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Old Jun 19, 2016 | 01:53 PM
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Anyone here take a early 90's late 80's FLHS and convert to a later look FLHR? I have a 93 FLHS, runs good, looks decent but that damned gauge cluster atop the headlight nacelle is just so awkward looking.
 
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Anyone here take a early 90's late 80's FLHS and convert to a later look FLHR? I have a 93 FLHS, runs good, looks decent but that damned gauge cluster atop the headlight nacelle is just so awkward looking.
If I remember correctly, that series had an extended neck that makes retrofitting other types of front ends difficult.
 
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Originally Posted by ddm502001
Anyone here take a early 90's late 80's FLHS and convert to a later look FLHR? I have a 93 FLHS, runs good, looks decent but that damned gauge cluster atop the headlight nacelle is just so awkward looking.
It's beautiful - learn to love it!
 
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Long ago I remember using a dremel and polishing compound to make it unique and somewhat stylish. Sorry, no pictures of the results and the bike is long gone.
 
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Roadking. Flh front end can be had for 500$. But you will need a speedo. The roadkings are electronic our electra glides are mech speedo
 
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A '95 or earlier Softail speedo might work, but you'll need to figure out how to adapt it to mount on the gas tank.
 
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Originally Posted by Hebrew Battle Rifle
If I remember correctly, that series had an extended neck that makes retrofitting other types of front ends difficult.
I don't think the FLH housing will fit, you would probably need the special Road King housing.
 
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roadking tank , dash, headlight. But speedo will need to be electronic, i use Dakota Digital. this is all on my 81 FLT classic. g
 
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Thanks to all, I may leave it as is with the expense to change it over. Still a good ride just looks different. Almos wish I could upgrade to the Roadie style of our 2012, that is a badass ride!!
 
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