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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 07:44 AM
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I have an 07 FXSTC and the headlight seems to shake. I replacedd it with another (HD OEM) and it still shakes. I know how the mounting system works, that it is on rubber mounts, but is this shaking normal? Thanks
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 08:19 AM
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Ya my 07 fxstc does the same thing,plus makes rattling noise when hitting bumps in the road..I don't pay attention to it anymore..When I first picked up the bike it drove me nuts,,,"what the hell is that noise on a brand new bike",got home and started tapping on things with my hand until i hit the headlamp..BINGO..annoying..but oh well as long as nothing is or will fall off...lol...
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 08:50 AM
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Actually, I like it.

it helps make sure the cagers in front of you and coming at you have no trouble seeing that there is "something" near them.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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Actually, I like it.

it helps make sure the cagers in front of you and coming at you have no trouble seeing that there is "something" near them.
Yup, Me too. I love it.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 11:17 AM
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Its just like giving them a little high beam flash. Polite, yet, says I'm here you mother F'er, don't even think about doing anything stupid.
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 05:55 PM
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yes mine skakes also
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 08:30 PM
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thanks
 
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Old Aug 14, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Yup, it's the soft rubber mounts. I did have to cut part of the metal bracket off inside to stop the clunking . Thought about making it rigid but feel it acts like a safety feature as the flickering catches you eye. I will admit it is a real pain in the *** driving at night though.
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It is annoying as hell to have one following you at night. What a poor design that was.
 
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i get people pulling over for me all the time cause of it. it does get their attention
 
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