New fatboy
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RE: New fatboy
Did the MSF Basic course within a week after delivery. It was pretty basic until the 2nd day, then the exercises got tough and I'm danged glad I did it. First week, I nearly dumped my bike trying to do a 180 on a back street. Second week, after the course, I did a slow turn within the curbs and never felt awkward. Best $150 I spent... and I was well prepared for the written exam to add my M endorsement.
I did two things to mine in the first couple months. One, at the 1000 mile check I put synthetic oil in the engine. BIG difference! Engine ran much easier. I shift by engine RPM sound and immediately noticed that the 5th to 6th shift point had moved 10 MPH higher. Second, the rear shift peg kept hooking my boot so I removed it and put on the $30 shift peg cap to cover the shift post.
Am waiting to hear when HD will offer the new 2-up detachable Tour Pak bracket so we can mount the Tour Pak. Anyone heard anything on that?
I did two things to mine in the first couple months. One, at the 1000 mile check I put synthetic oil in the engine. BIG difference! Engine ran much easier. I shift by engine RPM sound and immediately noticed that the 5th to 6th shift point had moved 10 MPH higher. Second, the rear shift peg kept hooking my boot so I removed it and put on the $30 shift peg cap to cover the shift post.
Am waiting to hear when HD will offer the new 2-up detachable Tour Pak bracket so we can mount the Tour Pak. Anyone heard anything on that?
Road Warrior
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RE: New fatboy
The first thing you have to do is explain to your wife that it is legally mandated North American wide that you MUST spend at least $3K on add ons, within the first two months of finalizing your purchase. (And a minimum of $2K every year thereafter...) 
RE: New fatboy
Congrats on the new Fat Boy! As you can see...most of us are a little bit biased on this section about our choice of motorcycles! 
Changing the pipes, upgrading to a Screamin' Eagle Stage I, and adding a PCIII is the first thing that many of us do...oh, and a new part time job to help support the accessory addiction that will soon come over you!
Enjoy the new ride!
Steve
Changing the pipes, upgrading to a Screamin' Eagle Stage I, and adding a PCIII is the first thing that many of us do...oh, and a new part time job to help support the accessory addiction that will soon come over you!
Enjoy the new ride!
Steve
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Joined: Apr 2007
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RE: New fatboy
Thanks WARG!!
It is a Harley Factory Custom. Bar and shield logo is on the bottom right side of the gas tank. Kandy Apple red with gray granite flames. After a good coat of wax the paint job looks three inches deep.
On bike night I've watched many people walk up and rub their finger on my front fender!![sm=badbadbad.gif]
They then ask if it's a sticker!! Hello!! Ask me first!!
Have fun and ride safe
2ez
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It is a Harley Factory Custom. Bar and shield logo is on the bottom right side of the gas tank. Kandy Apple red with gray granite flames. After a good coat of wax the paint job looks three inches deep.
On bike night I've watched many people walk up and rub their finger on my front fender!![sm=badbadbad.gif]
They then ask if it's a sticker!! Hello!! Ask me first!!
Have fun and ride safe
2ez
[IMG]local://upfiles/29110/EAFC4EA8948B4C12B08FE435EEF11715.jpg[/IMG]
[IMG]local://upfiles/29110/ABA466D6732F4609938D8CAD4B78A56E.jpg[/IMG]
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