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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 08:45 AM
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Loving my M8 Softail!

 
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 09:44 AM
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My new Breakout
 
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 06:41 PM
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That looks low and long and nasty man .
Cheers.
 
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Old Feb 23, 2018 | 11:42 PM
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The smoothness of the motor. the color combo and the tough look of this new fatboy sold me instantly.
While I've built several customs, repaired and ridden every generation of Harley. This is the first one I've bought and I plan to leave it all stock as the low# special edition.
I was impressed with the new feel and features right on the dealer floor.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2018 | 12:40 AM
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Originally Posted by AK Bacon
The smoothness of the motor. the color combo and the tough look of this new fatboy sold me instantly.
While I've built several customs, repaired and ridden every generation of Harley. This is the first one I've bought and I plan to leave it all stock as the low# special edition.
I was impressed with the new feel and features right on the dealer floor.
Fug yea ,that's badass man !
 
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Old Feb 24, 2018 | 08:40 AM
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First Softail for me too. Sissy bar pad was on order, but is now installed. As someone else said, its a practical necessity.

 

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Old Feb 24, 2018 | 08:47 AM
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Originally Posted by SgtThump
First Softail for me too. Sissy bar pad was on order, but is now installed. As someone else said, its a practical necessity.

My son has a Slim, but now wants one like yours, he has a year to go before he can trad. He is keeping a close eye on them. Congrats on your bike.
 
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Old Feb 24, 2018 | 09:54 AM
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Never thought I'd get rid of my '12 Fat Boy Lo but it only took one short ride on the '18 Heritage Classic to leave her behind! Of course, the 114 is plenty of power and I love how nimble it is through twisties.

Since there's not much out there yet for exhaust, I've been adding the cosmetic stuff. Comfort means more right now than sound! So far....
Mean City Cycles reworked the stock seat and added an ostrich panel to match the old backrest.
King 21" detachable windshield...stock one was too short
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Kuryakyn Industrial mirrors, 3x6"
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Smoke lenses on all signals
HD Defiance light rings and speedo gauge ring
Front axel covers
Iron Braid leather braided clutch and brake levers...no fringe!
Hubby is making a custom, old school sissy bar and removable luggage rack

Next project is CD LED signals and replace the stock 1" bicycle bars with 1.25" 14" apes. I would love to get rid of the spokes but haven't found much for 16" wheels, at least none I could afford.

Before mods...
 
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Old Feb 24, 2018 | 11:34 AM
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Originally Posted by GPHDXLC
My son has a Slim, but now wants one like yours, he has a year to go before he can trad. He is keeping a close eye on them. Congrats on your bike.
Thank you sir!!! I like the styling of the Slim as well!
 
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Old Feb 24, 2018 | 11:41 AM
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Let it out in the rain last night.
 

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