Trying to think of a way to get rid of these black rubber pieces around the spot lamp mounting bar on my 97 Heritage. It almost looks like I could just get shorter chrome bolts and do away with them? Not a big deal, just thought I could clean up the look a bit.

They've been on the bike since I've had it, but not sure of the purpose.

 

They're for mounting the detachable windshield. Windshield docking point bushings.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....8?locale=en_US

 

Thanks for the info, I did not know that. Since I never use a windshield, maybe I can change it to something different.

 

All FLSTC models of the EVO and Twin Cam era used the same hardware for mounting the auxiliary lamps.

Here is the parts breakdown:

Link

 

I’m sure you could remove the windshield hardware and replace it with chrome or stainless fasteners.

 

Shorter ones ...yup
Thats good tho...now you can Sell the ones you gots!!!

 

The original configuration uses a bolt that goes through the lamp bracket, a spacer, then into the upper triple clamp.

Here is my `89 FLSTC, all OEM components (your `97 uses all the same parts according to the HD microfiche).

 

Thanks guys.

I had some spare chrome spacers, so I used those for now.