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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:02 PM
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I need advice on relocating headlight to triple tree. Where can I get a mount???
 
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Old Aug 3, 2009 | 09:09 PM
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I made mine. but you can find them on ebay. You have to drill out the tripple tree. make sure you get it straight and center. My advice is to take it off the bike to drill it then out it in a drill press.
 
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I made mine and used the same mounting holes.
 
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