There is no real advantage by putting it down on the side other than many think it looks better - kind of like changing your derby cover or grips from stock to something you like better.. no real advantage but it makes you happier.

 

Well... I laughed at some of the responses. I questioned why would you want to relocate it when it looks so good where it is... and after riding a bit this bike, I think I will do it for the two following reasons:

1. Glare from the sun... the glare just hits me right in my eyes...
2. I can move the tool bag over the headlight and avoid it hitting the fender...

There! Two reason that have nothing to do with looks alone

I am now a believer...

 

Instead of opening a new thread... hope the OP does not mind..

I ordered these

HD SPEEDOMETER COVER, BACK - Part No. 67320-95
HD SPEEDO/TACH RR CUSHION - Part No. 67104-95

I was looking at cool looking alternatives. So going with this handlebar clamp:



And trying to decide between this speedometer holder




or this one:

 

Went with same setup myself...going with the Joker Machine speedo holder

 

I have one from eBay on my nightster, works and looks fine for around $25-$50

 

Got the parts in from HD and did my Joker Machine speedo relocation

 

Looks GREAT! Damn, I need to get on this before bike week here...

 

Some people just want to change the look of their bike to set it off from the crowd. It's just something different, that's all.

 

Someone can confirm that this one fits on fortyeight ?

http://www.ebay.it/itm/330937848447#ht_2873wt_1141

the dealer cannot confirm it...

if fits what are items are needed ?

Thanks

 

Is that a shift light that you have mounted to your bars? For your bar end mirrors did you just pull those little HD caps off the end of those grips? Have the same pair and once I get my clip ons I'd like to mount a pair of bar ends as well.