Hello good sir thank you for this great content. I have the same motorcycle, a 2016 Fatboy S. But it’s all black denim/Matte finish. I love everything about this motorcycle. This is my first motorcycle here in Canada, Toronto. I could not have made a better decision. All the very best. Keep it coming… ride safe my brother… let it rip
I reached out to BRS Customs thanks to your video. Installed the 14” open apes on my S and man, that was the best upgrade so far. Aside from buying it used in 2020 with only 1k miles on it, the 2016 FBS came with stage one Screamin Eagle, upgrade seats, instrument gage and sone bad ass VH pipes. Thanks for your videos Minner. 👍
Great. I bet the bars look great and that bike deserves bars with large diameter pipe. It’s a shame to see thin bars on this bike. Sounds like to got a killer deal. Enjoy it!
Thanks Min, you're a true gentleman. If we get a couple of nice days I will fit the Harley auxiliary lamp set (black) & the 2 4inch led & 7 inch led. The more light the better, terrible drivers over here, I like your seat too 🖒😎
Looks great man. I have some mini apes on my 2016 Fatboy. I love the feel. I wasn't sure at first but I'm glad I got it with mini apes versus the stock bars. Great looking bike.
I guess you could say we have similar taste haha everything you've done to this bike is exactly what I would want maybe a little more chrome here and there for me but these bars give such a better look to me.. she's beautiful for sure.
Are you right there in Del Mar? I lived 3 mins from there in Solana Beach, I miss SD. Your bike looks great, I am considering mini apes on my Low Rider S but man is it a job
I want to put mini apes on my Softail Deluxe but I have a bad back. Now to be 100% honest the stock bars as comfortable as they are because my hands are down low the blood goes to my hands and numbs my hands out on Long rides.. recently lifting up the bike kind of tweet the stock handlebars. So now I'm in the market to buy new handlebars on the stock ones cost just as much as Mini Apes. I was thinking about doing 8in or 10in but after purchasing two bikes I'm a little tap right now and don't feel like spending another few hundred doing handlebars. Did you actually have to change out all your wiring and your brake line or did it just fit perfectly
Have you seen Harley-Davidson's new brass line? They are very impressive. But alas, they don't have a fuel gauge in that color. And good choice of ape hanger; the design looks great.
Thanks Dario. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a simple solution to the fuel gauge. options to make a symmetric match would take more time than I'm willing to spend or more money than I'm willing to spend. Will probably just replace with something black.
I'm sure it will look fine & I'm being too anal retentive, but not perfectly matching anything would drive me bonkers. Thanks again for sharing your ride. And, yes, that spot does look like a perfect place to have lunch.
freight train nacelle looks great! did the upgrade require a riser change? I am considering this for my FB S, but the fitment guide calls for separate purchase of riser kit P/N 56789-05. which i am assuming is required so the clamp cover will fit over the riser? if so wondering if leaving the clamp cover off is an option, and looks ok aesthetically.
Unfortunately I'm not sure if a new riser is required. The cover is pretty big and I'd be surprised if it didn't fit. I had to change my risers anyway for the new handlebar and the new risers were actually a bit taller than stock (still less than 3"). Since the cover fits over taller risers I don't know why they are requiring a riser kit.
Man love the bike! The monotubes you went with, did you keep stock height or the 2" lowering? For your bars how much longer are the brake and clutch lines? Looking forward to hearing what you do to the rear.
Hi Minner, I know your sadle is from C&C . I have the fatboy lo 2011 , wich is almost the same as your Fatboy S. My length is 5.7 "and just flatfeet on the ground. Is the saddle just about the same height as stock. ? Does the saddle sit not to much backwards ? Or maybe a bit forward (better for me). Does C&C makes also upfront seats like le pera as you know ? Greetings from Holland, Martin,
My apologies for the extremely delayed response. You sit a little lower but also a little further back if you lean on the backrest. The bottom cushion is thinner and too low for me but if you’re under 6 foot it may feel fine. If you like the seat, you could ask if they would give you a thicker cushion in the back to place you a little more forward.
oh you got the new bars! Dude yer killin me agin! Love the headlight!.. also Im from kanada and I heard parts of WCH1 are closed now? how much of it? I might just fly my ass out there and rent one. Far too much time to ride out. Im basically north of NY. Im thinkin of 14's for the sportster.
