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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 01:12 PM
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Looks pretty sweet. I've never customized a bike before, would it be safe to assume you can purchase the stock HD paint colors? I've got a Heritage Classic on order but I'm still waffling a bit between it and the Fatboy. If I got the FB I'd want to swap out the rear fender. I can't imagine trying to match Black Tempest or the Bonneville Salt Pearl.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 01:43 PM
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I've been to that dealership before. They have some cool bikes. Talk about a dealership that has actual builders/mechanics doing real work. They had a bunch of sportsters they made look like old shovel head choppers and a trike with a wooden trunk/back end.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 02:24 PM
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Looking to invest in a 2018 Fatboy but want forward controls, I see he's got them fitted, any idea where they're from? Will 2017 ones fit?
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 02:46 PM
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Originally Posted by big papa AZ
I'm a fan of RWL. But I have yet to see an example of these stick on's (Tread Wear, Tire Stickers, et al.) that I like. They just don't look right for various reasons. I could only see them if they could be made to perfectly install in/on the tire's manufactured lettering. I don't care for custom words or phrases on the stick on tire examples that I've seen. I prefer just the tire manufacturers name, model number, etc. being in RWL. That's it. Maybe old fashioned but...

I'd rather just paint the lettering (of the manufacturers name and model number) myself.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by dgbmvb
Looking to invest in a 2018 Fatboy but want forward controls, I see he's got them fitted, any idea where they're from? Will 2017 ones fit?
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They are available from HD for the 2018s, also extended ones if you need them. Somewhere in the accessory catalogue.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 03:16 PM
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Well I am not impressed. A couple of bolt-on parts, big whoop.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 03:33 PM
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not my cup of tea bike looks better stock
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 05:33 PM
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Watching that video made my back hurt. Them bars are way too wide, but overall a nice build
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 05:40 PM
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Originally Posted by vizcarmb
Watching that video made my back hurt. Them bars are way too wide, but overall a nice build
Thought the same. I might add, and too low...
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 07:37 PM
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Originally Posted by Mike flies
Looks pretty sweet. I've never customized a bike before, would it be safe to assume you can purchase the stock HD paint colors? I've got a Heritage Classic on order but I'm still waffling a bit between it and the Fatboy. If I got the FB I'd want to swap out the rear fender. I can't imagine trying to match Black Tempest or the Bonneville Salt Pearl.
They can be difficult with their paint as they like to control it. You might have to go through the HD color shop to get matched paints on your tins. As long as they aren't limited paint sets it should be fine...just $$$
 
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