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« on: July 02, 2009, 07:34:41 AM » |
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I'm just starting to customize my 98 Valkyrie Tourer. One of the first upgrades that I would like to make is to add a nice, classic lightbar - something that will suit the size and proportions of the big Valkyrie.
I am having a tough time finding a lightbar that will work with the Honda windshield on the Tourer. I've searched a ton of threads here at VF.com but I'm having trouble determining which bars will work with the OEM windshield on the Tourer.
So far I've seen many names mentioned (National Cycle, Big Bike Parts, Cobra, Kuryakyn, custom world, Fehling, etc, etc,) and it makes me a little dizzy.
I would appreciate feedback from the community on which lightbars work with the Tourer windshield.
Thanks in advance!
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Thomas Hansen
"CanadianViking"
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hubcapsc
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« Reply #1 on: July 02, 2009, 07:46:26 AM » |
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People really like the Cobra one, but since they don't make them anymore, they're hard to find and cost around $500.00, unless you find a dusty set in a Honda shop somewhere, that's what I'd like to find  I have this guy's deflectors, I like them, and he offers a version that works as a light bar (you supply the lights, HDL has some to choose from)... http://www.bigbikethings.com/winddeflectors.htmlThe chrome peeled off my buddy Henry's Kuryakyn light bar, don't know why... I like my motolights, but they're just functional, and don't count as bling... https://www.motolight.com/-Mike |
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« Reply #2 on: July 02, 2009, 07:53:10 AM » |
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Hey partner, which ones is it that you don't think will work?
National, Big Bike, Cobra, to name 3 of your ones listed, ALL work with the Tourer shield.
I have the Cobra, but like mentioned, only place you will fine one now is off of Evil Bay.
Rivco made one, also might find one of those off of Evil Bay.......
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« Reply #3 on: July 02, 2009, 09:48:03 AM » |
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THE COBRA SYSTEM AND CUSTOM WORLD SYSTEM LOOKS THE BEST IN MY OPINION. I HAVE BOTH AS WELL AS AN EXTRA COBRA SYSTEM THAT MAY BE READY TO HIT THE "FOR SALE" CATEGORY SOON. IT.WONT BE CHEAP BUT..............IF YOU GOT TO HAVE ONE IT IS WORTH IT. I HAVE IT SOLD BUT IT HAS NOT BEEN PAID FOR AND LOOKS LIKE IT MAY BE AVAILABLE SOON. $550. IT IS AS "NEW".
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« Reply #4 on: July 02, 2009, 12:50:08 PM » |
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I use and like "Big Bike" Works with Tourer windshield, better chrome than Cobra.  |
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« Reply #5 on: July 02, 2009, 01:19:18 PM » |
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I have the Cobra Billet lightbar and love it. Picked it up about 3 months ago from a Honda dealer that found it hidden in their stockroom. It was still in a sealed package, paid $100.00 for it  |
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« Reply #6 on: July 02, 2009, 01:32:32 PM » |
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+1 on the Big Bike lightbar! Although I have a Memphis Fats shield.  |
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« Reply #7 on: July 02, 2009, 02:15:53 PM » |
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Big Bike......Windshield comes and goes all the time with no clearance issues at all. Easy install. Got it here..... http://www.directlineparts.com/product.asp?pid=2403&str=2  |
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« Reply #8 on: July 02, 2009, 03:00:55 PM » |
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I think i know someone that has a new one still in packaging. $550.
Let me know if you want me to ask if it's still available.
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« Reply #9 on: July 02, 2009, 03:22:37 PM » |
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or you can mount them like this  |
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« Reply #10 on: July 02, 2009, 10:08:27 PM » |
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thank-you everyone for the great feedback and information!
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Thomas Hansen
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CanadianViking
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« Reply #11 on: July 06, 2009, 12:54:53 PM » |
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just a follow up question....how complicated is a lightbard installation (with lights/) ? is it something your average rider can do with normal tools and knowledge? or should it be left for the dealer??
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Thomas Hansen
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« Reply #12 on: July 06, 2009, 02:36:48 PM » |
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« Reply #13 on: July 06, 2009, 07:30:26 PM » |
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