Fatboy Lo w/ Batwing Fairing??
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Just installed fairing and relocated front turn signals. Painted it flat black to match denim paint. As I mentioned in my last post, HD indicated I would have to bring in my bike to remapp the power to extra plug located on front right area of tank. For me it was plug and play!!! Power is preexisting to this extra plug. No windshield yet since I wanted to measure the height needed first. Ended up ordering the 9" CEE Baileys dark gray windshield. I'm 5'10" and find that the 12" windshield is going to be right around nose to eye height. I prefer it between nose and mouth so I can see over windshield and not edge of it. That would drive me nuts!! Will post more pic's next weekend when it comes in.
Aha! Looks like just the info my hubby has been looking for! He is thinking of getting a Memphis Shades fairing for his 2013 Fatboy Lo and is wondering just how much of a pain in the butt the relocating of the turn signals will be. If I am reading you right, it doesn't seem to be TOO big a deal??
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Joined: May 2007
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From: Greenfield, Massachusetts
Simple .... Windshields, bags, racks, seats, etc., etc .... Sometimes looks takes a back seat to comfort and/or practicality. If these things are detachable, you can have the best of both worlds, depending on what you want/need at the time.
Stage III
Joined: Jul 2012
Posts: 3
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From: Edmonton, Alberta
I FOUND VALUABLE INFORMATION ON THE WIRING PORTION WHEN MOVING FRONT TURN SIGNALS. [YOU DON"T HAVE TO CUT YOUR WIRES!!] I Have already installed Outlaws 12" apes and don't want to take it all apart to relocate the wires again. I found that the wiring on the 2012 model is the same as a Heritage. Meaning if you look on the front right side tank area there is a blank female plug used specifically for turn signals mounted on forks. I bought the male plug and connectors at HD. I think it cost like 15 bucks. The only thing you may have to do (and I will respond when installed whether it is true or not) is you have to bring in your bike and they mapp the power to that plug versus the other one that is used. Cost to remapp is 50.00 at my HD dealership. To me, worth it. Otherwise it supposedly doesn't work. I will let you guys know if this step IS actually necessary when I get it all setup. I believe the wiring is the same on the 2011 model but you may want to check. Models older than 2011 do not have this blank plug. Again there should be an unused female plug located on the right side just inside front tank area.
I have ordered the Memphis Shades Batwing and will post pics once finished.
I have ordered the Memphis Shades Batwing and will post pics once finished.
Cruiser
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 138
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From: Branson, Mo.
You don't happen to have the part number of that male plug do you? I looked all over the Harley website but couldn't find it.
I FOUND VALUABLE INFORMATION ON THE WIRING PORTION WHEN MOVING FRONT TURN SIGNALS. [YOU DON"T HAVE TO CUT YOUR WIRES!!] I Have already installed Outlaws 12" apes and don't want to take it all apart to relocate the wires again. I found that the wiring on the 2012 model is the same as a Heritage. Meaning if you look on the front right side tank area there is a blank female plug used specifically for turn signals mounted on forks. I bought the male plug and connectors at HD. I think it cost like 15 bucks. The only thing you may have to do (and I will respond when installed whether it is true or not) is you have to bring in your bike and they mapp the power to that plug versus the other one that is used. Cost to remapp is 50.00 at my HD dealership. To me, worth it. Otherwise it supposedly doesn't work. I will let you guys know if this step IS actually necessary when I get it all setup. I believe the wiring is the same on the 2011 model but you may want to check. Models older than 2011 do not have this blank plug. Again there should be an unused female plug located on the right side just inside front tank area.
I have ordered the Memphis Shades Batwing and will post pics once finished.
I have ordered the Memphis Shades Batwing and will post pics once finished.
Cruiser
Joined: Jul 2006
Posts: 149
Likes: 55
From: Bellevue, NE
Mine isn't a lo model but it is a fatboy and pretty much the entire front end should be about identical. one thing to worry about before you pull the trigger also depending on which shield you go with is the risers and handlebars. you're pretty much limited to 3" if they are straight up. I am trying to find some with a bit more pullback so I can get my handlebars pushed forward a bit more than they are at the moment. I'm using Carlini Evil Knuckles bars at the moment which are a smaller version of apes. I would have went with dragonfly instead but got the kuryakyn fairing for more than 1/2 off it's normal price. 
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