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Old Sep 21, 2009 | 05:55 PM
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I have an 08 SG. I replaced handlebar and put new mirrors on the bar.Now when I ride and the left side mirror vibrate alot.(only the left side) Checked all the screws on the switches control everything is tight. Any one has this problem before? thanks in advance
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I think there are screws on the back of the mirror itself ya might check?
 
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I did check that too its tight.
 
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If you got the mirrors at your HD, take them back and swap them for another set, atleast the left one.
 
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Are they both normal mirrors or one "objects in mirror......"?
 
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I went to the Street Glide mirrors and have had no problems............
 
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Originally Posted by twodollarbill
If you got the mirrors at your HD, take them back and swap them for another set, atleast the left one.
that's what I have in mind but its look like everything tight though.I had the broken inner fairing bracket but I home made fix already.maybe the vibration came from the inner fairing.
 
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My right side vibrates like crazy at idle, but none after take off.
 
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this is happen when 55-65 mph. if I go 75+ is ok.
 
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inner fairing brackets. only takes a few minutes to pull the other fairing and check them. T27 socket and 10 minutes. make sure to cover the fender just in case.....
 
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