rattle in fairing
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Road Master
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From: Winston Salen, NC
rattle in fairing
2007 Street Glide....Ijust started hearing a rattle in my fairing yesterday. I believe it is up around my right side mirror. Just wondering if anyone else has had a problem with this. I am fixing to take it in for the 5,000 mile service and let them fix it then. I considered tackling it myself and putting in some Hog Tunes while I am in there but decided to let them look at it since I need the servic anyway. Any rattled fairings from any other riders?
Road Warrior
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RE: rattle in fairing
We've seen a few - sometimes it's plastic rubbing on plastic and there's little that can be done - cars have the same problems in their dashes. Also, we've seen a couple inner fairing bracket supports that have broken from what looked to be metal fatigue - the brackets were located near the radio installation area. Hope you find it - it can drive you nuts after a while.
Road Master
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From: NWFL
RE: rattle in fairing
I've had my fairing off a few times, i suggest that you pull the headlight and use a flashlight to look inside for any wear marks. you may not see the cause, but if you do, it'll save you a lot of time related to pulling the fairing. I don't know if they usually pull the fairing on the 5K check; ask if they do and if you can see the bike while its off.
Road Master
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From: somewhere
RE: rattle in fairing
if it were mine..since it is still under warranty...i would let the shop take care of it. My first guess is a broken fairing bracket as Ted said. However, if you are a decent wrench, pull the fairing outer and poke around. It only takes five minutes to get the fairing off and then back on.
Tourer
Joined: Mar 2006
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From: New Smyrna Beach, FL
RE: rattle in fairing
I have had 3 of the 4 fairing brackets fail. Same symptoms as you describe. Warranty!
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Road Master
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RE: rattle in fairing
I hope that rattling isn't my cat up in there..... dang cat .... lost again.
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Road Captain
Joined: Apr 2006
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From: Mont. Co. Maryland
RE: rattle in fairing
also check the 2 screws that attach your console to the tank. Open the gas lid and there are 2 screws there. I spent weeks trying to find a rattle in my fairing until I looked there......