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Old May 15, 2016 | 08:14 AM
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Originally Posted by tibnyi01
Had to move on from my Breakout rather quickly but as much as I love it, it wasn't what I needed in a bike.. at least if I could only afford one. So I move to the Touring section but will still be looking at everyone's great rides and sick mods! Cheers!
Seems like that is pretty common. My dealer gets Breakouts back on trade within a few months or they never come back, nothing in between. The reason the say is "it is not what I need right now". Then they go to a bagger. Absolutely nothing wrong with that, I hope you enjoy your ride!
 
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Old May 15, 2016 | 03:40 PM
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Originally Posted by slowride2016
For anyone looking, the stock Fatboy pad matches the stock seat much better than the Sundowner and the OL says it's very comfortable.
Got any pics of it installed? I was going to purchase the Sundowner here soon, but I might be interested in this instead.

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Old May 15, 2016 | 05:34 PM
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Originally Posted by WRMorrison
Got any pics of it installed? I was going to purchase the Sundowner here soon, but I might be interested in this instead.

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Old May 15, 2016 | 06:37 PM
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Anyone who has done the Rockout insert job on their BO, did you need to remove the gas tank or was lifting the rear of it sufficient ?
 

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Old May 16, 2016 | 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by slowride2016






OMG....will be much easier now lifting the front wheel of the ground for a wheely with this brick on the back.
 
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Old May 16, 2016 | 11:33 PM
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Originally Posted by EagleRay
OMG....will be much easier now lifting the front wheel of the ground for a wheely with this brick on the back.
 
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Old May 17, 2016 | 03:09 PM
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Originally Posted by EagleRay
OMG....will be much easier now lifting the front wheel of the ground for a wheely with this brick on the back.
I know it ruins the clean lines of the bike, but it won't be used unless she's covering it anyway...

Besides the last time I tried that I ended up with bruised ribs from being held so tightly!
 
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Old May 17, 2016 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by slowride2016
I know it ruins the clean lines of the bike, but it won't be used unless she's covering it anyway...

Besides the last time I tried that I ended up with bruised ribs from being held so tightly!
And you are COMPLAINING about that???

If so, you need a gal with, uh, more generously-sized chests . . .

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Has anyone ordered a thunder bike rear fender? Just curious if it works out cheaper then heartlands.

Got all my parts in except new derby cover. next week bike goes in for new metz front and rear, custom dynamics rear fender brake light, license plate relocation to axle nut, rear fender struts factory black (chrome being replaced) with rear factory black turn signals and bullet ring will be installed also. Should be a big week. I am excited

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Old May 18, 2016 | 04:11 PM
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nice. I'm excited for you.. please post pics when it's all done. I think I'm done for now till after Americade which is only a few weeks away. still thinking about which air intake to get.
 
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