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Old Jan 29, 2015 | 08:38 PM
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Mine is in the shop now getting heads ported, pistons, and cams. I had the fp3, but my day I man said 'twas a waste of money. I sold it and put in a tts mastertune. Bike will be dyno'ed next week with all the new add ons and a new 2 to 1 exhaust. I also had the cross backs. Sold them with the fp3. They look and sound sweet, but I'm getting allot more power out of a 2 to 1.

That's what I figured on the fp3. wish I could have bought the exhaust and tuner off u! I understand going to the 2-1 when you are on the power hunt. from what I read the cross backs hold their own among the 2-2 class as far as power. Would you agree with that? I considered going 2-1 but I really like the look to much 2-2.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2015 | 07:11 AM
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Otter I really haven't done anything to it yet. Hoping the exhaust, AC, and tuner give it that little extra grunt I'm looking for. Was concerned about going to that Fuelpak from V&H because I think it is kind of worthless if you do any engine work. Anyone done any real modifications and ran the FP3?
Oh ok, well I think you’ll be pleasantly surprised with the stage 1 mods. I’m not familiar with the FP3, but I’ve heard some good things. The PV and some autotuning sessions were transformative, I’m sure you’ll feel tha same. I’m always down for helping you spend more money though
 
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Old Jan 31, 2015 | 01:43 PM
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Guess I'll add some pics to this thread too....



 
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Old Feb 2, 2015 | 10:22 PM
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Guess I'll add some pics to this thread too....
Looks awesome. that pogo seat put u up quite a bit higher then a spring seat?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 05:15 AM
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Originally Posted by brockND
Looks awesome. that pogo seat put u up quite a bit higher then a spring seat?
I dont know, I've never had the spring seat version.

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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 08:32 AM
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@WKNDS; did you have to replace your bar controls when you added the risers? Must be a better position for your back eh?
 
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 01:49 PM
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Originally Posted by splattttttt
@WKNDS; did you have to replace your bar controls when you added the risers? Must be a better position for your back eh?
I used the same ones and had them PC's black.
SoftailŽ Slim Pullback Riser Kit
They look exactly like the ones that come stock on the Deluxes.
Plus I didn't have to change anything, all cables had more than enough slack.

For me, it went from leaning forward with my arms locked (not good for an old man with a bad back) to sitting more upright and more relaxed.
That little extra made a night and day difference for me...



 
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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by jam436
I used the same ones and had them PC's black.
SoftailŽ Slim Pullback Riser Kit
They look exactly like the ones that come stock on the Deluxes.
Plus I didn't have to change anything, all cables had more than enough slack.

For me, it went from leaning forward with my arms locked (not good for an old man with a bad back) to sitting more upright and more relaxed.
That little extra made a night and day difference for me...
Yeah. What he said....

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Old Feb 3, 2015 | 05:13 PM
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Well, another difference from Jam's is I also had the fork tube caps
powdercoated black - as well as the hubcap. You can barely see the
fork tube caps in the pic below.




hope this helps,

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Old Feb 6, 2015 | 08:15 AM
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Huge help! Thank you... Thinking these are next.
Powder coating, well maybe?
 
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