Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
#4511
10-15-2011, 12:59 AM
That looks hot.. MotherWell makes a set of black hardware that look just like the stock stuff..but black..they accidentally sent me a set for free with my luggage rack from them..was awesome
and welcome to the thread, Bob.. to answer the questions in your other thread... yes, some of us have lowered our Lo's.. most use either a set of Progressive 422 shocks (which i will be installing this winter), or the Shotgun Shock (if you've got the money to blow on it)..
I heard somewhere that Mustang seats, or (i think) C&C (maybe it's Corbin?) will move your riding position forward..
I use the StreetSlammer bars, and they have a bit more pull back than the stock (stock 2010's that is..not 2012's), but it's not drastic.. you could put different risers on.. as for the Wild1 Chubby's, i know some people have them, but i forget if they're on a Lo. As for Labor.. if you have even a hint of mechanical inclination, you could technically do it all yourself. The hardest part of changing out my bars was removing the wires from the pin-housings. Though if you have a soldering iron, just cut the bastards and solder in the extensions and you'll be golden. Not terribly difficult if you want to save a few hundred bucks and have a free weekend to do it. As for the cable length..you'd have to call them and ask..
Do yourself a favor and invest in the service manual for your bike and keep it by your side and you'll be fine. Also, as you read through this thread, sorry ahead of time about lightening your wallet.
and welcome to the thread, Bob.. to answer the questions in your other thread... yes, some of us have lowered our Lo's.. most use either a set of Progressive 422 shocks (which i will be installing this winter), or the Shotgun Shock (if you've got the money to blow on it)..
I heard somewhere that Mustang seats, or (i think) C&C (maybe it's Corbin?) will move your riding position forward..
I use the StreetSlammer bars, and they have a bit more pull back than the stock (stock 2010's that is..not 2012's), but it's not drastic.. you could put different risers on.. as for the Wild1 Chubby's, i know some people have them, but i forget if they're on a Lo. As for Labor.. if you have even a hint of mechanical inclination, you could technically do it all yourself. The hardest part of changing out my bars was removing the wires from the pin-housings. Though if you have a soldering iron, just cut the bastards and solder in the extensions and you'll be golden. Not terribly difficult if you want to save a few hundred bucks and have a free weekend to do it. As for the cable length..you'd have to call them and ask..
Do yourself a favor and invest in the service manual for your bike and keep it by your side and you'll be fine. Also, as you read through this thread, sorry ahead of time about lightening your wallet.
#4513
10-15-2011, 10:52 AM
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CaptainMorgan, I am planning on doing the 39" Samson Cholos in chrome, I am just waiting on the wife decision to let me pull the trigger.
#4514
10-15-2011, 11:49 AM
Fellas, I need some opinions. I have the silver lo and was thinking about painting the lower forks black but then I thought what if I went the opposite way and went chrome on the parts that are black. Haven't seen that done yet and think it could be cool but can't decide. I also thought maybe get the chrome and scotchbrite it down to the brushed look on the engine. I might have to do it then if it looks bad just pc it all. What yall think?
#4515
10-15-2011, 12:20 PM
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Fellas, I need some opinions. I have the silver lo and was thinking about painting the lower forks black but then I thought what if I went the opposite way and went chrome on the parts that are black. Haven't seen that done yet and think it could be cool but can't decide. I also thought maybe get the chrome and scotchbrite it down to the brushed look on the engine. I might have to do it then if it looks bad just pc it all. What yall think?
#4516
10-15-2011, 01:53 PM
#4517
10-15-2011, 02:25 PM
#4518
10-15-2011, 04:59 PM
Elite HDF Member
Just get a new map from Fuelmoto after you change pipes. They are free.
#4520
10-15-2011, 07:00 PM
I'm changing my exhaust from the BSS's (which are a 2-1-2) to a set of modified straights which are true 2-2.. i'm probably going to end up playing with the settings myself since i can't afford a dyno tune right now, and i didnt get my PCV through fuelmoto..but the pipe lengths are relatively similar, so it shouldn't be that much of a change.. similar situation for you