Turbo-charging my Harley Davidson Fat Bob

Alka panwar · 3rd September 2022, 23:12

Got new battery! Official HD costed around 10900/. Duck that crank1 Chinese crap.
Got this with 1 year warranty, I hope it will last more than 1.5-2 year.
Finally I can ride again without anxiety.

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Alka panwar · 6th September 2022, 12:05

Found out what caused my battery to die so suddenly.
Initially I didn't pay much attention to the dead battery, batteries die all the time, no big deal and I had already installed the new one.
But then I had some free time on hand and just wanted to survey the old one for distortion / overheating signs.
That when I found this.

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Didn't look like melting or overheating for sure.
Decided to remove the new one from frame and investigate further into battery compartment.
Finally found the murderer. Two brother's collaboration.

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Bolts longer that they should have been, protruding into battery compartment. Don't know how long they have been there like this (this will need further investigation) but at-least the new battery got saved from an early death.

Alka panwar · 8th September 2022, 20:11

Who else is going? It's anyway the best time to do a Ladakh trip, more so with a party waiting to be enjoyed.

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Alka panwar · 5th October 2022, 15:56

First Turbocharged Motorcycle on top of the world!
Went to Leh taking Manali-jispa- leh route, came back via srinagar jammu route.

Full journey log coming soon.

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Alka panwar · 9th October 2022, 01:23

Ice and frost on the road, had a real hard time with traction. Had to keep that rear tire in check at every bend using clutch and throttle combo. These street tires on Harleys, good for great roads, very poor in wet and low traction surfaces. Bikes with knobby tires were doing just fine.
Some weren't so lucky climbing Lachung La.

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dinu2506 · 9th October 2022, 09:01

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alka panwar

First Turbocharged Motorcycle on top of the world!
Went to Leh taking Manali-jispa- leh route, came back via srinagar jammu route.

Full journey log coming soon.
Attachment 2364742

Congratulations, thats a great achievement. Looking forward to the details.

On the photo, is it just me who feels the front fork heights are a bit different each side? I'm seeing the height of the fork seals not in the same line as the tilt of the motorcycle. Maybe its just a parallax vision error, but it does seem a bit off.

Alka panwar · 9th October 2022, 11:18

Quote:

Originally Posted by dinu2506

Congratulations, thats a great achievement. Looking forward to the details.

On the photo, is it just me who feels the front fork heights are a bit different each side? I'm seeing the height of the fork seals not in the same line as the tilt of the motorcycle. Maybe its just a parallax vision error, but it does seem a bit off.

Oh they seem to be off because that chrome cover thing that is suppose to cover the fork seal area isn't seated all the way in on one side. Off by at least 10mm.
Good catch by the way.

Alka panwar · 19th October 2022, 13:36

15000-16000 ft doesn't matter. Turbo just spins faster and makes it whole again and more.
Best riding experience till date.

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Alka panwar · 9th December 2022, 17:31

"Miss-ILE the second" Got her entry ticket into the dark side club. Yokohama AAA traction, V Rated. Beautiful bold, goes like stink, stops like a heart beat.

Yup I know- tail light has gone for repairs, few LEDs weren't working.

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Alka panwar · 21st March 2023, 10:02

Updates: completed 5000km after turbo and 1600km on new Darkside rear tire.
First major breakdown that prevented normal vehicle operation. Lost the rear fender holding bolt. wanted to take her to office but then had to take the car today, weather is perfect for bike rides these days, soon it will be too hot to be on a motorcycle during the day.

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Bracket that goes behind the fender for the Bolt is now bouncing around and hitting the belt guard.

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This tire is a delight, also much sweeter on pocket.

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Turbo doing what turbo does, trouble free, leak free, takes it anywhere anytime without the drama that usually comes with engine mods. it has been over an year now, chrome plating is holding up pretty great, no complaints in that department too.

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Alka panwar · 26th March 2023, 22:32

dark side run video is upand running. unedited/raw footage.
check it out.

https://youtu.be/1rjqCMY9RXg

howler · 27th March 2023, 11:58

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alka panwar

dark side run video is upand running. unedited/raw footage.
check it out.
https://Youtu.be/1rjqCMY9RXg

Hey Alka , what tyre are you running on the rear, the profile looks almost car like.
Edit: ignore just saw your earlier post

Shubhendra · 28th March 2023, 14:26

Quote:

Originally Posted by Alka panwar

"Miss-ILE the second" Got her entry ticket into the dark side club. Yokohama AAA traction, V Rated. Beautiful bold, goes like stink, stops like a heart beat.

Yup I know- tail light has gone for repairs, few leds weren't working.

Lovely tyres, and meaningful modification.
DO you know a good person to repair tail light of Custom 1200 XL. My tail light is broken with a few LEDs not working. I might be able to get a 3D tail lens printed if I get these LEDs working.
New one costs 17K and I have installed a new one. Just want to get older one repaired and kept in stock.

Thanks!

Alka panwar · 28th March 2023, 21:36

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shubhendra

Lovely tyres, and meaningful modification.

I don't know anyone, i just bought some aftermarket LED strip that jeep /truck guys use for for stop light, pasted them inside the tail light lens. made some wiring connections.That's all.

