Fatboy Owners Discussion - Page 5 : V-Twin Forum: Harley Davidson Forums

Carrie · 02-13-2005, 07:43 PM

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Originally Posted by foddlefadel

My complaint about the stock bars are that I have to lean forward too far to reach them...and I have 34" sleeve length arms.

Bought me some 10" mini apes from Flanders. That was my biggest complaint about the Fatboy. My arm inseam is probably less than 30'. Now my step brother is complaining about his '04, but he don't want ape hangers. He might have to go with a drag bar.

logical · 02-13-2005, 07:48 PM

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Originally Posted by foddlefadel

Great looking bike. What is the seat and handrails?
Thanks
Dave

It's a Corbin Dual Tour and the V--rail is also a Corbin part. The real beauty of the seat though is that you can put a Corbin backrest in the front, rear or both seat positions so it eliminates the cost and clutter of a detachable harley backrest.

logical · 02-13-2005, 07:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Ralston

Those are neat bars... I am tryin to mount quick disconnect road king bags!

I know I saw a kit online that adapts touring bags to softails but I forget where and can't find it again....but it's definately out there.

flstflee · 02-14-2005, 08:37 PM

if helikes the fatboy bars..just try some 4 inch risers...worked perfect for me

otterbob · 02-15-2005, 05:21 PM

can i ask a favor of someone? anyone who has installed the turn signal relocation kit for a detachable backrest, can you post some up close pics as to how they look with and without the backrest?
thanks,
otter

Jetwrench · 02-15-2005, 06:08 PM

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Originally Posted by flstflee

if helikes the fatboy bars..just try some 4 inch risers...worked perfect for me

Do you have any pictures of your bike with the risers? Were they Harley risers? P/N?

foddlefadel · 02-16-2005, 08:08 PM

I spoke with Wild 1 and they origionally recommended the 518 bars, he then asked if I had modified the engine (I just finished my Dewey's 95"BB build) then recommended the 504 bars, to keep some weight over the front of the bike.

I went to my HD dealer and ordered the bars from Bikers Choice part #21-0270 which is their part #. My dealer had a Valentines Day 10% off sale. Regular price $164.95 minus the 10%. HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!

Thanks for all your replys to my inquiries
Dave

GPO03FatBoy · 02-16-2005, 08:20 PM

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Originally Posted by otterbob

can i ask a favor of someone? anyone who has installed the turn signal relocation kit for a detachable backrest, can you post some up close pics as to how they look with and without the backrest?
thanks,
otter

I did the relocation kit and detachable backrest. There are some pics at http://www.wild1inc.com/518go.html

EvEr34 · 02-18-2005, 07:24 AM

Here are a few pics of new paint scheme. Paint as not yet been sanded and polished but tought i'd share anyway. Cant wait to see it on the bike.

first is before...last two are after

04Heritage · 02-18-2005, 03:14 PM

Not a FB but :p

Carrie · 02-18-2005, 07:53 PM

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Originally Posted by 04Heritage

Not a FB but :p

That is a nice ride you have there!

But why are you posting it in the Fatboy Thread? There is a Heritage thread.

flstflee · 02-18-2005, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetwrench

Do you have any pictures of your bike with the risers? Were they Harley risers? P/N?

i'll try to get some pics this weekend..and donno on the part numbers..a buddy of mine had them

JTS1469 · 02-19-2005, 03:07 AM

EvEr34,
There's a lot of nice paint jobs on this forum but thats the nicest one I've seen in a loooong time. I for one (besides you) cant wait to see it on the bike. What kind of tank is that? The matching breather finishes it off nice. Who ever painted it deserves a pat on the back and I guess some cash too!!
JTS

EvEr34 · 02-19-2005, 07:05 AM

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Originally Posted by JTS1469

EvEr34,
There's a lot of nice paint jobs on this forum but thats the nicest one I've seen in a loooong time. I for one (besides you) cant wait to see it on the bike. What kind of tank is that? The matching breather finishes it off nice. Who ever painted it deserves a pat on the back and I guess some cash too!!
JTS

Thanks for the positive comment. The paint was done by the same guy who did the first pic. I grew tired of it and decided it was time for something new. The tank is a custom stretched tank done by the same guy.

Thanks again

flstflee · 02-19-2005, 11:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Jetwrench

Do you have any pictures of your bike with the risers? Were they Harley risers? P/N?

stock harley risers for a 2001 softail standard