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Old 08-17-2018, 07:58 AM
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new to me 04 roadglide. 40k
severe fairing vibration at 2-2200 rpm vibrates windshield bad, knocks off CD player until 3000 rpm.
handlebars seem ok ,footboards good (does this both riding and on jiffy stand)
I have replaced front engine mount, have the fairing off ,checked the frame to fairing mounts..
checked exhaust system (replaced muffler hanger rubbers)

help me to check anything else
 
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Have you checked the well nuts for the windscreen to the outer fairing?
How tall is your windscreen??
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Check the screw mounts on the outside fairing. They may be cracked.
 
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Originally Posted by CndUltra95
Have you checked the well nuts for the windscreen to the outer fairing?
How tall is your windscreen??
Rob
well nuts good, 9 inch windshield,
I'm thinking maybe a tune would help. It is pretty smooth when starting cold (EFI)
then when the "cold" circuit kicks out it idles pretty rough ( also gets 50 mpg at 70-75mph)
maybe a little lean on the fuel ?
 
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Did you check the frame rails that go up on either side of the radio inside the fairing? T Hey break once in a while.
 
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Does it have OEM or aftermarket speakers? Are all the supports installed to the speakers? Some times with bigger speakers they don't fit correctly and get left off.
 
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Originally Posted by DanHappy
Did you check the frame rails that go up on either side of the radio inside the fairing? T Hey break once in a while.
Agree. The inner fairing bracket tend to break. I replaced my with Alloy Art Strong Arm Inner Fairing Support Brackets.
 
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Originally Posted by DanHappy
Did you check the frame rails that go up on either side of the radio inside the fairing? T Hey break once in a while.
yes checked from frame to the radio, pulled outer fairing, going to my indie today
 
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My 07 did this and the inner fairing brackets were cracked at the top where they bend, I repaired with a couple elbow brackets from home depot, drilled a hole into the bracket and screwed the elbow bracket in place, Vibration gone.
 
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