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Old Mar 12, 2009 | 08:56 PM
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before the first thing fell off of my 2009. Riding down the road today and the front left turn signal lense just falls off. My first thought was "damn, I know those screws didn't back all of the way out without me noticing it" Then upon inspection...there ain't no screws. It just pops in and I guess it just popped back out. Off to the dealer tomorrow.
 
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 09:34 PM
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Make sure and let us know what falls off next.
 
Old Mar 12, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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before the first thing fell off of my 2009. Riding down the road today and the front left turn signal lense just falls off. My first thought was "damn, I know those screws didn't back all of the way out without me noticing it" Then upon inspection...there ain't no screws. It just pops in and I guess it just popped back out. Off to the dealer tomorrow.
I friggin love it..... I had an 02 S model Sporty that would shake crap right off. That sucker would break light bulb elements. I have noticed with my 04 that the lenses aren't uniform in their pinch fit either. One set will be tight and the other may be loose so if I buy new ones I check them for fit right at the dealer.
 
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Make sure and let us know what falls off next.
Let me second this. I won't sleep until I know.
 
Old Mar 13, 2009 | 09:42 AM
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Unbelievable! Sell the POS!
 
Old Mar 13, 2009 | 09:51 AM
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I do not like the new, 'snap together' models, I prefer the older ones, where you have to glue the pieces together.

And just think, THESE are the 'new and improved' versions. NOW you know why I use my van for a chase vehicle, "TOOLZ R US".

Look at ALL the chit that fell off mine!!!!



 
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Gump - Those plexiglass wheels are awesome. And I have got to have one those hats!!!
 

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Damn 09s.Knew they would be trouble
 
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That's a $400 part. I'd have turned around and looked for it.
 
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At least the pieces are getting smaller.......I remember picking up stuff way bigger than that. Transmissions, pistons, most of the front cylinder, etc.
 



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