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Old Apr 16, 2018 | 05:43 PM
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Who likes following progress builds. I was thinking about updating with videos and photos throughout my build.
 
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Let's see what you're starting with. I'd like to see the progress.
 
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Old Apr 16, 2018 | 06:13 PM
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Here's my list of parts I got coming for the build.

1.Front fender 21"
2. Rear fender stretched with frenched plate.
3. Custom seat.
4. Forward controls with floor boards.
5. Chin spoiler.
6. New dash painted to match.
7. Crash bars.
8. Flush gas caps.
9. Mammoth fat spokes in chrome 21" front 18" rear.
10. I doing a two tone with a pinstripe custom paint myself. I will be painting my Batwing and bags to match.
11. Also stretching my bags once I get everything mocked up.
 
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I just picked up an 03 Fatboy so I'm in !
 
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Sign me up, just got a ‘09 Fatboy. Out of curiosity what year is your bike?
 
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if you're not going to use that batwing there's a guy asking about them on one of the threads...you might be able to sell it to him to help fund some changes.
 
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Sign me up, just got a ‘09 Fatboy. Out of curiosity what year is your bike?
It's a 05
 
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Old Apr 18, 2018 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by langwilliams
if you're not going to use that batwing there's a guy asking about them on one of the threads...you might be able to sell it to him to help fund some changes.
Thank you. I am using the Batwing.
 
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