Repairing Batwing Fairing Mounts
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Repairing Batwing Fairing Mounts
I have a spare BW fairing that has a broken off mounting tab. Has anyone repaired one of these? I don't have the broken piece. I was thinking of maybe JB-Welding a deep threaded nut or extension nut??
Run a search in this forum there are co. that make replacement supports that are much better than the stock supports and are pretty cheap cost wise. I think I've seen them on ebay also. Or Amazon.
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I do not recall anyone posting your idea but I'd say you have little to lose by trying it.
If it doesn't work you can most likely find a new inner in the $75 range.
Good luck and please post pics and results if you make it work.
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There have been several bracket repair threads posted here over the past three years or so. Here's one that I posted recently that links three threads, plus offers more thoughts on adding a second horizontal bracket on each side to better-support heavier aftermarket speakers.
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I had the same problem but bought a used inner fairing at a motorcycle swapmeet and had it custom painted.
Last edited by Primo; Apr 9, 2012 at 06:42 PM.
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I'm pretty sure this is what the OP is talking about. If I am wrong I stand corrected. As a matter of interest I have had to replace an insert myself and I also purchased and installed Dan's mounts.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...erts-pics.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...erts-pics.html