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Oct 4, 2010 | 04:22 AM

RG462

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Proud papa!!

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!

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Oct 4, 2010 | 07:55 AM

tas_todd

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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.

Oct 4, 2010 | 08:28 AM

LocoPilot750

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It's time to pass out cigars.

Oct 4, 2010 | 11:15 AM

Shakeydeal

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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

Oct 4, 2010 | 05:10 PM

Night Stalker

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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!

Oct 4, 2010 | 06:46 PM

not_so_newb

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Originally Posted by tas_todd

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.

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

Oct 6, 2010 | 06:33 PM

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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.