Well, I'm an official member of the "Batwing Broken Bracket Brigade".
I have noticed some extra vibration in my fairing the last couple of days so, since it was pouring rain this morning, I decided to pull my outer and have a look.
Sure enough, the right side main brace is broken. The other 3 look OK.
Called my dealer (still in warranty) to see what he would just let me replace it and bring him the part. No, as I expected, he gave me an appointment for next Friday.
So, by the time my appointment rolls around, might have more of them broken. Oh Well, HD is buying so I guess it's their call.

 

the problem starts at the front motor mount so be sure to inspect it. also when the bracket is replaced try a small pieace of 90 degree hardware bracket drilled and mounted at the top were it breaks . this will strengthen the weak point

 

Thanks Steve. I checked the front mount and it's OK. I'm going to let them replace the brace and then reinforce them both when they get done.

 

I have an 08 SG and I am with the rest of you....Why doesn't MOCO do something about this poor design problem. Those darn stubborn engineers....can't live with them and can't live without them.

 

You would think someone would make good ones and sell em like hot cakes on forums.

 

The MoCo must have a bunch of these they are trying to get rid of before the fix the problem. Ridiculous !!!

 

Good idea rocknrod, I see myself becoming very rich making "L" brackets.