How to get a Factory 47 Shield crash bar to fit your Harley.

Factory 47 makes crash bars for:
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2000-2017 Softails
1997-2019 Baggers

But we do get the occasional request for an older year Bagger, Softail, Dyna or special construction. In this case, we apologize we can not custom make you a bar but all of our crash bars are designed to fit the models we offer and since we do production we just do not have the time to custom make them. We do have a solution that will work with most cases. The first step before we even recommend attempting this is to make sure there is a hole in the top center of the frame to mount the crash bar. Once confirmed you can then attempt it. As shown in the pictures below we always mount the top first make sure it is centered and even on both sides. You can use a tape measure to measure from the floor to the meat hook on each side to make sure it is even. Also, we recommend putting the bike on a center stand to make sure the bike is straight and not leaning to one side. After you can use a cardboard template to measure the shape of the bracket. Next, you need to measure the holes using a marker for accuracy. After you have made your template you can then make the plate, we recommend using at least 1/4" thick and drill to use at least 3/8" bolts. When securing the crash bar to the bracket we also recommend using grade 8 bolts, washers, nylock bolts and Loctite. Keep in mind after doing this the crash bar will be strong but not as strong or safe as mounting one to the original stock locations, this concept will only help you get the desired look.

DOES NOT WORK FOR 2018 AND ABOVE SOFTAILS.

FACTORY 47 VICLA PROJECT: Shotgun Shocks.

We do not know which step should be first in designing our vicla project but we thought it would be best to start with the funnest step, air bags. Plus with the air bags complete we can get a better idea on the rims we want to go with. In the year 2015 Factory 47 went to Sturgis Black Hills Rally in South Dakota for the 75th anniversary. Along the way we met a great company who showed us the ropes and helped us out there, Shotgun Shocks. We felt a strong bond with them because they believe in the same values as us, great products manufactured in house. After the rally we stood close friends with JD and the crew not to mention they are only down the street from us. So it was a no brainier on deciding which system to use. Shotgun Shocks is famous for there awesome two switch system and has mastered airbags for Harley Davidson Softails. Thanks again to everyone at Shotgun Shocks for the awesome system and great customer service. Project vicla is one step closer. For more details on Shotgun click the link below. We also supplied a video on how the system works.

SHOTGUN SHOCKS

FACTORY 47 VICLA PROJECT: The right bike.

Factory 47 has a reputation for quality made production meat hook handle bars designed to fit any new bagger, Softail or Dyna Harley Davidson. So it would make sense to make our first project build a modern bagger or dyna? We decided to swing in a completely different direction and go back to our roots where it all started for us, a vicla Softail. So now the first step is selecting the right bike. It can be difficult to choose the correct Softail, there is so many years, models, and colors to choose from. We decided on going with a 2003 Harley Davidson Softail Heritage for the simple reason nothing says tradition like 100 year anniversary. Not to mention the awesome black and silver color scheme. Fortunate for us our very own Factory 47 representative Mark has been in the market for a new bike and tracked down the perfect bike, a completely stock unmolested Heritage with the color scheme we want and only 7k miles on it. We took no chances and got the bike last night, congratulations Mark. As you can see by the first picture it came with all the original heritage bags, windshield and stock seat. In the second picture, all of that had to go in the first day. We also added a La Pera Seat for the low down look with comfort. We plan on making some major changes to this bike soon, so keep checking our blog for the latest updates. Don't think we plan to do this whole build to just put our meat hook handle bars on it, the main reason for this build as mentioned before is to return to our roots and tradition, so we plan on designing a whole new set of OG round vicla handle bars and crash bars that we plan on releasing after the build, veterano style.