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Old Nov 30, 2025 | 06:52 PM
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Do all 2014+ batwing inner fairings have this gap by the media door?
 
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Has anyone found a way to fill this gap or is it not an issue? Thank you!
 
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My 15has the same gap, but ,mine is smaller. I wouldn't worry about it.
 
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