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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 10:16 PM
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Does anyone have any tricks to soften the headlight vibration on an Ultra Classic? Didn't notice how bad it was until I installed the HD LED light. Watching the vibration on reflective highway signs at night drives me crazy and I am sure it irritates others.

BTW,no broken fairings mounts or loose screws,stock headlight did the same thing.
 
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Old Jun 27, 2012 | 11:19 PM
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Mine isn't bad at all, until it's time for a tire replacement, seems mine will slightly cup the front tire near the end of the tires life, check your front tire for cupping.
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 02:24 AM
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Try closing your eyes........sorry, couldn't resist.

Mine vibrates and I checked that everything was tight. I can still wiggle the light slightly without the trim ring on. I considered wedging a piece of bicycle tube in between the light housing and mount but haven't gotten around to trying it. Maybe that will do the trick?
 
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Old Jun 28, 2012 | 06:19 AM
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I guess that's one advantage of my huge headlight nacelle, no way that sucker vibrates!
 
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