Lower Fairings
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Tourer
Joined: Feb 2009
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From: Loudon TN. (30 miles from The Dragon)
Lower Fairings
What is the easiest way to remove the lower fairings on my Ultra Classic? I have never removed them so i just want to make sure i dont damage or scratch the paint.
Thanks.
Thanks.
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From: Bellevue, NE
The easiest way is the only way. You don't mention what year your bike is but, if it's of recent vintage, there is one bolt down at the bottom and 2 or 3 (can't remember for sure) inside the glove box. Easy to remove.
Road Warrior
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From: St. Augustine Florida
- Remove glove box door flaps
- Reach into glove box and remove the 2 flange nuts from the clip studs and remove the fairing cap If needed, push the ends of the studs through the holes on the glove box tray and fairing lower to release the fairing cap..Top Section do not twist this part!
- Hold the locknut at the bottom of the fairing lower and tuurn inside T40 Torx screw to free the assembly from the engine guard clamp
- Same for other side
Club Member
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From: Bedford UK
You can get a manual at your local dealer, some dealers offer reduced prices on the internet, or you may get lucky and find a secondhand one on Ebay.
Some Harley dealers advertise on Ebay, which is an easy way of finding them, even if you don't 'do' Ebay! But if you put 'harley manual' into Ebay's search engine you will get around 700 of 'em. May be one there with your name on it....
Intermediate
Joined: Mar 2009
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From: Warrenton, VA
Take the bolts out.....
Hey once you do get them off Harley makes a quick install hardware kit that makes them easier to take off and put on. I think Eglidegoodies may also have a quick install kit.
Hey once you do get them off Harley makes a quick install hardware kit that makes them easier to take off and put on. I think Eglidegoodies may also have a quick install kit.
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From: Vermont
In all honesty I don't think it's worth the money to buy the quick detach hardware kit, but that's just my opinion. It doesn't take but a couple of minutes to take them off.
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Road Master
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From: Manasquan NJ
I had a different idea. I am going to buy a different bar, like a HD moustache or a Lindby. Then in warm weather I will simple unbolt the bar with the fairing lowers still attached and hang it on the wall. It is really simple compared to screwing with the lowers.
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From: Nevada
Let us know how that works out the first time you drop your bike in a parking lot.