anybody put a 7 inch head light on a n . If so what kind and how did u mount it. Just bought a memphis shades batwing and put on my n looks good but headlight is now to small and to far back. Pics would be great if you have them. Perk

 

You may have to drill into the bottom horizontal member which holds the forks - can't remember what it is called. That is how most stock headlights are mounted, including C model sportsters.

I mounted a 7'' light on mine, but I had a stock bottom mount already. It just bolted right on. I really like the look a lot better than the bullet-shaped stock headlight that came on mine, not sure if it throws any more light though.

 

I put one on my Nightster a while back.
Took it off though.
Didn't quite like the look of it.

You'll have to drill a hole in the triple trees to mount one.

 

hecklerboy thanks for the pics. thats what i am looking 4. do you remember what make the light was or where u got it from. also dd u fab a bracket to mount it or buy one if so which one. and lastly u wouldnt happen to still have the light and want to sell it would u, Thanks again PERK

 

Not sure of the make of the light. I picked it up on Ebay for around $40. It was in bad shape. It was chrome but scratched and pitted pretty bad. Cleaned it up and painted it. As for mounting it, it came with a small block that bolts onto the triple tree. I already had a hole drilled in the triple tree from a previous install. If you don't have a hole in your triple tree, just remove your front wheel and fender and drill a hole to match your mounting block.
Also, I already sold the light last year, but do a search on Ebay and see what you can find. I'm sure there's something on there you will like.

For example: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/s3d-U...item53e4018c75

 

I bought a new 7" headlight from ebay for about $50, it was chrome but I painted it black. got mounting block from dennis Kirk for a few bucks. My Nightster mounts the 5" headlight to the fork. I had to bottom mount my 7" to triple tree, thus drilling 1/4" hole on the triple tree. I bought a Sylvannia bulb and it throws a wide bright light. The only pic I have is the one in my id.

Jerry

 

Got mine off eBay also (see HERE). Had it powder coated. I was really pleased with the look. Wasn't a fan of the iconic visor headlight on the Sportys.

 

Thanks again everyone for the pics. Havent had much luck on ebay keep getting outbid at the last miniute. May just have to do the buy it now thing because i am getting very impatient. My bike just looks stupid with the batwing and that tiny light. When i get one i will post some pics. PERK

 

My wife wants the Arlen Ness headlight fire trim ring and this might be the only way she gets it.

 

7 " on my Superglide......fab'd a bracket to mount in old visor holes, mounting block drops down..