Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
04-05-2020 | 10:37 AM
Road Warrior
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From: Columbus, OH
3 hours isn't excessive to change out lowers. It's a fairly simple job if you have the right tools and are used to working with seals O-Rings and such, you just have to work super clean and pay attention to what you're doing. check youtube I'm sure there are some videos
04-05-2020 | 10:53 AM
Tourer
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From: Nj
My 2014 FLSTFB. They released an all blacked out version a couple years later of course so I can spend a ton of $ on replacement parts... Lower Forks still haven’t been converted because of the added expense. Just want to do that and fork covers... maybe a nacelle headlight. In a perfect world I’d love to swap the rear fender for something more streamlined, but again, that’ll take more $ and time and probably a new seat to be compatible.
04-05-2020 | 11:06 AM
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My 2014 FLSTFB. They released an all blacked out version a couple years later of course so I can spend a ton of $ on replacement parts... Lower Forks still haven’t been converted because of the added expense. Just want to do that and fork covers... maybe a nacelle headlight. In a perfect world I’d love to swap the rear fender for something more streamlined, but again, that’ll take more $ and time and probably a new seat to be compatible.
04-05-2020 | 11:33 AM
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04-05-2020 | 12:31 PM
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04-05-2020 | 02:47 PM
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04-05-2020 | 03:13 PM
Tourer
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From: Nj
Thanks , any head buffeting? I went through 2 windshields and hundreds of dollars still can’t get rid of that head buffeting. I’m almost giving up on even using a windshield.
Last edited by sire86; 04-05-2020 at 03:17 PM.
04-05-2020 | 06:01 PM
Road Master
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From: Alaska
Yeah, 3 hours sounds just about right. I did mine, had the lowers powder coated and replaced the oil bypass system with progressive cartridges. It wasn't a bad job at all, I probably had 6-7 hours in it, but I'm guessing the dealer would be quicker.
04-05-2020 | 06:09 PM
6th Gear
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From: Washington DC
if I tuck my head down in an aggressive position then there isn’t much. If you ride low and have low bars maybe you’ll like them. I’m pretty sure there isn’t a streamlined, good looking, low profile windshield out there that hits all the checkboxes.