Fatboy Lo Customization Ideas
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6th Gear
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From: Utah
Really depends what direction you want to go. Are you thinking street brawler or a classy classic cruiser?
Most Lo owners go brawler. I'm going blacked out classy cruiser. That's a world of different parts between the two visions. You can also go Bobber, another world of difference. I've seen a few here take perfectly sweet softails and turn them into rat bikes.
Handlebars, for instance, I have the same complaints about reach. Street slammers are more brawler. I'll probably go with a 1-1/4" version of Heritage bars or old school flared out beach bars. I rarely, hear heritage owners complain about the ergonomics of their bars.
What's the vision you see for it?
Most Lo owners go brawler. I'm going blacked out classy cruiser. That's a world of different parts between the two visions. You can also go Bobber, another world of difference. I've seen a few here take perfectly sweet softails and turn them into rat bikes.
Handlebars, for instance, I have the same complaints about reach. Street slammers are more brawler. I'll probably go with a 1-1/4" version of Heritage bars or old school flared out beach bars. I rarely, hear heritage owners complain about the ergonomics of their bars.
What's the vision you see for it?
definitely thinking more brawler look. Small windshield, t-bars, forward controls, chop the fenders a little shorter, and a taller sissy bar for my girl when she rides with me. Also want to go blacked out with minimal chrome if any.
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This looks awesome. I don't think I would like a fairing on mine as I like the freedom of taking a windshield off when I want. But the lights, exhaust, and highway pegs make it look awesome.
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If I remember correctly, Fatken and I are both running the Memphis Shades Bullet fairing. It's quick release, so you could change to a tall windshield, batwing, or remove all together, etc.. in a few seconds.
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Last edited by Fat11Lo; Mar 30, 2018 at 09:04 AM.
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If you want something different, look for a set of stock 15+ Road Glide bars. I put a set on the better half's 16 Fat Boy S and it it worked well. Looked great, plenty of pull back and wrist angle was perfect for her. Had them powdercoated gloss black. Did have to have a little weld work done - the hole for the wires is in the front on RG bars and had a local weld shop close that up and machine hole in traditional bottom position.
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That's a great looking bike. Your seat looks a lot more comfortable than mine!
Are those the passing and fog light switches on the side of your console?
Also, what's the breather dangling beneath?
Are those the passing and fog light switches on the side of your console?
Also, what's the breather dangling beneath?
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Doh! I should have recognized the switches from my shotgun setup. Nice idea for placement though.