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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 06:04 PM
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I'm trying to visualize my Heritage (with the nacelle) without the passing lamps and associated hardware. I would need to relo the front blinkers to the forks and maintain the ability to use the quick disconnect windshield.

I'm thinking it would look like a Fatboy setup with a nacelle installed and the blinkers relo'd. I couldn't find any pic's of any of the FL softails setup like this (maybe there is, I just didn't find them).

Would I be making a huge mistake giving up passing lamps?
Do you think this would look good/unique?
Do you know of any pic's available with this setup?

Thanks in advance.............
 
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 06:06 PM
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It would look great. I never used my passing lamps that much on my Ultra so I'd say go for it.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 06:14 PM
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I think the lamps are part of the Heritage "nostalgic" appeal. My opinion only! Although I do like changing things up occasionally.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 07:05 PM
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Here's a pic of a Fatboy wiht the setup you're talking about.Since this picture I've replaced the T/S with a turn signal bar that mounts on the bottom of the triple tree,I ike a clean front end,but with that said I think the passing lamp set up on your Heritage looks good.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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Great idea Crawdad! I have a set of little bullet type TS that I am going to mount on mine when I get the Nacelle put on. I am going to use thread all on the bottom mount location of the windshield bracket. I to want to keep my windshield detachable and available.

Greenthumb, a bike simular to yours is the reason that I bought my Nacelle! I like the clean looking front end.

Good Luck and lets see some pics!

By the way, I sure like the color of your bike.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 07:34 PM
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Here are a couple pics I saved of other bikes as I am planning on also relocating the signals.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 07:44 PM
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Crawdad, if it's your idea it's got to be good...go for it! On a serious note...
 
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 08:00 PM
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Originally Posted by DR.Greenthumb
Here's a pic of a Fatboy wiht the setup you're talking about.
Thanks. That gives me a good idea of the outcome.

Originally Posted by Dustmaker
By the way, I sure like the color of your bike.
Once again, thanks. Yours is nice also.

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Crawdad, if it's your idea it's got to be good...go for it! On a serious note...
Chief...... as always, your confidence in all my endeavors is many times my inspiration to continue on.
 
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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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I like the idea. The first thing I did when I bought my Fatboy was to remove the light bar. I like ther sleeker look and think it would suit your Heritage too. And I love that nacelle, makes the bike look beefy. I hope to have one in the near future.

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Old Oct 2, 2008 | 10:10 PM
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Go for it!!
 
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