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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 12:39 PM
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I bought a 2009 Fatboy in June. I like the looks of the new Fatboy Lo handlebars and seat. Just wondering what the stretch would be if I put them on my bike. I am 5'8". Anyone with thoughts on Fatboy Lo handlebar width/comfort/handling and/or seat comfort position?
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 12:49 PM
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I want the Lo seat for my 08... I like that its a lil narrower than my stock seat... As far as the handle bars, I changed mine all together.
 
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Old Sep 29, 2009 | 03:07 PM
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I really like the stock FB Lo bars.(Although I did order 14" apes in black yest.) I'm 6'2 and ride without any real forward lean or reach. If you're 5'8 I think you'll be ok. Probably will depend on what seat you end up running. The stock Lo seat it nice. Definitely narrower than the standard FB seat. I run it when my wife rides with me..She likes it. When it's just me I run the LP Bare Bones solo butt killer.
 
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when I find a set of Lo stock bars come available I'm putting them on my 07 FB. Might even consider trying the stock seat as well.
 
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I want the seat also I checked with dealer they told me $199 but they are not available yet. As soon as they are mine is ordered. Not a big fan of the bars though.
 
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Originally Posted by jed1069
I want the seat also I checked with dealer they told me $199 but they are not available yet. As soon as they are mine is ordered. Not a big fan of the bars though.


I ordered a fatboy lo seat for my cross bones and it already came in looks good and comfortable
 
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