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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 12:40 PM
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Default Is this Possible - Fat Bob Headlight on a Sportster??

Don't know if this is possible or even has been done, or what it would look like...

Is there any way to put the new Fat Bob headlight on a sportster? I LOVE the rectangular headlight style, and just would love a way to bring that to my sporty.




 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 12:54 PM
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Unlikely the forks are close enough in dimensions for that to work properly.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 12:56 PM
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when someone says something isn't possible....some badass fabricator somewhere will step up and say 'hold my beer'

while I'm not as much of a fan as you seem to be of that look, it is unique....good luck
 
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Unlikely the forks are close enough in dimensions for that to work properly.
Hmm. Are there any rectangular types of lights aftermarket wise that you could buy for a sportster? Curious.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 01:10 PM
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Hmm. Are there any rectangular types of lights aftermarket wise that you could buy for a sportster? Curious.
Honestly? I've no idea.
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 07:38 PM
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There are plenty of small light bars you could use. Probably not DOT approved though.

https://smile.amazon.com/Nilight-Dri...gateway&sr=8-4

There are lots of 4x6 led truck headlights with high/low beam on them, you would have to fabricate some sort of bucket for them.

https://smile.amazon.com/Galvor-4x6-...ateway&sr=8-24
 
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Old Jul 30, 2019 | 08:12 PM
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This should do it.

https://www.jpcycles.com/product/350...ngle-headlight
 
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