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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 07:15 PM
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Will the headlight from a newer model 2014 fit my 2012?
 
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Old Nov 22, 2015 | 08:12 PM
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Go to the MoCo website and find which headlight you're referring to in the catalog and then cross-reference it to find out.
 
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a 7" headlight is a 7" headlight all day long.
 
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yes- if you are changing from a single bulb to a dual halogen you will need to change the connectors...CDN Tire has the new plugs- splice into the stock wiring or make an adapter

7" headlights swap from 2016 to 1949...

I run a 2009 in my '53 ( with a 6 volt lamp)...I replaced the 2009 with a dual halogen

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Are you trying to replace an incandescent with the led?
 
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Old Nov 23, 2015 | 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by ambrose
Will the headlight from a newer model 2014 fit my 2012?
Yes. My buddy put one on his 2005 Heritage too.
 
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Old Nov 24, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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Do I have to cut the wiring harness or is there an adoptor I can buy?
 
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Do I have to cut the wiring harness or is there an adoptor I can buy?
you might find this thread of interest.

you can cut and splice, HD makes harnesses and Buelligan posts a link to the guy he used for a custom wiring adapter

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...2005-help.html

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Ya harley wants $150 for the adaptor, that's pricy?
 
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