FLT restore
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FLT restore
Hey everyone,
Just bought an 81 FLT that needs some TLC. I first had a couple of questions because this is my first HD and what an HD it is. First a little about it. I bout the bike from a friends dad and got it with all the fenders bags and such but no gas tank. Got a tank off of ebay and all went to the painter minus the factory hard bags. So this is my current status.
First question: It has a single headlight with what looks to be the correct (not factory I know) chrome trim that forms to the guage cluster. Am I able to now mount a batwing fairing to this with the two bolts on each side or do I need some other mounting hardware?
Second question: The factory bags have turn signals built into them with locks for the bags on the top of the light cluster. Where could I find replacement signals of would I be better off replacing the bags with new ones and doing some other signals?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
Just bought an 81 FLT that needs some TLC. I first had a couple of questions because this is my first HD and what an HD it is. First a little about it. I bout the bike from a friends dad and got it with all the fenders bags and such but no gas tank. Got a tank off of ebay and all went to the painter minus the factory hard bags. So this is my current status.
First question: It has a single headlight with what looks to be the correct (not factory I know) chrome trim that forms to the guage cluster. Am I able to now mount a batwing fairing to this with the two bolts on each side or do I need some other mounting hardware?
Second question: The factory bags have turn signals built into them with locks for the bags on the top of the light cluster. Where could I find replacement signals of would I be better off replacing the bags with new ones and doing some other signals?
Thanks in advance for the advice.
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Welcome to HDF. This Touring forum deals with much later bikes than yours. Call in the Classic Shovelhead section, where you will find like minds with a better working knowledge of your query.
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Welcome to the forum!
I *think* you are saying you have the FLH and not the Tourglide FLT, and you are looking to put a batwing fairing on by mounting it to the bolts on the nacelle housing.
Take a look at this http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....LIGHT-ASSEMBLY
http: //partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=40&b=35&c=0&d=-WINDSHIELDW/-FAIRING-AND-HEADLIGHT-ASSEMBLY
(for some reason the link is not showing correctly. Take the space out after the http: and copy it into a browser.
You need #29 and #30 if I understand you right.
Good luck, had an '84, loved it....
I *think* you are saying you have the FLH and not the Tourglide FLT, and you are looking to put a batwing fairing on by mounting it to the bolts on the nacelle housing.
Take a look at this http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....LIGHT-ASSEMBLY
http: //partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=40&b=35&c=0&d=-WINDSHIELDW/-FAIRING-AND-HEADLIGHT-ASSEMBLY
(for some reason the link is not showing correctly. Take the space out after the http: and copy it into a browser.
You need #29 and #30 if I understand you right.
Good luck, had an '84, loved it....
Last edited by Peculierboy; Jun 17, 2013 at 05:01 PM.
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Welcome to the forum!
I *think* you are saying you have the FLH and not the Tourglide FLT, and you are looking to put a batwing fairing on by mounting it to the bolts on the nacelle housing.
Take a look at this http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....LIGHT-ASSEMBLY
http: //partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=40&b=35&c=0&d=-WINDSHIELDW/-FAIRING-AND-HEADLIGHT-ASSEMBLY
(for some reason the link is not showing correctly. Take the space out after the http: and copy it into a browser.
You need #29 and #30 if I understand you right.
Good luck, had an '84, loved it....
I *think* you are saying you have the FLH and not the Tourglide FLT, and you are looking to put a batwing fairing on by mounting it to the bolts on the nacelle housing.
Take a look at this http://partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche....LIGHT-ASSEMBLY
http: //partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=40&b=35&c=0&d=-WINDSHIELDW/-FAIRING-AND-HEADLIGHT-ASSEMBLY
(for some reason the link is not showing correctly. Take the space out after the http: and copy it into a browser.
You need #29 and #30 if I understand you right.
Good luck, had an '84, loved it....
Thanks again and I will also repost on the shovelhead section.
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It would be worth reading through this thread. It relates to a similar query on fitting a batwing. It would help if we can see a photo of your headlamp and instruments, so we can size things up.
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From: Baa Haaba, Maine
Pics of your set up would help.
For some reason, this site is truncating the link.
Copy the link below as it is.
http: //partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=40&b=35&c=0&d=-WINDSHIELDW/-FAIRING-AND-HEADLIGHT-ASSEMBLY
Now, notice after the 'http:' there is an extra space before the '//' It should look like http:// not http: //. So copy the link into your browser and take out the extra space.
For some reason, this site is truncating the link.
Copy the link below as it is.
http: //partsfinder.onlinemicrofiche.com/ronnies/showmodel.asp?Type=13&make=hdmc&a=40&b=35&c=0&d=-WINDSHIELDW/-FAIRING-AND-HEADLIGHT-ASSEMBLY
Now, notice after the 'http:' there is an extra space before the '//' It should look like http:// not http: //. So copy the link into your browser and take out the extra space.
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Sorry but I did exactly that and just got redirected to the home page for the site. I even did a search but no luck. Hopefully you guys can see my pics from my last post. Thanks again for all of the help.
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Try that link again and select: 'OEM Harley-DavidsonŽ Parts Finder' in the black bar, then on the next page click on 'Motorcycle' near the Harley bar and shield. On the next page use the drop-down menu to select year, when you will be able to see the factory parts book for your 1981 FLT.