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Old Jan 1, 2010 | 03:27 PM
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I found a kit local and was wondering why it wont fit an 09 Fatboy?

"NEW CHROME HEADLIGHT CONVERSION KIT FOR HARLEY HERITAGE & FATBOY MODELS 86 TO 06"

http://cgi.ebay.ca/CHROME-FL-NACELLE...item335538f2a8
 
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Old Jan 2, 2010 | 11:17 PM
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I picked up the Nacelle kit today and tried it to see if it would fit-NO it does not fit the 09 Fatboy (chitty) its out by roughly 1/4" on either side of the forks and i would also have to drill for the tube cap and also a few other little fitment issues.
just a little FYI.

the kit i have fits
HERITAGE & FATBOY MODELS 86 TO 06
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 12:05 AM
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those look badass..IMO
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 12:10 AM
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I think so also 2 bad it did not fit. The kits for sale in the softail section for $200 obo
 
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Old Jan 3, 2010 | 02:08 AM
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Dont buy that aftermarket crap,get a real HD Nacelle from Ebay or from the stealer.
This one below is for your fatty.
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/HARLE...Q5fAccessories
 
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hey guys - anyone try to fit a 1.5" handlebar with the nacelle? do you think there's enough clearance? have my eyes on carlini handle bars but the length and pullback i like only comes in 1.5" ... thanks!
 
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