Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,048
Likes: 3
From: Central Jersey
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.
My new Fatboy Lo
Just traded in my Blackline 
for a 2013 Fatboy Lo with only 900 km on the clock 
I love the Fat Boy Lo. I managed to do 19,000 km's on the Blackline in 14 months. Can't wait to get the miles up on the Lo.
for a 2013 Fatboy Lo with only 900 km on the clock I love the Fat Boy Lo. I managed to do 19,000 km's on the Blackline in 14 months. Can't wait to get the miles up on the Lo.
Novice
Joined: Jun 2012
Posts: 18
Likes: 0
From: San Diego, CA
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?
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 635
Likes: 7
From: Sin City
Best thing I've done for comfort (aside from finally installing some Apes which are amazing btw) is change the shocks. Progressive 422's in the rear. I don't know how much preload i have set, but they're very nice. and adjustable (with a bit of finesse) so you can raise the rear end to stock if you need to, or drop it to get the look without scraping your bags. Check ebay, I think I got mine on there for about $200 or so. (or Shotgun Shock as anyone else in this forum will say, for about $1200-1300).
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,248
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville, NC
Best thing I've done for comfort (aside from finally installing some Apes which are amazing btw) is change the shocks. Progressive 422's in the rear. I don't know how much preload i have set, but they're very nice. and adjustable (with a bit of finesse) so you can raise the rear end to stock if you need to, or drop it to get the look without scraping your bags. Check ebay, I think I got mine on there for about $200 or so. (or Shotgun Shock as anyone else in this forum will say, for about $1200-1300).
Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 526
Likes: 4
From: North Atlanta Georgia
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.
3rd Gear
Joined: May 2013
Posts: 7
Likes: 0
From: Australia
What bars are on the bike?
Intermediate
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 27
Likes: 0
From: Ohio
Question on seats..currently I have the reduce reach seat on the bike because I didn't want to mess with the handle bars. Well the seat isn't bad for short trips but riding this past weekend for 300 miles was not the most comfortable. Any suggestion on what is out there that is comfortable for longer trips but sits me up closer to handlebars?
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Road Captain
Joined: Aug 2009
Posts: 526
Likes: 4
From: North Atlanta Georgia
Question on seats..currently I have the reduce reach seat on the bike because I didn't want to mess with the handle bars. Well the seat isn't bad for short trips but riding this past weekend for 300 miles was not the most comfortable. Any suggestion on what is out there that is comfortable for longer trips but sits me up closer to handlebars?