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The reality is though that for that package QC was bad. Goodness only knows why the seller can't rectify the problem without having to take the whole thing back.
If it is alright for the buyer OP to have to get a replacement screw then why not the seller and fulfil his contract?
The reality is though that for that package QC was bad. Goodness only knows why the seller can't rectify the problem without having to take the whole thing back.
Because the seller isn't in the loose hardware business.
If it is alright for the buyer OP to have to get a replacement screw then why not the seller and fulfil his contract?
By my reading, the seller offered to make good, just not in the manner OP wanted. I don't blame him for not wanting to send the whole thing back, either.
It is what it is. You buy online, you're taking your chances. 99% of the time, when everything goes smooth, you enjoy savings and convenience. When things go sideways, you miss being able straighten it out with the parts man face to face.
FWIW, if it was my business to pack assemblies like that, I'd spec an extra unit of each fastener. Neglible cost, and gives you a margin for error.
I think I am familiar with the screw bolt you are looking for. I am sure it's available somewhere. I have bought air cleaners over the years, and some kits have come with those type of screws. S & S and K & N to name a few. Look at used air cleaner assemblies that have hardware included. Don't for get the myriad of used parts on eBay from the sellers who strip bikes for a living. (Dead Parts, Pinwall cycles, Fallen Cycle etc....) My Old Evo might not be running today with out them. They also have twin cam parts etc...
I would look hard to find the exact OEM part number of that screw bolt. The enter it on an eBay search. I have found odd pieces that way numerous times. Dash nuts, springer nuts, belt guard t-nuts etc... Some seller will have NOS, but the part number will be necessary. Use the Parts finder on some HD dealer websites. You can look up the part number and also make a request. Even just for a screw. Once you have the part number, you might be surprised to find it at a dealer as Screaming Eagle works from the same parts inventory as OEM HD. It's likely an off the shelf part number for another motorcycle if you are lucky.
Part # 864 is the screw for my air cleaner and I am willing to bet it is similar to yours. FYI...Any similar thread Hex Allen head screw may work until you find the right one. The head doesn't have to be a button head to match. As long as it fits in the air cleaner body, it should work.
Good luck and let us know....
OEM part# 864
Last edited by SirHarley; Jan 24, 2020 at 10:29 AM.
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Great advice.....! lol! If you lose this screw it's going to go inside your engine. That's why it's a captured screw with no threads on the upper half. Whenever I get a cheap specific part for my Harley that is lost I do always try and buy an extra. But always use Loctite. Blue (Med strength) for anything regularly removed. Harbor freight has generic Loctite now. A lot cheaper than name brand at 3.99 for a 1 ounce bottle. I used to pay about 7 bucks for a .05 oz tube at my auto parts store.
Last edited by SirHarley; Jan 24, 2020 at 10:13 AM.
Well ya could (dare i say) buy a "longer" bolt with the correct size shank, cut it to size, get the old dye set out and cut the correct size/pitch threads on the "bottom half" as you say. In the old days we called this fabrication, or making one.
my Harley screaming eagle air cleaner arrived missing one screw that's bolts air cleaner to the throttle body. its a special screw with threads only on the bottom half. Harley refuses to send me one. wants the whole air cleaner returned. this is such bs. why would I ever buy anything from the online store again. any ideas where I can buy one? thx
This might be an obvious answer, but did you look at the air cleaner parts that you took off when you did the install on your SE air cleaner? It might be the same or very similar.
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