Martial 3231 I'd recommend a ride down the pacific highway and stop off at the canyons that are in several locations along the way. Fly out. You'll love it. I'm sure Canada has some beautiful roads as well. Enjoy that sportster!
MInner, yes! this summer we did the east side of Lake Superior about 2000 miles in total. WOW! Never would have believed there were roads like that in Canada! And Ive done WCH1 a few times in cars, once in a rented vette but never on a bike, that would be awesome. Do Harley dealers there rent fatboy? cuz the ones near here will only rent sportsters due to insurance they say.
I know they rent touring bikes here in San Diego. I can see how fewer people would rent a softail but I'm sure there are dealers that do it. Give a dealer a call in an area where you'd land. Make sure it's a big place though, Laidlaw's in Los Angeles, San Diego Harley Davidson, etc.
Thanks bud. This link should do it www.jpcycles.com/product/125-954/arlen-ness-retro-black-fork-boot-covers Arlen Ness retro black fork boot covers. I don't think there are any other sizes. The site has a tab that can be used to check fitment for your bike.
Looking good bro! I've been debating new bars on my 16 S for awhile, like you it's tough to really gauge based on pics, need to sit on a bike to get the feel. Thanks for the different views for perspective. Does that back rest make a difference for comfort? What seat is that and backrest if you don't mind sharing. Check out the Lindby Bar (Magnum bar) 1.5" crash bar...put mine on few months ago and really compliments the "fatness" of the bike.
Mike Madal thanks man! I've seen and liked that crash bar on the internet but I haven't seen one in person. Good to hear it lives up to the pictures. The seat is C&C fastback with a removable backrest. The backrest makes a huge difference for me. You can lighten the grip on the bars and really reduces fatigue - especially when at speed. The stitch is custom pattern I asked for.
Hey Mate, Great Info & Nice looking Bike. Im loving those bars. Im looking for something for my Slim. How tall are you. It's such a hard thing to work out. Thanks for the vids. Ride Safe... From Down Under
David Mcilroy Thanks! I know, there is a lot of guesswork involved. I'm 6'2". The bars are 10". These are well below my shoulders so someone my height would be fine with 12-14" rise as well. The 10" rise would be fine for anyone 5'10" or taller. Keep in mind that stock risers on this bike are 2" and new ones I have are 2.5" so the total rise on these 10" bars is 12.5 inches. Hope this helps and good luck to ya.
If you add the frenched trim ring to the freight train nacelle it looks even better. It sits right over the one that's on it. I have the visor style on mine.
Nice to meet you, Minner Q.I'm japanese.I'm sorry, my English is not good.Your fatboy s is very very nice.I'd like to ride a Harley in the near future.Which manufacturer manufactures the handlebars?
What headlight casing are you using? Is that from a Roadking? It sounded like you said "Trepan SL" or something like that. I'd like to have that on my 2008 Fatboy
For your anatomy and the bikes appearnae, pull the bars back a ful three inches and of course youll need to tilt your mirrors up one half inch.. And get rid of that rear back rest, it says total Honda japanese. Get a harley chrome rear back rest instead. But that rear back rest must go, it degrades your harley
Geoff Oz Evans it was just under 300$ US. The kind of Thing that's worth it if the front is bothering you. It's stiffer so less bounce on takeoff and stopping but not as soft as stock on those ripples when cruising
Sorry, still not a fan of the ape hanger look.......but these are more subdued. I will be interested in seeing how you like them over the long term, and medium to long rides.
I was going for something a little lower - in the 8 inch range but thought they would be too low. I'll give myself time to adapt and i'll take it out for a 200-400 mile ride. I'd actually be surprised if these are as comfortable as stock with that distance.
