Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
Thanks lightafatty. Going to delete the front signals altogether... just didn't have a load equalizer to put in the circuit to keep the rear signals functional. When I do that, I'll flip the mirrors (probably just keep one actually).
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,237
Likes: 61
From: Albany, OR
2 in the garage would be sick! My wife lol would be wtf! lol 
The street glide has air shocks on rear. Which is the selling point of the Street Glide that it's ride is smooth compared to a Softail with factory shocks. But
a set of shotgun shocks as 2012Fatso was mentioning would make a nice ride from what it looks like. Then maybe some bags and a new fairing with stereo/speakers. Then maybe just maybe a LoGlide is born in Idaho?
Would be a hella of a lot cheaper and I would not lose all I have invested so far.
Of course they are convincing at the dealer that the ride of a SG is amazing and is not comparable to a softail. The bad part is I don't think the ride is bad on a FBL but I have hit some cow grates out here in the country and man. Let's just say you can become airborn and no longer are touching the seat over those things. New air shocks would solve that.
Decisions Decisions.
The street glide has air shocks on rear. Which is the selling point of the Street Glide that it's ride is smooth compared to a Softail with factory shocks. But
a set of shotgun shocks as 2012Fatso was mentioning would make a nice ride from what it looks like. Then maybe some bags and a new fairing with stereo/speakers. Then maybe just maybe a LoGlide is born in Idaho?
Would be a hella of a lot cheaper and I would not lose all I have invested so far.
Of course they are convincing at the dealer that the ride of a SG is amazing and is not comparable to a softail. The bad part is I don't think the ride is bad on a FBL but I have hit some cow grates out here in the country and man. Let's just say you can become airborn and no longer are touching the seat over those things. New air shocks would solve that.
Decisions Decisions.
I understand what it meant by highway sofa. The high seat position is a little weird to get used it, but you do get used to it quickly. You can certainly feel the weight difference going down the road, it just seems to float over imperfections in the road. It's surprisingly nimble and easily goes through corners with little effort. The radio is sweet, the cruise control is sweet, the TBW is sweet. The 103 isn't anything special. The vibrations from the 'A' motor is interesting. Not really annoying at idle since you don't spend much time just sitting still. My experience was there's a sweet spot around 3000-3100 rpm where it mostly goes away. On either side of that and you'll still feel the vibrations. I can see how that would get annoying after running a 'B' engine for so long.
Would I buy one? Yeah, but I'm not in a big hurry. It definitely evokes a different mood when riding. On the blacked out, ape hangin' Fat Boy you feel more visceral. On the FLHX I found my attitude being more relaxed, really enjoying the ride. For example, I wouldn't be in a hurry to put any bolt-ons on the Glide. I'd probably just throw some highway pegs on, and maybe some mini apes and call it good.
Road Warrior
Joined: Feb 2013
Posts: 1,625
Likes: 123
From: Meridian, Idaho
Well If anyone is interested in a Bat-wing fairing let me know...I bought this 2013 Street Glide today. All ready with SE Tuner, HD Stage 1 Airfilter, Vance&Hines Dual big boy pipes. Of course in Denim Black, with the Aluminum Black spoke rims.
I am glad I met you all on this forum. Feel like we have sat and had beers together. You all are cool cats. The brotherhood of this group is great. You all have been nothing but helpful, informative, funny. All Around good people. For all the Military retired,active,vets glad to have been able to communicate with you and thankful for what you do or have done. Thank you!
Saluting OUR Flag-Guardians and Defenders of Freedom
Griff
Another dimension...
I am glad I met you all on this forum. Feel like we have sat and had beers together. You all are cool cats. The brotherhood of this group is great. You all have been nothing but helpful, informative, funny. All Around good people. For all the Military retired,active,vets glad to have been able to communicate with you and thankful for what you do or have done. Thank you!
Saluting OUR Flag-Guardians and Defenders of Freedom
Griff
Another dimension...
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,248
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville, NC
Ok fellow Lo riders... Need a little assistance.
