My Mods Thread - 2016 Softail Slim S
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When you add the cruise control (this is a great option that is standard on the S and not available on the standard Fat Boy or Fat Boy Lo), security, ABS (in your case, ABS is standard in all Fat Boys), all the black out parts, hydraulic clutch... the 110 engine comes in almost as a free upgrade. In my case, it was a no brainer... In your case you also get a cooler looking air cleaner with the Fat Boy S
So if you want a blacked-out bike... the price for the Fat Boy S is less than if you try to build it yourself from a standard bike... For the engine alone, I would not do it... but because of everything else that the bike comes with, it is a great deal... and you will have a rather unique setup with that 110 from the factory. Something about some peace of mind with the 2 year factory warranty that will come with the engine and rest of the bike...
So if you want a blacked-out bike... the price for the Fat Boy S is less than if you try to build it yourself from a standard bike... For the engine alone, I would not do it... but because of everything else that the bike comes with, it is a great deal... and you will have a rather unique setup with that 110 from the factory. Something about some peace of mind with the 2 year factory warranty that will come with the engine and rest of the bike...
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Yes. And ABS is not standard on the base Slim....and add the nice looking floating rotors included in the Slim S.
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Worked on installing the engine guard last night. All that is left now is to do the electrical connection.
I covered the wires from the LED lights with a sleeve to protect them. The photo is before putting the heatshrink cover at the tips...
Had an old guitar wire that I used as a guide to route the cables... with the pushing and pulling you can see that the sleeve slid down a bit. I fixed that after taking the photo. I wanted to make sure the wires were protected from the edges of the holes I made.
Ran the tap again, to get rid of any dirt or residue from the powder coating.. placed the LED in place and installed the clear plastic piece.
Followed by the black stainless steel cover...
Rinse and repeat on the other side...
Used all stainless steel hardware... hate rusted bolts. I will later go over those with some black caliper paint...
Done for now... when I went to the local hardware store, I forgot to buy the black silicone sealer... I will grab that today on my way from work, remove the covers and apply as per instructions to avoid any water intrusion in the LEDs... will also use some on the hole I made where the wires come out, to avoid water from getting inside the engine guard.
I covered the wires from the LED lights with a sleeve to protect them. The photo is before putting the heatshrink cover at the tips...
Had an old guitar wire that I used as a guide to route the cables... with the pushing and pulling you can see that the sleeve slid down a bit. I fixed that after taking the photo. I wanted to make sure the wires were protected from the edges of the holes I made.
Ran the tap again, to get rid of any dirt or residue from the powder coating.. placed the LED in place and installed the clear plastic piece.
Followed by the black stainless steel cover...
Rinse and repeat on the other side...
Used all stainless steel hardware... hate rusted bolts. I will later go over those with some black caliper paint...
Done for now... when I went to the local hardware store, I forgot to buy the black silicone sealer... I will grab that today on my way from work, remove the covers and apply as per instructions to avoid any water intrusion in the LEDs... will also use some on the hole I made where the wires come out, to avoid water from getting inside the engine guard.
Last edited by wachuko; Nov 19, 2015 at 07:59 AM. Reason: Added more photos...
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Thank you. I was not sure if I wanted to add the engine guard or leave it without it... Now that it is powder coated black, I like how it looks on the bike.
I edited the last post and added a few more photos.
I edited the last post and added a few more photos.
You and Gunny keep touching on things that I didn't think I needed. I still can't say I need these things, but now I want these things.
My last two major mods are supposed to be a windshield and luggage rack in the early winter so I can take some trips in the spring. Now the engine guard is creeping into the list.
My last two major mods are supposed to be a windshield and luggage rack in the early winter so I can take some trips in the spring. Now the engine guard is creeping into the list.
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You and Gunny keep touching on things that I didn't think I needed. I still can't say I need these things, but now I want these things.
My last two major mods are supposed to be a windshield and luggage rack in the early winter so I can take some trips in the spring. Now the engine guard is creeping into the list.
My last two major mods are supposed to be a windshield and luggage rack in the early winter so I can take some trips in the spring. Now the engine guard is creeping into the list.
Yes it does. I have dirt-bike like control over the bike.
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https://www.ciriususa.com/product/engine-guard-lights/
Seat will get a Mean City Cycles treatment next month... Stock look with more comfort for longer rides
