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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 06:46 AM
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I'm a new owner and currently stationed at MCAS Cherry Point in NC. I just bought a new Fat Boy through the Military Overseas Sales, and now I must wait until March when I get back to ride it.

If anyone has any suggestions/recommendations about customizing, please let me know. The weather should just be getting good by the time I get back so I will probably make a few scenic trips around th SE US.




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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 06:59 AM
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Welcome from Fayetteville, NC!
 
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 07:18 AM
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:11 AM
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Welcome to the forum from ND. Thank you for your service. As far as mods to the bike, ride the tires off the thing, then buy new ones.
 
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:15 AM
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Welcome to the forum from Camp Leatherneck, Afghanistan.
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Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:16 AM
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Hey MacBeavis,

How was the discount through the Military Overseas Sales?
 
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:17 AM
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Howdy from Fort Worth!

I have owned a 2008 Night Rod special, and the first thing i did was put a 2in1 D&D fat cat exhaust on it coupled with a power commander 5 and a high flow air system. What a huge difference in horse power, not to mention the exhaust sounded demonic. After that i put a sundowner seat and extended reach handlebars on it. The range wasn't great (about 125 miles on a tank) but i could race with the cafe bikes or cruise with my dad. Great bike!
 
Old Sep 21, 2011 | 08:19 AM
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Howdy from Central NC. Was stationed at CLNC myself.

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