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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 12:47 PM
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Does anyone prefer the signals on the bars as opposed to being attached to the forks? I find this a strange design but maybe it is part of the Harley mystique. What do you think?
 
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:01 PM
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On your bike, I like them where they are at. On mine, so far, I like them on the bars.
 
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:23 PM
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Anubisss, I like yours where there at, you don't see many fatboys with your TS setup, usually I see FB's that move them to a passing lamp situation like what I did. How about smoking out your lenses?
 
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:24 PM
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For me it is a safety issue bro, I like to maximize the chances that the cage in front acknowledges my existence so, the higher the better.

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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:33 PM
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Default RE: Signals on handlebars...

I'm waiting to pick up some new bars. When I have everything off, the turn TS will be moved to the sides like Anubisss.
 
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:37 PM
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I have smoked lenses with the chrome trim rings on them now. Just no good pics...
 
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:40 PM
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I like where you have ts placed.....
 
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:43 PM
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Mine are on the bars and I like them just fine. I like your too but I'm not sufficiently motivated to make the swap.
 
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Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:52 PM
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Default RE: Signals on handlebars...

As long as my bars stay stock, the turn signals will stay where they are.

From a distance, when you see another bike approaching, you can always be sure it's a Harley when you see the TS up near the grips. I don't think any other bike out there is configured that way.

Makes it easier to wave to JUST Harleys! (he hee heeeee heeeeee...... j/k)
 
Old Jan 3, 2008 | 01:59 PM
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Moved mine down on the forks on my Fatboy, and like them better. My Chubby-1 handelbar feels less cluttered.
 



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