Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 47
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From: Wisconsin
Ok! I'll bite, how do I get the reflectors off? I don't want too get caught by the reflector police. Lol
Devil's Advocate
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,070
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From: Alberta, Canada
Rear reflectors: fishing line run down between the reflector and strut to cut foam tape. Scrape off as much left over tape with thumb nail so not to scratch strut. Goo B Gone to remove left over tape.
Front reflectors: Heat gun on low moving from end to end up and down each side of reflector. DO NOT HOLD heat gun in one place. You can end up removing paint or finish from fork. As adhesive warms up, gently lift reflector. Do not use anything to pry reflector as you can mark fork. Remove left over tape with Goo B Gone.
I have used WD40 as well to remove tape residue, but Goo B Gone is better. Some use hair drier, but I found it tedious.
This is my method, I have done this on several bikes. Someone may have a better method, but this works for me.
Intermediate
Joined: Feb 2015
Posts: 47
Likes: 0
From: Wisconsin
My method:
Rear reflectors: fishing line run down between the reflector and strut to cut foam tape. Scrape off as much left over tape with thumb nail so not to scratch strut. Goo B Gone to remove left over tape.
Front reflectors: Heat gun on low moving from end to end up and down each side of reflector. DO NOT HOLD heat gun in one place. You can end up removing paint or finish from fork. As adhesive warms up, gently lift reflector. Do not use anything to pry reflector as you can mark fork. Remove left over tape with Goo B Gone.
I have used WD40 as well to remove tape residue, but Goo B Gone is better. Some use hair drier, but I found it tedious.
This is my method, I have done this on several bikes. Someone may have a better method, but this works for me.
Rear reflectors: fishing line run down between the reflector and strut to cut foam tape. Scrape off as much left over tape with thumb nail so not to scratch strut. Goo B Gone to remove left over tape.
Front reflectors: Heat gun on low moving from end to end up and down each side of reflector. DO NOT HOLD heat gun in one place. You can end up removing paint or finish from fork. As adhesive warms up, gently lift reflector. Do not use anything to pry reflector as you can mark fork. Remove left over tape with Goo B Gone.
I have used WD40 as well to remove tape residue, but Goo B Gone is better. Some use hair drier, but I found it tedious.
This is my method, I have done this on several bikes. Someone may have a better method, but this works for me.
Devil's Advocate
Joined: Jun 2010
Posts: 2,070
Likes: 36
From: Alberta, Canada
My plan is to have everything removable and I think I can make my visions happen. Just have to put together enough $ to get it done before riding season.
Devil's Advocate
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Alberta, Canada
If you stretch it out, it may be a 3 beer job. I REALLY took my time and made it a 4 beer job...
Road Captain
Joined: Jul 2013
Posts: 585
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From: Boise, Idaho
The whole bike took about 20 minutes and looks a lot better in my personal opinion.
Gommee, the bike is looking good dude, keep updating with pics as you make any of those changes. Good luck.
Devil's Advocate
Joined: Jun 2010
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From: Alberta, Canada
I think I am about a month away from having all of the remaining parts gathered up and installed. I also think the SE Clutch plate and variable clutch will be waiting for the first Primary change.
Dave don't kid yourself, it took me 7 years to think I had finished the Street Bob. We have just begun with the new Fat Boy Lo. Just do little things at a time and the wife won't notice the subtle changes...
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From: Alberta, Canada
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From: Alberta, Canada
BigMike
It is the Bassani Road Rage 2:1
Bassani makes several different configurations of the Road Rage and they are all made in black or chrome, short or long. They have a great fit and finish and the sound is a nice loud rumble.
It is the Bassani Road Rage 2:1
Bassani makes several different configurations of the Road Rage and they are all made in black or chrome, short or long. They have a great fit and finish and the sound is a nice loud rumble.