Philip Parkins Thank you! The handling is better with that new front suspension. With different bars I have to adapt my positioning and inputs in the corners so the confidence is building.
i saw this one after the progressive 422 install and i can see you riding the way i did before i changed mine. steering to avoid the smallest of road imperfections. best upgrade ive done. shoulda done that first. heres a pic of the bike before and after. the before is taken the day i bought the 1994 FXSTS. www.deviantart.com/q5grafx/art/Beforeandafter-761195152
Hello good sir thank you for this great content. I have the same motorcycle, a 2016 Fatboy S. But it’s all black denim/Matte finish. I love everything about this motorcycle. This is my first motorcycle here in Canada, Toronto. I could not have made a better decision. All the very best. Keep it coming… ride safe my brother… let it rip
I reached out to BRS Customs thanks to your video. Installed the 14” open apes on my S and man, that was the best upgrade so far. Aside from buying it used in 2020 with only 1k miles on it, the 2016 FBS came with stage one Screamin Eagle, upgrade seats, instrument gage and sone bad ass VH pipes.
Thanks for your videos Minner. 👍
Great. I bet the bars look great and that bike deserves bars with large diameter pipe. It’s a shame to see thin bars on this bike. Sounds like to got a killer deal. Enjoy it!
Thanks Min, you're a true gentleman. If we get a couple of nice days I will fit the Harley auxiliary lamp set (black) & the 2 4inch led & 7 inch led. The more light the better, terrible drivers over here, I like your seat too 🖒😎
Geoff Oz Evans those lights should look great and keep you visible. Hope the weather stays on your side.
Yes, i like the new light and bars!
Nice work. Yup. A very unique Fatboy that looks great. And a great no nonsense Vlog. Thanks.
rafael12104 thanks and I'll be sure to put some electronic music and annoying cartoons in the next video ; )
She is absolutely amazing! Like you said, she's a looker....
Harley Dave thanks Dave!
Dude. Solid look! That bike just looks cool. Great taste!
Looks great Min, love the headlight nacelle, nearly 400 pounds over here for one. Like the seat also 😎🖒
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From 5 years ago, haha. But i had just watched your first Fatboy video a couple hours ago..
Looks great man. I have some mini apes on my 2016 Fatboy. I love the feel. I wasn't sure at first but I'm glad I got it with mini apes versus the stock bars. Great looking bike.
sciomancy6 thanks! I'm biased, of course, but the mini ape or 8-9" blunted ape shape is my favorite bar on the fat boy.
Beautiful! Love the bars.. she IS a looker!
QU13TM4N thanks!
I guess you could say we have similar taste haha everything you've done to this bike is exactly what I would want maybe a little more chrome here and there for me but these bars give such a better look to me.. she's beautiful for sure.
mAKtre47 thanks bud! Good to know someone shares my taste
Minner Q for sure. She looks great, the simplicity but classy makes the bike stand out big time, nothing crazy but still says look at me.
mAKtre47 Adding mods and keeping class - a terrible fine line. Thanks again.
Great bike, sitting position looks very similar to my Heritage now!
JDR 54 thanks! Yes, should be similar to the heritage in bar height
And beautiful bike did you need cable extensions for the apes
Very nice. What seat is that? Saddleman?
Man thats a nice looking bike!! well done!
Thanks, much appreciated!
Are you right there in Del Mar? I lived 3 mins from there in Solana Beach, I miss SD. Your bike looks great, I am considering mini apes on my Low Rider S but man is it a job
I want to put mini apes on my Softail Deluxe but I have a bad back. Now to be 100% honest the stock bars as comfortable as they are because my hands are down low the blood goes to my hands and numbs my hands out on Long rides.. recently lifting up the bike kind of tweet the stock handlebars. So now I'm in the market to buy new handlebars on the stock ones cost just as much as Mini Apes. I was thinking about doing 8in or 10in but after purchasing two bikes I'm a little tap right now and don't feel like spending another few hundred doing handlebars. Did you actually have to change out all your wiring and your brake line or did it just fit perfectly
True Fatboy Lo has a screwed-up kick stand , happened to me also have to make sure you leave it in gear when you park.
Lookin good.
Enjoy a more comfortable riding position 👍
badkarma3059 thanks! Easier to torque the bars when they're not in my lap
I got my 06 fat boy set up the same but it's a Malibu blue custom painted it it's a Chevy color with my twist on it
that sounds awesome! i fantasize about custom paint and unusual colors
Those bars look bitching man. Perfect height and angle 👌
Man sweet bike I like it 🔥
Did you have to buy the front trim on the Nacelle separately?
