Calling all FatBoy Lo Owners
#5861
02-21-2012, 09:35 PM
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#5862
02-21-2012, 11:24 PM
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Well got back yesterday after putting about 1000kms on My Lo & having the ABS reset at the dealers after breaking the brakeline when I put 6" risers on.
I ended up getting a new brakeline made 6" longer so if I want to change the bars I can now.
The 6" risers made a hell of allot of difference & My throttle hand is lasting allot longer before I start to get pins & needles now,while at the dealers I saw a bloke buying a clip on device that lets you use the heel of your hand to help turn the throttle so I bought one @ $5.95 its the best money I ever spent as not once on the 450km ride home did My hand start to hurt as I can now move my fingers & use the heel of my hand control the throttle.
Cheers
Rick
I ended up getting a new brakeline made 6" longer so if I want to change the bars I can now.
The 6" risers made a hell of allot of difference & My throttle hand is lasting allot longer before I start to get pins & needles now,while at the dealers I saw a bloke buying a clip on device that lets you use the heel of your hand to help turn the throttle so I bought one @ $5.95 its the best money I ever spent as not once on the 450km ride home did My hand start to hurt as I can now move my fingers & use the heel of my hand control the throttle.
Cheers
Rick
#5864
02-22-2012, 04:06 AM
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Inverted clutch
Has anyone used the inverted Clutch lever from Cook Customs!
I've been researching info for my bar set up that I want to go with. Completely clean bars except the clutch lever...
It's gonna cost me bout 2 bills to do what I want to do but I'm hoping to find some reviews on the clutch lever first since it will be kinda pricy and want to do it right the first time..
This will be my break down of parts
Carlini Gangster/Flying apes 1.50" and modified (remove the taper at drop to 1" point)
Piston risers
Exile internal throttle
Exile grips 1.50" w/grip ace control pad
Jay brake MC (integerating both brakes to foot control)
Cook custom inverted clutch lever
The plan is to have the bars and grips appear to be one flowing piece.
I will be fitting and modifing everything before I PC it all black to match the Denim Lo....
I've been researching info for my bar set up that I want to go with. Completely clean bars except the clutch lever...
It's gonna cost me bout 2 bills to do what I want to do but I'm hoping to find some reviews on the clutch lever first since it will be kinda pricy and want to do it right the first time..
This will be my break down of parts
Carlini Gangster/Flying apes 1.50" and modified (remove the taper at drop to 1" point)
Piston risers
Exile internal throttle
Exile grips 1.50" w/grip ace control pad
Jay brake MC (integerating both brakes to foot control)
Cook custom inverted clutch lever
The plan is to have the bars and grips appear to be one flowing piece.
I will be fitting and modifing everything before I PC it all black to match the Denim Lo....
#5865
02-22-2012, 09:36 AM
Road Captain
#5866
02-23-2012, 05:30 AM
Tourer
Ok laying down parts list, and so forth and $ racking up pretty fast, so I'm going to prob ask one of the dumbest ? .... Can u tell the diff in color and looks if I buy engine covers from Harley wrinkled black or just either buy wrinkled black parts off eBay that has been powder coated or have some of my parts powder coated..... I know maybe dumb ? But I'm very **** about my scoot and want it done right, but it needs to look good if and when I can get it done, hopefully in the next mnth or so looking fwd to win some shows this yr
Thx for any input
Thx for any input
#5867
02-23-2012, 05:46 AM
Ok laying down parts list, and so forth and $ racking up pretty fast, so I'm going to prob ask one of the dumbest ? .... Can u tell the diff in color and looks if I buy engine covers from Harley wrinkled black or just either buy wrinkled black parts off eBay that has been powder coated or have some of my parts powder coated..... I know maybe dumb ? But I'm very **** about my scoot and want it done right, but it needs to look good if and when I can get it done, hopefully in the next mnth or so looking fwd to win some shows this yr
Thx for any input
Thx for any input
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#5868
02-23-2012, 07:05 AM
Ok laying down parts list, and so forth and $ racking up pretty fast, so I'm going to prob ask one of the dumbest ? .... Can u tell the diff in color and looks if I buy engine covers from Harley wrinkled black or just either buy wrinkled black parts off eBay that has been powder coated or have some of my parts powder coated..... I know maybe dumb ? But I'm very **** about my scoot and want it done right, but it needs to look good if and when I can get it done, hopefully in the next mnth or so looking fwd to win some shows this yr
Thx for any input
Thx for any input
#5869
02-23-2012, 07:30 AM
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Standing by to standby for my lo
WOW, just went through this whole thread!
