Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners

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Apr 26, 2018 | 05:16 PM

#14371

Freak Show

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From: Southern Arizona

8 years is a long time for the plugs

Apr 27, 2018 | 07:29 AM

#14372

joebad

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From: La Quinta, California

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Originally Posted by Shooter198

So My 2010 Fatboy Lo has been doing something I have not experienced before. While running at high speeds between 60-80 mph. It is almost as tho the engine skips or kills for only a sec, gauge goes dead like a reset, down to zero and then back up to current speed. Has anyone encountered this, what are your thoughts. I was thinking maybe spark plugs are faulting, battery is on its last leg? Any help is greatly appreciated.

I can tell when the cables are loose on my bike or the battery is a problem at start up. If I've left the speedometer set to show what gear I'm in, or some other function, like the time of day, when starting the bike the read-out reverts to the total mileage. When the battery is good and cables are secure, the read-out stays where I left it on my last ride. You might want to see whether yours reverts to the mileage at start up.

I once did have a problem with a bad cell and that evidenced itself by everything shutting down at idle (at stop signs).

Apr 27, 2018 | 07:41 AM

#14373

joebad

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From: La Quinta, California

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Originally Posted by Freak Show

may be one of the only things made in the usa. i could care less who makes them as long as they're good

Well I do care. And that does not mean that I'm not for getting along with people from all over the planet.

I've got lots of miles on my bike. I switched over to the American Elites after three sets of other tires and at the recommendation of the best regarded independent Harley-only mechanic in the area where I live. For canyon riding, which I sometimes do fairly aggressively, limited of course by the limited lean angle of the Lo, these tires perform far better than the Commander II's and they last longer.

Apr 27, 2018 | 08:27 PM

#14374

Fat11Lo

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From: Columbus, OH

Shooter, check your grounds right in front of the battery on top of the frame

May 1, 2018 | 06:43 PM

#14375

Freak Show

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From: Southern Arizona

need to find a new black gas cap set. losing grip in my fingers. Cant get the recessed cap in or out anymore. got a chrome cap on the right side for now, but that's bugging the heck out of me. just need to finsd a matching pair, one being the dummy cap. suggestions?

May 2, 2018 | 02:59 PM

#14376

Detroit Iron

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From: Bay Area - California Land of Libtards

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Originally Posted by yamamatt65

Got some nice rides in this week.

Love the color. Something different....

May 3, 2018 | 03:49 AM

#14377

sire86

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From: Nj

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Originally Posted by Detroit Iron

Love the color. Something different....

Nice looking bike and pics. What type of wind shield are you riding with, wind vest ?

May 10, 2018 | 10:47 PM

#14378

TeaRunner

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From: Alabama

Checking out. 13 Anny Lo had a catastrophic encounter with a minivan today. Scratch bike number 1000 to the junkyard.

Enjoyed it guys!

Battered and bruised but ok. Bike not so lucky.

If you don't have a crash guard, get one. It saved my leg today.