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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 06:39 PM
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I recently sent my radio to Iron Cross for repairs. While taking it out of the bike, I noticed the right rear bolt was not tightened all the way. Apparently, when the dealer installed the radio in 2009, they tightened all but one. Not sure if it is stripped, or just at a weird angle. When I went to reinstall the radio, I was able to tighten three of the four bolts. The same one would not tighten. I was wondering if I will have excessive vibration if all of the bolts aren't secure. I tightened the three others snug. In addition to this issue, I also found that one of the fairing brackets was snapped (which I am fixing). Thoughts....
 
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You will be fine with 3 bolts. The cracking of the fairing support bracket is common problem.
 
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Thanks.
 
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Old Feb 19, 2013 | 08:21 PM
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Yep what FL says. When mine was at IC they replaced one of my inserts. Everything went back together smooth. I did run with 3 for a few months with no ill effects. Hope this helps
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