Trunk connector missing - question


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Trunk connector missing - question

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The front left mounting bolt is missing on my trunk and it rattles a lot, and probably not good for it to be bouncing around.

If I remove the Trunk Under-cover trim, can I get to that mount? I think the threaded part broke off so I need to out a nut underneath it and bolt it down. I was kinda hoping I might get to it without TAKING THE WHOLE DAMN BACKEND APART... :x

Any suggestions appreciated.


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Never mind - figured it out, and yes, you do have to take the bike apart. :roll:

UPDATE: As I read another post about the front trunk mount breaking, I checked mine and that was the problem. I disconnected the battery and did a super-crappy weld job and put the bracket back together. :D And now the bike is quieter than it has ever been!

I HATE RATTLES!
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GD2 wrote: Tue Sep 10, 2024 4:13 pm Never mind - figured it out, and yes, you do have to take the bike apart. :roll:

UPDATE: As I read another post about the front trunk mount breaking, I checked mine and that was the problem. I disconnected the battery and did a super-crappy weld job and put the bracket back together. :D And now the bike is quieter than it has ever been!

I HATE RATTLES!
I hate rattles too!! :) Glad you got it fixed, and all of my welds are super crappy jobs, so you're in good company. :)
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WingAdmin wrote: Wed Sep 11, 2024 2:59 pm I hate rattles too!! :) Glad you got it fixed, and all of my welds are super crappy jobs, so you're in good company. :)
My grinder makes me a better welder... :D
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Grinder and paint makes you the welder you ain't?
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One quick question. I've done some searching but I seem to get conflicting info.

WHAT has to be removed in order to take off the trunk? Seems like:

Cables to the saddlebags.
Under-trunk trim.
Four bolts holding trunk.

Anything else?
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Lighting plugs under the seat/trunk, speaker plugs and passenger control plugs (if installed), antenna connectors 1 or 2 depending on model/options, passenger footrest height cables on SE models. I think that about does it.


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