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Mar 18, 2013 | 09:58 AM

#11

axlespacer

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From: Houston Pa

Welcome, to the fat side. You'll love it.

Mar 18, 2013 | 10:21 AM

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Wide_Open

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Congrats on the new Fatboy. I've always thought V&H Big Shot Staggered pipes look great on a Fatboy.

Mar 18, 2013 | 10:29 AM

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Tailsfrommycrib

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From: Michigan

Congrats on the fatboy dude! I am glad you finally got and for a really good deal.

Mar 18, 2013 | 01:25 PM

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mswing1234

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From: Wentzville, Missouri

Quote:

Originally Posted by david824

One question however in regards to the backrest. The parts guy at HD said that on the FB, it's required to relocate the rear turn signals. WTF is that all about?

I'll try and post a few pics here in the next day or day, but just wanted to say thanks for all the advice, etc in the previous thread.

One other quick thing, and I know it's rather subjective but here goes. On my two previous bike (Road King and Street Glide) I have V&H pipes. Any reason NOT to go with them on the FB?

Welcome to The Fat Side. I have a quick disconnect backrest on my 08 and moved my back signals. I have since heard that you can shave down the brackets so that they don't interfere.

V&H pipes are great on a Fatboy. You just have to decide which look/sound/performance you like.

Mar 18, 2013 | 01:48 PM

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david824

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Originally Posted by wild hog

I am very interested in hearing how you like your new Fat boy coming from the Street Glide. I sold my Street Glide last year as well and Im considering buying a softail. Appreciate all your feedback and congrats on your new ride.

Sounds good, I'll advise my findings. So far my the biggest issue is no where to carry anything. Not even room to run to the store for a carton of Blue Bell ice cream.

Mar 18, 2013 | 01:50 PM

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david824

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Originally Posted by HD Street Bob

My Fatty is a '10, and the turn signals were not relocated when the back rest was added, and I don't think anything on the frame/suspension has changed in those years, but I could be wrong. Are you looking at standard mount or quick release?

And of course......

Ideally I want to go with the quick release. That way, when it's just me, I can take the seat off. Which will be most of the time.