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Old May 3, 2022 | 06:37 PM
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Hey all,

I just got my hands on a 97 sporty. As per usual I’ve immediately began changing stuff. I can’t stand the giant red taillight sticking out of the back. I don’t really want to switch out to LED lighting and what not. I have scoured the internet and can’t find anything for a 97. Looking for the thinner preferably smoked lens. Does anyone know of any for that year or will late years fit?

and here’s some pics, cause who doesn’t like those





 
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Pretty much anything for a squareback tailight will fit as long as the clear window is on the right side. Lens from Bob tail fenders will works. Drag specialties makes them as well

https://www.ebay.com/itm/121913079972?mkcid=16&mkevt=1&mkrid=711-127632-2357-0&ssspo=wHbTM7iaTHm&sssrc=2349624&ssuid=1cjzy9sgth e&var=&widget_ver=artemis&media=COPY
 

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Old May 3, 2022 | 09:51 PM
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Custom Dynamics.

https://www.customdynamics.com/probe...aillight?cat=2
 
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https://www.jpcycles.com/product/340...-tailight-lens
 
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Old May 4, 2022 | 02:55 AM
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Got an eBay LED one on mine . No complaints after three years .
 
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Old May 4, 2022 | 08:24 AM
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Good Morning! We offer a Pre-1999 Taillight Baseplate Kitwhich replaces the factory taillight baseplate on early model Harley-DavidsonŽ models to allow for secure mounting of Custom DynamicsŽ LED Taillight (sold separately)! Give us a call at 1-800-382-1388 and we'd be happy to answer any questions you might have about the upgrades!

Originally Posted by SwarleyManson62
Hey all,

I just got my hands on a 97 sporty. As per usual I’ve immediately began changing stuff. I can’t stand the giant red taillight sticking out of the back. I don’t really want to switch out to LED lighting and what not. I have scoured the internet and can’t find anything for a 97. Looking for the thinner preferably smoked lens. Does anyone know of any for that year or will late years fit?

and here’s some pics, cause who doesn’t like those




 
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Did everyone miss that the OP doesn't want to go that route to minimalize the expence?
 
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Originally Posted by RANGER73
Did everyone miss that the OP doesn't want to go that route to minimalize the expence?
Yes because no where did he say that in this thread. He simply said he didn't really want to switch to led. Which he doesn't have to.

Sorry for mentioning it and trying to be helpful. This is why I never use this forum.
 

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Originally Posted by OCSpringer
Yes because no where did he say that in this thread. He simply said he didn't really want to switch to led. Which he doesn't have to.

Sorry for mentioning it and trying to be helpful. This is why I never use this forum.
Sorry, not sorry if I offended you Karen.
OK, maybe he didn't say the expense part, but he definitely said he didn't want to go LED.
The guy's looking for a lens, why would you tell him about your LED combo run/brake/turns?
I would think people would answer his question before suggesting options he didn't ask for.
Try that concept first.
 
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