Question about the Mounting hardware for 26-27 headlights

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Question about the Mounting hardware for 26-27 headlights

Post by Reno Speedster » Sun Dec 07, 2025 2:19 am

I am working on light mounts for my 26 speedster. I don’t have the mounting hardware. The critical part as I understand it is a washer with a convex top that matches the concave shape on the lamp itself. Can anyone post a picture of the washer, tell me how big around it is, and tell me the diameter of the bolt that goes through it?


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Re: Question about the Mounting hardware for 26-27 headlights

Post by Dan Hatch » Sun Dec 07, 2025 5:38 am

Is it the same washer as the one on the muffler?

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Re: Question about the Mounting hardware for 26-27 headlights

Post by DanTreace » Sun Dec 07, 2025 10:31 am

The T-6509X headlamp bracket conical washer should fit the radius of the T-6517X '26-'27 headlamp tie rod and bracket.

Here are the mounting pieces.

The conical washer goes under the bracket to allow the swivel action. Don’t heavily paint as the lamp needs ground thru the bracket to the fender and then to the frame.

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Re: Question about the Mounting hardware for 26-27 headlights

Post by jab35 » Sun Dec 07, 2025 11:12 am

Mounting kit reproduction is available.

https://www.modeltford.com/item/6504X.aspx


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Re: Question about the Mounting hardware for 26-27 headlights

Post by Reno Speedster » Sun Dec 07, 2025 11:50 am

Perfect, thanks!

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