About to pull the trigger on a 72 ...
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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun
The fuel tank is not as big an issue for me as a seat. The stock seat was like sitting a bed of nails. I put on a HD spring solo and it is better but still about a 70 mile at a time thing. Does anyone have any seat suggestion that will not ruin the bobber style look of the bike and deals with butt discomfort?
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Tourer
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From: Montco, PA
Well, I pulled the trigger and guess what, after I got home I found oil leaking from underneath the head on the left side front cylinder.
Its in the shop now, I'm feeling pretty disappointed.
Its in the shop now, I'm feeling pretty disappointed.
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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun
That sucks! My buddy bought a new Fatboy and found an oil leak the first day. It turned out to just be a loose hose.
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I had a 2010 48 witch has the same tank. I took that bike from new jersey all through the blue ridge mountains on the skyline drive and loved every minute of it. As long as you plan your trips ensuring gas stations are readily available you can take that 2.1 anywhere you want. I also said had a 48 that is because I have since sold it and got the big red flake 72! Don't worry on the leak it'll get fixed and you will be rolling.
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From: Coeur d' alene, Idaho
XKnight:
Yes, please post a report on the Sick Saddles seat and post pix if you can. Even better PM me. I am struggling with the seat issue. I have looked at the Sick Saddles web site and am researching harleyseats.com also. Any info would be appreciated.
Yes, please post a report on the Sick Saddles seat and post pix if you can. Even better PM me. I am struggling with the seat issue. I have looked at the Sick Saddles web site and am researching harleyseats.com also. Any info would be appreciated.
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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun
Stage I
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From: Idaho
72 tank alternate?
Registered just to post this.
I've had my eye on the 72 as well, but I am very nervous about that tank size. Now, I'm not sure if it's possible (though I don't see why it wouldn't be, the frames and tank mounts have got to be identical) but I had the idea of getting the flat black model and just ordering the 3.3gal flat black tank off of a iron and throwing it on there.
Anyone have any experience with this/actually asked a knowledgeable sales guy? (The ones in my town all talk ****, 10% of which is true, then try to sell you something way more expensive)
I've had my eye on the 72 as well, but I am very nervous about that tank size. Now, I'm not sure if it's possible (though I don't see why it wouldn't be, the frames and tank mounts have got to be identical) but I had the idea of getting the flat black model and just ordering the 3.3gal flat black tank off of a iron and throwing it on there.
Anyone have any experience with this/actually asked a knowledgeable sales guy? (The ones in my town all talk ****, 10% of which is true, then try to sell you something way more expensive)
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From: Marietta, GA
here's some pics of it
I like it a lot but I had to drill out the rear mounting bracket to get it on there properly...the way it came, I had to lock my legs in front of the rear signals in order to shove it far enough forward to line up the screw. Hopefully yours won't have that issue
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From: 3rd Stone From The Sun
I have that same one on mine but with the black stitching
here's some pics of it
I like it a lot but I had to drill out the rear mounting bracket to get it on there properly...the way it came, I had to lock my legs in front of the rear signals in order to shove it far enough forward to line up the screw. Hopefully yours won't have that issue
here's some pics of it
I like it a lot but I had to drill out the rear mounting bracket to get it on there properly...the way it came, I had to lock my legs in front of the rear signals in order to shove it far enough forward to line up the screw. Hopefully yours won't have that issue
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Registered just to post this.
I've had my eye on the 72 as well, but I am very nervous about that tank size. Now, I'm not sure if it's possible (though I don't see why it wouldn't be, the frames and tank mounts have got to be identical) but I had the idea of getting the flat black model and just ordering the 3.3gal flat black tank off of a iron and throwing it on there.
Anyone have any experience with this/actually asked a knowledgeable sales guy? (The ones in my town all talk ****, 10% of which is true, then try to sell you something way more expensive)
I've had my eye on the 72 as well, but I am very nervous about that tank size. Now, I'm not sure if it's possible (though I don't see why it wouldn't be, the frames and tank mounts have got to be identical) but I had the idea of getting the flat black model and just ordering the 3.3gal flat black tank off of a iron and throwing it on there.
Anyone have any experience with this/actually asked a knowledgeable sales guy? (The ones in my town all talk ****, 10% of which is true, then try to sell you something way more expensive)