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Old Jan 27, 2010 | 11:29 PM
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does anyone know of a "cool" replacement for the traditional "Lunchbox" style taillight on most Harley's? I have a 99 softail, and that big squared tail-light just throws things off. I would eventually like a smoothed out fender, but until then... I'd like a more attractive alternative. Any ideas and/or products out there in use?

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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 09:03 AM
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yes i made my own for under $12. used front turn lamp, clear insert for the tag light, polly rope cover for the wires, peanut can foil to cover the bolt.
be creative. or you can buy aftermarket for a few hundred dollars.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:12 AM
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Check out the CycleVisions Eliminator plate. It replaces the signals and the taillight. They make it for softails too.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by DR. V-TWIN
Check out the CycleVisions Eliminator plate. It replaces the signals and the taillight.
Will this fit a 2010 Heritage?
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 10:35 AM
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Will this fit a 2010 Heritage?
Yes. I can it for you at a discounted price too. PM if you are interested.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 02:11 PM
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RWD makes a really nice replacement light for bobbed fenders.
 
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Old Jan 28, 2010 | 05:20 PM
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The RWD piece is nice as well. I prefer the way the Cycle Visions plate has everything integrated. It also looks sleeker to me, but that is probably just me.
 
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Here is one at a good price.

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...d=120502203974
 
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I can match that price if anyone is interested. I have been reading about the RWD model in the touring section and the lights are supposedly brighter and pulse when you hit the brakes. The signals are integrated into the taillight so there is only one light.
 
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That's a sweet looking tail light there Doc!
 
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