Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
Road Master
Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Jacksonville, NC
Captain, are you planning on doing upper and lower rocker box covers? I've been thinking about only doing my upper covers which is obviously not as much as switching both covers. I've seen the look on a couple of bikes and it's not too bad at all.
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From: Central Jersey
Sgt Jim: So how much of a difference can you see with the tank lift? from the pics I can tell a little, but I just can't see that much of a difference. I guess thats the thing about photos, you only get to see the angles at which they were shot. To me, it looks great. The only ting I can see that I am not a fan of, is that the tank lift makes that damn fuel crossover line stick out like a sore thumb. And I must say, your bike is still looking bad ***, propped up in the dining room and all!
It really does make a difference with the flow of the bike..when it's outside and I have more room to move around I'll of course take better pictures.. yeah the crossover line really does stick out, but after awhile of staring at it i hardly noticed it anymore.. my problem, however, is still the rear tank lift.. i've read the directions like 14 times and it just doesn't make any sense what they say, compared to what's on the bike.. and even looking at the Nightrain sitting next to my bike, that seat mounts the same way.. I'm running out of ideas for how they say it "moves the tank backwards or forwards"..because it really doesn't..
Last edited by CaptainMorgan_SOS; Feb 14, 2012 at 09:10 AM.
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From: Central Jersey
No, you don't "have" to lift the rear..I bought the kit that does the optional lift in the rear as well, and that's the one I'm having issues with because the seat fits, but not properly (as you can see in the photos, the front of the seat sticks straight up).. they keep telling me to slide the tank to the rear, but I just can't figure out what the hell they're talking about.. because if I slide the tank back, there's no where to bolt it on to
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Las Vegas
No, you don't "have" to lift the rear..I bought the kit that does the optional lift in the rear as well, and that's the one I'm having issues with because the seat fits, but not properly (as you can see in the photos, the front of the seat sticks straight up).. they keep telling me to slide the tank to the rear, but I just can't figure out what the hell they're talking about.. because if I slide the tank back, there's no where to bolt it on to
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From: SoCal / AZ
So I am getting close to going home and I am STILL debating what I want to do with the engine... my 3 choices so far are:
-Gloss black oil tank and gloss black covers: most expensive
-Denim black covers, to match the oil tank (PCer said they can match exactly): cheaper
-Leave the damn engine alone: free, and would allow for other mods
I am already going to get a **** load of other stuff powdered, which is set in stone, but the above has just been rolling around in my head like the wheels of a slot machine... Thoughts?
-Gloss black oil tank and gloss black covers: most expensive
-Denim black covers, to match the oil tank (PCer said they can match exactly): cheaper
-Leave the damn engine alone: free, and would allow for other mods
I am already going to get a **** load of other stuff powdered, which is set in stone, but the above has just been rolling around in my head like the wheels of a slot machine... Thoughts?
Road Master
Joined: Aug 2010
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From: Southcentral, OK
Road Master
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From: Jacksonville, NC
Game changer or deal breaker? 
Captain, that's the look I like too. I think that I'll probably go with the denim black ones for my bike. That won't probably be for a while though. Once I get my pipes my parts will pretty much be limited to tires and oil. Unless it's a special occasion like my birthday, Father's Day, or Christmas. 
Captain, that's the look I like too. I think that I'll probably go with the denim black ones for my bike. That won't probably be for a while though. Once I get my pipes my parts will pretty much be limited to tires and oil. Unless it's a special occasion like my birthday, Father's Day, or Christmas.
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6th Gear
Joined: Feb 2012
Posts: 10
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From: North Carolina
just bought mine
Hey ya'll, just purchased my 2012 fatboy lo. Wont have it in my garage for another few weeks. Been in love with these bikes since my dad had one when I was a kid. My question is, I'm a little taller- 6'2", I know the lo isn't exactly for taller guys but my old man was able to talk the dealer into hookin me up with the tall boy seat for free with the purchase. My question is about handlebars. I am uncomfortable crunched in and actually enjoy a decent reach for the handlebars. From what I can tell my best bet would be 0" rise drags or some apes. I have never been on a ride longer than 2 hours as this is my first personal bike. Would it be more comfortable being able to lounge back with my arms stretched out with some apes or leanin' forward a bit with some 0 rise drags?
@EOD, Semper Fi brother, just got back in country a few weeks ago from Helmand Province
@EOD, Semper Fi brother, just got back in country a few weeks ago from Helmand Province
Last edited by npete13; Feb 14, 2012 at 08:19 PM. Reason: Ok disregard, I understand 0 rise drag bars are not do-able. I'm a Harley boot, but I it looks to me like 6 inchers will work
Hey ya'll, just purchased my 2012 fatboy lo. Wont have it in my garage for another few weeks. Been in love with these bikes since my dad had one when I was a kid. My question is, I'm a little taller- 6'2", I know the lo isn't exactly for taller guys but my old man was able to talk the dealer into hookin me up with the tall boy seat for free with the purchase. My question is about handlebars. I am uncomfortable crunched in and actually enjoy a decent reach for the handlebars. From what I can tell my best bet would be 0" rise drags or some apes. I have never been on a ride longer than 2 hours as this is my first personal bike. Would it be more comfortable being able to lounge back with my arms stretched out with some apes or leanin' forward a bit with some 0 rise drags?
@EOD, Semper Fi brother, just got back in country a few weeks ago from Helmand Province
@EOD, Semper Fi brother, just got back in country a few weeks ago from Helmand Province