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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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I made this last winter. Liked the chrome as well.


When I sat on the low the bars stood out as a cool feature.
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Originally Posted by C O L E M A N F U
I made this last winter. Liked the chrome as well.


When I sat on the low the bars stood out as a cool feature.
What did it look like before? and what all did you do to it?
 
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Old Oct 20, 2009 | 08:26 PM
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Yeah, I can flat foot it easy, the forward controls ar awesome, had mid controls on the sportster, I like being able to stretch my legs out,lol
 
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Old Oct 23, 2009 | 07:30 PM
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I think I made my mind up about the bars. I'm not going to go with Fatboy Lo bars, instead I'm going to go with the Heritage bars, much better feeling.
 
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Old Oct 24, 2009 | 10:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ski917
I think I made my mind up about the bars. I'm not going to go with Fatboy Lo bars, instead I'm going to go with the Heritage bars, much better feeling.
hmmmm, I about to make the switch to the FatBoy Lo bars.....hope I don't regret it
 
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 05:02 PM
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One more question, did you do something to the kickstand to reach it better or are you able to move the kickstand easily?
 
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Old Apr 8, 2010 | 05:32 PM
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The fatboy Lo bars are very narrow. I sat on one at the dealer and really like the feel. Call the dealer for the part info.
 
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Old Apr 13, 2010 | 09:35 AM
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I have had my Lo since September '09.
Hate the seat.
Hate the handlebars.
Back and butt pain after 1/2 hour & I'm 5'10'.
Any suggestions on a seat/handlebar replacement that would put you in a more comfortable/upright riding position before I give up on this ****** bike?
 
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I'm about 6'2".

Longest ride on my Fat Boy Lo so far has been about 2 hours. Have to move my butt around a bit here and there but other then that seat is ok.

Bars - Personally I would like them to be about 2 inches closer to me, but after 2 hours very minimal stiffness in back etc. Very comfortable ride imho.

I will be putting on the black street slammers however, I like the look and they have a little more pull back.
 
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i've put about 1000 miles on mine now and dont regret swaping the stock bars (narrow beach from the s/e fatboy) to the bars from a softail custom. no plans to change the seat yet but i have a glide for 2up longer rides.
 
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