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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:21 AM
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Thats why you modify its to stand out and make it our own plus its still a harley if you like who gives a sh*t. My motto you modify anything according to your needs. Its all good your bike looks great!!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 07:24 AM
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I like it.I think the 21" looks tons better.Like the fairing and bags as well.Its nice to have the ability to change the bike according to your ride.There are times I wish I had some storage and a shield or fairing.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 08:14 AM
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you SG guys are stuck with what you got.
Nope, not me. When I want to ride a Fatboy, I go hope on my Fatboy. No stripping required.

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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 02:36 PM
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Spankys04UC .... Thats why you modify it to stand out! .... What eh!..... like a Street Glide you mean..... Got ya!
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 04:18 PM
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Originally Posted by Shakeydeal
Nope, not me. When I want to ride a Fatboy, I go hope on my Fatboy. No stripping required.

Shakey
When I said you SG guys were stuck with what you got I meant you can't take the fairing or bags off and make it into a different bike. I don't know about the other guys but I'm glad I've got one bike. I hope to have another bike soon. It will be a sport touring bike of some sort so I can take the FB and do exactly what you said make it a Fat Boy. But for now it has to be more then a Fat Boy.
 
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Old Mar 22, 2011 | 04:21 PM
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Originally Posted by skulltrainharley
Well i try to be honest with opinions like em or not ..... The Fatboy is a Fatboy is a Fatboy! ...... while hard bags do not look out of place the big up front wheels and fairings are just killin the look .... Too many people tryin to make their bike look like something it's not ....(Street Glide) .... i'll just keep it the way it was designed that way people wont ask me what Harley is it!......

Would you mind posting a picture of your bike? I would like to see how "stock" it is. Just saying.
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 01:18 PM
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Whats involved when doing a 21" front?
 
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Old May 20, 2011 | 03:10 PM
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I just put that fairing on my Fatboy real nice,the SG seems like you are riding on a box the FB you are riding down in the seat just my opinion
 
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I think it looks great, not my favorite type of wheel but I think the fender looks fine. When going from a 16 to a 21 definetly heavier but I haven't noticed a different in ride quality! You'll get use to it. Looks great bro!!
 

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Old May 20, 2011 | 04:10 PM
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IMHO a slightly wider tire would look better.

I want a wider tire in that 21" rim style on the front of my Night Train.
 
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