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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 09:55 PM
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Does anybody actually like the handlebar-mounted blinkers? Relocated the front directionals from the handlebars to the bottom bracket today (before/after pictures included), but I have to wonder, who actually likes them on the bars that Harley would put them there? The only explanation I have is that they actually count on people buying their parts to relocate them. Your opinion please. Oh! by the way this is my 2008 1200L work in progress.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 10:37 PM
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It doesn't bother me that they are on the handlebars.
 
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Old Sep 13, 2008 | 11:49 PM
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Originally Posted by Topdogg
Does anybody actually like the handlebar-mounted blinkers?
What's not to like? I have been riding since long before blinkers were standard equipment on anything and IMO they are more visible on the handlebars. Plus it looks different and sets the Harley apart from the Jap scooters. But this, like adding a lot of bling, is totally subjective.

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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 01:23 AM
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I don't mind them on the handlebars. Just glad I have blinkers.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 02:11 AM
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one of my favorite features, i like the way they look on my bike.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 05:19 AM
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this may sound weird but i dont like them on stock bars but on my "drag bars" with a small rise i think they look good.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 06:03 AM
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Kind of makes it look like a metric if you ask me.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 06:27 AM
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first thing I did when i got home with my new bike was move the indictators to the forks, just looks better to me and cleaner
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 06:47 AM
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They look better on the bars and are more visible. Just my opinion. Different strokes for different folks.
 
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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 08:11 AM
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I relocated turn signal on my 1200L, they look great with dragbar.
I leave them on the Fatboy, look just fine.
 
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