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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 07:57 AM
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Default Primo Rivera fitted!

Finally got around to fitting the Primo LED headlight and am very pleased indeed.

Anyone know what the expected life is of these kind of lights?

Clearly, if it goes, the whole thing needs replacing - is the HD Haymaker similarly redundant?
 
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 08:04 AM
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Originally Posted by MarkFXSTC
I bought mine with stage 1 already installed. Got the V & A re-map box, V & A short shots and larger air filter under the stock air box which I swapped for a screaming eagle big sucker. When I changed the filter I tried remapping the bike but could only find one for big radius pipes. V & A told me to use this map. I also auto-tuned the bike for about 100 miles and flashed the resulting map. It doesn't run any different to when I got it and still bangs and pops on the overrun. Interestingly V & A commented that they could eliminate the popping but the bike wouldn't run properly! Must what you're getting.
Yes, I also tried to autotune it, and its not running well at all......and the bike is getting burning hot 165c when idling.

I really start to think that the fuelpak doesnt work for intl. bikes
 
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 09:32 AM
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Yes, I also tried to autotune it, and its not running well at all......and the bike is getting burning hot 165c when idling.

I really start to think that the fuelpak doesnt work for intl. bikes
V H fuel pak suck s e is way better I had no issues on my fat boy lo with the se now with the bo bike runs like ****
 
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 06:49 PM
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 06:53 PM
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 10:33 PM
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 05:55 PM
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Default The Everything Breakout Thread

Like the tall bars. Not had my BO long but now finding the lean forward riding position a bit harsh on my back. Trouble is I love the look of the bars. Anyone gone with taller risers? Do they help?
 
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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 06:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MarkFXSTC
Like the tall bars. Not had my BO long but now finding the lean forward riding position a bit harsh on my back. Trouble is I love the look of the bars. Anyone gone with taller risers? Do they help?
i know what your feeling,that lean forward was a bit much for me,but most of it is the stock seat way to wide in the front and too much foam in the middle,have a new seat being made by my friend sid chavers that does alot of my hot rod builds interior hes reshaping,adding a thin layer of memory foam and re-covering as well...anxious to see what it turns out like,as for bars you need to find a happy medium,thats why i went with the trask bars and what a difference they made without changing any cables,or risers
 
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The HD Sundowner seat will place you closer to the bars. It has more padding and is wider...a bit less sleek looking but an awesome long distance saddle.
 

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Old Sep 16, 2015 | 08:57 PM
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Danny Gray Reduced Reach is good as long as you don't want a pillion.

Alternatively, the HD Beachbars do the trick without changing the saddle.
 
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