Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
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Last edited by Misbehaven; Jun 21, 2014 at 03:46 AM.
Intermediate
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Looking for new pipes
Love my 2013 Fatboy Lo, however am still on stock pipes and the bike just doesn't sound like a Harley. I am curious what recommendations you all have. I don't want to wake the neighbors out of bed in the morning and want to remain noise legal. Does that limit my options?
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From: Sheboygan,Wi
Love my 2013 Fatboy Lo, however am still on stock pipes and the bike just doesn't sound like a Harley. I am curious what recommendations you all have. I don't want to wake the neighbors out of bed in the morning and want to remain noise legal. Does that limit my options?
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I have the full system Rush crossovers with 2.0's man are they fun in parking garages.
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The guy at Rush told me 90 percent of Rush slip-ons with the 1.75 inch baffle do NOT have to be remapped. I had them, but they were a little too quiet for me. I like my pipes loud. Now I have V&H pro pipe 2-into-1 and it sounds great, deep and throaty, and I would still like a little more noise, but that's just me.
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I have Rush 1.75 slip-ons currently. I really like them. Had some decel pop before the tuner but I actually liked that popcorn sound. They are quiet enough that they don't get complaints if I don't crack the throttle. Guys I ride with have said that they are pretty loud when riding behind me. Going to a 2:1 vintage fishtail as soon as it's finished being built and my Rush slip-ons will be for sale. They have about 800 miles on them. If I were keeping the look I'd keep the slip-ons. Very impressed with them.
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Lo Bagger
So I have been thinking about bagging out the Lo.....Last year my riding habits changed and long is becoming a common theme. I put on about 8000 last year and I just got back from a 3100 mile round trip from WV to OK City. This last trip is the longest I have ever done in one trip with about 635 miles in a day being the least number of miles a day I rode. I survived this trip but man was I crushed at the end of everyday and next year I am riding to Utah and back so about double what I just did. I am thinking about a Wide Open Customs fairing, a mustang seat and then going with some hard bags. What else for comfort? My main goals are to keep the bike looking good so a rear fender will come eventually but comfort is the priority. I have read through this entire thread since it started so I know what has been said but I am hoping you guys who have done it or anyone might have a fresh perspective on what works. I dont want to slam my bike so no extended hard bags or fenders just the normal stuff that looks good and is functional. Also yes I know an actual touring bike would be better but this one is paid off and I dont want another payment.