7'' to 5.75'' Headlight conversion

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Mar 18, 2017 | 04:50 PM

AlexJamess

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7'' to 5.75'' Headlight conversion

Looking to go with a 5.75'' headlight on my 13 Slim.

Will I need any sort of special bracket for the new headlight?

Thanks

Mar 18, 2017 | 05:23 PM

stal94gt

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Have you considered doing the freight train nacelle with a visor? Probably one of the best looking headlights out there.

Mar 18, 2017 | 06:43 PM

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Yes, you can put that puny little light right on. But have you actually thought about the looks? Hows it gonna look and line up with the factory tins? Cause it probably won't. It might work if you ditched the tins, but that's fat front end bike. A dinky Sportster lights gonna look real out of place.

Mar 19, 2017 | 12:39 AM

Sinthroid

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Slim with Bars

Mar 19, 2017 | 08:51 AM

bikerlaw

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OK, I stand corrected.... That looks cool.

Mar 20, 2017 | 12:17 PM

AlexJamess

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Originally Posted by Sinthroid

Slim with Bars

Dude thats what Im talking about. LOVE that compared to the big *** goofy headlight on it.

What brand headlight is that?
When you installed it did you need any sort of adapter brackets etc or was it just unbolt the stock on and bolt that one right on?

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Mar 20, 2017 | 12:20 PM

AlexJamess

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Not really into that style but thanks for the input.

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Mar 20, 2017 | 04:41 PM

Sinthroid

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Thank you AlexJamess. My light is a Drag Specialties and I got it from
Phat Performance……

http://www.phatperformanceparts.com/Drag_Specialties_5_3_4_Inch_Die_Cast_Headlight_Ass _p/2001-0207.htm

I saw one on Craigslist but I don’t who makes it…..

https://orangecounty.craigslist.org/mpd/6023756254.html

eBay has one as well……

http://www.ebay.com/itm/5-3-4-MATTE-BLACK-HEADLIGHT-HARLEY-BIG-DOG-CUSTOM-RIGID-SOFTAIL-CHOPPER-/281909036162?hash=item41a3168482:g:xmYAAOSwGotWl3a P&vxp=mtr

I mounted the 5-3/4 light to the Harley stock Slim lightblock on the bike.