Windshield attachment FLHT
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Windshield attachment FLHT
The brass(?) ferrule that the windshield screws go into have backed out so now the shield will not stay tight. Is there a repair kit from HD to fix this or what type of adhesive would be suitable to use that would not damage the inner fairing?
Thanks in advance
Thanks in advance
Road Warrior
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RE: Windshield attachment FLHT
Part # 16585-96 is what you need. One end is slotted, start that end in the fairing first. Don't try to do it the other way around and screw it in with a screw driver the insert will break! This is a great repair which is the way they should come from the factory.
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RE: Windshield attachment FLHT
Rideon is right but to clarify use the fairing screw to screw in the ferrule NOT a screw driver.
it will break the slot every time. also wouldn't hurt to tap the hole first.
good luck!
[&:]
saint
it will break the slot every time. also wouldn't hurt to tap the hole first.
good luck!
[&:]
saint
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RE: Windshield attachment FLHT
Yes I forgot to mention that, some say to use a 3/8 flat bottom tap first, I didn't and it worked fine and the insert is very tight, not to say it wouldn't be a good idea though.
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RE: Windshield attachment FLHT
I had a problem with one of the brass ferrule on my ultra and I replaced it when switching windshields for summer riding then same one striped again. So I took the outer faring off as to expose the entire area were the ferrule plugs in. I pulled the loose one out gently as not to screw up the threads. I then dipped the ferrule in water and then using a small modeling paint brush but a dab of Gorilla Glue on the faring, I then put a screw in the ferrule as so not to get any glue on the threads and I could put pressure on the screw and push in the ferrule. I let the ferrule dry for a couple of hours then reassembled the faring. That was about two years ago and I do change the windshields about 3 time a year. Be carful of the amount of gorilla glue as it expands
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Winshield attachment FLHT
Wish had found this thread first. I found the part number on another thread and made the fix but it was a learning process.
DEFINITELY do not try to glue or epoxy the old part back in--it does nothing but mess up your work area with a gooey mess that you have to clean up. Two, definitely tap the inner fairing--it's a $4.00 tap and it puts some purchase on the repair part; I probably should have put a little Loc-tite on it. Third, and this is what I did wrong the first time, insert the slotted end first because a screwdriver will definitely break it off every time.
Live and learn. Don't know why Harley didn't use the fix in the first place. OH WAIT, yes I do, then they couldn't sell the fix for more $$ even though they are not expensive.
Ride safe.
05FLHTI
DEFINITELY do not try to glue or epoxy the old part back in--it does nothing but mess up your work area with a gooey mess that you have to clean up. Two, definitely tap the inner fairing--it's a $4.00 tap and it puts some purchase on the repair part; I probably should have put a little Loc-tite on it. Third, and this is what I did wrong the first time, insert the slotted end first because a screwdriver will definitely break it off every time.
Live and learn. Don't know why Harley didn't use the fix in the first place. OH WAIT, yes I do, then they couldn't sell the fix for more $$ even though they are not expensive.
Ride safe.
05FLHTI
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