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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:36 AM
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i can not get my fairing on the hooks on a 08 rg. can someone tell me how to get the slots in fairing over the hooks. i just can't seem to do it. is there a trick or something
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 01:54 AM
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When you have the fairing off, pop the headlight plate off. On the back of the headlight plate, you'll see 3 green clips. Squeeze them and let it come off the fairing.

This way you'll be able to see the hooks as you put the fairing back on. Once it's back on, just connect the lights and push the headlight plate back in. You should hear 3 clicks as the green clips engage the fairing.

That's all there is to it. This is the easiest way to put the outer fairing back on...trust me.

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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 06:40 AM
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When you have the fairing off, pop the headlight plate off. On the back of the headlight plate, you'll see 3 green clips. Squeeze them and let it come off the fairing.

This way you'll be able to see the hooks as you put the fairing back on. Once it's back on, just connect the lights and push the headlight plate back in. You should hear 3 clicks as the green clips engage the fairing.

That's all there is to it. This is the easiest way to put the outer fairing back on...trust me.
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+1..You have a PM

 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 08:00 AM
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+2 on the headlight trick!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 09:50 AM
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thanx fellows. now all i have to do is wait for the wife to leave the house so i can get the fairing back on. last night she said take the headlight out. thanx again roadglides and hd forum members are the bomb.
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 12:13 PM
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Give her the credit for being right and see where that gets you!
 
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Old Apr 25, 2008 | 10:46 PM
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Give her the credit for being right and see where that gets you!
Don't do it man! You'll be opening Pandora's Box!!! Next thing you know, she'll think she's right about EVERYTHING!
 
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Old Apr 26, 2008 | 06:32 AM
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Give her the credit for being right and see where that gets you!
you obviously don't know my wife. i would rather shoot myself. btw the fairing is back on. took about 15 min. while she was at the grocery store.
 
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