Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2012
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From: Boerne, TX
Nice. I like that one. I already have a lay down license plate bracket form Hogrita though so I am just looking for the tail light/turns signals.
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 105
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From: Boerne, TX
TD, I bought the HD detachable windshield with the black trim. The only problem was that I could only find it in 21" height, which looked huge and had me looking through plastic. Some people are fine with that but I thought it looked clunky and was horribly distracting. I took it to a local shop and had them cut it down about 5-6 inches (just to my nose if I'm sitting on the bike). Now I look over the shield easily and it's tall enough to direct ALL the wind over me. They did a fantastic job and I think it looks reasonable as well. I thought I'd end up taking mine on and off all the time (takes maybe 15 seconds), but I like it so much on that I only take it off occasionally if I'm just putting around the city.
I know there are those out there who say windshields are for girls, but I get a lot of compliments on the bike, and no one has ever had anything but good things to say about the shield. You can look good and be comfortable too. It's all about what you want. I'd rather not get an ab workout from fighting the wind every day.
Pic should give you a good idea of the height now.
I know there are those out there who say windshields are for girls, but I get a lot of compliments on the bike, and no one has ever had anything but good things to say about the shield. You can look good and be comfortable too. It's all about what you want. I'd rather not get an ab workout from fighting the wind every day.
Pic should give you a good idea of the height now.
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Joined: Apr 2012
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From: louisiana
Cruiser
Joined: Jan 2012
Posts: 105
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From: Boerne, TX
Thanks Jim. I checked out the Kuryakyn site and when it links to "turn signal inserts" is has replacements for the side ones. I could not find on that site where they are integrated into the tail light. I do not mind spending more for a good bright light. Bigger concern is buying something that is made poorly and having issues later.
Anyone heard of Custom Dynamics? http://customdynamics.com/street_mag...taillights.htm
Their web site looks so cheap it concerns me.
Anyone heard of Custom Dynamics? http://customdynamics.com/street_mag...taillights.htm
Their web site looks so cheap it concerns me.
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 97
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From: Charlottesville, VA
Getting it cut was nothing fancy. I actually had it done by a guy that runs a small town custom motorcycle shop in the middle of hillbilly central VA. My guess is that any independent bike shop could do it easily enough. Took 15 minutes for them to prep it with tape at the right height and another 15 to cut and sand the edge. Cost me $50 or something like that, and it looks like it came that way. I'm sure your local Harley dealer could either do it or recommend someone. Otherwise, I know Memphis Shades makes just the plastic replacement shields at pretty much any height and color you want (tinted or gradient). You'd just buy the one that had the bolt holes that match your hardware (in my case the HD King size). That's the more expensive way to go though.
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Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,237
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From: Albany, OR
Getting it cut was nothing fancy. I actually had it done by a guy that runs a small town custom motorcycle shop in the middle of hillbilly central VA. My guess is that any independent bike shop could do it easily enough. Took 15 minutes for them to prep it with tape at the right height and another 15 to cut and sand the edge. Cost me $50 or something like that, and it looks like it came that way. I'm sure your local Harley dealer could either do it or recommend someone. Otherwise, I know Memphis Shades makes just the plastic replacement shields at pretty much any height and color you want (tinted or gradient). You'd just buy the one that had the bolt holes that match your hardware (in my case the HD King size). That's the more expensive way to go though.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,237
Likes: 61
From: Albany, OR
Thanks Jim. I checked out the Kuryakyn site and when it links to "turn signal inserts" is has replacements for the side ones. I could not find on that site where they are integrated into the tail light. I do not mind spending more for a good bright light. Bigger concern is buying something that is made poorly and having issues later.
Anyone heard of Custom Dynamics? http://customdynamics.com/street_mag...taillights.htm
Their web site looks so cheap it concerns me.
Anyone heard of Custom Dynamics? http://customdynamics.com/street_mag...taillights.htm
Their web site looks so cheap it concerns me.