Over the last week I have been fighting a rear brake issue. First the back story
Took the bike into my dealer (Good place, never had any issues) for the 10000 mile service. Also needed new tires and new rear brakes. Got the bike back and found no issues. Took it to Americade and had no problems. Fast forward to last week. I got off the bike and noticed a lot of heat coming from the rear brake rotor, way more than I had ever noticed before. I could not touch the rotor. Took the bike into the dealer, they checked it out, replaced a clip on the pad and we all thought it was good. Well, it wasn't, bike back to dealer for a couple of days where they checked everything out and replaced the caliper and the pads. When they test road the bike they took a second bike and did the same ride at the same time. Once back at the dealer they used a temperature gun to test the rotor temps of both bikes and the temp came out the same. Now the weather had gotten crappy and I have very little miles since this second round of repairs. I rode it about 30 miles to and from a bike night and it seemed to be hot again. Not nearly as hot as the first time, but still hot. The heat is only in the area of the rotor that the pads contact.
So here is my request. Could all you fellow Lo riders do me a favor and see how hot your rear brake rotor is after you ride. I am not looking for an exact temperature, just a description of the amount of heat. 1) To hot to touch, 2) hot but touchable, 3) warm to touch but can keep in contact, 4) not hot or warm at all.
Thanks all.... I have had good luck with my dealer, and they did not charge me for any of the work on this issues. (I didn't even have to ask, they just covered it). However, it just doesn't seem right to me that the rear brake should create heat with regular riding. Yes, I understand heat when the brakes are used, but not when just riding.
Appreciate any and all input. Thanks!!!!
Over the last week I have been fighting a rear brake issue. First the back story
Took the bike into my dealer (Good place, never had any issues) for the 10000 mile service. Also needed new tires and new rear brakes. Got the bike back and found no issues. Took it to Americade and had no problems. Fast forward to last week. I got off the bike and noticed a lot of heat coming from the rear brake rotor, way more than I had ever noticed before. I could not touch the rotor. Took the bike into the dealer, they checked it out, replaced a clip on the pad and we all thought it was good. Well, it wasn't, bike back to dealer for a couple of days where they checked everything out and replaced the caliper and the pads. When they test road the bike they took a second bike and did the same ride at the same time. Once back at the dealer they used a temperature gun to test the rotor temps of both bikes and the temp came out the same. Now the weather had gotten crappy and I have very little miles since this second round of repairs. I rode it about 30 miles to and from a bike night and it seemed to be hot again. Not nearly as hot as the first time, but still hot. The heat is only in the area of the rotor that the pads contact.
So here is my request. Could all you fellow Lo riders do me a favor and see how hot your rear brake rotor is after you ride. I am not looking for an exact temperature, just a description of the amount of heat. 1) To hot to touch, 2) hot but touchable, 3) warm to touch but can keep in contact, 4) not hot or warm at all.
Thanks all.... I have had good luck with my dealer, and they did not charge me for any of the work on this issues. (I didn't even have to ask, they just covered it). However, it just doesn't seem right to me that the rear brake should create heat with regular riding. Yes, I understand heat when the brakes are used, but not when just riding.
Appreciate any and all input. Thanks!!!!
As far as the rest of you go. Stay the heck out of the dealers. This thread is starting to seem more like a half way house for people waiting to jump ship and go over to the street glide/ touring side.
Just kidding I'd have a streetglide too if I could swing it. I'd have to get a new seat though since I'm a little short.
Intermediate
Joined: Dec 2012
Posts: 32
Likes: 0
From: Cumberland plateau
Good choice Griff, looks good and does not stray too far. Of course there are those reflectors and stingers 
stay safe.
stay safe.
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 526
Likes: 4
From: North Atlanta Georgia
I'm thinking I'll have to used the frenched one.
Next, does the low windshield give you much buffeting? I've never found a Harley windshield I could see over that didn't buffet the crap out of me.
Thanks.
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,501
Likes: 26
From: Sheboygan,Wi
A couple of more questions: Your visor style head lamp ring doesn't stick out enough to cover up the protruding headlight when using a truck lite does it?
I'm thinking I'll have to used the frenched one.
Next, does the low windshield give you much buffeting? I've never found a Harley windshield I could see over that didn't buffet the crap out of me.
Thanks.
I'm thinking I'll have to used the frenched one.
Next, does the low windshield give you much buffeting? I've never found a Harley windshield I could see over that didn't buffet the crap out of me.
Thanks.