I started a thread about a loose nut on the windshield. Got some suggestions on a replacement part and glue.

Well I ended up trying both.
This is what happened to the replacement nut #16585-96 when I got to the second turn. Snap and broke.


So I grabbed some 5 minute epoxy, and fixed it that way. Drawbacks are that the nut is going to be in there forever. On the plus side, that nut is not going to move. I used this stuff, cheap at home depot.


here is the link to the original thread.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...nut-loose.html

 

I can only add a few things based on my experience.
1- The replacement brass threaded insert should be inserted with the slotted end first.
2- Running a tap in the hole of the inner fairing will help a great deal.
3- After the threads are present from the tap. Insert the new fitting with the slotted end first as described using a windshield screw to tighten up.

I may be wrong bit it looks as if you tried to screw this in by the wrong end and using screw driver in the slotted end caused it to break?

 

interesting. I walked up to the counter and bought them. I asked and the guy and he said put a screw driver in the slotted end and screw it in. That was the result and you can see what happened. Next year, if I put a stereo in I might replace them all. I can see how your process would work. thanks.

 

Spider is spot on. That insert is self tapping and should be installed with the slotted end first using the windsheild screw or a 1/4-20 hex head bolt with a socket wrench. For future reference, the insert thread size is 3/8-16 and as I just said, the internal thread is 1/4-20.

 

Well, it's been a long time but I finally revisited this thread. The reason is that I noticed a missing screw and decided to fix this once and for all. I had one loose one, took it out, replaced it with the new part listed above.... Inserted the slotted end in first and it was done in 10 seconds. Bout two years later but, thanks guys.

 

like they say.. "Better late than never"

 

Here's a link on how to install the brass fairing inserts properly. You can get the fairing screws plenty tight by hand, NEVER torque them with a ratchet.

https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...erts-pics.html

 

RIGHT !!! lol

 

Good thread. I was able to get it in without the tap, but I might have just been lucky.
Its nice to not ear the fair rattle.

 

You weren't lucky. You did it correctly. They're designed to go in without a tap. That's what the slots are for in the inserts - to cut the threads as it goes in and to provide a recess for the material displaced while cutting the threads.

Tapping prior to installation, while it will work, probably results in a less robust repair as the insert will not fit as tightly if you tap the hole first.