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Aug 2, 2011 | 05:15 AM

skully1200

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From: Bellefonte PA

My trim rings whistle

I put trim rings on my headlight and passing lamps of my road king. The wind whistles through them. Not sure which one(s) specifically. Kind of annoying. The passing lamp rings have foam weather strip type stuff in them but not the headlight. Any ideas?

Aug 2, 2011 | 07:13 AM

Red9

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I know this isn't what you are looking for but I have to ask...
Have you had any problems with deer?

Aug 2, 2011 | 11:27 AM

skully1200

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No, not yet, knock on wood

Aug 2, 2011 | 11:36 AM

MrHog

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I had the same issue. The headlamp nacelle trim ring was the culprit. Took it off and never put it back on. Left the passing rings on and no whistle.

Aug 2, 2011 | 11:48 AM

mkguitar

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From: Phoenix '53, '88, '09 Big Twins

I'd maybe try some rtv silicone, something that'll seal, but not prevent removal

figure the whistle is from air moving under it, esp. at the screw

Mike

Last edited by mkguitar; Aug 2, 2011 at 12:04 PM.

Aug 2, 2011 | 12:01 PM

HessKC

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the air flowing through is causing the whistle, you might try some of the thin foam that is used to seal exterior doors, you can find it at lowes, home depot or sometimes even wall-mart

Aug 2, 2011 | 01:13 PM

bbflhrs

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From: Mandeville, Louisiana

I had the same problem. The wind rushing through the split at the attachment point. I got some 3/8 "backer rod" grey foam at Lowes and that fixed it. I like the way the trim piece looks but it is a chicken $h!t design if you ask me.