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Old Feb 1, 2012 | 09:10 PM
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Finally pulled the trigger on 2012 Fatboy Lo. Its been @ the top of my bucket list for a long time.My awesome wife said go for it! Been 20 years since I've ridden, & my last bike was far from cool. Couldn't be more fired up or proud to own a American Icon! Diggin the black denim & blacked out components . Doing some mods right out of the gate. V&H 2 into pipes, Stage 1 air cleaner,Carlini 14" flyin apes "tough decision on what size bars, hope I made the right one", Steel braided cables,detachable HD bags and having them powder coat the headlight black "dont like the chrome ring it come with. Any suggestions for performance upgrades or am I good to go stock for now? Pics to come, the bike is just arriving at the dealership this week, bring on Spring and the backroads of New England. See you at Laconia, WillyT
 
Old Feb 1, 2012 | 11:28 PM
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 12:24 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 04:19 AM
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Hey neighbor,welcome from sunny connecticut,,,,love the blacked out look,,,c ya on the road
 
Old Feb 2, 2012 | 05:12 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 05:21 AM
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Old Feb 2, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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Congratulations! I'd say see how it goes with that stage1, I'd do the cam after if you feel you need more power. Welcome to the forum!
 
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