Softail Models Standard, Custom, Night Train, Deuce, Springer, Heritage, Fatboy, Deluxe, Rocker and Cross Bones.
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Rick Doss 4.5" Headlight

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 01:24 PM
  #11  
story808's Avatar
story808
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,790
Likes: 10
From: Hawaii
Default

Originally Posted by micahpop
I really dig your bike but that headlight... I don't know, man... looks a little small. JMHO
Thanks for your thoughts man... Iwas looking at it and thought maybe it's sitting a little to low in the trees... Off to find another mounting block... I think I'll try one for a springer?

 
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 01:28 PM
  #12  
story808's Avatar
story808
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,790
Likes: 10
From: Hawaii
Default

Originally Posted by 09_NightRider
sweet...

those the factory or smoothies triples...
chris
Thanks and the trees ar Pro-One 3 degree raked trees... I got them from Tx Outlaw... You gotta luv that guy... (Thanks Chuck)
 
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 02:06 PM
  #13  
09_NightRider's Avatar
09_NightRider
Tourer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 273
Likes: 0
From: everywhere
Default

man they look smooth.........
how do you like the extra 3deg. rake ?
I have been looking at different triples with and without rake
chris

hows the weather on the island ?
 
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 07:45 PM
  #14  
Tx_Outlaw's Avatar
Tx_Outlaw
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Sep 2005
Posts: 4,656
Likes: 10
From: Aledo, Texas
Default

Alright.... now you're creeping me out, ya ***..... LMFAO!!

Those trees are the best! Smooth, hidden sops, hidden fork tube tops. Makes for a very clean application. I've got a set of 5 degree ones here also. I just need some tube plugs for them.
 
Reply
Old Nov 3, 2009 | 07:52 PM
  #15  
story808's Avatar
story808
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,790
Likes: 10
From: Hawaii
Default

I like it... It takes the most getting used to on the slow tight turns other then that it all good... and being smooth is a plus gives it a clean look. You'll need a internal steering lock though?


Hey Chuck... BOO... lol
 

Last edited by story808; Nov 3, 2009 at 07:54 PM.
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 03:17 PM
  #16  
story808's Avatar
story808
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,790
Likes: 10
From: Hawaii
Default

So after looking at the pictures I've been thinking the headlight is sitting to low in the trees and have been looking for a mounting block to bring it up a bit... these are the 2 choices...

1...


and 2...


I'm kinda leaning towards #1... any thoughts?
 
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 04:28 PM
  #17  
DyNaBoB's Avatar
DyNaBoB
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,818
Likes: 2
From: Twin Cities
Default

their both the wrong color.........but other then that id go with 1...or maybe 2,,,,,,yea 2.......i mean 1 .....got dam it i dont kno w
 
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:16 PM
  #18  
story808's Avatar
story808
Thread Starter
|
Seasoned HDF Member
Joined: Nov 2007
Posts: 6,790
Likes: 10
From: Hawaii
Default

Thanks DB that helped... lol #2 it is!
 
Reply
HD Forum Stories

The Best of Harley-Davidson for Lifelong Riders

story-0

7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

 Verdad Gallardo
story-1

8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-2

10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-3

Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

 Verdad Gallardo
story-5

Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

 Verdad Gallardo
story-7

10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

 Verdad Gallardo
story-9

Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 06:56 PM
  #19  
DyNaBoB's Avatar
DyNaBoB
Elite HDF Member
Joined: Feb 2006
Posts: 3,818
Likes: 2
From: Twin Cities
Default

i knew it would lol.........id go with 2 cuz its got curves
 
Reply
Old Nov 4, 2009 | 11:27 PM
  #20  
micahpop's Avatar
micahpop
Road Warrior
Joined: Jun 2009
Posts: 1,909
Likes: 4
From: Kalifornia
Default

After viewing and reviewing your pics about a dozen times now, the little light is starting to grow on me.
Raising it up a bit with the blocks will make it look better IMO.
 
Reply



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 12:22 PM.

story-0
7 Surprising Harley-Davidson Products that Are Not Motorcycles

Slideshow: The bar-and-shield logo shows up on far more than motorcycles, some of the company's most unexpected products have nothing to do with riding.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-04-29 16:50:35


VIEW MORE
story-1
8 Best Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: Not every Harley gets it right, but these are the ones that genuinely earned their reputation.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-15 14:23:21


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Worst Harley-Davidson Motorcycles Ever

Slideshow: From the troubled AMF years to modern misfires, these bikes earned reputations for reliability issues, questionable engineering, or disappointing performance.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-04-01 20:01:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Killer Custom's Jail Break Is The Breakout That Refused to Blend In

Slideshow: Killer Custom's "Jail Breaker" build focuses more on stance and visual aggression than mechanical overhaul.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-18 19:20:32


VIEW MORE
story-4
Crazy Bunderbike Build Looks Amazing, But Is It Impossible to Ride?

Slideshow: The Swiss custom shop has taken a Harley Softail and stretched it into something so long and low that it looks closer to a rolling sculpture than a conventional motorcycle.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-07 16:15:30


VIEW MORE
story-5
Harley-Davidson Reveals Super Cool Cafe Racer Concept

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's new RMCR concept revives the café racer formula with modern hardware-and it may be exactly the reset the company needs.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-03-04 12:23:37


VIEW MORE
story-6
Engraved Rebellion: Inside Bundnerbike's Glam Rock II

Slideshow: A standard cruiser becomes an intricate metal canvas in the hands of a Swiss custom house known for pushing Harley-Davidson platforms far beyond their factory brief.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-02-24 18:19:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
10 Motorcycles You Should Never Buy

Slideshow: There is no shortage of great motorcycles to buy, but we would avoid these ten.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-02-19 14:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Harley-Davidson Needs to Fix in 2026

Slideshow: Harley-Davidson's challenges aren't abstract; they show up in dropping shipments, shrinking dealer traffic, and strategic decisions that aren't yet translating into growth.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-01-13 18:33:17


VIEW MORE
story-9
Southpaw Super Glide: A Left-Hand-Drive 1979 Harley FXE Built to Fit the Rider

Slideshow: Graeme Billington's left-hand-drive Shovelhead is as much about problem-solving as it is about classic Harley form.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2025-12-30 11:27:08


VIEW MORE