Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
Posts: 1,248
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From: Jacksonville, NC
Just got a tracking number on my new Corbin Gunfighter seat. It's supposed to be here on the 8th. I should be able to enjoy it for at least half of my two week 100 mile daily commute to Pensacola. Hopefully my new derby cover will be here soon too. I'm going to post this question in the general softail section too but does anyone know what I'm supposed to do with the two rear solo seat bolts. The gunfighter comes with all new attachment hardware.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 600
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From: Bama
I got the front turn signal relo kit off eBay for about $30. Honestly tho you can buy the same parts at a hardware store and so it yourself for about $10. It's just a matter of figuring out what parts you need. If you want to order it just search for fatboy turn signal relo on eBay. May be easier..... They are great folks to deal with.
Road Captain
Joined: May 2011
Posts: 600
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From: Bama
Ok Jim I hate you. I really like the way the gloss black parts look and my bike is kind of evolving like everyone else. That being said, I think I am going to change my wrinkle black covers out for gloss black so I will have some for sale. O really like the contrast between the denim gloss and chrome like my bike already is. Damn you haha.
Go Army he says to the Marine..oohh man.. on that note, you should do everything Bright Blue. Yeah. Blue Would Look Very Nice.. Just kidding.
What I mean by the denim not matching the engine is that it may just not "flow".. for example...
It's just my opinion, but like putting a gloss black primary cover on a wrinkle black engine.. (only picture i could find after 3 minutes of looking).. the derby cover is the color of the engine..the gloss black isn't..and together they don't look right.. (though most people who have done this also have the gloss black rocker box covers and gloss black clutch cover, and it looks better..like this
I dont know how it would look in a denim, and even in my brain i'm having a hard time picturing it.. Here's an idea.. go get a piece of that artistic poster board paper (i forget the name of it..it's semi-rigid, very smooth and you can paint on it)..and a can of the Krylon semi-flat paint..whichever one is supposed to match the denim kinda nicely, and paint the paper, then use some painters tape and attach it to where ever you want to do your bike..then take a step back from it and see how the colors flow. does that make sense? i do that from time to time because i'd rather spend $3 on a can of spray paint, than however much to have a part done and have it look like poopoo.. i also MS Paint things a lot too
What I mean by the denim not matching the engine is that it may just not "flow".. for example...
It's just my opinion, but like putting a gloss black primary cover on a wrinkle black engine.. (only picture i could find after 3 minutes of looking).. the derby cover is the color of the engine..the gloss black isn't..and together they don't look right.. (though most people who have done this also have the gloss black rocker box covers and gloss black clutch cover, and it looks better..like this
I dont know how it would look in a denim, and even in my brain i'm having a hard time picturing it.. Here's an idea.. go get a piece of that artistic poster board paper (i forget the name of it..it's semi-rigid, very smooth and you can paint on it)..and a can of the Krylon semi-flat paint..whichever one is supposed to match the denim kinda nicely, and paint the paper, then use some painters tape and attach it to where ever you want to do your bike..then take a step back from it and see how the colors flow. does that make sense? i do that from time to time because i'd rather spend $3 on a can of spray paint, than however much to have a part done and have it look like poopoo.. i also MS Paint things a lot too
Ok I need a little input,I'm hoping the cool kids club can help, I'm blacking out my lo completely exept the fins on the bores and heads, I've got my train of though for everything ( waiting for tax money) exept the oil lines going from tank to the case, I was thinking about fabing some black braided steal hoses but changed my mind any thoughts on another route, any input would help, thx
Intermediate
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 36
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From: Va
I have the flush mount fuel guages..i like them.. one thing i learned is DO NOT PUT THE WIRES IN TO THE WIRE HOUSING BEFORE INSTALLING THE DAMN GAUGE.. they're a pain in the *** to remove. Anywho..the stock fuel gauge is plugged in under the tank with the same housing that comes with the flush one.. if you don't plan on selling your stock on, just use a pair of wirecutters and cut the wires..then pull the gauge right out..the new one slips right in the place, and there's a tube going through the tank that the wires go through (it really is that simple)..once they're through, put them in to the wire housing in the right order, and plug it in, and you're done
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,048
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From: Central Jersey
Ok Jim I hate you. I really like the way the gloss black parts look and my bike is kind of evolving like everyone else. That being said, I think I am going to change my wrinkle black covers out for gloss black so I will have some for sale. O really like the contrast between the denim gloss and chrome like my bike already is. Damn you haha.
