Like the look--very nice alternative to the Lo--humm, might have to be a project for next winter ...

 

I just bought a new 2011 Fatboy and I love it.

However, I have two questions. I asked these of the Service Manager at the dealership where I bought the bike and he said basically "No problem, don't worry about it."

Here are my questions:

1. At the curve where the pipes come out of the engine the pipes have turned blue. I've looked at other Harleys and I don't see this.

2. When I come home and put my bike in the garage there is a very strong gas smell. I've never had this before and I've owned 2 dozen bikes. It worries me because I park the bike just 8 feet from the pilot light in my gas water heater.

Anyone have any other answers to these questions. Should I be concerned?

 

Not an expert here but question #1) The heat shield may not be adjusted (position) properly to cover that area of the pipe. I have V&H pipes and you can see a little of the blue area of the pipe. (Picture may help) #2 Harley EFI system is set to run the bike a little rich.............run it too lean and the that could cause engine overheating.......damage your engine. I also noticed that when the weather is cold my garage smells of gas when I shut it off.

 

I have a 2011 Fat Boy and am thinking of bags. The bags Harley shows are awfully small. I see you have Heritage Softail bags on yours, which I really like. Would they fit mine without changing the pipes?

 

I like 'em. Didn't fit me very well; I felt like I was splayed out for dissection so I did the Deluxe instead. I'm kinda partial to white walls anyway.