2018 Fat Boy - stock handlebar dimensions?
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2018 Fat Boy - stock handlebar dimensions?
Looking at (and scheming about) a 2018 FLFB (S is the 114?) Fat Boy. Coming from a 2004 V-Rod, I am doing as much research as possible before pulling the trigger. I know I’d be purchasing a $20,000 “starter kit.”
I did the same with a 2017 Fat Boy S, but glad I waited…
So, in addition to the usual pipes/air-cleaner/grips etc, it looks like I am going to need to modify the handlebar reach. I sat on a 114 and the bars (or more precisely, my arms) come up a bit short. I am looking to move away from the “clamshell” riding position of the V-Rod.
I’ve done more than a bit of searching, and cannot find anything on the dimensions of the stock handlebars. Hard to compare other bars and/or risers, without knowing what I’d be working with to start.
TIA for any specs, or suggestions on where to look.
Dave
I did the same with a 2017 Fat Boy S, but glad I waited…
So, in addition to the usual pipes/air-cleaner/grips etc, it looks like I am going to need to modify the handlebar reach. I sat on a 114 and the bars (or more precisely, my arms) come up a bit short. I am looking to move away from the “clamshell” riding position of the V-Rod.
I’ve done more than a bit of searching, and cannot find anything on the dimensions of the stock handlebars. Hard to compare other bars and/or risers, without knowing what I’d be working with to start.
TIA for any specs, or suggestions on where to look.
Dave
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And I must say, your Fat Boy looks amazing! Is that Bonneville Salt Pearl? It looks much more white than on the configurator.
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And, youve now given me something to think about other than Twisted Cherry! I looked at the higher res image and was blown away...
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I'm not a patient person by nature. But I did originally agree to the idea of having the dealer bring in a Black Tempest 107 bike, because they didn't have anything on site that had not been ridden. Five days later when I got down there to make the deal I asked what they did have on hand at that time and they brought out a 107 Vivid Black, and this 114, both of which were not yet ready to be put on the showroom, with 0 miles on each. I've had a lot of black vehicles and while they are still my favorite they are harder to keep clean (I'm sort of fanatical in that way). And I knew that if I chose the 107 I'd always think I should have ponied up the additional funds for the 114. So I picked this BSP. Funny that in all my long years of buying vehicles I've never before had a white one. This is the second white one I've bought this year. My kids still josh me about it.
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I'm not a patient person by nature. But I did originally agree to the idea of having the dealer bring in a Black Tempest 107 bike, because they didn't have anything on site that had not been ridden. Five days later when I got down there to make the deal I asked what they did have on hand at that time and they brought out a 107 Vivid Black, and this 114, both of which were not yet ready to be put on the showroom, with 0 miles on each. I've had a lot of black vehicles and while they are still my favorite they are harder to keep clean (I'm sort of fanatical in that way). And I knew that if I chose the 107 I'd always think I should have ponied up the additional funds for the 114. So I picked this BSP. Funny that in all my long years of buying vehicles I've never before had a white one. This is the second white one I've bought this year. My kids still josh me about it.
I will be keeping up with you and your mods as I continue to research.
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I started a thread on a chromed out Fat Boy https://www.hdforums.com/forum/milwa...romed-out.html
I probably won't be doing any serious mods in the foreseeable future. I have it in mind to do some little things, such as axle nut covers and other small things but that will be about it. The guy in the video though made wholesale changes and his bike looks fantastic. It really shows the potential of the Fat Boy as a platform.
My VTX 1800 was black to begin with too, which works well with a black frame as you said. I too added a bunch of chrome and other accessories in the nine years I rode it, until it weighed close to 850lbs I'm sure. The Deuce I had in between that and this was a bantam weight in comparison. And even this Fat Boy is close to 150lbs lighter at the high end, and no less than 100lbs for sure.
I probably won't be doing any serious mods in the foreseeable future. I have it in mind to do some little things, such as axle nut covers and other small things but that will be about it. The guy in the video though made wholesale changes and his bike looks fantastic. It really shows the potential of the Fat Boy as a platform.
My VTX 1800 was black to begin with too, which works well with a black frame as you said. I too added a bunch of chrome and other accessories in the nine years I rode it, until it weighed close to 850lbs I'm sure. The Deuce I had in between that and this was a bantam weight in comparison. And even this Fat Boy is close to 150lbs lighter at the high end, and no less than 100lbs for sure.
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Bars and risers on an 04 fatboy softail
Looking at (and scheming about) a 2018 FLFB (S is the 114?) Fat Boy. Coming from a 2004 V-Rod, I am doing as much research as possible before pulling the trigger. I know Id be purchasing a $20,000 starter kit.
I did the same with a 2017 Fat Boy S, but glad I waited
So, in addition to the usual pipes/air-cleaner/grips etc, it looks like I am going to need to modify the handlebar reach. I sat on a 114 and the bars (or more precisely, my arms) come up a bit short. I am looking to move away from the clamshell riding position of the V-Rod.
Ive done more than a bit of searching, and cannot find anything on the dimensions of the stock handlebars. Hard to compare other bars and/or risers, without knowing what Id be working with to start.
TIA for any specs, or suggestions on where to look.
Dave
I did the same with a 2017 Fat Boy S, but glad I waited
So, in addition to the usual pipes/air-cleaner/grips etc, it looks like I am going to need to modify the handlebar reach. I sat on a 114 and the bars (or more precisely, my arms) come up a bit short. I am looking to move away from the clamshell riding position of the V-Rod.
Ive done more than a bit of searching, and cannot find anything on the dimensions of the stock handlebars. Hard to compare other bars and/or risers, without knowing what Id be working with to start.
TIA for any specs, or suggestions on where to look.
Dave
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