Ok I need a little input,I'm hoping the cool kids club can help, I'm blacking out my lo completely exept the fins on the bores and heads, I've got my train of though for everything ( waiting for tax money) exept the oil lines going from tank to the case, I was thinking about fabing some black braided steal hoses but changed my mind any thoughts on another route, any input would help, thx
like this stuff:
http://cableorganizer.com/fray-resistant/
get it tight enough, and tie the ends off with some small black zip ties, i think it would look decent
I don't mean to **** you off, it's your bike, if you like the way you look, wear it proud! Don't go changing things because of one jerk off's opinion
I've wondered about this myself.. They make black-braided oil lines for up-to 06 softails, but they're like $70 for 10' of line.. I've read that some powder coaters won't do it because of the quick-release fittings on either side of the lines and that one option may be to scuff them up and paint them black yourself. I'm trying to think of something like.. those wire-organizer straps..they're like a black braided plastic-like material that zip tight and keep cables organized (for computers and TV's and such).. if those would 1) work, 2) withstand the heat from the engine and the oil lines..
like this stuff:
http://cableorganizer.com/fray-resistant/
get it tight enough, and tie the ends off with some small black zip ties, i think it would look decent
I've wondered about this myself.. They make black-braided oil lines for up-to 06 softails, but they're like $70 for 10' of line.. I've read that some powder coaters won't do it because of the quick-release fittings on either side of the lines and that one option may be to scuff them up and paint them black yourself. I'm trying to think of something like.. those wire-organizer straps..they're like a black braided plastic-like material that zip tight and keep cables organized (for computers and TV's and such).. if those would 1) work, 2) withstand the heat from the engine and the oil lines..
like this stuff:
http://cableorganizer.com/fray-resistant/
get it tight enough, and tie the ends off with some small black zip ties, i think it would look decent
Extreme HDF Member
Joined: Oct 2011
Posts: 11,613
Likes: 7,087
From: SoCal / AZ
I got the front turn signal relo kit off eBay for about $30. Honestly tho you can buy the same parts at a hardware store and so it yourself for about $10. It's just a matter of figuring out what parts you need. If you want to order it just search for fatboy turn signal relo on eBay. May be easier..... They are great folks to deal with.
Last edited by RedNose44; Feb 3, 2012 at 12:18 PM.
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From: SoCal / AZ
I don't mean to **** you off, it's your bike, if you like the way you look, wear it proud! Don't go changing things because of one jerk off's opinion
I've wondered about this myself.. They make black-braided oil lines for up-to 06 softails, but they're like $70 for 10' of line.. I've read that some powder coaters won't do it because of the quick-release fittings on either side of the lines and that one option may be to scuff them up and paint them black yourself. I'm trying to think of something like.. those wire-organizer straps..they're like a black braided plastic-like material that zip tight and keep cables organized (for computers and TV's and such).. if those would 1) work, 2) withstand the heat from the engine and the oil lines..
like this stuff:
http://cableorganizer.com/fray-resistant/
get it tight enough, and tie the ends off with some small black zip ties, i think it would look decent
I've wondered about this myself.. They make black-braided oil lines for up-to 06 softails, but they're like $70 for 10' of line.. I've read that some powder coaters won't do it because of the quick-release fittings on either side of the lines and that one option may be to scuff them up and paint them black yourself. I'm trying to think of something like.. those wire-organizer straps..they're like a black braided plastic-like material that zip tight and keep cables organized (for computers and TV's and such).. if those would 1) work, 2) withstand the heat from the engine and the oil lines..
like this stuff:
http://cableorganizer.com/fray-resistant/
get it tight enough, and tie the ends off with some small black zip ties, i think it would look decent
What about going to a street rod shop and having some custom braided lines made? I did that on one of my cars, and can't think why it can't be done for a bike. Just a thought.
Intermediate
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 30
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From: Muscle Shoals, AL
Anyone running 14" Carlini Apes on a 2012 Fat Boy Lo? I am having problems locating cables and wires due to the ABS system. Everyone I have talked to said they need the exact length so they can make them for the ABS. I am hoping there is someone out there that has went through this already.