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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 08:42 PM
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HD sure likes to control all aspects of their bikes from the factory all the way down the accessory line do they not? Can't match the paint w/o going through HD? Man, tough world.
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 08:43 PM
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Well I am not impressed. A couple of bolt-on parts, big whoop.

Way more than a couple of parts. Did you see the floor loaded with add ons?
 
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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 08:49 PM
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Love the rear guard ,might be something I try.
Though I like the look of the bars they'd be a real world nightmare, especially at low speed parking and maneuvering .
 

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Old Sep 28, 2017 | 11:44 PM
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Yes those bars are brutal looking. That bike needs some higher extended V line handlebars.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 01:50 PM
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Here's a 2018 breakout with apes. The bars might be ok if it wasn't for the stock pull back riser. It seems as if you need the stock base to work with the LCD display. I'm sure at some point down the road Harley will probably charge your first born for a riser base that lets you keep the LCD display.

 
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Old Sep 29, 2017 | 02:38 PM
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Nice to see what can be done with a '18 Fat Boy. On the other hand, I liked the bike better before they tarted it up.
 
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