threadlocker on fairing screws?

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Apr 6, 2008 | 08:49 PM

Manfire

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threadlocker on fairing screws?

Is it o/k to use blue threadlocker on the screws for the fairing? I came back from a ride and noticed that a couple of the windshield screws were quite loose. This is my first bike with a fairing and I probably didn't tighten them up enough when I put the fairing on the last time. I'm always a little nervous about twisting out brass inserts in plastic ( or overtightening and siezing them in or damaging the outer part of the fairing).

Apr 6, 2008 | 08:53 PM

bigdumbnoitall00

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RE: threadlocker on fairing screws?

i had same problem after insatlling the windshield pouch just retightened so far so good

Apr 6, 2008 | 09:21 PM

xcelr8

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RE: threadlocker on fairing screws?

a little blue loctite on the screws will solve the problem permanently. Do not over tighten them..........your fairing will easily crack.

Apr 6, 2008 | 10:05 PM

1flhtk4me

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RE: threadlocker on fairing screws?

My Road Glide has no brass inserts in the outer fairing.One of the plastic threads was stripped.Mixed up some JB Weld ,let it dry then drilled a new hole.
Next time the fairing is off,might put some thread inserts in.