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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 11:08 AM
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Thanks for adding the photos, it does look really good, think i may be looking for some engine bars for mine.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 06:21 PM
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Originally Posted by WKNDS
When I did the LEDs on the OL's Iron, I wish I had tried a Black Sharpie
on the mounting board. Those really stand out on a black background.
The contrast probably wouldn't be bad on a chrome application though.

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That's a really good idea! Sharpies are very versatile tools.
 
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Old Nov 20, 2015 | 09:54 PM
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Very nice indeed, highway bars will be on my short list once my bike gets delivered.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2015 | 08:08 AM
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Highway bars on a bobber? You guys are killing me. This ain't no Road King you know.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2015 | 04:14 PM
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Haha, my Slim straight from the factory is touted as a bobber. Grant you it aint a bar hopper or a custom chopper, but the highway bars look right at home on it as do the highway pegs that I find so necessary.
Do I consider it a bobber though? Probably not d:

 

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Old Nov 21, 2015 | 04:28 PM
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I will be so glad to get mine in the Spring and just enjoy it for how it looks, which is amazing.
 
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Old Nov 21, 2015 | 09:12 PM
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Originally Posted by Sticks24
I will be so glad to get mine in the Spring and just enjoy it for how it looks, which is amazing.
Its more than just looks brother.
 
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 01:16 PM
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Quick update. Wiring for the LED lights done. I connected them inside the headlight bucket to the low beam. They go off if I switch to high-beam.

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Luggage rack modified and now it fits without having to relocate the lights or tag mount. Great!

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And it locks without issues...

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Done...

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And now some install fluid to celebrate...

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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 01:47 PM
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OK. Love the lights in the bars.

For the rack. Did you only cut a relief in the aft end, or did you also move the locking device?
 
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