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Old Feb 25, 2024 | 05:52 PM
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Default 2003 softail standard: LED headlight help

2003 Harley Davidson Softail Standard. Ive hooked this thing up and it works but I'm not able get it to mount inside of the bucket as you can see by my image the stock is made thinner ,it hits a mounting bracket that's on the inside ,I know I'm not the only person to have this problem ,any help would be greatly appreciated!
 
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Old Feb 25, 2024 | 06:10 PM
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I replaced the headlight bucket so my LED would fit. 2000 FXST
 
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Old Feb 26, 2024 | 05:13 AM
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WHAT brand of lamp does not fit ?
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Old Feb 28, 2024 | 06:14 PM
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I had the same problem with 2 different brands. Found one that fit finally. I’m on the road working and don’t have receipt access but I believe I got it from Eagle lights.
 
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