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...
Any suggestions appreciated.
Trunk connector missing - question
Re: Trunk connector missing - question
Never mind - figured it out, and yes, you do have to take the bike apart.
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. And now the bike is quieter than it has ever been!
I HATE RATTLES!
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. And now the bike is quieter than it has ever been!
I HATE RATTLES!
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Re: Trunk connector missing - question
I hate rattles too!! Glad you got it fixed, and all of my welds are super crappy jobs, so you're in good company.GD2 wrote: ↑Tue Sep 10, 2024 4:13 pm Never mind - figured it out, and yes, you do have to take the bike apart.
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. And now the bike is quieter than it has ever been!
I HATE RATTLES!
Re: Trunk connector missing - question
My grinder makes me a better welder...
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Re: Trunk connector missing - question
Grinder and paint makes you the welder you ain't?
Re: Trunk connector missing - question
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?
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?
That's not just a motorcycle. It's a Gold Wing.
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Re: Trunk connector missing - question
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.