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Unless I miss my guess, this photo really nails how my daughter will look once she is packed.
And that look will cost you cash for the docking, backrest and luggage rack, but it's worth it, buy it for your daughter.....be a good dad....and have fun...
A nicely "equipped" Heritage of Fat Boy can make for a fairly good "touring bike' with just a few modifications.
1. JMHO, but no bike should leave the dealership without first having an "engine guard" installed.
They are worth every penny the cost if AND when the bike is dropped as it can protect the ride, the clutch and brake levers and perhaps many other parts also. In addition to the "protection" factor, you can mount highway foot pegs which make long rides much more comfortable.
We were on a trip several years ago and it got cold and the rain was heavy and steady. My wife who is usually a real trooper and rarely complains told me that her feet were freezing. We stopped at the H-D dealership and bought he a pair of the snap-on, canvas lowers that mounts onto the engine guard. They work great and they stay folded in her LH saddlebag with her rain gear.
2. For me, a windshield is a no-brainer. I will not ride a bike without one!
I ride an Electra Glide Classic and have been packing my bikes for touring for years, but my daughter bought a Fat Boy recently and wants to hit the road with her father for a trip to the Grand Canyon. At present, her bike has only the solo seat without any hardware for packing. We'd love to see some photos from you and see how you packed your Fat Boy. What did you have for back rest bars and what kind of luggage did you use? BTW, this is a "camping" tour, so we will each be taking tents and sleeping bags in addition to the usual touring gear. We plan to be out approx 10 days.
We live 700 miles apart, so photos from you would be excellent since I won't be by her side to coach.
So i have a sissy bar and luggage rack from ebay, that looks and fits really good for half the price. Also, a saddlemen br1800 with add on options. I can fit a full sized backpack between the sissybar and the riders backrest as well, that has straps to hold on to each other. Have traveled very far and long with this setup. They do make some solo seat racks as well,
If you're thinking about saddlebags get the saddlebags guards. You can get small bags that mount on the front of the saddlebag guards that are incredibly handy. I have two that are slightly different-one side has a pouch for a water-bottle. I'll try to remember to take pics when I get home.
I'd seriously think about getting her an an adjustable detachable backrest. Mine is probably the best modification I bought, especially for long rides. I thought I'd take it off when I got home but it's never coming off. It's just too comfortable. Realy surprisingly so.
If this is going to be a camping trip your EG is going to be packed to the gills.
After thinking about it, I'm wondering how comfortable your daughter is on the bike right now. Packing too much on a FB will make it seem like a different motorcycle and it might take some getting used to. As it is, try splitting up the load and give her the lighter softer stuff
Sissy Bar & bag, top bag detaches, did not use it for last trip to Laconia & up the Mt Washington Auto Road
I can strap it on the back, or let it sit on the seat
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