Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,237
Likes: 61
From: Albany, OR
I've been watching the FuelMoto videos on how to do it.. it seems like such a ridiculously easy process (as long as you know your clockwise from your counter-clockwise).. it seems like the hardest thing to do is either remove the old pistons or remove the gas tank without spilling residue gas everywhere. I can't wait to tear in to it.. got to get the bike back in to the dining room garage first.. and micahpop (forum member, has a crazy Rocker) is sending me the cam bearing removal/installation tools and i'm paying shipping on that..otherwise i thought that might be the hardest step. noooope..
I'm very interested in the piston part too. Last time I dealt with pistons and rings, I screwed it up. That would be the biggest concern for me too.
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2011
Posts: 3,048
Likes: 3
From: Central Jersey
Yeah..somehow, last Sunday, I went out for a nice long ride to try to empty the fuel from the tank (since i only have a 2 gallon gas can, and it's already got a gallon of premium in it already).. anyways.. somehow i navigated my ride perfectly so that when i was 10 miles from my house, the range-o-meter said 10 miles then said "Lo..", so I think I have just enough gas left in the tank to get the bike back in to the dining room, then I can work it around and have such a small amount in there that it won't go spilling everywhere. I'm quite pleased with that. I think my neighbor has the piston ring tool.. so I hope it works for these. I had planned on starting it today, but a buddy of mine who's a photographer in Manhattan asked me to help him out with a photo shoot project thing he's working on, so that's what I'm doing all day. Fun times. Tomorrow then, i hope.
Road Master
Joined: Feb 2010
Posts: 1,237
Likes: 61
From: Albany, OR
Yeah..somehow, last Sunday, I went out for a nice long ride to try to empty the fuel from the tank (since i only have a 2 gallon gas can, and it's already got a gallon of premium in it already).. anyways.. somehow i navigated my ride perfectly so that when i was 10 miles from my house, the range-o-meter said 10 miles then said "Lo..", so I think I have just enough gas left in the tank to get the bike back in to the dining room, then I can work it around and have such a small amount in there that it won't go spilling everywhere. I'm quite pleased with that. I think my neighbor has the piston ring tool.. so I hope it works for these. I had planned on starting it today, but a buddy of mine who's a photographer in Manhattan asked me to help him out with a photo shoot project thing he's working on, so that's what I'm doing all day. Fun times. Tomorrow then, i hope.
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2011
Posts: 97
Likes: 0
From: Charlottesville, VA
Hey guys. Sorry I haven't been around much lately. Had a baby this fall and I'm just trying to keep my head above water.
I was curious if any of you have any experience with bluetooth in your helmets (I have an open face). I really could care less about phone calls and don't have anyone to intercom with, I just want to be able to beam music from the iPhone in my pocket without a hassle. From my first pass of research, it looks like the J&M stuff is a tad pricey but has superiour audio quality. The Mrs. is gonna get me one for Christmas. Any input?
I was curious if any of you have any experience with bluetooth in your helmets (I have an open face). I really could care less about phone calls and don't have anyone to intercom with, I just want to be able to beam music from the iPhone in my pocket without a hassle. From my first pass of research, it looks like the J&M stuff is a tad pricey but has superiour audio quality. The Mrs. is gonna get me one for Christmas. Any input?
1st Gear
Joined: May 2012
Posts: 5
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Well I was hoping to have better pics, and to post this a month ago, but what the hell. I've had her a year now and this is what I've done with your influence, my imagination and hands, and one overworked credit card. Thanks guys for all your help along the way.
What you can't see: SE255 cams and SE Pro Super Tuner, Custom Dynamics LED turn signals
Next on the list is the seat and some bigger removable bags and a few small detail items
What you can't see: SE255 cams and SE Pro Super Tuner, Custom Dynamics LED turn signals
Next on the list is the seat and some bigger removable bags and a few small detail items
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2011
Posts: 220
Likes: 0
From: San Diego
Im installing 16" la choppers tree hugger apes today! Gonna finish up in the am....they are effing awesome! Pics tomorrow!
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