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From: In the foothills of southwestern NC - US of A
What model and year bike is this?
Regardless, it does appear to be an "8" shaped mounting bracket for those aftermarket tail lights, and in regards to the shock bolts, the newer factory fasteners are torx head bolts, not bolts or studs from the inside with nuts holding them on the outside.
Aluminum is easy to cut (fine tooth blade). Final shaping with a disc and/or belt sander gives a finished edge. An Aluminum file or hand-sanding for a finished edge, coupled with patience, would work, too.
Pictured is a different project and I have no idea who made the brackets you're referencing. Nice idea, though.
Make it yourself or stay home.
Last edited by HarleyScuba; Oct 10, 2014 at 04:07 PM.
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