Edge Cut Collection on Fatboy Lo
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 526
Likes: 1
From: Ooltewah, Tn
Edge Cut Collection on Fatboy Lo
Let me start out by saying what a wonderful and thoughtful wife I have. For my birthday yesterday (1-21), she bought me the entire Edge Cut Collection for my Fat Boy Lo. I absolutely love the look of the collection, but we are both kind of torn on it after putting the pieces next to the bike. I haven't installed it yet, so not sure what it looks like actually ON the bike. We both like the look of the collection by itself, but are wondering if it's too much shiny stuff for my denim black Lo. I'm going to make my own decision, but I'm just throwing the question out there to you fine folks. What do you think? Like I said, I love the look of it, just not sure if I like the look on MY bike yet. I don't want to install anything on it yet, because if I do, and I don't like it, they may not take it back!!! Please comment. No pics, obviously, because it's not installed. Thanks fellas....
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2009
Posts: 407
Likes: 1
From: Bel Air, MD
I think it will look great on your bike, what are you waiting for ? Get those tools out and get to work!
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 526
Likes: 1
From: Ooltewah, Tn
Thanks, I checked those out last night. I remembered seeing those pics. I like seeing it in person to make my final decision.
Thread Starter
|
Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2009
Posts: 526
Likes: 1
From: Ooltewah, Tn
Thanks! I would get to work, but she had to order the rest of the stuff. Only thing I can actually install right now is the passenger footpegs and, if I was feeling spunky, the grips. I'm not so sure about installing the grips myself. I may have the dealer do that so I don't screw anything up. Everything else should be in today or so.
Trending Topics
Stellar HDF Member
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 3,481
Likes: 11
From: NJ
Thanks! I would get to work, but she had to order the rest of the stuff. Only thing I can actually install right now is the passenger footpegs and, if I was feeling spunky, the grips. I'm not so sure about installing the grips myself. I may have the dealer do that so I don't screw anything up. Everything else should be in today or so.
HD Forum Stories
The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles
Verdad Gallardo
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever
Pouria Savadkouei
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In
Verdad Gallardo
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?
Verdad Gallardo
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept
Verdad Gallardo
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II
Verdad Gallardo
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy
Joe Kucinski
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026
Verdad Gallardo
Advanced
Joined: Nov 2010
Posts: 57
Likes: 0
From: Aurora, CO
You can handle it. I installed my RSD Tracker grips last night, took about an hour and a half, and that's because I took my time and had to adjust the right turn signal mount. It wasn't pointing quite straight and it was bothering me.
There were 2 tricky parts. I'm not very mechanically-inclined, but this is what I did to simplify the process. You have to loosen the throttle and idle cables to get the throttle grip swapped. Measure the distance between the jam nut and the end of the fitting prior to loosening them. That way, you can put the cable back exactly as it was, where the dealer put it on setup. On the clutch-side grip, use a long flathead screwdriver and work around under the grip to break the adhesive. Once you get a little bit down the grip, start twisting the part that is already broken loose. Should break the rest of the adhesive and then you can pull the grip off.
I think your install will actually be easier. I had to drill 2 dimples in the bars for 2 set screws on the clutch side. I believe the Harley grips have notches that sit in the button housings, so you don't have to do that.
One other thing to consider... if you've not yet had your 1,000 mile service, the dealer does a cable check then. They'll reset the throttle cables, so you don't really have anything to lose
There were 2 tricky parts. I'm not very mechanically-inclined, but this is what I did to simplify the process. You have to loosen the throttle and idle cables to get the throttle grip swapped. Measure the distance between the jam nut and the end of the fitting prior to loosening them. That way, you can put the cable back exactly as it was, where the dealer put it on setup. On the clutch-side grip, use a long flathead screwdriver and work around under the grip to break the adhesive. Once you get a little bit down the grip, start twisting the part that is already broken loose. Should break the rest of the adhesive and then you can pull the grip off.
I think your install will actually be easier. I had to drill 2 dimples in the bars for 2 set screws on the clutch side. I believe the Harley grips have notches that sit in the button housings, so you don't have to do that.
One other thing to consider... if you've not yet had your 1,000 mile service, the dealer does a cable check then. They'll reset the throttle cables, so you don't really have anything to lose
