Bouncing Front Fairing, Help!
Tourer
Joined: Jul 2021
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From: TX
So I finally managed to fix my own problem. Turns out, according to Dan89FLSTC, there are three bolts that go through the fairing brackets (on each side). I am a newbie to working on my what is my first HD so I didn't know this.
When I removed the outer fairing I did finally find these bolts. The bolts that sit lowest in the bracket were not even finger tight!!! So, of course I tightened them up and guess what? No more bouncing fairing lol!
Thanks to those who commented, it really helped this FNG...Every time I do something on my bike I learn something new, and usually the hard way. Ride safe y'all!
When I removed the outer fairing I did finally find these bolts. The bolts that sit lowest in the bracket were not even finger tight!!! So, of course I tightened them up and guess what? No more bouncing fairing lol!
Thanks to those who commented, it really helped this FNG...Every time I do something on my bike I learn something new, and usually the hard way. Ride safe y'all!
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Joined: Apr 2008
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From: Spartan Country, Michigan
I highly recommend you get a service manual and a parts manual. The parts manual shows various systems and how they go together by exploded views. This is a huge help when doing some repairs. I believe these are two of the best tools you can have!!
Congrats on locating and fixing your issues!
Congrats on locating and fixing your issues!
So I finally managed to fix my own problem. Turns out, according to Dan89FLSTC, there are three bolts that go through the fairing brackets (on each side). I am a newbie to working on my what is my first HD so I didn't know this.
When I removed the outer fairing I did finally find these bolts. The bolts that sit lowest in the bracket were not even finger tight!!! So, of course I tightened them up and guess what? No more bouncing fairing lol!
Thanks to those who commented, it really helped this FNG...Every time I do something on my bike I learn something new, and usually the hard way. Ride safe y'all!
When I removed the outer fairing I did finally find these bolts. The bolts that sit lowest in the bracket were not even finger tight!!! So, of course I tightened them up and guess what? No more bouncing fairing lol!
Thanks to those who commented, it really helped this FNG...Every time I do something on my bike I learn something new, and usually the hard way. Ride safe y'all!
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Joined: May 2008
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From: South Carolina
3 bolts? I remember 2 bolts on each side under the blinker that are part of the blinker assembly on the outer side of the forks. I am going to have to look in a book now to see what you are referring to. And I have had my fairing completely off a few times!! It's not loose though..
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