Repair fairing nut
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Road Captain
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Repair fairing nut
2015 Ultra Limited
Seems the nut on the inner fairing above the brake side has some cross threads. I don't know if it came that way from the dealer or happened when I put windshield bags on a few weeks back.
I discovered it as an issue when I was installing a new windshield this weekend and planning some modifications.
Anyone know how to replace this fitting so the outer fairing will fit snug?
Seems the nut on the inner fairing above the brake side has some cross threads. I don't know if it came that way from the dealer or happened when I put windshield bags on a few weeks back.
I discovered it as an issue when I was installing a new windshield this weekend and planning some modifications.
Anyone know how to replace this fitting so the outer fairing will fit snug?
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Here is a thread that might be of help for you.
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...iring-nut.html
https://www.hdforums.com/forum/touri...iring-nut.html
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Road Captain
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From: Tampa, FL
Thanks for the information. I should have searched the entire forum before opening a new subject.
I'm going to purchase some of the screw in inserts today. Might only need one for this repair but good to have on hand for the future.
Before I try to get the old insert out I'm going to try and re-tap the threads. If that fails then I can do the screw in insert.
Now the trick is doing this without letting my wife know I may have broken something on the new bike!
I'm going to purchase some of the screw in inserts today. Might only need one for this repair but good to have on hand for the future.
Before I try to get the old insert out I'm going to try and re-tap the threads. If that fails then I can do the screw in insert.
Now the trick is doing this without letting my wife know I may have broken something on the new bike!
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Road Captain
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From: Tampa, FL
I stopped by the local hardware store today and bought the replacement inserts. Then I asked my neighbor to bring over a tap to try and rethread the existing insert.
The tap worked perfectly and fixed the threads.
Now I have the knowledge gained here and some spare inserts for the future. Where I'm confident I will need them.
The tap worked perfectly and fixed the threads.
Now I have the knowledge gained here and some spare inserts for the future. Where I'm confident I will need them.
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