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Old Apr 15, 2013 | 04:42 PM
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Wondering if anyone has thought to remove the 2 side lights off the softail deluxe front light bar? Im thinking 2 speakers of some sort might fit in this area quite nice? Obviously reversed toward the rider Thoughts?

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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 02:53 PM
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because they're in front of the windshield I don't see where they would be any benefit to the rider. If you're riding without a shield, then that might be an option but IMO would look kinda silly. :-)
 
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Old Apr 16, 2013 | 10:39 PM
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No windshield. So running speakers on the crash bar is ok, running speakers in lowers on a cvo roadking is ok, but on the light bar just 6 inches out in front and 1 foot up isnt? Maybe Im just dreaming of a way to have music without a front fairing
 
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Many folks have used passing lamp housings to install speakers on handlebars. If you want to try it on the light bar, go for it.

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was just my opinion on the looks. I think it's a great idea just not something I personally would do.
 
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Just trying to think outside the box. Thanx for the input.
 
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Researching this idea more and more. Looking at speakers for the light bar in front then deciding if I want to go hard bags on my new bike or leather. So many options so little $$
 
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Originally Posted by Harleypingman
Many folks have used passing lamp housings to install speakers on handlebars. If you want to try it on the light bar, go for it.

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Yes sir, I had a VTX a few years back and that is exactly what I had done. Speakers in the light bar on the handlebars.
 
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