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Old Nov 11, 2006 | 02:25 PM
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I am thinking to install a different headlight for my 1200 low, the only problem I have is the mounting. As we all know, unlike the custom model, the headlight is mounted on the top triple tree cover. If I want to mount a new headlight on the lower triple tree, do I have to get a different lower triple tree with drilled hole? Is it possible to drill the one I have? I bet it isn't easy to drill. Thanks Alex
 
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I think you have to ask yourself, "Now, how would Billy Lane, the Teutles, Mondo, Chica, the Martin brothers, Indian Larry, Arlen Ness, Matt Hoch, or Jesse James approach this?"
 
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I think you have to ask yourself, "Now, how would Billy Lane, the Teutles, Mondo, Chica, the Martin brothers, Indian Larry, Arlen Ness, Matt Hoch, or Jesse James approach this?"
LOL Life is taking chances, isn't it?
 
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Yup! Go for it!
 
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