windshield fairing stud
Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Iowa
RE: windshield fairing stud
ORIGINAL: cegusa
Here is HD's answer. A replaceable insert with threads on the outside as well as the inside. I think they intend for the slots to be used with a screwdriver to install them, but I've heard they break easily. I bought these to have on hand for when my time comes to need them. I'm thinking I'll likely run a tap into the plastic hole in the fairing before installing these and possibly putting them in with some locktight or clear fingernail polish to help secure them. part # 16585-96
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Here is HD's answer. A replaceable insert with threads on the outside as well as the inside. I think they intend for the slots to be used with a screwdriver to install them, but I've heard they break easily. I bought these to have on hand for when my time comes to need them. I'm thinking I'll likely run a tap into the plastic hole in the fairing before installing these and possibly putting them in with some locktight or clear fingernail polish to help secure them. part # 16585-96
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Iowa
RE: windshield fairing stud
Ok no answer! So I bought 3 of these and decided since I have to remove the fairing for my new turn signals that are coming I would get a head start and while I was in there I would put new studs in!! The slot in the stud is NOT for a screw driver!!! Ask me how I know! I'll post pics step by step to help others. I tried the screwdriver very gently, 2 turns and snap!
Plan B, I'll try the other way so it cuts like cwilks said!
I had to make a deal with washers and a nut to drive them out. Then installed the new stud on the bolt with slot going in FIRST. Wow, I went slowand right in it went. Saved my most stripped hole for last thinking I could get the broken stud in but looks like I'll have to go back and get a new one! I know the pics are fuzzy but I am notperfect with pics, lol. Hope this helps others.
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Plan B, I'll try the other way so it cuts like cwilks said!
I had to make a deal with washers and a nut to drive them out. Then installed the new stud on the bolt with slot going in FIRST. Wow, I went slowand right in it went. Saved my most stripped hole for last thinking I could get the broken stud in but looks like I'll have to go back and get a new one! I know the pics are fuzzy but I am notperfect with pics, lol. Hope this helps others.
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Road Warrior
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Iowa
RE: windshield fairing stud
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Last 2 are what happens with a screwdriver!
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Last 2 are what happens with a screwdriver!
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1st Gear
Joined: Jul 2007
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From: canada
RE: windshield fairing stud
Maybe i'm old school...but i just heat the original insert with a torch LIGHTLY (not red hot...a plumbing torch works nicely) thrm insert into hole and let set. Done in about 5 minutes. iv'e done this a dozen or so times (no not the same hole) and seems to work better than original
My $.02
My $.02
Road Warrior
Joined: Jul 2006
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From: Near YVR
RE: windshield fairing stud
ORIGINAL: cegusa
I'm thinking I'll likely run a tap into the plastic hole in the fairing before installing these and possibly putting them in with some locktight or clear fingernail polish to help secure them. part # 16585-96
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I'm thinking I'll likely run a tap into the plastic hole in the fairing before installing these and possibly putting them in with some locktight or clear fingernail polish to help secure them. part # 16585-96
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cegusa, do not use loctite on your inner plastic fairings . I used some on my 89 FLHTC and a little spilled out of the inssert. Ok, I used more than a drop... but it ate the plastic and I had a bigger problem to deal with. Fortunatey it was on a corner and I was able to fasten something else to assist in holding the windsheild in its palce.
Rob
Intermediate
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 48
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From: Milford, CT
Here's my story with the inserts. One of the brass inserts pulled out of the plastic. The plastic didn't split, it just stripped out from over tightening. I put some crazy glue on the brass insert and screwed it in as far as I could with the screw. It wasn't flush, so I used a small C clamp to seat the insert in flush. (use a piece of wood on the outside of the fairing under the clamp!). The insert pushed in flush. I let it sit for an hour or so. Reassembled and it thightened up nicely.
I will get some replacement inserts for next time and try them.
I will get some replacement inserts for next time and try them.
