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What did you do to your 18+ softail today?

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Old 08-26-2023, 06:41 AM
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I don’t find it that bad at all. How high do you want it.
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Agree. I had better luck dragging my right foot on the tarmac than using the rear brake. Hard to believe H-D let bikes leave the factory like that.
I saw a video of an attempt to adjust the softail rear brake. The guy never loosen’s the lock nut. He just gives it a couple turns and believes he has adjusted it. When pointed out his mistake in comments he regroup’s 😂. I have heard (old mike) that Lyndal pads makes for a good improvement.
 

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Old 08-26-2023, 10:48 AM
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Had my 2019 FLFBS 114 Dyno'd this morning - wanted to get a baseline before doing upgrades.
The bike is standard apart from Screamin' Eagle mufflers and an FP4 tune.

Max. Power 82.12 hp; Max. Torque 113.62 ft-lbs
 
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Old 08-26-2023, 10:57 AM
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about how much louder are the screaming eagle mufflers compared to the stock mufflers?
you happen to have a video of the change ?
what upgrades are you going to be doing ??

 
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Old 08-26-2023, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by joenc
about how much louder are the screaming eagle mufflers compared to the stock mufflers?
you happen to have a video of the change ?
what upgrades are you going to be doing ??
They are definitely louder than stock but not significantly, that is, compared to some of the other aftermarket slip-on mufflers or indeed full systems.
They do give that "Harley" sound.
These were fitted on the bike when I bought it so, unfortunately, I have no comparison sound clips.
However, I can may be get a sound clip tomorrow of the screamin' eagle mufflers to post up.

Upgrades are a Stage 1+, that is, V&H exhaust system with DK Customs TTI's; V&H VO2X Air Cleaner; DK Customs external crankcase breather; Ignition upgrades (power coil; DK Customs Pro Leads; Screamin' Eagle plugs) and an FP4 tune.
 

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Old 08-26-2023, 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by Big Al 59
look nice but I wonder how you can move your feet on this pegs with all these cleats ?
Good observation. Not well lol. Here's the thing though. I love the style, power, and handling of the FXLRS. I gave up on being comfortable miles ago. Now I just focus on making her beautiful.
 
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Old 08-26-2023, 03:29 PM
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Originally Posted by tngarren
Good observation. Not well lol. Here's the thing though. I love the style, power, and handling of the FXLRS. I gave up on being comfortable miles ago. Now I just focus on making her beautiful.
tn what are you running for a seat, it makes a world of difference.
 
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Old 08-26-2023, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Durham man
tn what are you running for a seat, it makes a world of difference.
The stock seat. I don't disagree. I gotta have a solo seat though. Open to suggestions.
 
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Old 08-26-2023, 04:01 PM
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Originally Posted by tngarren
The stock seat. I don't disagree. I gotta have a solo seat though. Open to suggestions.
Not what you want but i will send you my Hd tall boy seat that will sit you up and back to try. I have recently went to the saddlemen explorer that I like a lot. I do not want to sell my tall boy but I will let you check it out. Pm me if you want to try it.
 

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Old 08-26-2023, 06:30 PM
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You can try a Mustang solo seat from Revzilla. If you put it on the bike, sit on it, and don't like it you can send it back for a full refund. I have had multiple Mustang seats and they all have been all day seats.

https://www.revzilla.com/motorcycle/...lide-2018-2022
 
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i installed a Saddleman Knuckler Renegade solo seat, feels way better so far...only went around the block, but i like the seat width under the ****

i also picked up the remaining bits needed to install the 30/30 cam...SE pushrods, gaskets, o=rings etc...as soon as it drops below a BAZILLION DEGREES in Louisiana, i will get installed
 
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