Fatboy Owners Discussion

[Carrie]

Originally Posted by GD2BKNG

I have an 02 Fatboy and am looking for a small windshield, not the HD one. Anybody have any suggestions?

www.windvest.com

They are small nice look'n and well worth the price!

Pics in my gallery.

[Buddy Seat]

Originally Posted by bigguns55

Hi - Just got a new rear tire put on my 05 fatboy. I bought a tire at a dealer and had it changed at a tire shop in town.When I took it for a test ride I had no rear brakes! As it turns out they bent the brake rotor when changeing the tire.Is there anything else that should be checked to make sure they did not screw anything else up? any info would be great.

Guess that wasn't the right place to save a few bucks...Bummer.
Plus you can get the same tires at a better price in aftermarket...

Before ya remove the back wheel I would get back of bike up off the ground & using an "indicator" slowly turn the wheel to check the rim for possible run-out damage as well..

Just FYI, a good rim will still have a slight bit of run-out....

I would be very carefully inspecting everything..
Hope they are gonna pay for yer damage(s)..

Look at yer caliper in around the pads as well..

Hope you get sorted out..

[mfn]

How have the FATBOY owners set up their bikes for touring? Once set up does the bike make a comfortable long distance hauler? Saw a FATBOY with leather bags and leather trunk over the rear fender where the passenger would sit. Really liked the look but didn't get a chance to talk to the owner.

[06 flstfise]

Have my 06 set up with detachable bags, passanger backrest, luggage rack and windshield. Use the bubba's quick release for bags. Also use a T-bag on the back for the extra long trips. I found the stock bars to be really uncomfortable after about an hour or two of riding so went with mini apes and love them. 90% of the time I dont have any of those on and unless you know what to look for, you cannt see the docking hardware. Best of both worlds in my opion.

[christine55]

Originally Posted by mfn

How have the FATBOY owners set up their bikes for touring? Once set up does the bike make a comfortable long distance hauler? Saw a FATBOY with leather bags and leather trunk over the rear fender where the passenger would sit. Really liked the look but didn't get a chance to talk to the owner.

When Touring (> 6 hours a day), my Fatboy is set up as follows:

1. Detachable saddlebags
2. Detachable high back rest
3. Sundowner seat (if not touring, i switch back to the badlander)
4. Mini wind screen
5. Rider and Passenger floorboards
6. GPS attached to handlebar
7. Ipod
8. Magnetic 20 Litre tank bag. (Which covers my speedo but as long as i am not faster than the car in front of me, i should be ok with the cops.)

Cheers

[ItalianGlide]

Hi everybody,
wondering if any of you tryed laced wheels on 07-later fatboys, and which sizes/brand eventually?! What about rotors and pulleys?

[jkief21]

hey guys,
I have an '06 Fatty, Have Vance and Hines Big Shots on it currently. I havent done anything to the engine yet, but lookin into the power commander and Screamin Eagle Air cleaner. my question is does that new air cleaner use the stock football shaped cover?? and are they hard to install? (air cleaner and power commander)???

[06 flstfise]

The SE air cleaner does use the stock cover, although you can get a new one from a number of different places if you desire. Kept mine stock gives it more of a sleeper look. Neither the air cleaner or power commander are difficult installs. With that said you need to have a little bit of computer knowledge for the power commander. I would say less than an hour for both if you have some mechanical know how. Good luck.

[ontario tel 1]

Hey guys !!
I am new to this V twin club. I presently have a 2000 Fat Boy. I put a Corbin Gunfighter / Lady seat on and it is like a rock to ride on. I need someting softer and with a backrest. Any thoughts ???

[ontario tel 1]

I have taken my Fat Boy on many trips, my only complaint is that the new 402 Progressive shocks have made it rie hard and they are set on the low setting. I think i am oing back to the stck shoch. Air shocks are just way to exensive. I have saddlebags and a Kuriakyn rear bag that goes over the back rest an it works great !!

[ontario tel 1]

How does the I Pod work as far as volume and do you have speakers or the ear piece ??

[ontario tel 1]

I have a 2000 Fat Boy and i put a set of barsfor a Heritage Softail Classic on without having to change any cables at all and they work great !!

[ontario tel 1]

I was told that if they are gear to gear cams that they will make noise, not to worry.

[KDCRacer]

I just purchased this '03 Fat Boy two weeks ago and can't stay off of it. Looking forward to many miles of fun

[Carrie]

Originally Posted by KDCRacer

I just purchased this '03 Fat Boy two weeks ago and can't stay off of it. Looking forward to many miles of fun

NICE! That's a good look'n scoot! Congrats and Welcome to the VTF!

ride safe,

Carrie