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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 08:36 PM
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I added a windshield bag today and discovered my center windshield screw was about to fall off, could turn it by hand. I ended up tightening them all after I installed it. My bike has 2700 miles on it and the windshield was installed when it was new. I guess this needs to be added to the list of critical fasteners to check. I have a Low Profile King windshield on mine. If you have not checked yours for a while you may want to inspect it.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:02 PM
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Yep that is definitely a good thing to keep a periodic check on. I used the Blue Loctite while I had my windshield and it seem to help this condition.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 09:46 PM
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I agree with ACCHD a little blue loctite make's a big difference.
 
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Old Sep 18, 2008 | 10:53 PM
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Ditto that. Lots of vibration at the windshield.
 
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You need to also check your mounting bolts on the tripple tree. I used RED there.
 
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Old Sep 19, 2008 | 06:51 PM
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I have a 2007 softail,and that middle nut on my windshield fell off also,I keep forgetting to pick one up!!
 
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