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I recently bought a 2014 HD Fatboy Lo this is my first Harley, always rode Enduros up till now. The one I bought is stock everything and I want to start customizing it soon. I have been having a block when it comes to handlebars and windshield right now and I wanted some ideas. I know I want to sit further back in the seat so I will need pullback risers or handlebars that achieve the same effect. Any and all ideas are welcome.
OP, you looking for more cosmetic changes or performance? On my Lo, I did the stage 1 upgrade, which is slip on pipes, air cleaner, and tuner. I also added a WindVest shield and some HD softail locking bags. It all depends on what you want to achieve.
I have lots of ideas for performance. Definitely doing the stage 1 kit soon. Right now Im just looking for help with cosmetic ideas. I have the intake, exhaust and fuelpak picked out. Eventually I want to go blacked out on all parts.
Recently I came out and found my windscreen had been driven over by one of my roommates so Im making them buy me a new one. I didnt like the factory one so I want to upgrade the handlebars with a new windshield.
Those look like the bars on my 06 FatBoy and I am happy with them. They look good and feel good to me.
I have cut the little duck tail off both my front and rear fenders and am changing the color from blue.
Last edited by motohaid; Mar 28, 2018 at 07:58 PM.
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?
Last edited by TeaRunner; Mar 29, 2018 at 11:05 AM.
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