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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 01:05 PM
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Ok so I didn't get started as soon as I wanted this morning, but I'm rockin' now.
Started about 11 am. Stock shocks were a bitch to get out. Not much room to get a wrench in there.

Compressor went in easy. Switches look fantastic. running wires now, then I'll put the new shock in.

2 hours in and I'm almost done. If it weren't for the factory shocks taking an hour to get out. This would be a cinch.

I post some pics of the entire project when Im finished.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 01:07 PM
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Good stuff. Figured out why my shotguns haven't showed yet otherwise I'd be installing mine as well today. I know JD's involved and that's what matters.

Looking forward to seeing your bike complete.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 01:25 PM
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Man, there is no way I could install it that fast! Lol

Looking forward to the pics!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 05:21 PM
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Hey guys I'm looking for the shotgun for my 2011 fatboy lo do you guys have any ideas where to buy? Thanks.
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 05:24 PM
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What type of lift you use, my lift always end up blocking the shock front mounting bolts !
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 05:37 PM
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Originally Posted by 2011 fatee
Hey guys I'm looking for the shotgun for my 2011 fatboy lo do you guys have any ideas where to buy? Thanks.
Call JD @ 323-359-4914 tell him you are from HDForums and he will give you a discount.
The website is www.shotgunshock.com
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 05:45 PM
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finished!!! I took a long break for band practice, but total install time... 3 1/2 hours.
Not to bad.
I ran into one issue with the compressor, called JD's personal cell, left him a message, and I kid-you-not, he called me back in 5 minutes.

Issue solved, installation complete!!!
Sorry if I don't post any pictures yet. I'm a little excited to go play with it. I promise I post some pics, and explain the entire installation process tonight or tomorrow.

Now excuse me, I'm gonna go for a nice, well deserved ride!
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by stixman_576
Sorry if I don't post any pictures yet. I'm a little excited to go play with it. I promise I post some pics, and explain the entire installation process tonight or tomorrow.

Now excuse me, I'm gonna go for a nice, well deserved ride!
You can't go riding and leave us hanging like that Hahaha

Dude, enjoy that $hit.....ride the hell outta it. JD is sending me a new unit since mine was sent to the wrong address by mistake. Should have mine this week and ready to install next weekend.

Congrats again, looking forward to the pics!
 
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In for pics
 
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Old Aug 10, 2013 | 07:55 PM
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congrats man - I just installed mine today as well! (I'm going to make a seperate post now lol)
 
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