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May 24, 2011 | 09:03 PM

MOONPIE

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noise up front

notice that when i ride over a bump or uneven pavement i keep hearing a noise up front in fairing i have have shook, shake, and even kick the front tire to try to make the noise and i get nothing, could it be i need to replace oil in front tubes, have gotton weak?

May 24, 2011 | 09:18 PM

dawg

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Check your fairing brackets. There are two vertical brackets and two horizontal supports. Very prone to breaking. Also, if you have 25k or more miles on the bike I'd change the shock oil. The manual says 50k, but take a look at it when it comes out and you'll see. Check the brake pads and calipers themselves.

May 24, 2011 | 09:19 PM

harleyiron80

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Quote:

Originally Posted by dawg

Check your fairing brackets. There are two vertical brackets and two horizontal supports. Very prone to breaking.

like he said

May 24, 2011 | 09:26 PM

CT-Bagger

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If you have lowers it could be the adjustable deflectors. The early ones were fiberglass and were solid but the new ones are plastic and DO rattle and vibrate.