Rattling I/S Fairing

[Red Diamond]

What are you Fellows with Interstates doing to tighten the fairing and eleminate rattling noises. On Sunday, on a rough road I noticed a considerable amount of noise. Before I tear it down, are you adding rubber bushings or some sort of hand made rubber washers? During inspection, I noticed the screws with shoulders are creating a movement area and not allowing the screws to completely tighten. Any advice would be appreciated.

[Chrisj CMA]

Could it be the  springs in the forks, especially if you upgraded to progressive?  They give a great ride but they tend to rattle on rough surfaces.  I thought I was getting static in my stero system until I turned the tunes off and the noise was still there....traced it to the forks, but the sound travels and is very hard to tell from whence it comes

[Hellcat]

I daresay this webpage has all the info you want and more.

http://www.stolaf.edu/people/marshall/fairing.htm

[Red Diamond]

Could it be the  springs in the forks, especially if you upgraded to progressive?  They give a great ride but they tend to rattle on rough surfaces.  I thought I was getting static in my stero system until I turned the tunes off and the noise was still there....traced it to the forks, but the sound travels and is very hard to tell from whence it comes

Thanks, the forks are stock w/22k miles, doesn't sound like much, but it's been a few long trips. I read everything on the suggested site and will sure use that as a guide. Thanks again

[Ricky-D]

The fairing pivots on the two turn signal lights in the front and tighten down with rubber grommet  bolts at the top under the trim piece.

The most important point in inspecting when trying to remove the fairing is to avoid breaking the tabs or screwing out the inserts. You actually do not need to remove the fairing to inspect for problems.

You can look for loose turn signals by turning the steering and using a flashlight.

Taking the fairing loose at the top, and it will pivot out and down, allows you to inspect all the rest of the fairing mounting and attaching hardware.

The fairing is supposed to be somewhat rubber mounted to keep damaging vibration from destroying it!

Consider what you are expecting it to be before trying to make it meet your expectations.

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[BradValk48237]

I just had the entire fairing off and it is all back together stock and tight, it does bounce a bit and rattle on the big bumps.....I think thats just the way it is, there is some flex in it..... If it was too rigid, I think it would crack.

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[1FAST6]

+1 on the link from Theopowers!  I did all of that the 1st winter I owned the bike.  No worries after that!  Also, secure/replace the loose pem nuts with some JB Weld and coat the screws with antiseize.  You'll never know how much trouble it eliminates down the road.

[HayHauler]

+1 on the link from Theopowers!  I did all of that the 1st winter I owned the bike.  No worries after that!  Also, secure/replace the loose pem nuts with some JB Weld and coat the screws with antiseize.  You'll never know how much trouble it eliminates down the road.

+2  JBWeld and antiseize on the screws.  I even used rubber o-rings on the screws to sort of rubber mount the speaker covers and instrument panel.  I bought some new "pem nuts"/brass sockets and JB Welded them in.

Good luck, it will be much quieter when you are finished.

Hay 
Jimmyt

[John U.]

+1 on the link from Theopowers!  I did all of that the 1st winter I owned the bike.  No worries after that!  Also, secure/replace the loose pem nuts with some JB Weld and coat the screws with antiseize.  You'll never know how much trouble it eliminates down the road.

+2  JBWeld and antiseize on the screws.  I even used rubber o-rings on the screws to sort of rubber mount the speaker covers and instrument panel.  I bought some new "pem nuts"/brass sockets and JB Welded them in.

Good luck, it will be much quieter when you are finished.

Hay 
Jimmyt

Hayhauler, did you place the O-rings on the screws before inserting them in the panel or between the panel and fairing? Might be a dumb question, but inquiring minds are wondering. At least this one is.