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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 06:58 PM
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Is there any way to hide that mmm ugly stupid hole between the seat and the dash on the fatboy (why the hell it's exist at all)
 
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Old Jun 7, 2015 | 08:15 PM
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Take the seat off and loosen screw

Think it's there to cover the weld
 
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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 06:43 AM
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Just looked at my Fatboy and no holes between the seat and dash. If I were to remove the tank bib then you will see a welded seam running down the tank. If you have a gap or space between your tank and seat. You might not have the right seat on or an after market seat. Not much info to go on.
 
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Old Jun 8, 2015 | 08:51 AM
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Yeah, that doesn't sound right. Pictures?
 
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Old Jun 9, 2015 | 05:04 PM
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Just checked my friend's fatboy and it has that ugly gap (looks more like dint) under leather trim. Both bikes are new. I've got hd brawler seat, my friend's bike is all stock, including the seat. I'm gonna make pics tommorow.
It looks something like that:
 

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