Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
So has anyone have any luck Powdercoating exhaust heat sheilds powder coater wants to dip it instead, if I dip I'll have to fig out what to do with chrome tip and V&H emblem or have two small holes in exhaust ?
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Joined: Feb 2011
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From: Central Jersey
finally got my bike done and ready to ride, took it to my indy buddy to properly tune the engine and the map, find out that 4th gear is kinda screwed up.. roll on the throttle @45mph/~2300rpm and the bike goes nowhere, then i guess all the fuel in there finally ignites to make a loud bang and shoot a flame out from the pipe and scare the cars next to me... back to him i guess and make him fix it :'(
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I had my heat shields powder coated in black ceramic. No need to have them dipped.
Cruiser
Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Van Buren, Maine
Figured I'd post up a pic also. It's been a while since I have.
Most recently I put the V&H sideshots on and a LaPera bare bones. And the points cover and derby cover.
Does anyone else have a noticeable gap between their seat and tank? I can see the screw holding on the tank bib now. Nothing I can't cover just seems like the fit is off?
I have a new set of grips and an Arlen Ness big sucker to put on next. Probably this weekend.
And just for the record, putting a new exhaust on is a b*tch of a task. Me and my good friend spent the better part of an hour trying to get the headers to even mate to the damn cylinders with the clamps lined up properly. I had to brace my foot against the frame and pry the exhaust just enough to get it around the front cylinder fins. Fun stuff. I probably won't be changing the exhaust again anytime soon.
Most recently I put the V&H sideshots on and a LaPera bare bones. And the points cover and derby cover.
Does anyone else have a noticeable gap between their seat and tank? I can see the screw holding on the tank bib now. Nothing I can't cover just seems like the fit is off?
I have a new set of grips and an Arlen Ness big sucker to put on next. Probably this weekend.
And just for the record, putting a new exhaust on is a b*tch of a task. Me and my good friend spent the better part of an hour trying to get the headers to even mate to the damn cylinders with the clamps lined up properly. I had to brace my foot against the frame and pry the exhaust just enough to get it around the front cylinder fins. Fun stuff. I probably won't be changing the exhaust again anytime soon.
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From: Central Jersey
Did you two build the same bike? haha
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Joe Kucinski
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I've been thinking about doing the same thing. Who did yours and how much did it run you? I sent a request to the Powder Pro guys a couple of days ago but I haven't heard back from them yet. There's a couple of places on the pipes that are looking jacked up. Not really impressed with how well Vance and Hines black finish holds up over time.