Bonedaddy wrote:
> First off, I'll get the next round.
>
> Second, I have a silly question regarding the rubber cushions inside my '00
> FXSTS headlight. WHAT THE HELL ARE THEY FOR other than hypnotizing me even
> on a short ride on a dark road? I know the Springer rides a little rougher
> on the front half but I don't think is enough to warrant a bouncing beam
> that is pretty much useless on low. I have added the passing light kits
> which helps greatly but I would really like to tighten the headlight. I have
> walked by other springers and politely wiggled the headlight and I have not
> found any others that wiggle like mine but I have not found another '00. Is
> this something that everybody has already fixed or did HD just start with
> the rubber cushions?
>
> Thanks,
>
> Bonedaddy
They started this the same time as the counterbalanced engines, MY'00.
Two possible theories... they're trying to make the shell last longer, (I see a
lot of
cracked lamp housings on springers) or maybe they're trying to simulate a
modulated headlamp for rider safety.
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