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Old 07-09-2008, 10:08 PM
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The left fairing screw holding the windshield will not stay tight. Seems like every day I am having to tighten it. Never had this problem with my 06 and it is only this one screw. What could be the problem??? And outside of blue loctite and the JB Weld comments that I am sure are coming, what can I do about it???
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 10:13 PM
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Default RE: Windshield screw will not stay tight
Might want to replace the rubber nut sert.
 
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Default RE: Windshield screw will not stay tight
maybe the threads on the screw are fked up?
 
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Old 07-09-2008, 10:19 PM
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Default RE: Windshield screw will not stay tight
I use teflon washers on the screws, stay tight and do not mark paint.
 
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Old 07-10-2008, 07:38 AM
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Default RE: Windshield screw will not stay tight
I had the same problem and found that Harley makes a replacement threaded insert (part#16585-96) that you can replace the OEM insert with...it only costs a couple bucks and you dont have to fool with loctite or anything. I bought 3.
 
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Old 07-10-2008, 08:18 AM
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The left fairing screw holding the windshield will not stay tight. Seems like every day I am having to tighten it. Never had this problem with my 06 and it is only this one screw. What could be the problem??? And outside of blue loctite and the JB Weld comments that I am sure are coming, what can I do about it???
Is the insert pulling out of the inner fairing?
 
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Old 07-10-2008, 08:21 AM
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Default RE: Windshield screw will not stay tight
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Brass inserts sometimes lose their tightness, I'm not sure what's wrong with a little blue locktite.. but new insert will fix easily.
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Old 07-10-2008, 08:26 AM
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Default RE: Windshield screw will not stay tight
Same problem with the middle one , put a drop of blue loctite on it ,&nbsp\\;problem solved!
 
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Old 07-10-2008, 08:29 AM
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Default RE: Windshield screw will not stay tight
+1 on the loctite and stainless steel washer.&nbsp\\; I had the same problem on my 07 RKC.
 
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Old 07-10-2008, 08:48 AM
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PULL OUT THE BRASS INSERT.&nbsp\\;
&nbsp\\;GET 2 PART EPOXY&nbsp\\; AND&nbsp\\; MIX..
&nbsp\\;PUT ON OUTTER&nbsp\\; BRASS AND&nbsp\\; IN HOLE.
&nbsp\\;INSERT BRASS....WAIT&nbsp\\; TO DRY ..&nbsp\\;
&nbsp\\;NEVER&nbsp\\; LOOSE AGAIN..
&nbsp\\; DID&nbsp\\; MANY OF THESE...
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GOOD LUCK &nbsp\\;
 
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