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Old Dec 9, 2013 | 05:56 PM
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Trying to post this here too.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...l#post12073088
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 12:11 PM
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After reading you last post on the link, I believe you are right in trying to get original parts to bolt on rather then further modifying your bike. Flea bay and swap meets and aftermarket companies are the best sources.
 
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Old Dec 10, 2013 | 03:12 PM
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everything is available, not hard to find... and it's not really that many parts!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 02:24 PM
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For bikes like HD, its no problemo! Good luck.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2013 | 04:33 PM
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it looks like you have the tab on your frame - hopefully you have the one on the primary too. good luck...
 
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