I noticed my fairing was bouncing more than normal.
On the weekend I removed it to find all four mounts broken.
Has anyone come across this before and do you have any suggestions as to the best
way to repair or replace these.
Thanks

Murray
07 flhtc

email me if you like at ody@nb.sympatico.ca

 

Happens quite I bit...As for repairing them, can't help there. Good luck!

 

Have replaced mine a few times, then I had my neighbor weld them, no breaks since then. I think they might have come out with a heavier duty version but not sure. Good luck.

 

I think you're right, someone in the shop said there is a heavier version around. not sure if it's aftermarket or HD. Might want to look around the net/talk to the parts guys and see what you find. As much people have it happen, there has to be something around...Welding might be the cheapest route if you know someone who has the capability!

 

I bought the updated version from HD last summer and to date I have not had a broken fairing bracket.

Good luck!

Mike

 

http://www.nwmachine.com/rfw/index.htm

 

Yup! Had an issue with mine. Used Dan's replacements and voila problem solved. Great price, fast shipping and easy install.

 

Bagger parts makes a nice/cheap repair kit that also makes them stronger.www.baggerparts.com

 

About 3½ years ago I did this write-up after fixing one vertical bracket and modifying the other. To date I've no other breaks on the verticals, even after an accident that broke the outer fairing, although I've replaced 2-3 of the small horizontal brackets in 5½ years and 54k miles. Since changing to the new-generation horizontal brackets I've had no further breaks, but they've only been in for about a year, so only time will tell if they are more durable.

Here is another thread on adding an extra horizontal bracket to better support heavier speakers. You'll see some other links there which point to some other threads on this topic.

 

i used aluminum angle cut to fit, couple bucks from the local hardware store...it will not break again....