flt nacelle conversion
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From: Eagle River WI
RE: flt nacelle conversion
We converted a friends 1987 flt to an FLHS style At the time HD sold a beautiful metal nacelle (chrome) since discontinued The one from V -twin is plastic(chrome) My 1993 FLHS had an orig gray plastic nacelle Re did it with HD nacelle in 1994 It should work You would then purchase an FLHS style windshield from National Cycle Chopped style The mounting hardware probably from HD The windshield makes the nacelle look better
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From: Black Hills
RE: flt nacelle conversion
There are 2 styles for the FLT conversion. One has a hole and grommet for the throttle cable/s, the other doesn't. This one seems to work and look better than the other because the cables don't look like an after thought. Sorry I can't answer the '87 question. Maybe the instrument cluster changed after 86.
That being said the nacelles are different from one mfg to the other. In the before and after photos below, the chrome version is more of a sleek smooth shape, straight across the gauge pod. The silver one is more squarish, was painted and is more rounded over the headlight and across the pod. I drilled the hole for the throttle cables and added the grommet. It was used and had some indicator lights in the holes you see in the front with the white wire tie. I do have an extra new innerheadlight bucket to fit the nacelles that I would sell for $10 plus shipping.
Hope this was helpful.
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That being said the nacelles are different from one mfg to the other. In the before and after photos below, the chrome version is more of a sleek smooth shape, straight across the gauge pod. The silver one is more squarish, was painted and is more rounded over the headlight and across the pod. I drilled the hole for the throttle cables and added the grommet. It was used and had some indicator lights in the holes you see in the front with the white wire tie. I do have an extra new innerheadlight bucket to fit the nacelles that I would sell for $10 plus shipping.
Hope this was helpful.
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RE: flt nacelle conversion
thanks for the info- sorry it took so long to reply- I had trouble finding my way around-(computer dumb) I am looking for a used flhs nacelle- anybody got one to sell? I will also buy that headlight bucket Rizzo.
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From: Ottawa, Canada
RE: flt nacelle conversion
I have a bunch of parts like the ones posted in your pictures off a 94 FLHTP, the speedo tack set up is in Kilometers if you want them you can have them just pay the shipping. The bottom piece nacelle is metal, I might have a chrome plastic one. Like I said figure the shipping and their yours. The windshield and all....
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RE: flt nacelle conversion
tom that is too nice, I will definately take you up on the offer, I sent an email to you but in case I did something wrong I'm letting you know here also. my # is 913 367 3444 thanks again.
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