Anyone done a DIY headlight bracket?

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Mar 30, 2014 | 10:25 AM

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WS6 Formula

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Originally Posted by kp877

Sportster has the wide mounting width and it's straight not curved. I bought one of those and it didn't fit the headlight, tried to cut it and it ended up on the trash. Deuce must have the wide tabs on the bucket?

Looks like you're right, I did this awhile ago, I just remember the original mount was too low with the Deuce headlight.

Deuce headlight mount is wider, closer to center, and further back on the headlight. Sportster Custom mount is also straight up like you said.

Mar 30, 2014 | 11:45 AM

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YAZOO

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I have at least 2 that I made to move light out and up, to stop glare on windshield. I would be glad to mail you one. I have installed a Road Glide fairing on my 2012 FXDC
and have the quick detach windshield I would like to sell, head assy. also.
These brackets are 6061 t6 aluminum and highly polished.

Apr 12, 2014 | 12:16 PM

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Deadhead77

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Came up with this.

Last edited by Deadhead77; Apr 12, 2014 at 06:07 PM.

Apr 13, 2014 | 12:05 AM

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FXD_noob

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Looks awesome! Very original piece.

Apr 13, 2014 | 04:47 AM

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freddyttt

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looks great... id love to do something like this to my 2001 low rider-.

Apr 13, 2014 | 01:39 PM

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Deadhead77

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Thanks guys! I really like the new setup it allows for unlimited headlight positioning possibilities. The brackets are actually chrome plated bottle opener key chains. I've had one on my key forever and was looking at it the other day and thought it might be a perfect fit. I'm going to get some better looking bolts for it just used what I had laying around. Total cost $10.27

Apr 14, 2014 | 10:59 AM

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kreeess

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looks sick!! if you dont mind me asking where did you get the keychains i'd like to do something like this to my headlight as well

Apr 14, 2014 | 02:13 PM

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looks sick!! if you dont mind me asking where did you get the keychains i'd like to do something like this to my headlight as well

Picked em up at Hastings. Not sure if you have those in your area? It's a book/music/movie/game/novelty store. Good luck and post pics if you find some.