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ChunderMifflin
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So I've officially started ripping her up. Our very own groundpilot came through and took the front fairing off my hands, so the build can start.
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ChunderMifflin
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Now that we're here, next step is a Harley Daymaker headlight, some modest turn signals and mirrors, and some mild cleanup.
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ChunderMifflin
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And also, we have to lose this tail frame and the trailer hitch.
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JeDaug
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Chunder, thanks for posting this. After lurking about the forum for years seeing this got me to finally register.
-Jeff
-Jeff
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ChunderMifflin
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That's awesome JeDaug! I've got a few updates as well. I'm doing a quick buildup, the cleanup and polish will come this winter. Here she is with her new matte black 7" bucket.
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ChunderMifflin
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And here she is with the LED daymaker and mini turns. Now just some wiring and cable tying!
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JeDaug
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Chunder, can you try re-posting that last pic (headlight and turn signals)? Looks like the attachment link is missing a bit of data so it doesn't resolve in my browser. Thanks!
-Jeff
-Jeff
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ChunderMifflin
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That's weird, hopefully it works this time.
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ChunderMifflin
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And here's the lights running! I accidentally let a wire touch the fork while testing connections and I think I fried my flasher relay. Oh well, it's about the adventure, right?
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Guest
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I know it's all about better visibility and those H-D lights blind, but I just don't care for the look of modern lights on vintage bikes.
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ChunderMifflin
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Everyone's got their flavor right? 
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groundpilot
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You didn't waste any time after I left did you?. Don't worry about spare key for fairing locks. Stopped at RV store down here and picked up 2 new barrel locks.
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ChunderMifflin
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Awesome, good stuff. Nope, I had some free time on Friday so I dug in. Temporary build for now, wintertime is when the cleanup and paint will happen.
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I agree. I would install a Truck Lites 7" LED instead of one of bug eyed options.
Everyone's got their flavor right?
Indeed, different strokes and all that. It's your bike and you should make yourself happy before worrying what anybody else says.
Mark
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JeDaug
Guest
Definitely some serious visibility with that light setup. Keep 'em coming when you can!
Dogma
Forum Sage
The TruckLite gen 7 lamp isn't all gimmicky-looking like the H-D lightJWSpeaker, etc. It looks just fine on a vintage bike, IMHO. But not stock. It looks more like a hole than a vintage lamp. The vintage lamp has all the little pillow lenses that none of the LED lamps have. Personally, the increase in functionality is what I was after. Better, more reliable lighting.
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I'm not knocking your choice, I just don't care for the look. To each their own. As long as you like it, that's all that really matters.Everyone's got their flavor right?
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ChunderMifflin
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After a week at the beach, back to it! Getting these cam covers polished up.
Steve
GS Whisperer
I have not ridden with a Daymaker, but have seen some comparison tests where they appear to do a great job of lighting up the road ahead. I do agree that they look too "different" on a vintage machine, but I'm still thinking they look a bit too "different" on a modern machine, too. Oh, wait, the "modern" machine they come on is a Harley. 
I do have Truck Lites in all three of our bikes. They don't look quite so "different" and are certainly more affordable. Or, at least they were when I was shopping for lights. I just did a search on eBay and Amazon, and the choices for "Harley Daymaker" headlights is just about as confusing as trying to find a genuine SH775 R/R. :-\\\
Can't tell from your picture, do you have the model that has angled lights that shine around the curves? :-k
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I do have Truck Lites in all three of our bikes. They don't look quite so "different" and are certainly more affordable. Or, at least they were when I was shopping for lights. I just did a search on eBay and Amazon, and the choices for "Harley Daymaker" headlights is just about as confusing as trying to find a genuine SH775 R/R. :-\\\
Can't tell from your picture, do you have the model that has angled lights that shine around the curves? :-k
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