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Old Feb 8, 2021 | 01:42 PM
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Make sure the lamp is facing the right direction
before you bolt it to the bar . . .

D'oooh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
 
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Old Feb 18, 2021 | 09:26 AM
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Originally Posted by byersmtrco
Make sure the lamp is facing the right direction
before you bolt it to the bar . . .

D'oooh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

What.....???

No pics.....???

You could have started a new trend in engine accent lighting.....
 
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Damn !!! Missed opportunity !!!

I could have been a trend setter !!!!!!



 
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Originally Posted by byersmtrco
Make sure the lamp is facing the right direction
before you bolt it to the bar . . .

D'oooh !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
I remember reading that and thinkin the same thing. I was like, really?



 
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I give up, where are the lights being put onto ?
 
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Consider how far you will ride and make sure the extension cord is long enough for the trip.
 
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Originally Posted by kel03
I give up, where are the lights being put onto ?
I installed the narrow light bar for the rear turn signals.
When I bolted one of the lamps on, I had both screws
in and realized the light was backwards.
Duuu-mass attack !!!

I just thought it was funny
 
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