I just want to ask if anyone out there got the MOCO to pay for the replacement of that bracket(s) that usually fails at some point on models w/batwings?

I am assuming mine are still fine....I dont have any excess vibration to speak of, but I haven't taken off the outer fairing to check either. If one of the brackets have failed I am going to push hard to get the MOCO to pony up.....if not...oh well. I would also like to know if there is a way to beef up the bracket so it dont fail so easy in the future.

 

I just looked at mine on Tuesday, and I am glad to report they were fine, and my bike is far from a slouch it is ridden hard. I think your assumption is correct.

 

mine were broke, the RT brkt by the speaker, and the 2 blk verticle brkts were broke at the top, I want them fixed under warrenty, but they were 2 weeks behind, so I fixed them myself. The bought the right one, and the other 2, I put in 90 degree elbows at the top of the brkts, nice and steady now

 

Which brackets are you talking about? Hell, I've had so many things break lately, I want to take off the fairing and look. However, not sure which ones you mean. Pics would HELP!

 

mine just broke and MOCO fixed them under warranty

 

A buddy of mine had both of his break right at the fairing on his 06'. We used some aluminum strap, bent them at a 90, drilled one hole for the mounting screw and 2 holes into the feiring bracket and fixed them. Better than new. The brackets are $46 each and look like they might be a pain to replace. T.

 

I just got my bike back from the Dealer (2007 FLHT) had both upright brackets and one to right speaker broken was covered under the factory warranty. I also asked and he states that they are covered under the extended warranty if you have one. That would be $50.00 co pay for the repair the new brackets are around $82.00 for the four and they charge 2.5 hours labor ( my dealer is $85.00 per hour) so I would say that would be a good deal if you have the warranty. I have now gone to Home Depot and picked up some small "L" brackets and will place these on the inner side of the factory bracket (Drilled to match) ten add a couple of pop rivets to keep them attached to the factory units.

 

The best way to fix the brackets are to pull them off and braze them with brass brazing rod. They will be better than new and way stronger!