Have you seen Harley-Davidson's new brass line? They are very impressive. But alas, they don't have a fuel gauge in that color. And good choice of ape hanger; the design looks great.
Thanks Dario. Unfortunately, there doesn't seem to be a simple solution to the fuel gauge. options to make a symmetric match would take more time than I'm willing to spend or more money than I'm willing to spend. Will probably just replace with something black.
I'm sure it will look fine & I'm being too anal retentive, but not perfectly matching anything would drive me bonkers. Thanks again for sharing your ride. And, yes, that spot does look like a perfect place to have lunch.
Dario C. Cruz I have to admit, the mismatch is driving me crazy
Oh good. I thought it was only me :-)
freight train nacelle looks great! did the upgrade require a riser change? I am considering this for my FB S, but the fitment guide calls for separate purchase of riser kit P/N 56789-05. which i am assuming is required so the clamp cover will fit over the riser? if so wondering if leaving the clamp cover off is an option, and looks ok aesthetically.
Unfortunately I'm not sure if a new riser is required. The cover is pretty big and I'd be surprised if it didn't fit. I had to change my risers anyway for the new handlebar and the new risers were actually a bit taller than stock (still less than 3"). Since the cover fits over taller risers I don't know why they are requiring a riser kit.
Man love the bike! The monotubes you went with, did you keep stock height or the 2" lowering? For your bars how much longer are the brake and clutch lines? Looking forward to hearing what you do to the rear.
Hi Minner,
I know your sadle is from C&C .
I have the fatboy lo 2011 , wich is almost the same as your Fatboy S.
My length is 5.7 "and just flatfeet on the ground. Is the saddle just about the same height as stock. ?
Does the saddle sit not to much backwards ? Or maybe a bit forward (better for me).
Does C&C makes also upfront seats like le pera as you know ?
Greetings from Holland,
Martin,
My apologies for the extremely delayed response. You sit a little lower but also a little further back if you lean on the backrest. The bottom cushion is thinner and too low for me but if you’re under 6 foot it may feel fine. If you like the seat, you could ask if they would give you a thicker cushion in the back to place you a little more forward.
oh you got the new bars! Dude yer killin me agin! Love the headlight!.. also Im from kanada and I heard parts of WCH1 are closed now? how much of it? I might just fly my ass out there and rent one. Far too much time to ride out. Im basically north of NY. Im thinkin of 14's for the sportster.
Martial 3231 I'd recommend a ride down the pacific highway and stop off at the canyons that are in several locations along the way. Fly out. You'll love it. I'm sure Canada has some beautiful roads as well. Enjoy that sportster!
MInner, yes! this summer we did the east side of Lake Superior about 2000 miles in total. WOW! Never would have believed there were roads like that in Canada! And Ive done WCH1 a few times in cars, once in a rented vette but never on a bike, that would be awesome. Do Harley dealers there rent fatboy? cuz the ones near here will only rent sportsters due to insurance they say.
I know they rent touring bikes here in San Diego. I can see how fewer people would rent a softail but I'm sure there are dealers that do it. Give a dealer a call in an area where you'd land. Make sure it's a big place though, Laidlaw's in Los Angeles, San Diego Harley Davidson, etc.
Minner Q I love the look of your bike. Do you know the pull back on the bars??
Hey mate, your bike looks awesome, are you able to tell me what size fork boots you installed on the front forks, below the headlight cowl?
Thanks bud. This link should do it www.jpcycles.com/product/125-954/arlen-ness-retro-black-fork-boot-covers
Arlen Ness retro black fork boot covers. I don't think there are any other sizes. The site has a tab that can be used to check fitment for your bike.
@@MinnerQ thanks man appreciate it
Gorgeous.
yaktak thank you sir.
Where did you get the bars and your seat?
Looks good.
Looking good bro! I've been debating new bars on my 16 S for awhile, like you it's tough to really gauge based on pics, need to sit on a bike to get the feel. Thanks for the different views for perspective. Does that back rest make a difference for comfort? What seat is that and backrest if you don't mind sharing. Check out the Lindby Bar (Magnum bar) 1.5" crash bar...put mine on few months ago and really compliments the "fatness" of the bike.
