Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
So after my trip thru the mountains last week have a few issues
First after going down then back up the mountain my front brake master cylinder started leaking at the seal for the cap AGAIN WTF.....
Second either to much weight with the sissy bar luggage pack and saddle bags full or the harness just picked then to fall but the rear lighting harness got rubbed thru to bare wires and lost turn signals, I removed the rear fender seemed easier then removing the tire and about 4 wires are stripped down and rubber wire loom is hanging down for the first 6 inches or so, I guess it's cut and solder time ugh
First after going down then back up the mountain my front brake master cylinder started leaking at the seal for the cap AGAIN WTF.....
Second either to much weight with the sissy bar luggage pack and saddle bags full or the harness just picked then to fall but the rear lighting harness got rubbed thru to bare wires and lost turn signals, I removed the rear fender seemed easier then removing the tire and about 4 wires are stripped down and rubber wire loom is hanging down for the first 6 inches or so, I guess it's cut and solder time ugh
Stellar HDF Member
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From: Central Jersey
Second either to much weight with the sissy bar luggage pack and saddle bags full or the harness just picked then to fall but the rear lighting harness got rubbed thru to bare wires and lost turn signals, I removed the rear fender seemed easier then removing the tire and about 4 wires are stripped down and rubber wire loom is hanging down for the first 6 inches or so, I guess it's cut and solder time ugh
and mounted it to the inside of the seat stud bracket.. also replaced those plastic rings that hold the brack up with some flat nuts, so no more of the bracket falling through. I keep checking it and it seems fine..but i'm thinking maybe i shoudl raise the back end up a bit before i go on this trip.
When I had a weird squeak last year and tore my front end apart like 8 times looking for it (was a damn exhaust flange nut that worked itself loose), I figured "Hey, lets take a look under the rear fender" and I found that my wires were hanging down and rubbing on the tire (the back end is 1.75" lowered from the 422's) and saw that one was almost rubbed through.. I took a small cable clamp like this:
and mounted it to the inside of the seat stud bracket.. also replaced those plastic rings that hold the brack up with some flat nuts, so no more of the bracket falling through. I keep checking it and it seems fine..but i'm thinking maybe i shoudl raise the back end up a bit before i go on this trip.
and mounted it to the inside of the seat stud bracket.. also replaced those plastic rings that hold the brack up with some flat nuts, so no more of the bracket falling through. I keep checking it and it seems fine..but i'm thinking maybe i shoudl raise the back end up a bit before i go on this trip.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Boerne, TX
Had an issue with the primary cover I ordered from the guy on eBay. One of the threads for the inspection cover was miss-tapped. Could not get screw in at all, and worse than that, the threads came out the back of the primary cover. He has been a little defensive about the whole thing, but I have now sent my primary to him to paint. We will see how his customer service is.
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Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Ohio
New Fatboy Lo..looking for windshield
Just purchased a 2013 Fatboy Lo this past weekend and I am looking for a good windshield. Looking for a tinted with black and not chrome trim. Dealer order the one that said fit my bike but when it came in it is one for bike with auxillary lights which I am not putting on. Any help or suggestions?? Thanks
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From: Central Jersey
Just purchased a 2013 Fatboy Lo this past weekend and I am looking for a good windshield. Looking for a tinted with black and not chrome trim. Dealer order the one that said fit my bike but when it came in it is one for bike with auxillary lights which I am not putting on. Any help or suggestions?? Thanks
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...-20-5824395--1
This one should fit, but it's not tinted like you'd like.
http://www.harley-davidson.com/store...ize-windshield
Memphis Shades makes some.. National Cycle..Klock Werks..
Depends on what you'd like. Like I said, I picked mine up from another user for like $175 with a leather pouch and such, so I couldn't go wrong.. otherwise I think the Klock Werks ones look pretty nice.
http://www.jpcycles.com/2013-harley-...rors/exact-fit
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2013
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From: Ohio
Thank you Sgt Jim I will have to check those out...still debating on what size height since I'm only 5'3"...Husband loves the Klock Werks on his Roadglide Ultra.
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Just purchased a 2013 Fatboy Lo this past weekend and I am looking for a good windshield. Looking for a tinted with black and not chrome trim. Dealer order the one that said fit my bike but when it came in it is one for bike with auxillary lights which I am not putting on. Any help or suggestions?? Thanks