{"product_id":"strong-arm-inner-fairing-brackets-fits-touring-1996-2013","title":"Alloy Art SAB-1 Fairing Brackets — Harley Touring 1996–2013","description":"\u003ch2\u003eBigger Speakers. Heavier Amps. Brackets That Can Take It.\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe Alloy Art SAB-1 Strong Arm Inner Fairing Brackets are a direct OEM replacement for 1996–2013 Harley-Davidson® Touring models — designed specifically to handle the additional weight of aftermarket speakers and amplifiers that factory brackets were never engineered to support. Made from injection-moulded high-impact nylon with a pocketed ribbed design, they are lighter than stock while delivering more rigidity where it counts. Sold as a pair. Made in the USA.\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe factory inner fairing brackets on 1996–2013 Harley Touring bikes were designed around the weight of the OEM speaker units. Upgrade to heavier aftermarket drivers or mount an amplifier inside the fairing, and those brackets flex — creating vibration, rattle, and instability that follows you down every highway kilometre.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe SAB-1 is the fix. A pocketed ribbed nylon construction that is stronger than the factory part, lighter than it, and engineered to hold a properly specced audio system without movement.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy These Brackets Matter\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBuilt for aftermarket weight:\u003c\/strong\u003e Factory brackets were not designed for upgraded speakers or additional amplifier mass — the SAB-1 is. Eliminates the flex that causes rattle and resonance with heavier audio hardware.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocketed ribbed design:\u003c\/strong\u003e The rib and pocket structure distributes load across the bracket rather than concentrating stress at mounting points — the same principle used in structural engineering to deliver rigidity without mass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLighter than OEM:\u003c\/strong\u003e High-impact nylon achieves greater rigidity than the factory part at lower weight — less unsprung mass in the fairing structure.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReduces fairing vibration:\u003c\/strong\u003e Better bracket rigidity reduces the micro-movement that generates vibration noise inside the fairing at speed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDirect OEM replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replaces OEM # 58478-96 \u0026amp; 58479-96 — drops straight in, no modification required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade in the USA:\u003c\/strong\u003e Designed, manufactured, and assembled in Southern California.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSystem Integration\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe SAB-1 is a foundation component for any fairing audio upgrade on 1996–2013 Harley Touring. Speaker and amplifier weight is transferred directly through the inner fairing brackets — installing heavier audio hardware on factory brackets that were not rated for it is a common source of rattle and long-term bracket failure.\n\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSpeaker upgrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Recommended any time aftermarket 6.5-inch fairing speakers are installed — particularly component kits with separate tweeters or heavier magnet assemblies.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier installs:\u003c\/strong\u003e If an amplifier is being mounted inside the fairing, upgrade the brackets at the same time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInstallation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct swap for OEM 58478-96 \u0026amp; 58479-96. No cutting, drilling, or modification required.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTechnical Specifications\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eSAB-1 — Inner Fairing Brackets\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSKU\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSAB-1\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMaterial\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eInjection-moulded high-impact nylon\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDesign\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ePocketed ribbed construction\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeight\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eLighter than OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eReplaces OEM\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e# 58478-96 \u0026amp; 58479-96\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eQuantity\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSold as a pair\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eOrigin\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eMade in the USA\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat This Is Best For\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAftermarket speaker installs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Any 1996–2013 Touring build where stock fairing speakers are being replaced with heavier aftermarket units — particularly component kits.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAmplifier-in-fairing builds:\u003c\/strong\u003e Where an amplifier is being mounted inside the fairing cavity and additional structural support is needed.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRattle diagnosis and repair:\u003c\/strong\u003e If fairing rattle has developed after a speaker upgrade and the source is bracket flex, this is the direct fix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePreventative upgrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Upgrading brackets at the same time as speakers to avoid vibration issues before they develop.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOEM bracket replacement:\u003c\/strong\u003e Replacing cracked or worn factory brackets as part of a full fairing audio rebuild.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFitment\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\u003cth colspan=\"2\"\u003eCompatible 1996–2013 Harley-Davidson® Touring Models\u003c\/th\u003e\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eElectra Glide (all models)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996–2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eUltra Glide (all models)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1996–2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStreet Glide\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e2006–2013\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReplaces OEM # 58478-96 \u0026amp; 58479-96. Confirm OEM part numbers against your specific model before ordering.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe Bottom Line\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\nThe SAB-1 is a direct, no-modification replacement for the inner fairing brackets on 1996–2013 Harley Touring bikes — built to handle the weight of aftermarket speakers and amplifiers that the factory part was never designed to support. If you are upgrading the audio, upgrade the brackets.\n\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Alloy Art","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50714594377975,"sku":"SAB-1","price":167.0,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0901\/6505\/1639\/files\/Alloy-Art-SAB-1-Fairing-Brackets-Harley-Touring-1996-2013.jpg?v=1779071194","url":"https:\/\/www.motorcycleaudio.com.au\/products\/strong-arm-inner-fairing-brackets-fits-touring-1996-2013","provider":"Motorcycle Audio Australia","version":"1.0","type":"link"}