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Old Apr 29, 2020 | 10:23 PM
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That is one sik BO! nice mods put together!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 07:08 AM
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Originally Posted by HD_fan
That is one sik BO! nice mods put together!
Thanks man!!! This has been my all time favorite bike, and I've owned a lot over the years!!! Here's my running mod list:

Performance
Vance & Hines Big Radius exhaust
Vance & Hines Fuelpak FP3
Arlen Ness Deep Cut Air Cleaner
Drag Specialties High Performance AGM Battery (310 cca)

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Legend Air Ride

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FMB Choppers 16” handlebars
Avon Air Cushion Excalibur grips
Thunderbike 62mm straight risers
Danny Gray Buttcrack Solo Seat w/Passenger Pillion
Headwinds Aurora headlight housing
Drag Specialties LED slimline front turn signals
Custom Dynamics LED rear turn signals w/smoked lenses
Harley-Davidson flush mount fuel cap
Harley-Davidson Edge Cut rider/passenger pegs
Harley-Davidson Edge Cut rear brake lever
Harley-Davidson Edge Cut rear brake pad
Harley-Davidson Edge Cut shifter lever
Harley-Davidson Edge Cut shifter peg
Harley-Davidson Edge Cut shifter linkage
Harley-Davidson Edge Cut front brake reservoir cap
Harley-Davidson Blackline dash
Arlen Ness Deep Cut horn
Kuryakyn Throttle Servo cover
Kuryakyn Vertical LED license plate mount
Mo-Door stealth garage door opener
Tank emblem debadge

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Heartland front fender
Powdercoat - handlebar risers, rear fender struts, rear turn signals, inner shifter linkage, brake/clutch levers, switch housings
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 08:54 AM
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Bike looks awesome. I have 2018 BO Black. I was thinking of switching to apes. How is the handling with the apes vs the stock drag bars? Thanks
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 09:49 AM
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Originally Posted by nmeg29@msn.com
Bike looks awesome. I have 2018 BO Black. I was thinking of switching to apes. How is the handling with the apes vs the stock drag bars? Thanks
Waaay better, especially in low speed tight maneuvering. You'll wish you'd done it sooner.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 09:51 AM
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What brand are they and height. My 18 may be different as far as fitment? 1.25 inch all the way thru and clamp area.
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 12:07 PM
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I have 14" Carlini bars and I love them!

The front forks are black DLC coated tubes.

In the back, flush strut mounted Art Alloy rear turn signals.

Handmade sissy bar.

 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 12:17 PM
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The 14 inchers seem to do the trick for most of us who are 6" or so and average build. Still, its a style thing as much as anything else so you've got to do your own research as to what is available which fits and suits you. Good luck !



 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 04:23 PM
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Originally Posted by nmeg29@msn.com
What brand are they and height. My 18 may be different as far as fitment? 1.25 inch all the way thru and clamp area.
16" Phatty Mercs by FMB Choppers
1.5" diameter bars and it necks down to 1.25" at the clamp area

I'm 6'4" and they fit me perfectly. They come right to shoulder height for me. Way more comfortable than the stock bars, and apes just look badass IMO!!!!
 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by vtchopperdude
Way more comfortable than the stock bars, and apes just look badass IMO!!!!
I agree! I'm 5"11and 16" Carlini Menace Apes work for me.



 
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Old Apr 30, 2020 | 11:22 PM
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