So I think the title will say it all, I just picked up a 2010 Fatboy and am wondering about upgrades to the bike. Anyone have any recommendations? I know that is a loaded question to ask lol but I am still curious. The bike appears to be stock at this point, not even a windshield or saddle bags. Thanks guys.

 

You have a blank slate.....make it your own. But a word of advice. Go slow. If you rush into thinking you want this and that, you'll end up throwing money away. Good luck and enjoy.

But if you ask me, I'd start with the seat, you don't necessarily need a new one, but if you plan on road trips or long day rides, that's where to begin. Check it out.

https://www.meancitycycles.com/

 

Thank you, it was one of the top things on my list. Any suggestions on a windshield?

 

I agree with @04FXDI start with finding a seat you can live with.

for me it was getting the rider triangle dialed in. Often times seats will move the rider up/down or closer/further away.

I swapped my bars after finding a seat that fit my needs.

I picked up a @longrideshields-1 over Labor Day and scored a nice savings.

1500 miles in and I’m pleased with the results.



Long Ride Shields Zephyr 20”

 

There's a lot great windshields out there. I like the Memphis Shades, reasonably priced and excellent quality. Plus they have
the mounting hardware to perfectly match your bike. Build your own.

https://memphisshades.com/products/m...nt=42726152908

 

Upgrades are pretty much an individual thing. What one considers an upgrade, another might find less appealing.

I have a 2009 Fatboy, and I started out with pretty simple ambitions, which have evolved over time. When I bought the bike, I immediately ordered the passing lamps and a windscreen, thinking I would be happy with that. A little later, I bought some soft saddlebags, but ultimately found them lacking on longer trips, so I "upgraded" to touring bags mounted on aftermarket mounts. I took my time with that upgrade, because I knew I would have to change the exhaust. Wanted true duals, and when I had just about given up on finding any used, I tripped over a set of pipes at my local Harley salvage. Shined them up and mounted them, and then ordered my bags. A while later, I was at the same shop, and found a Reckless Motorcycles Batwing. It wasn't something I was willing to pay retail for, but yeah, for $250 I jumped on the deal. Mounted it at the shop, and tied a tag to my old windshield so they wouldn't accidentally sell it. Drove my truck over later to pick it up. Somewhere along the line, I swapped a Heritage style front fender. Also have an S&S intake and a Vance and Hines tuner, as well as Progressive Monotubes up front and 422 Shocks out back.

Latest upgrade is the most involved, as I am installing a front wheel from a StreetGlide, with Brembo brakes.

I will agree with those who have said to have a plan, but I would also encourage a bit of flexibility in your plan. I Intended to run some relatively long distances, and my initial vision was sort of a 7/8 scale Road King, and my initial purchases were along those lines. When I installed the Batwing, the basic plan didn't really change, just got a little more refined. For what it's worth, in about 10 minutes I can go back to the Road King look, and in about 20 I can have it stripped down closer to how it left the MOCO. I have the OEM saddle which I install for 2-up riding, and a Lepera that is on most of the time.

Main thing, is to try not to spend any money on something you know you will want to change later. Aside from the original windshield and saddlebags, I have managed to hold to that rule. Truth is that sometimes I like to mount the old windscreen so it wasn't a total loss. I have no intention of selling it off.

 

Awesome looking bike my friend. I appreciate the advice and will keep it in mind. In the short term my goals are back roads and just getting a feel for the bike and for riding since I just started riding. In the long run though a cross country ride is something I think I would like to do.