Headlight Mount Questions
#1
Headlight Mount Questions
So I'm thinking about making a new mount to replace the eyebrow on my Nightster. I'm curious about two things:
1. What material should I make the mount out of? Some metals and certain thicknesses are bad because of vibration fatigue and I'm not sure what to use.
2. How do I get the angle of the headlight right? I don't see anything in the service manual on headlight angle. I have a stock front end and plan to use the stock headlight.
1. What material should I make the mount out of? Some metals and certain thicknesses are bad because of vibration fatigue and I'm not sure what to use.
2. How do I get the angle of the headlight right? I don't see anything in the service manual on headlight angle. I have a stock front end and plan to use the stock headlight.
#2
Depends on where you mount it. Lower tree? If so, drill a hole in the triple tree, buy a piece of metal at Lowes or Home Depot. I don't know gauges, but ifyo can bend it by hand, don't buy it. I think mine is 1/8" thick. I mounted mine then pushed down on the headlight to bend the bracket to align it.
I hear a lot of people complaining about the stock light with the visor. Personnally, I think it looks good and is one of the key features in the history of the bike.
I hear a lot of people complaining about the stock light with the visor. Personnally, I think it looks good and is one of the key features in the history of the bike.
#3
Good luck and post us some before and after shots when you're finished!
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