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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 12:05 AM
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Exclamation Anyone know what this bracket is?

Anyone know the name of the bracket that bolts on to the top of the shock and also holds the turn signal light?





Looks like it's like a 8 shaped washer type.

Also what size is the bolt for the top of the shock?

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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 06:01 AM
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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.

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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 01:38 PM
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Are they home made?
 
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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 04:00 PM
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Home made/custom bracket!!
 
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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 04:04 PM
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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.
 

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Old Oct 10, 2014 | 05:39 PM
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the upper shock bolt should be a 1/2, looks to be a custom bracket.
 
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