Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 105
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From: Boerne, TX
Great point. That's why I wanted some opinions... so I do not end up paying a "stupid tax" on the exhaust.
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 97
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From: Charlottesville, VA
If you want to do slip ons they'll improve the sound, but they'll do nothing for the performance. This is fine for many people and they love it. If you do a full exhaust, air cleaner, and tuner you'll spend 4x as much, drastically improve the sound, and add on a noticeable amount of power and response (and your wallet will get smacked around).
The main thing is that if you think you'll want to do the full deal later, then don't waste the money now on a cheaper option. If you don't want a full stage 1 upgrade, then save tons of money, tease fools like me, and we'll all still have a good time together.
I have spent some time looking at new exhaust systems. Ran across the Vance Hines slip-ons. Was wondering if anyone had an opinion on these. Basically I am just looking for a little better sound than the stock mufflers. I will ride with my wife and am a little concerned that something like the Big Radius 2into2 will be very noise for the passenger.
Tourer
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 342
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From: South Florida
Damn, I was on a mission to get through all of the posts since I dropped off back in the summer when my second son was born...I started back the first week of January...I think it was a PM from YoungNeg that kick started me back on this thread. Sweet bars bro, very similar to mine, and I'd have to say that we have the nicest bars around, period! Love the sweeps and sharp angles.
Anyways, I've done a few things to my bike, nothing major, but I do have a few plans for something big in March, after bike week down here in Florida.
Anyways, heres a pic of my scoot since the last that I posted anything was 6 months ago...been great riding weather down here in Miami. My MC assisted the sherrifs office on a Crimestoppers ride out to Lake Okeechobee then back down to the beach this weekend. It was just above 70 the whole day.
This is one of my favorite angles of the bike...
Anyways, I've done a few things to my bike, nothing major, but I do have a few plans for something big in March, after bike week down here in Florida.
Anyways, heres a pic of my scoot since the last that I posted anything was 6 months ago...been great riding weather down here in Miami. My MC assisted the sherrifs office on a Crimestoppers ride out to Lake Okeechobee then back down to the beach this weekend. It was just above 70 the whole day.
This is one of my favorite angles of the bike...
I have spent some time looking at new exhaust systems. Ran across the Vance Hines slip-ons. Was wondering if anyone had an opinion on these. Basically I am just looking for a little better sound than the stock mufflers. I will ride with my wife and am a little concerned that something like the Big Radius 2into2 will be very noise for the passenger.
So, if you want to do it on the cheap, the slip ons are great. I would recommend picking them up from http://www.directharleyparts.com/ They have free shipping and their price can't be beat. And they ship fast!
Last edited by CaptainMorgan_SOS; Feb 1, 2012 at 10:46 PM.
EDIT: Holy ****, nevermind. The steel fender is $500 by itself! So I am guessing at least $800-$900 total to buy the fender, prep and paint it.... Damn.
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Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 30
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From: Muscle Shoals, AL
Thoughts?
I am getting some parts powder coated and do not have an eye for contrast on the Lo.
My thoughts:
Denim:Clutch Cover, primary cover, Carlini 14' Flying Apes, Lower Forks.
Vivid:Piston Risers, Laydown Plate.
I am also looking for a turn signal re-locator for the front because I do not want them on my apes.
I am getting some parts powder coated and do not have an eye for contrast on the Lo.
My thoughts:
Denim:Clutch Cover, primary cover, Carlini 14' Flying Apes, Lower Forks.
Vivid:Piston Risers, Laydown Plate.
I am also looking for a turn signal re-locator for the front because I do not want them on my apes.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2010
Posts: 383
Likes: 2
From: New Jersey
Thoughts?
I am getting some parts powder coated and do not have an eye for contrast on the Lo.
My thoughts:
Denim:Clutch Cover, primary cover, Carlini 14' Flying Apes, Lower Forks.
Vivid:Piston Risers, Laydown Plate.
I am also looking for a turn signal re-locator for the front because I do not want them on my apes.
I am getting some parts powder coated and do not have an eye for contrast on the Lo.
My thoughts:
Denim:Clutch Cover, primary cover, Carlini 14' Flying Apes, Lower Forks.
Vivid:Piston Risers, Laydown Plate.
I am also looking for a turn signal re-locator for the front because I do not want them on my apes.
It seems like he knows exactly what he's doing when it comes to powdercoating a Fat Boy Lo.