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Old Sep 14, 2008 | 07:07 AM
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I've seen some people change out that visor/headlight setup. I was wondering if someone could throw up some pics of the setup they used for the lower triple tree..I know I have to drill a hole for it, was just wondering what kind of setup I could possibly use that are out there. Thanks!
 
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just need a few pics of how they mounted the headlight..what kinda bracket they used or if you used something else. no one?
 
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I'm also thinking about doing the same thing to my 1200L, Check out these 2 threads seems like they would be very helpful, apparently we're not the only ones who want to do this.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sportster-models/116621-new-headlight-fork-bag-and-gas-cap-w-pictures.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/sportster-models/251442-love-my-sporty-hate-my-headlight.html
 
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Don't drill your lower trees...
 
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I used a bracket that came with my light. It was a bottom mount and I did drill the fork brace.
 
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Don't drill your lower trees...

how about a little info?
 
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how about a little info?

I just made a metal bracket out of 10g sheet metal and bolted it to the existing holes where the hood was.
 
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I dunno, I was wanting to get away from the top mount look. Although, I'm guessing you could still make a bracket that would bolt to the visor mounts yet extend down farther so that you could have it bolt to the bottom of the light.
 
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