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Old Dec 29, 2009 | 10:38 PM
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Default 5 3/4 -vs- 7 headlight (Huff_custom)
Got a 7" headlight i put on today. But im kinda up in the air on this one. I bought a 7inch cause my 4 1/2 spot lights made my 5 3/4 headlight look small. but now that i got my 7" on im not sure on the look. Im open for opinions,
 
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It doesn't matter what anyone thinks.......How do you like it?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 08:16 AM
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It doesn't matter what anyone thinks.......How do you like it?
+1 - It's really about what you're happy with. IMO I like the 7", but it makes everything look a bit crowded. Maybe if you moved the spots outwards a bit with some short extensions?
 
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Old Dec 30, 2009 | 10:46 AM
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I like the 7" & where the Spots are, but those turns signals need some updating. Other than that, I honestly really dig the way you got the scoot set up. Thought about going that route with mine too.
 
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Originally Posted by WVHogRider
I like the 7" & where the Spots are, but those turns signals need some updating. Other than that, I honestly really dig the way you got the scoot set up. Thought about going that route with mine too.

+1 on the turns
 
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I like the looks of th 4.5" headlight myself, but like was said it's your bike and call.
 
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I also think it looks ok, but would look better if you moved the spots out a bit. maybe switch to bullet turns too.
 
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I think the 7" looks better with the spotlights. I think your instinct was good on that.

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I like the look of the 7" and also think the spots should be moved out. Frenched bullet blinkers or smoke lens would be a plus JMHO.
 
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I like the 7"
 
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