Headlight relocation. Higher up
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Headlight relocation. Higher up
I’m going to install some different bars on my 16 FXDB, lower w/ a little pull back. I think the bike would look a lot better if the headlight was moved up a bit ( kinda like on a springer, it sits up high). Anyway anyone done theirs. Getting ready to do a winter make over after I get all my stuff together ( bars,grips,new riser bushings, maybe some flames on the tank, foward controls moved back 1-1/4” already made the parts, new brake pedal, front tire, ) plus some maint stuff. Bike should look a lot different ( and operate better I hope). Thanks for any pics or replies
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This is what I was thinking too. Should be pretty easy to fab up a mounting block.
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Thanks for the replies. Yes, a longer/ higher block would work, but I want go up higher. Wondering if this might turn into a tuning fork( vibration ?) anyway the wiring is not long enough so I’ll have to add wire. Anyone know if these wires are the twisted can bus type ? I can’t see where they go into the frame but won’t budge, or come out any further. Thanks for your responses.
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Wiring to the headlamp is not CAN bus it is power. The wires are in a grommet sleeve that is sometimes stuck to the wires during assembly to make it water tight.
It can only be too short outside of the bucket I imagine that could easily be extended from under the petrol tank. There could be like my bike a cable tie around a bundle of wires by the steering neck.
It can only be too short outside of the bucket I imagine that could easily be extended from under the petrol tank. There could be like my bike a cable tie around a bundle of wires by the steering neck.
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Thanks Andy. When I pull the tank I’ll check out the wiring. It runs into the frame and I bet you’re right about it being tied to other wires in there under the tank. Since I’m going to replace my bars I’ll have everything apart anyway. Wish I didn’t have to disassemble the terminal plugs to pull wire through the bars. ( PITA), but such is life. I’m old ,but think I’ll enjoy giving my Street Bob a facelift.
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