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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 10:49 AM
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I really don’t have much to add to everything that’s already been said about this awesome machine. I fell in love immediately on the test ride! Ridiculously good handling, awesome performance all around, more comfortable than I ever expected, etc...

Had an unusually warm day when I picked the bike up and was able to get around 130 miles on it. Love it!

Installed a detach sissy bar and custom dynamic turn and brake lights with smoked lens caps (none of that is in the picture). Bundled up and zip tied some disorganized wires at the frame neck. Looks much better to me. Lol

Have some black iso grips, HD Street Tuner, and S&S Grand National mufflers on order. Bought the HD backpack for work commuting.

Not sure I’ll do much more than this basic stuff. I just want to ride the damn thing more! Back to cold weather and rain. Urgh...
 
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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 10:52 AM
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Oh, I forgot. Will also need the 2up sundowner seat for rides with the wife. Considering the short 15” windshield, but Im not sure.

Even though the stock seat is really comfortable for the rider, I wish there were aftermarket seat for this thing! Just to have more options.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 11:51 AM
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Congrats ! Very easy to fall for the sublime characteristics of the new frame and motor. Enjoy !
 
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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 12:21 PM
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Congrats ! Very easy to fall for the sublime characteristics of the new frame and motor. Enjoy !
Thank you sir! I actually just changed my order to the Rinehart slipons. They look freaking awesome. Not at all sure what to expect regarding sound. I'm not after anything really loud, though. Should be nice.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 12:48 PM
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Congrats! They are freakin fantastic bikes. Should be a lot of fun.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 01:01 PM
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Yeah - welcome to the Fat Bob Squadron! It's a great bike in almost every way.
 
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Old Feb 18, 2018 | 09:42 PM
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Welcome to the DARK SIDE...!!!!
 
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Congrats and enjoy!
 
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