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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 06:31 PM
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Well guys, I pick my new harley (heritage)the end of this month (and its my first one) I was just wondering what I should all plan on picking up that day. The dealer is putting a new seat on it, passenger floorboards, and throwing in a battery tender. Anything else I should consider getting that day that anyone might suggest including riding gear, any input appreciated, thanks.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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How deep is your wallet? Maybe some rain gear, I just bought the HD GoreTex PacLite, shoulda bought it last year but was too much of a 'chromoholic'to think rationally.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:21 PM
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How deep is your wallet? Maybe some rain gear, I just bought the HD GoreTex PacLite, shoulda bought it last year but was too much of a 'chromoholic'to think rationally.
First of all congrats on a great purchase! This link may help: https://www.hdforums.com/m_3152301/tm.htm

PS - Pooh, Great interpretation of a Fat Boy. Love the black and chrome.
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:46 PM
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Put your Wife or gril frend on back and RIDE you spend enought on it in time
Hold off on to many extras till you had time to think about what you really want.
Also will give you a chnace to see what works for others what does not.
Good riding gear Jacket chaps boots rain gear are a big plus
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 08:50 PM
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awesome choice !! mite wanna change those stock grips . I hated mine. Had to buy a lower windshied for mine too . Got pics to post ?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2008 | 10:42 PM
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If it doesn't have the security system, I would suggest getting one installed.
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 02:06 AM
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Fuel management and dyno tune or Thundermax
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 04:44 AM
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Congrats on the new ride.
Making it breath would probally be the best start. Pipes, Air , Fuel Managment.

Once it has the basics just look in the HD cat and at pics in the forumand see what takes your eye.
Most of the glitz is about your personal interpritation of what YOUR bike should look like.

have FUN
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:09 AM
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How deep is your wallet? Maybe some rain gear, I just bought the HD GoreTex PacLite, shoulda bought it last year but was too much of a 'chromoholic'to think rationally.
First of all congrats on a great purchase! This link may help: https://www.hdforums.com/m_3152301/tm.htm

PS - Pooh, Great interpretation of a Fat Boy. Love the black and chrome.
Thank you McPastor!! Appreciate the compliments!!
 
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Old Apr 9, 2008 | 08:20 AM
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Anything else I should consider getting.........
Try getting another loan for all the stuff you will buy this summer.
 
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