No, they're rivets...I have an 05 King Classic and mine has screws...Did you buy the bike brand new or maybe it is specific to the customs but I never heard of this before. Could maybe the previous owner have installed the rivets?

 

My 2007 has Phillips screws. Seems strange that they would put rivets in such a place.

 

Just installed the lock cover on my '06 RK standard. It has screws, but then again, you have to be able to remove the cover to get to the handlebar clamps. Are the clamps covered on the Custom? If not, I could see why they might not have screws.

 

I recently purchased the bike pre-owned.
I do not believe the previous owner changes these, since the bike has nothing non-stock.
Also in the first thread RoadKingHellas is talking about having rivets instead of Philips screws.

I must say this is a non-US bike... could be the reason why we have rivets.

Anybody some ideas... I wonder if I can drill them out... and fix the lock cover with a bolt....

Someone did this ?

 

Just looked into the Service manual.
It seems that for the RK Custom HDI models, they use break-away screws. So these are not rivets.
I tried to drill one... but I stopped, because I'm not clear if I CAN remove them. I'm afraid they are needed for something.

Anbody some idea?




Update: I drilled them out, and could screw the cover in without issues. Looks very nice !!

 

My 2006 Touring shop manual says on FLHRS, after prying off the fork lock plate (plastic trim ring), "remove two phillips head screws".

 

could you tell me the part number of your chrome fork lock cover/wind shield? i happen to see this on a rkc in Indianapolis a few weeks ago and loved it. massive google searches have come up empty, but i noticed your post is from 06 and thinkin maybe they are old news now. i like the look and i am also really curious how it affects the flow of air in to your chest and face? i'd like to lose the windshield for quick rides but not a fan of the air noise + can't talk to my wife without the shield (i know i know :-}) tia.

 

I assume you are talking about the little crome windshield. When Harley produced the Road King Custom (from 2004 - 2007) it came with this little extra windshield! The bike is also lower and has special bags.
I m not sure you can add these windshields to a traditional Road King.

And I must say when you drive with the little windshield it does help. But it is as far not as comfortable as a big screen. So for long distance I always add the big one.

 

 

My 2011 RKC:



2 Phillips Screws

Installed with Chrome Allen Screws included in kit.

Ready to ride in style.