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Old Nov 9, 2024 | 07:40 PM
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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.





 
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Old Nov 9, 2024 | 08:39 PM
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They're for mounting the detachable windshield. Windshield docking point bushings.
https://serviceinfo.harley-davidson....8?locale=en_US
 
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Thanks for the info, I did not know that. Since I never use a windshield, maybe I can change it to something different.
 
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All FLSTC models of the EVO and Twin Cam era used the same hardware for mounting the auxiliary lamps.

Here is the parts breakdown:

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





 

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Thanks guys.

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


 
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