FXD speedo mount on drag bars (prototype)
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From: SWFL
I'm in Woking UK in March when we move our office there, so I'll try and hop over to Rotterdam to visit that office, since I never have. If I do, I'll drop you a PM.
The case is still conditional on me getting those files. Otherwise it's only a pint... ;-)
The case is still conditional on me getting those files. Otherwise it's only a pint... ;-)
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Joined: Feb 2015
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From: Bellevue, OH
Thank you everyone for your feedback on this project. I thought I would share a couple more pics of the rough prototype which will soon be machined out of either aluminum or stainless for road testing. The mount was designed for Wild1 8" rise drag bars which have 1.25" tubes at a 3.5" spacing (mine are 3.45"). I sure hope this works.
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From: SWFL
The machine shop that fabricated this, "Loner Industries" isn't interested in making them any more... After several emails and calls I finally got a response saying they had enough business with their other products.
Very disappointing.
Very disappointing.
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Joined: Jun 2015
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From: Vancouver
Just wondering if anyone had success finding someone to make the speedo bracket in the Pacific Northwest. Really liked the custom part but may have to look at other ideas. Any suggestions?
Thanks. George.
Thanks. George.
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Joined: Jun 2011
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From: Georgia
I want to Thank You for taking the time to design & sending it off to the Machine Shop to have this Beautiful Custom Speedo Bracket make. I copied Exactly What You did to My 2006 FXD Super Glide & it came out looking just like Yours & My Bike is even Black. With that said I would Really Love to know how or what You did as far as the Indicator lights go b/c it's so clean. If You could Please tell Me the Part No. of the Light's You used it would Really Help & I'm thinking the indicator lights must be LED'S in order for them to fit in such a small cavity in the Speedo Bracket. I am still using the stock set up with the incandescent light bulbs & it looks terrible so Any Help would be appreciated as far as where I can buy the indicator lights. Thanks, RichardC89 If it would be easier to contact Me by email I'm at; rec.89chaplin@gmail.com Thx Again
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From: torrance California
Hey man can you please email me the drawings for this magnificent design haha. I’ve been fighting trying so many different options for my bike to relocate the speedometer and this is awesome. I would greatly appreciate it. My email is danielgreen1997@gmail.com
This is going to be my solution to the question of what to do with the speedometer and idiot lights when installing drag bars on a FXD. The photo shows my prototype mount made out of Oak and a section of PVC pipe. I have the CAD drawings sent off to a local machine shop for quotes. They will quote quote both 6061-T6 aluminum (later to be anodized black or polished) and also stainless (polished to a mirror finish). The design of the bracket will allow it to be installed with the speedo under the bars or over the bars. I'm going to mount mine under the bars so I can use the stock wire harness. Oh, it also clears the tank with a 2" tank lift.
What do you all think?
The photo in my gallery might be of better quality.
What do you all think?
The photo in my gallery might be of better quality.
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