Brass Fairing Inserts (pics)

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Feb 18, 2010 | 06:53 PM

#11

Overdoo

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From: Charlotte NC

Fairing thread repair

If someone doesn't have access to these replacement parts because their local dealer doesn't have them and there in desperate need, heli-coils work equally as well. 1/4-20 kits are available at most auto parts stores.

Feb 18, 2010 | 06:56 PM

#12

Hog Yild

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I just epoxied one of mine back in, it's held for the last two years.

Feb 18, 2010 | 07:34 PM

#13

Moog Player

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Epoxy didn't work for me. I heated the plastic with a heat gun until it was very slightly softened and pressed the old insert back in. Then I out a small hose clamp on the fairing to squeeze it down. Has been working so far. That fitting is available from McMaster or most good industrial hardware stores.

Feb 18, 2010 | 08:02 PM

#14

jkglide

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Subscribed - thanks I needed this fix!

Feb 18, 2010 | 08:13 PM

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harley-jones

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Harleypingman

HJ, great timing; had to replace one today for the first time.

A tech at the dealership told me if the slotted end is used with a screwdriver, it almost always happens that some of the threads are lost due to the force exerted by the screwdriver blade causing the top edge to separate.

Your method is actually the reverse of HD's intended installation; and works better IMO; at least it did for me.

Thanks.

Carl

I talked to Dawg in a P.M. and he said that defenitly the slot goes into the plastic first. I went with Dawgs advise and it worked great!
Glad it worked out for you!

Last edited by harley-jones; Feb 18, 2010 at 08:21 PM.

Feb 18, 2010 | 08:28 PM

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YtseJam

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You guys are making me feel better, thought I was the only one who had one stripped out!

Feb 18, 2010 | 09:13 PM

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davessworks

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Feb 18, 2010 | 09:52 PM

#18

Potato_Potato

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This is one area that I don't use a torque wrench. I prefer instead to use a light weight straight driver and tighten by feel in a pattern then go for a ride and retighten as needed.

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Feb 18, 2010 | 10:48 PM

#19

tri cycle

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From: Neosho, MO

Thanks for taking the time to post in detail. I used a C-clamp and carefully pressed mine back in and have reverted to tighten by feel approach..but I know it's only a matter of time....