Author Topic: Headlight ears (Read 3855 times)

bikerbart · « **on:** January 27, 2012, 08:50:13 AM »

Anyone got any good ideas,suggestions for cool headlight ears for my bike,thats the one and only thing that I dont have for my bike,I dont want to spend $200 for good originals,any suggestions would help.I have looked at whats out there,but maybe theres something I'm missing.

754 · « **Reply #1 on:** January 27, 2012, 09:06:23 AM »

What year triple trees? on the 77/78 there are 2 extra holes that can be used for old style mounts like Indian or HD used 80 years back. Have seen woreout lower legs trimmed down and the big brake mount used to hold light... connecting rods work... all kinds of stuff. Want custom made , IK may be able to help..

bikerbart · « **Reply #2 on:** January 27, 2012, 10:52:18 AM »

Yeah,something different but classy.Sportsters had/have??35mm tubes right,there must be a TON of harley stuff out there as well.I plan on getting originals I guess,I.m just looking to finish my front and dont want to put those horrible chrome 3 hole generic ones back on.

luap · « **Reply #3 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:29:28 PM »

http://www.mikesxs.net/products-77.html
http://www.bevelheaven.com/stuff-for-sale-hdlt-brkt.htm
http://www.motolanna.com/ourshop/prod_453493-Headlight-Brackets-Stainless-Triangular-35mm.html
http://www.hollandnortonworks.eu/img.php?img=http://www.hollandnortonworks.eu/bestanden//artikelen/3/29_CNW_onderdelen_004.JPG
lots of different options for headlight ears

Doctor_D · « **Reply #4 on:** January 27, 2012, 12:44:48 PM »

Luap already pointed your toward MikesXS. They sell a nice set of solid aluminum ears that I've used on a number of projects, part #09-0016.

bikerbart · « **Reply #5 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:04:01 PM »

I like those,thats what I will probably go with.Thanks guys,that helps a lot.

Dimitri13 · « **Reply #6 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:12:30 PM »

Saw these http://www.mikesxs.net/product/09-0020.html in a partsunlimited (or partsnmore, I can't remember) catalog. From what someone told me, those won't fit out 35mm forks, but one of the sites that sells these has them for 35mm forks. I'll try finding it again.

faux fiddy · « **Reply #7 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:38:20 PM »

Unless you really want to go with custom, I wouldn't give up on used ones from fleaBayor elsewhere.

I got a pair for my 450, didn't need them, but lots better than what i got on mine. They're factory straight, have darn good chrome and were $20 with reasonable shipping.

Dimitri13 · « **Reply #8 on:** January 27, 2012, 02:46:02 PM »

The problem with the stock ears is that they don't allow for clip-ons.

Tews19 · « **Reply #9 on:** January 27, 2012, 03:00:27 PM »

Hey I have been in a good mood. Luck and karma has been on my side. On my 550K 78 I have bought some OEM chrome ears and not in need of the universal ears. Pay for shipping and you can have them for free. You are able to use clip ons with them if that the route you going. PM if interested.

bikerbart · « **Reply #10 on:** January 27, 2012, 03:11:33 PM »

Thanks Dimitri but those are the ones I dont want,I have those.Looking for something a bit better.

Tews19 · « **Reply #11 on:** January 27, 2012, 03:17:42 PM »

It's dark in the garage and still on the bike. Not sure if they are what you are lookin for. Eitherway I won't be using them.

Dimitri13 · « **Reply #12 on:** January 27, 2012, 04:55:58 PM »

Tews, I think those are the ones I linked that he said he didn't want.

I'll gladly take them off your hands >>;

Tews19 · « **Reply #13 on:** January 27, 2012, 05:29:30 PM »

PM me your mailing addy... Pay shipping and they are yours.

754 · « **Reply #14 on:** January 27, 2012, 08:35:06 PM »

Sportster used to mount of the upper tree.. rubber mounted shell on them..

bikerbart · « **Reply #15 on:** January 28, 2012, 08:55:41 AM »

Its a 73 cb750.I have a good idea today.Bicycle seat post clamps come in 35mm,and there is a lot of nice ones to choose from,cheap too.I am going to look for 4 nice ones in alluminum,add a couple of brackets(I have a lot of nice stainless and allum at work)and for abou 20-30 bucks I amy have something comparable to custom ones that are in the 100 dollar range.Pics to follow.

cb550choppa · « **Reply #16 on:** January 28, 2012, 03:50:55 PM »

Quote from: Tews19 on January 27, 2012, 03:17:42 PM

It's dark in the garage and still on the bike. Not sure if they are what you are lookin for. Eitherway I won't be using them.

what are those id like a set

Tews19 · « **Reply #17 on:** January 28, 2012, 04:09:52 PM »

Quote from: cb550choppa on January 28, 2012, 03:50:55 PM

Quote from: Tews19 on January 27, 2012, 03:17:42 PM
It's dark in the garage and still on the bike. Not sure if they are what you are lookin for. Eitherway I won't be using them.
what are those id like a set

I am not sure. I bought them off a member here when I first joined the site. I think they are like 30 bucks on ebay.... Universals for sure. I'd give them to you but Demitri already claimed them. I do have a set of 78 chrome ones that are oem but I would sell those as i paid a good amount. If interested PM me

Dimitri13 · « **Reply #18 on:** January 28, 2012, 06:07:07 PM »

Quote from: cb550choppa on January 28, 2012, 03:50:55 PM

Quote from: Tews19 on January 27, 2012, 03:17:42 PM
It's dark in the garage and still on the bike. Not sure if they are what you are lookin for. Eitherway I won't be using them.
what are those id like a set

They're $15. Can't remember if they're in the partsunlimited or partsnmore catalog, but your local dealer/parts shop can get you a set no problem.

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Author Topic: Headlight ears (Read 3855 times)