Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
Outstanding HDF Member
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Highlands, Texas
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This can build up on your tire and cause you serious problems...Or worse, you stop at a red light/stop sign and put your boot down on this, or the thermoplastic that the "pavement signs" are made with...It only takes one time for it to happen and you never make the mistake again...If you are not injured, your bike is...If both you and the bike are not injured, your pride is forever injured by dropping your bike in heavy traffic...I personally have tested this logic and failed...It hurts...
This can build up on your tire and cause you serious problems...Or worse, you stop at a red light/stop sign and put your boot down on this, or the thermoplastic that the "pavement signs" are made with...It only takes one time for it to happen and you never make the mistake again...If you are not injured, your bike is...If both you and the bike are not injured, your pride is forever injured by dropping your bike in heavy traffic...I personally have tested this logic and failed...It hurts...
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Las Vegas
I replaced the stock fuel cap gauge with the blue LED flush mount set-up. That one's another story as well if I accelerate real quick on something like a 1/2 tank. Lights may drop two full lights then come back up after the bike settles back down to crusing speed. That one is more of a warning for me to check the fuel guage/indicators on the speedo if anything or at least that is how I view it.
Thermo
When it gets wet is like stopping on ice...Also, if you find yourself in a hard braking situation and that is in your path, the rear wheel can lock up on you instantly...You may not be able to avoid them, but be aware that it is an instant trip to the pavement if you are not careful...
Fuel gauge
I replaced the stock fuel cap gauge with the blue LED flush mount set-up. That one's another story as well if I accelerate real quick on something like a 1/2 tank. Lights may drop two full lights then come back up after the bike settles back down to crusing speed. That one is more of a warning for me to check the fuel guage/indicators on the speedo if anything or at least that is how I view it.
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Joined: Dec 2010
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From: Sheboygan,Wi
More or less bought my cap because it matched the other one. Had there been an option for one without the gauge I would have gone that route. But the blue lights are cool.
Cruiser
Joined: Apr 2012
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From: Las Vegas
Does anyone have a set of "fangs" that have been PC'd flat black? If so, can you post pics? I have a FB Lo with a windshield. I'd like to install the fangs for air management, but I'd really like to see what they would look like on my bike.
Road Master
Joined: Jul 2010
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From: Las Vegas
No, I don't regret the purchase and I like the flush look of both the replacement gauge and fuel cap. The black goes well with my tank and the blue LED goes well with the colors I have set up for the speedo. To me, it's no different than buying some bling which has no real function.
3rd Gear
Joined: Jul 2012
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From: Ewa Beach, Hawaii
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Tourer
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 447
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From: Sin City
I've been wondering myself. It has the same front end, so the only issue would be the tire rubbing. I might just bite the bullet and give it a try. I think it would look killer on my Lo.
Cruiser
Joined: Mar 2012
Posts: 130
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From: SoCal
Another factor that is MUCH more important to know is NEVER ride the center line for extended periods due to "fluids" build up...Every vehicle traveling that lane that leaks a oil based fluid leaks it in that "track"...They do not evaporate, so over time you have a very dangerous build up on some roads...You can usually "see" it as a very dark patch that almost looks like fresh pavement...The heat of the summer only compounds the problem.