Hi all! I'm the proud papa of a 1998 fatboy. Im her 3rd owner. Why a 98? Well, I been waiting a very long time to get a harley. Either had the money and nothing avaible. OR!! Everything under the sun was out there and I didnt have a dime to my name. Well, everything came togather, timeing was right and the price was perfect and in a couple days I had cash in hand after finding her.

mods...........

1-The previous owner added SE slip-ons. GREAT SOUND!

2-replaced the carb with proper porting and mains.

other than that the bike is stock.

Now the fun question!

Is there a CHEAP way to make improvents to performance? Its a 1340, but there doesnt seem to be a lot of power like I have heard about the EVO engines having. I dont want a rocket, but I would like it performing the way it should. Please dont recommend the dealer. The 4th word up there negates that from happining. I can turn a wrench, but could use a little guidance.

thanx for any help!

 

Check around for a good indy. shop so you can pull at the guy's ear. Also make sure it's breathing good enough for the carb. and exhaust mods.

 

It's time to pass out cigars.

 

Nice find. Get rid of the slip ons and xover pipe, go with a complete new system. 2-1 will give you better low end and midrange torque. Add a set of cams. You should be able to do those two things for around 1500.00.

Shakey

 

Def agree with losing the X-pipe and slip-ons! I like the FatCat exhaust on a Fatboy, and it's a 2-into-1 system. And one more suggestion... and it's FREE!!! Take the reflectors off the front & rear! Makes a world of difference! Congrats, and keep us posted on the new addition to the family!

 

+1 on that , a good air cleaner and filter setup will make a huge difference

 

Thank you, thank you. All suggestions will be considered. Unfortunately I have to wait for the winter season to begin before I can start makin mods on the bike. All the cash I had went to GET her. In the winter I can make oodles for mods!!

BUT! All FREE suggestions will be done in a timely manner.

I was wondering about the crossover piece. Does it effect performance? If it doesnt really need to be there, why did harley put it there?

Thats about the biggest question I have.

First thing I want to get is a 2 into 1 exhaust. I had a chance to hear on the other day and I like the sound it has.

 

get pipes for sure, but they won't do what you want if you're not getting enough air. find a good K&N filter, and make sure your carb is properly jetted... You really need all three of those things working together in order for your bike to run good.

 

Grats on the bike.

 

You already got the good advice so I'll say congrats.