Batwing Brackets
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Road Warrior
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Batwing Brackets
Looks like the fairing on my Street Glide is shaking a bit more than I'm used to. Probably snapped a bracket or 2.
Are these easily replaceable or do they need welded back on? Haven't tore into yet, just looking to see what I'm in for.
Are these easily replaceable or do they need welded back on? Haven't tore into yet, just looking to see what I'm in for.
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just buy a L shaped bracket at home depot or Lowes. Drill 2 holes in it to and through the old bracket. Put 2 bolts in it, and drill a hole so it can still use the bolt that goes into the fairing. Will never break again.
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One of the other threads says these break alot. So I took mine to a decent welder who Tigg'ed em up and included bracing. With the braces Im hoping theyll last. And the welding was cheaper than new brackets. Considering the weight they carry, theyre kind of thin.
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Road Warrior
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Thanks for the tip. I was thinking of adding rubber spacer between bracket and fairing to absorb some of the vibration...but sounds like that is not needed.
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I think this is the answer, but it also looks easy to fab yourself.
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so...... why are we paying for their mistakes???
This is a design flaw that even a first year engineering student would catch.
And... I've checked with 5 dealers...they ALL have plenty in stock for some reason!
This is a design flaw that even a first year engineering student would catch.
And... I've checked with 5 dealers...they ALL have plenty in stock for some reason!