Alka panwar · 1st November 2023, 09:39

Made another trip to the Himalayas, Dehradun to Munsiyari via nainital.
Completed 50000km too.
Just some random clicks

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Suffered complete rear brake failure, thankfully just 3-4km from final destination munsiyari. On inspection next day, found that rear caliper had lost one of it's bolts.
Fixed the next day on a nearby mechanic.

3rd September 2022, 23:12	#76
Alka panwar BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Haridwar Posts: 171 Thanked: 1,047 Times	Re: Turbo-charging my Harley Davidson Fat Bob Got new battery! Official HD costed around 10900/. Duck that crank1 Chinese crap. Got this with 1 year warranty, I hope it will last more than 1.5-2 year. Finally I can ride again without anxiety. Last edited by aah78 : 25th June 2023 at 03:24. Reason: Picture inserted in-line.
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6th September 2022, 12:05	#77
Alka panwar BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Haridwar Posts: 171 Thanked: 1,047 Times	Re: Turbo-charging my Harley Davidson Fat Bob Found out what caused my battery to die so suddenly. Initially I didn't pay much attention to the dead battery, batteries die all the time, no big deal and I had already installed the new one. But then I had some free time on hand and just wanted to survey the old one for distortion / overheating signs. That when I found this. Didn't look like melting or overheating for sure. Decided to remove the new one from frame and investigate further into battery compartment. Finally found the murderer. Two brother's collaboration. Bolts longer that they should have been, protruding into battery compartment. Don't know how long they have been there like this (this will need further investigation) but at-least the new battery got saved from an early death. Last edited by aah78 : 25th June 2023 at 03:23. Reason: Spacing.
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8th September 2022, 20:11	#78
Alka panwar BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Haridwar Posts: 171 Thanked: 1,047 Times	Re: Turbo-charging my Harley Davidson Fat Bob Who else is going? It's anyway the best time to do a Ladakh trip, more so with a party waiting to be enjoyed. Last edited by aah78 : 25th June 2023 at 03:22. Reason: Pictures inserted in-line, typos.
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5th October 2022, 15:56	#79
Alka panwar BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Haridwar Posts: 171 Thanked: 1,047 Times	Re: Turbo-charging my Harley Davidson Fat Bob First Turbocharged Motorcycle on top of the world! Went to Leh taking Manali-jispa- leh route, came back via srinagar jammu route. Full journey log coming soon.
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9th October 2022, 01:23	#80
Alka panwar BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Haridwar Posts: 171 Thanked: 1,047 Times	Re: Turbo-charging my Harley Davidson Fat Bob Ice and frost on the road, had a real hard time with traction. Had to keep that rear tire in check at every bend using clutch and throttle combo. These street tires on Harleys, good for great roads, very poor in wet and low traction surfaces. Bikes with knobby tires were doing just fine. Some weren't so lucky climbing Lachung La. Last edited by aah78 : 25th June 2023 at 03:22. Reason: Pictures inserted in-line, typos.
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19th October 2022, 13:36	#83
Alka panwar BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Haridwar Posts: 171 Thanked: 1,047 Times	Re: Turbo-charging my Harley Davidson Fat Bob 15000-16000 ft doesn't matter. Turbo just spins faster and makes it whole again and more. Best riding experience till date. Last edited by aah78 : 25th June 2023 at 03:21. Reason: Picture inserted in-line.
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9th December 2022, 17:31	#84
Alka panwar BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Haridwar Posts: 171 Thanked: 1,047 Times	Re: Turbo-charging my Harley Davidson Fat Bob "Miss-ILE the second" Got her entry ticket into the dark side club. Yokohama AAA traction, V Rated. Beautiful bold, goes like stink, stops like a heart beat. Yup I know- tail light has gone for repairs, few LEDs weren't working. Last edited by aah78 : 25th June 2023 at 03:20. Reason: Pictures inserted in-line, typos.
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21st March 2023, 10:02	#85
Alka panwar BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Haridwar Posts: 171 Thanked: 1,047 Times	Re: Turbo-charging my Harley Davidson Fat Bob Updates: completed 5000km after turbo and 1600km on new Darkside rear tire. First major breakdown that prevented normal vehicle operation. Lost the rear fender holding bolt. wanted to take her to office but then had to take the car today, weather is perfect for bike rides these days, soon it will be too hot to be on a motorcycle during the day. Bracket that goes behind the fender for the Bolt is now bouncing around and hitting the belt guard. This tire is a delight, also much sweeter on pocket. Turbo doing what turbo does, trouble free, leak free, takes it anywhere anytime without the drama that usually comes with engine mods. it has been over an year now, chrome plating is holding up pretty great, no complaints in that department too. Last edited by Alka panwar : 21st March 2023 at 10:03.
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1st November 2023, 09:39	#90
Alka panwar BHPian Join Date: May 2019 Location: Haridwar Posts: 171 Thanked: 1,047 Times	Re: Turbo-charging my Harley Davidson Fat Bob Made another trip to the Himalayas, Dehradun to Munsiyari via nainital. Completed 50000km too. Just some random clicks Suffered complete rear brake failure, thankfully just 3-4km from final destination munsiyari. On inspection next day, found that rear caliper had lost one of it's bolts. Fixed the next day on a nearby mechanic.
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