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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 11:39 AM
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OK, so that black headlight shell on my06 XL883 is screaming "I shoulda been chrome!" Is there a chrome headlight shell on the market or am I going to have to send it to a chrome shop? I wouldn't mind losing the visor thing and going with a bottom mount chrome light if I have to but I don't know if there's a way to mount it on my Sporty.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:46 PM
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yea they are pretty reasonably priced to i think you can pick up a hd one for 35-40$ but don't hold me on that price that is what i think they were.
 
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Old Dec 8, 2005 | 08:49 PM
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Is this what you were talking about it is a little more than i thought but the dealership maybe 5-10$ cheaper. http://www.harley-davidson.com/gma/g...bmLocale=en_US
 
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Old Dec 10, 2005 | 12:42 PM
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If I can just get the shell without that wide (ugly IMO) billet looking trim ring it's exactly what I want. Thanks!
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 12:55 AM
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I have found in my searches that if there is a part you are seeking for any Harley..somebody, somewhere has the part you are looking for and it is CHROME ! I helped my buddy do a headlight swap on his Sporty and it is all chrome ! Changed the look of the bike.
 
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Old Dec 11, 2005 | 11:54 PM
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There's currently one on eBay - item 4595809239 - that's not too expensive yet. 23 hours to go.

It has a dent, but should be fixable.
 
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Old Dec 13, 2005 | 10:23 AM
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I swapped mine out and it does improve the look... a lot!

Be prepared, it's not as easy as 1 nay think. Either have a wiring diagram or make your own,

Just in case.
 
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