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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 09:45 AM
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Default RE: Windshield screw will not stay tight

Use purple loctite, it is made for small stuff like screws, then torque it to spec. If that won't hold it change the insert.
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:12 AM
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Locktight works for me
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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I had the same problem and found that Harley makes a replacement threaded insert (part#16585-96) that you can replace the OEM insert with...it only costs a couple bucks and you dont have to fool with loctite or anything. I bought 3.
Did the same, no more problem
 
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Old Jul 10, 2008 | 12:54 PM
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Default RE: Windshield screw will not stay tight

i pulled out my insert, put some gorilla glue on the outside of it and tapped back in the hole. Waited 24hrs to sure and problem solved.
 
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