I'm deployed right now and have my lo on order!
I get to meet her hopefully by early June. 2012 Lo Denim black w/ ABS & Sec. First mods will be FM A/C w/ black backing plate, D&D Fatcat black and a PV. My father just picked me up some wicked bars from GCC in Clearwater, FL. I hope they rock. They look bada$$.
Thank you guys for cuttin that hole in my wallet. I never been robbed and had a smile on my face before.
I'm deployed right now and have my lo on order!
I get to meet her hopefully by early June. 2012 Lo Denim black w/ ABS & Sec. First mods will be FM A/C w/ black backing plate, D&D Fatcat black and a PV. My father just picked me up some wicked bars from GCC in Clearwater, FL. I hope they rock. They look bada$$.
Thank you guys for cuttin that hole in my wallet. I never been robbed and had a smile on my face before.
#5870
02-23-2012, 07:58 AM
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SGT Jim where did you get that rack that goes ontop of your fender bib
SGT where did you get that rack that goes on your fender bib. That is exactly what I'm looking for.
(the last photo was prior to me making some more cosmetic modifications, which is why it looks funny)..
What do you mean Piston Risers? Your handlebar risers, or something in the motor? are the bars black? if so, then the rises should be, otherwise leave them chrome.. I'm leaving my Laydown Plate chrome because of the chrome ring around the tail light, so the two blend but isn't exaggerated..
when you say Denim.. do you mean you want to have those parts painted Denim black? Because if so, it won't match the engine and it'll stick out like a sore thumb.. what you want is a "Textured Black" powder coat..it's a tiny bit glossier than the HD engine, but it still looks nice.. as for going Denim on the lower forks..that'll certainly be different, but it wont match the light housing or the "cow bells".. if you were to get all of those things painted (and I say painted because im pretty sure Denim isn't a powdercoat option..then again, maybe it is, idk)...but if you were to get those things done in Denim, that would certainly be original and i think you'd be the only one to do it..now whether it would look good? who knows..
But it's your bike.. if anything, i suggest you take some good pictures of it, put them on the computer, then use MS Paint or something and just color in the spots you want to ahve done..that'll give you an idea of how it'll look..
Anywho.. I'm having some tiny things done this year..the largest of which is the Clutch Housing Cover (the thing that says Six Speed that isn't actually a transmission cover)..im having that done black so it doesn't stick out behind my pipes..that leaves the Engine being the brushed chrome..it's going to create a nice looking V amongst all the black. I also put on the black console because after awhile the silver one stuck out too much for me.. That's about it..then I think i'm done with cosmetics.
(the last photo was prior to me making some more cosmetic modifications, which is why it looks funny)..
What do you mean Piston Risers? Your handlebar risers, or something in the motor? are the bars black? if so, then the rises should be, otherwise leave them chrome.. I'm leaving my Laydown Plate chrome because of the chrome ring around the tail light, so the two blend but isn't exaggerated..
when you say Denim.. do you mean you want to have those parts painted Denim black? Because if so, it won't match the engine and it'll stick out like a sore thumb.. what you want is a "Textured Black" powder coat..it's a tiny bit glossier than the HD engine, but it still looks nice.. as for going Denim on the lower forks..that'll certainly be different, but it wont match the light housing or the "cow bells".. if you were to get all of those things painted (and I say painted because im pretty sure Denim isn't a powdercoat option..then again, maybe it is, idk)...but if you were to get those things done in Denim, that would certainly be original and i think you'd be the only one to do it..now whether it would look good? who knows..
But it's your bike.. if anything, i suggest you take some good pictures of it, put them on the computer, then use MS Paint or something and just color in the spots you want to ahve done..that'll give you an idea of how it'll look..
Anywho.. I'm having some tiny things done this year..the largest of which is the Clutch Housing Cover (the thing that says Six Speed that isn't actually a transmission cover)..im having that done black so it doesn't stick out behind my pipes..that leaves the Engine being the brushed chrome..it's going to create a nice looking V amongst all the black. I also put on the black console because after awhile the silver one stuck out too much for me.. That's about it..then I think i'm done with cosmetics.