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Old 06-13-2009, 07:25 AM
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Looks like you should be able to remove your speedometer/tach mount from the top clamp and mount it like the examples in post #14.


Thats what I was thinking, but I can't find the right bracket anywhere. I can't use the current Gauge bracket, because the mounting holes are to far apart.

I have found the one pictured, or one similar, but it has hols for like 6 indicator lights, and I only have 4. I guess I could plug them with something...
 
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Actually you know what I'm gonna try? I have a couple brackets that came with my ugly a$$ windsheild. They mounted to the bars that are on it now. I think i might be able to finagle something to ount this whole thang up. Course then the gauges would be mounted to the bars and that would be ugly as hell proly. Dammit. Now I gotta thing of the turn signals too......IT NEVER ENNNDDDDDSSSS!!!!!!

Seat looks good though I tottaly hi-jacked this thread.
 
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Old 06-13-2009, 10:55 PM
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KONPHL1C7 -

You can use the cable clamps to mount your stock bracket. Just angle them outward to align with the mounting holes on the gauge bracket.
 
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Old 06-14-2009, 07:18 AM
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Originally Posted by SHOAT
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You can use the cable clamps to mount your stock bracket. Just angle them outward to align with the mounting holes on the gauge bracket.

Oh no kidding, I didn't even thing of that, SWEET!
 
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Old 06-14-2009, 07:01 PM
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KONPHL1C7 -

If you can't find black cable clamps, you can get the chrome ones and paint them black. Just make sure that you get the right size cable clamps to fit your bars (1" or 1¼"). I think the black speedometer/tach mount will look good with the black bars. Keep us posted.
 
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I don't have my nightster yet... Waiting to make sure I get this new job and pay off my credit card but this is the look I'll be going for.


Can anyone give an estimate on the length of the bars?
 
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