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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 10:28 AM
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The throttle cables on my 2013 Softail Slim are scratching the crap out of the back of the headlight cover. Is this the norm or did my dealer route something wrong?!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:03 AM
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The headlight shroud on my Heritage is similar, this is how mine are run...
 
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 11:15 AM
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Thanks!
I unbolted the top brake line clamp, slid the cables up then bolted the top clamp down. Done!!!
 
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Old Nov 21, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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i had the same problem on my slim... asked the HD guys and it was replaced under warranty. scratched right thru the powder coating in 3 places.

change it back and get it replaced.
 
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Originally Posted by Ronin99
i had the same problem on my slim... asked the HD guys and it was replaced under warranty. scratched right thru the powder coating in 3 places.

change it back and get it replaced.
Good to know!
My new Lo is the same way.
Thanks!
 
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Thanks for the info, will do!!!!
 
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