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Old Mar 7, 2012 | 07:00 AM
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Originally Posted by Maidenas
You have several options, like relocate the stock headlight to bottom mount, buy a cheap aftermarket 48 style headlight (about 50$ - 100$), Joker Machine headlight bracket or RSD Speedo-Headlight relocator...
I like joker machine products, I'm gonna look into that. Thanks everyone for the replies
 
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Originally Posted by barrygreen
That sounds cool...got a link?
Just search on eBay "Harley Davidson sportster headlight trim ring visor". You'll see some guy sells them powder coated. Gonna order mine this weekend.
 
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Originally Posted by Moya305
Just search on eBay "Harley Davidson sportster headlight trim ring visor". You'll see some guy sells them powder coated. Gonna order mine this weekend.
heres some pics of the visor I got one



 
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part # from HD(chrome) for the 5 3/4" bezel is #69735-05. It's actually for a Dyna FLHST. I had 1 on my 48 last year that was powder coated black.
 
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another option is to shave down the visor
 
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Old Mar 8, 2012 | 08:46 PM
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Originally Posted by djw88
heres some pics of the visor I got one



yup thats the one i want!!
 
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Originally Posted by cpracing519
part # from HD(chrome) for the 5 3/4" bezel is #69735-05. It's actually for a Dyna FLHST.
i wish harley sold it in black though
 
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I bought mine chrome then powder coated it black.
 
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Originally Posted by cpracing519
I bought mine chrome then powder coated it black.
see i dont know anyone who can powder coat, i dont want to go just go into some random paint shop. How much wold it cost to powder coat?
 
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we are a forum sponsor fro the trim ring you are only looking at like $15 for us to coat it in any shade of black you would like! check out our gallery on the website for some pics of our work
www.thepowderpro.com
 
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