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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by Brutus01
Look at the specs on the HD website but last time I checked the seat height on the LO is 24.5 and the fat boy is 26.5 I think.
New 2012 specs for seat height:

Standard = 25"
Lo= 24.25"

The way HD lowered the standard FB for 2012 is very noticeable.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 12:19 PM
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I just lowered the regular Fb.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 12:22 PM
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go sit on both of them and take them out for rides..then get whichever one your butt likes better.
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 12:58 PM
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I don't care much for the lo get the Fat Boy
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 01:26 PM
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Go Lo"...Though I may be partial...
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 01:39 PM
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i like them both
 
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Old Apr 22, 2012 | 01:43 PM
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Black is the new chrome!!! Go LO!!
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 01:42 PM
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Never knew what the diff was between the two. That's how I found this thread. Gotta admit, flat and black is a winning combo. This coming from a standard owner.
 
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Originally Posted by aaamax
Never knew what the diff was between the two. That's how I found this thread. Gotta admit, flat and black is a winning combo. This coming from a standard owner.
Just got the Standard in Vivid Black yesterday, black mustache guard, swing arm bag, took off heel shifter and added Willie G. front Axle covers, lovin" it!
 
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Old May 17, 2012 | 03:34 PM
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funny, I say Lo because I don't like the chrome----to each their own.
Funny...I like chrome and satin...only solution...chromed-out SG...and...blacked-out Lo
 
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