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FLSTS loose front fender

Started by Ironheadmike, April 30, 2024, 11:06:41 AM

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Ironheadmike

I never noticed before . When I was washing my bike the front fender  has about 1/4 inch rock from front to back . Is this normal?

Hossamania

If the government gives you everything you want,
it can take everything you have.

road-dawgs1

Probably have to tighten up the bolts. I assume they still put on those lock plate plates where the tab edges get bent over the bolt so they don't come off.
'24 FLTRX Sharkskin blue

smoserx1

QuoteProbably have to tighten up the bolts. I assume they still put on those lock plate plates where the tab edges get bent over the bolt so they don't come off.

I wonder how many people have left them off, deliberately, from laziness or plain old neglect?

Hossamania

Quote from: smoserx1 on May 05, 2024, 04:39:22 PM
QuoteProbably have to tighten up the bolts. I assume they still put on those lock plate plates where the tab edges get bent over the bolt so they don't come off.

I wonder how many people have left them off, deliberately, from laziness or plain old neglect?

I left mine off, but used picture on the bolts.
Correct procedure? Maybe not, but so far so good (almost 20 years and a lot of miles).
If the government gives you everything you want,
it can take everything you have.

xlfan

Today at 10:16:34 AM #5 Last Edit: Today at 02:08:57 PM by FSG
Quote from: Hossamania on May 05, 2024, 07:14:31 PM
Quote from: smoserx1 on May 05, 2024, 04:39:22 PM
QuoteProbably have to tighten up the bolts. I assume they still put on those lock plate plates where the tab edges get bent over the bolt so they don't come off.

I wonder how many people have left them off, deliberately, from laziness or plain old neglect?

I left mine off, but used picture on the bolts.
Correct procedure? Maybe not, but so far so good (almost 20 years and a lot of miles).
Quote from: Hossamania on May 05, 2024, 07:14:31 PM
Quote from: smoserx1 on May 05, 2024, 04:39:22 PM
QuoteProbably have to tighten up the bolts. I assume they still put on those lock plate plates where the tab edges get bent over the bolt so they don't come off.

I wonder how many people have left them off, deliberately, from laziness or plain old neglect?

I left mine off, but used picture on the bolts.
Correct procedure? Maybe not, but so far so good (almost 20 years and a lot of miles).

You a victim of autocorrect? I wonder if picture should have been Loctite?

Hossamania

Today at 10:47:07 AM #6 Last Edit: Today at 02:09:16 PM by FSG
Quote from: xlfan on Today at 10:16:34 AM
Quote from: Hossamania on May 05, 2024, 07:14:31 PM
Quote from: smoserx1 on May 05, 2024, 04:39:22 PM
QuoteProbably have to tighten up the bolts. I assume they still put on those lock plate plates where the tab edges get bent over the bolt so they don't come off.

I wonder how many people have left them off, deliberately, from laziness or plain old neglect?

I left mine off, but used picture on the bolts.
Correct procedure? Maybe not, but so far so good (almost 20 years and a lot of miles).
Quote from: Hossamania on May 05, 2024, 07:14:31 PM
Quote from: smoserx1 on May 05, 2024, 04:39:22 PM
QuoteProbably have to tighten up the bolts. I assume they still put on those lock plate plates where the tab edges get bent over the bolt so they don't come off.

I wonder how many people have left them off, deliberately, from laziness or plain old neglect?

I left mine off, but used picture on the bolts.
Correct procedure? Maybe not, but so far so good (almost 20 years and a lot of miles).

You a victim of autocorrect? I wonder if picture should have been Loctite?

Yes, Loctite. Didn't doublecheck after posting.
Stupid autocorrect
If the government gives you everything you want,
it can take everything you have.

Ohio HD

I use the factory locks for the fenders and blue Loctite 243. Until you've had a front fender stop the front wheel and start skidding at 65 mph, you haven't lived.