Changes from 95 to 96 on an FLHT?
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RE: Changes from 95 to 96 on an FLHT?
ORIGINAL: galtjunk
Thanks.
I live in Los Rancho de Albuquerque. There are already highway pegs on the bike but my legs are short so I can't reach them. I'll see if I can build something to bring them forward. I'll also look into some lowers.
Do you think the fork mounted wind deflectors would help?
Thanks to all for your replies.
ORIGINAL: PapaTravis
First, welcome. You must live around Albuquerque. I live in Ventana Ranch, at the west end of Paseo. I own a rk custom, so I have no experience with the batwing, other than renting them. But, I doubt those wings will help with wind on your legs. Ya might think about getting a set of lower fairings. www.hoggchops.com , makes an aftermarket one, and says they come in factory colors. They are a lot cheaper than the HD ones, you might consider them. Also, do you have highway pegs mounted on the engine guard, yet? If not, this might do the trick for you. I know that when I first got my rk custom, I had the same issue with those Santa Ana winds. Once I put the highway pegs on, it all is smooth as silk. Must have something to do with wind resistance. Just a thought, and again, WELCOME.
ORIGINAL: galtjunk
I just purchased a gently used 1995 FHLT with 47,000 on the clock. The previous owner was meticulous about maintenance
and the bike looks like it was built last month, not 12 years ago.
In the last 12,000 miles he has had an Ultima 89" stroker kit, a cam, S&S carb and Hi-4e ignition installed.
The bike runs great. The cam comes on strong at about 3000 and pulls strong until the rev limiter kicks in.
I have been riding for over 35 years and in my younger (dumber) days went 5 years without even owning a cage.
I have owned Triumph, BMW, Ducati and Yamahas. I still have a Yamaha TT500 and 58 BSA A10.
This is my first HD. It is definitely a new and different experience.
I took a ride up to Santa Fe last weekend. On the interstate at 75 to 85 the wind tried to spread my legs like a $2 hooker.
I felt like I'd been riding a horse. It wasn't a problem on the return trip when I took the twisties around the back side of the mountain.
I see that HD and others offer wind deflectors that attach to the Batwing, but they all seem to be for 1996 and later models.
My question is was the fairing changed in 1996 or will these fit my 95?
Thanks
I just purchased a gently used 1995 FHLT with 47,000 on the clock. The previous owner was meticulous about maintenance
and the bike looks like it was built last month, not 12 years ago.
In the last 12,000 miles he has had an Ultima 89" stroker kit, a cam, S&S carb and Hi-4e ignition installed.
The bike runs great. The cam comes on strong at about 3000 and pulls strong until the rev limiter kicks in.
I have been riding for over 35 years and in my younger (dumber) days went 5 years without even owning a cage.
I have owned Triumph, BMW, Ducati and Yamahas. I still have a Yamaha TT500 and 58 BSA A10.
This is my first HD. It is definitely a new and different experience.
I took a ride up to Santa Fe last weekend. On the interstate at 75 to 85 the wind tried to spread my legs like a $2 hooker.
I felt like I'd been riding a horse. It wasn't a problem on the return trip when I took the twisties around the back side of the mountain.
I see that HD and others offer wind deflectors that attach to the Batwing, but they all seem to be for 1996 and later models.
My question is was the fairing changed in 1996 or will these fit my 95?
Thanks
I live in Los Rancho de Albuquerque. There are already highway pegs on the bike but my legs are short so I can't reach them. I'll see if I can build something to bring them forward. I'll also look into some lowers.
Do you think the fork mounted wind deflectors would help?
Thanks to all for your replies.
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RE: Changes from 95 to 96 on an FLHT?
The batwig changed ALOT from 95 to 96 I bought a 96 because it has the newer innner fairing I hate that old intrement panel on the 95 and older. just my taste still nice bikes though
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