Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 4,501
Likes: 26
From: Sheboygan,Wi
Well I need a new switch for my passing lamps. I installed them a while back and I guess I torqued them a little too tight causing the powder coat to crack and in one case peel off. No problem, I'll just get a cheap set off the forum. Well I go to do the install and while removing the switch from the old set it just spins and the nut won't come off. I'm sure harley will only want 20 or 30 dollars for that. I figure that since I have the covers off I'll go ahead and try to adjust the headlight up since I left it where it was when I installed the trucklite. I couldn't get the adjustment bolt to budge at all. I'm about ready to take it to the dealer to have them do it for whatever exorbitant price they want. I'm sure they have some kind of impact wrench or something. Never had any trouble adjusting the headlamp on my old Fatbob. If anybody has any ideas on how to break loose that vertical adjustment bolt I'd love to hear them.
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,248
Likes: 1
From: Jacksonville, NC
I picked up a new passing lamp switch from radio shack today. I kind of like it. It's got a red and black On/Off plate surrounding it which gives it a kind of different look. The switch only cost about five bucks.
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 440
Likes: 15
From: South East PA
just posted a build thread of my lo's first phase of mods! check it out!!!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post13032960
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post13032960
Cruiser
Joined: May 2014
Posts: 104
Likes: 1
From: NJ
just posted a build thread of my lo's first phase of mods! check it out!!!
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post13032960
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...l#post13032960
Tourer
Joined: Feb 2014
Posts: 491
Likes: 10
From: ATX
running the pirelli night dragons. great price at dennis kirk. hook well when i punch the throttle, the few times in rain they hold great, can't speak for how long they last. also hear good things about michelin commander II
Just changed my rear from the avon cobra to the michelin commander II for my sturgis and milwaukee ride. Loved the avon, got around 6k out of it could of gotten more but wanted to change it before the road trip. I only have a few hundred on the michelin so can't tell you too much on it.
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Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 635
Likes: 7
From: Sin City
It was a bitch but I got it with a wrench. After lowering the rear the headlight shined up high. Indy tech said from 25' away it should shine on a wall 4' high. Been since 26 Jun my bike's been at the dealer. By the way...it wasn't the cams that started the problem after all. It was a bad flywheel which messed everything else up. Waiting on a new engine. Should be here Wednesday. Missing out on a bunch of rides. This is the ultimate test of patience for someone who now has an extremely contemptible attitude toward Folsom Harley Davidson. Insert Yosemite Sam's Ruckin Fruckin Fruckin Rucks Mother f ckin c ck s ckin sons of a b tches pieces of sh t!
Road Captain
Joined: Dec 2009
Posts: 635
Likes: 7
From: Sin City
Just saw my bike. I miss it. The engine is completely tore down. They are rebuilding it. They don't do re-mans anymore. Should be done next week. I almost road outta there on a new road king...whew.