able to pick up mounting hardware and a mid-size sissy bar from the dealer where I purchased the bike, got those installed without too much drama.

Today I rode to another dealer about an hour and a half away who had the rider backrest and luggage rack in stock. Installed those buggers in the parking lot but it was a half *** job without the proper tools so I completely redid it once I got home. I’ve got a cruise control on order and an appointment for my 1k service next Monday. Overall pretty doggone busy, but really enjoying the bike.

 

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Old Oct 11, 2017 | 11:06 PM
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Originally Posted by musicnbikes
Your bike looks terrific! What kind of pipes and how do they sound?
Thanks, the pipe is by a Bobcat from D&D Exhaust. They sound great to me....tame at low RPM's and quite loud at full throttle. Think they have a vid on their site that let's you hear what they sound like on a softail.
 
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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 07:17 AM
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Originally Posted by soldierbot
Thanks, the pipe is by a Bobcat from D&D Exhaust. They sound great to me....tame at low RPM's and quite loud at full throttle. Think they have a vid on their site that let's you hear what they sound like on a softail.
They used your bike on the website, nice! I'm going to look into them, thanks for the info!
 
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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 10:54 AM
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They used your bike on the website, nice! I'm going to look into them, thanks for the info!
Contacted them for a replacement heat shield...scrapped up the lower and it had some discoloration due to riding in the bike lean prior to a dyno tune. I sent along a few pics and they asked to use them for their site. I agreed, hoping the would comp the heat shield....nope, didn't happen. lol
 
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Old Oct 12, 2017 | 04:08 PM
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Originally Posted by soldierbot
Contacted them for a replacement heat shield...scrapped up the lower and it had some discoloration due to riding in the bike lean prior to a dyno tune. I sent along a few pics and they asked to use them for their site. I agreed, hoping the would comp the heat shield....nope, didn't happen. lol
Bummer.
 
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