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Originally Posted by G Dub (Post 14878712)

About time to install my dash. Thanks for the guidance Redbeard and Joe G

No problem, glad my crude metal-fab skills were useful for you!

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Originally Posted by G Dub (Post 14878712)

About time to install my dash. Thanks for the guidance Redbeard and Joe G

Let's see some pics!

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Originally Posted by musicnbikes (Post 14881940)

Let's see some pics!

You're right Ben...I've been slacking. I'll start updating on my build thread this week so as not to hijack, or even worse, be compared to Redbeard's build. Mine pales by comparison. Can I just say again, Red...AWESOME!

May be of interest for Springer people (or anyone) who haven't seen the following thread (doubtful, but there could be someone who hasn't seen it :))
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Looks SHARP! I love that bike Redbeard.

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Originally Posted by Joe_G (Post 15199863)

Looks SHARP! I love that bike Redbeard.

+1!!

Ride safe!

I remember this when I come back, helluva build and write up. Ya know it took me almost a year to get use to that damn amber whiskey/gold color lookin scheme...lol
Today I take it serious when someone cracks on it. I'm thinkin what are ya gonna slap the Samsons on?
EDIT: Aha, scrolled back and saw, hot dayum, brother. Saweet! Are they stickin out far enough? *laffs

First off, sweet ride, now it truly is a classic with class. First off let me say I'm not real good with the whole world at your finger tip's new Technology. Known about this HD forum for years just not slick enough to work it right, hell I just joined tonight.
Plus I kind of liked my way of researching shit, ride around with the dog on the tank, talk to friends, talk to small shops, talk to dealerships and if I haven't found what I'm looking for and can still remember what it was! I turn on the computer.
I'm currently putting on a Crossbones cat eye dash on my 05 Springer Classic. I keep trying to get to the part where you show the bracket you fabricated. But for some reason can't get pass the first page.
I live in Colorado to, would enjoy the chance to meet, ride, have a beer or walk the dog. I understand you may be to busy too. This Greybeard would really appreciate any info you would care to share.
Chopper1929

Chopper, welcome! This is a great place and you can get pretty much any answer you need. Here is my little plate I made.

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Originally Posted by Joe_G (Post 13309646)

First of all, great thanks to Redbeard with his help on this project.

A former 03 heritage springer owner, he recently built a terrific newer springer. Here is his thread.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/softa...ect-build.html

His old school cat eye dash looked great to me so I decided to follow suit. He gave me great instructions and the parts list.

It's an easy job, only tricky part is you have to make a little plate to mount the retaining bolt lower.

Here are some before and after pics, and a pic of the little plate I made.

Before
http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psftmgbg8r.jpg

Little plate necessary

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...ps5yvn96xy.jpg

Finished product.

http://i56.photobucket.com/albums/g1...psjl9g0aga.jpg vv

Here's a little video I took to explain how the speedometer comes out of the dashboard. It's a pretty clever design by Harley, snap fit with pins to keep the speedo centered properly.

Harley speedometer removal - YouTube

I'm not sure it's the best bang for the buck mod, as its a pretty esoteric change, but it adds a nice old school look to the springer in my opinion.