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Old May 8, 2021 | 06:40 PM
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What is the CORRECT dash for a 1979 FXEF Superglide 80"?
 
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Good question,
I’m about to enter the market for the exact same part. I’m getting my 79 FXEF painted right now.

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P/N 71301-77 - should have the trip reset **** and high beam indicator bulb on there as well
 
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I have 2 facing this way with the light hole and trip set hole maybe sporty



 
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never seen one so small in height john, maybe sporty or modified. my 80 lowrider is a different shape

 
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Pretty sure the one John showed mounts to the handlebars on an FXE or sporty.
 
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Pretty sure the one John showed mounts to the handlebars on an FXE or sporty.
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Thanks guys. I've always seen this one referred to as the "Low Rider" dash. My progress on the bike has been stalled buy work related injury/surgery but I'm continuing to do what I can.
 
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