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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 09:07 AM
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I have a banging noise coming from the inside of my fairing on my 2013 road glide ultra that just started. I have 40k on it sometimes I hear it on startup when idle is not yet smoothed out and when I hit bumps any idea where to look first. Thanks
 
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 09:59 AM
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seen your wife lately?
 
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 10:05 AM
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I would probably take the outer off and inspect
 
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by tpcowfish
I would probably take the outer off and inspect
What I was thinking as well. Check for something loose. Should be easy to find.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 12:28 PM
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Before you pull the outer off, remove the headlight bezel, then remove the headlights (4 phillips screws each) you might be able to see inside enough to spot something obvious.

Worst that will happen is, if you do end up removing the outer, it's a whole lot easier to put back on with the headlights out, because you can see the hooks.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 12:31 PM
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Probably broken fairing bracket. A known issue.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 12:51 PM
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Originally Posted by howitzer88
Probably broken fairing bracket. A known issue.

The OP has a Road Glide.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 12:52 PM
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Originally Posted by shooter5074
The OP has a Road Glide.
Duh! My bad! My apologies!
 
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Originally Posted by howitzer88
Duh! My bad! My apologies!
No need to apologize when your intention is to help.
 
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Old Jun 15, 2016 | 04:54 PM
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opened up fairing found wires and connecters were no longer held in place wire ties had broken thanks for suggestion
 
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