Mike Madal thanks man! I've seen and liked that crash bar on the internet but I haven't seen one in person. Good to hear it lives up to the pictures.
The seat is C&C fastback with a removable backrest. The backrest makes a huge difference for me. You can lighten the grip on the bars and really reduces fatigue - especially when at speed. The stitch is custom pattern I asked for.
Nice looking bike!!! What seat is that? Cheers
Hey Mate, Great Info & Nice looking Bike. Im loving those bars. Im looking for something for my Slim. How tall are you. It's such a hard thing to work out. Thanks for the vids. Ride Safe... From Down Under
David Mcilroy Thanks! I know, there is a lot of guesswork involved. I'm 6'2". The bars are 10". These are well below my shoulders so someone my height would be fine with 12-14" rise as well. The 10" rise would be fine for anyone 5'10" or taller. Keep in mind that stock risers on this bike are 2" and new ones I have are 2.5" so the total rise on these 10" bars is 12.5 inches. Hope this helps and good luck to ya.
i like the stock head light better fatboy s is a preety sweet bike stock ride safe
frank distefano I liked the stock light too. We can really screw up a nice bike by adding tasteless covers and other adornments. Ride safe as well
If you add the frenched trim ring to the freight train nacelle it looks even better. It sits right over the one that's on it. I have the visor style on mine.
Cool bike
Nice looking Bike the bars look great, I know you said the bars are 10" what size risers?
knucklehead thanks! The risers are just over 2 inches.
It looks Great nice job man.
Nice to meet you, Minner Q.I'm japanese.I'm sorry, my English is not good.Your fatboy s is very very nice.I'd like to ride a Harley in the near future.Which manufacturer manufactures the handlebars?
I apologize for the extreme delay. You’re English is great. BR’s custom bars. They are custom so tell him what you like and he’ll work with you.
What headlight casing are you using? Is that from a Roadking? It sounded like you said "Trepan SL" or something like that. I'd like to have that on my 2008 Fatboy
It's the freight train nacelle. It's listed on the harley website. It should fit most fat boys. Sorry for the mumbling in the video
I'm still new to Harleys. I'm sure most understood exactly what you said. Looks wicked. Thanks
I have the fatboy s and would like to get the bars you have in 10" Do the stock cables reach? Thanks for your time
No they wont
For your anatomy and the bikes appearnae, pull the bars back a ful three inches and of course youll need to tilt your mirrors up one half inch.. And get rid of that rear back rest, it says total Honda japanese. Get a harley chrome rear back rest instead. But that rear back rest must go, it degrades your harley
hey I was just wondering what brand your bars are?
How tall are you?
I just picked up my Fat Boy S today. Looking at bars.
Matthew Nielsen he says 6'2"
Matthew Nielsen congratulations! You'll love it.
How expensive wad the front suspension to do.🖒😎
Geoff Oz Evans it was just under 300$ US. The kind of
Thing that's worth it if the front is bothering you. It's stiffer so less bounce on takeoff and stopping but not as soft as stock on those ripples when cruising
Sorry, still not a fan of the ape hanger look.......but these are more subdued. I will be interested in seeing how you like them over the long term, and medium to long rides.
I was going for something a little lower - in the 8 inch range but thought they would be too low. I'll give myself time to adapt and i'll take it out for a 200-400 mile ride. I'd actually be surprised if these are as comfortable as stock with that distance.
Cheers mate looks ace !does it handle as good as stock now ?Thanks
Philip Parkins Thank you! The handling is better with that new front suspension. With different bars I have to adapt my positioning and inputs in the corners so the confidence is building.
What seat is that
Love it! What seat is that?
C&C custom fastback with backrest option.
Minner Q love the set up. Mine is very similar. How much do those seats go for?
What seat is that?
i saw this one after the progressive 422 install and i can see you riding the way i did before i changed mine. steering to avoid the smallest of road imperfections. best upgrade ive done. shoulda done that first. heres a pic of the bike before and after. the before is taken the day i bought the 1994 FXSTS. www.deviantart.com/q5grafx/art/Beforeandafter-761195152
🖒🖒😎
Where did you get that headlight casing? Have the stock casing currently and I want this one pretty bad
It’s a Harley part. Freight train nacelle. They may not make it anymore. There may be some used out there